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Managing Editor Wayne Helgason steps down from Social Planning Council of Winnipeg Aaron Epp » [email protected] Business Manager Social justice advocate Geoffrey Brown » [email protected] plans to remain active in PRODUCTION MANAGER Ayame Ulrich » [email protected] community development copy and style editor Britt Embry » [email protected] Sonya Howard Photo editor Cindy Titus [email protected] Beat Reporter » news assignment editor Andrew McMonagle » [email protected] When Wayne Helgason first joined the Social news production editor Planning Council of Winnipeg (SPCW) 16-and- Kristy Rydz » [email protected] a-half years ago, many of the poverty reduction organizations that community members have arts and culture editor come to rely on did not exist. Matt Preprost » [email protected] It is thanks, in part, to the SPCW’s involve- comments editor ment, Helgason’s leadership as executive director Andrew Tod » [email protected] and his background in child welfare that some listings co-ordinator of these organizations not only came into exis- J.P. Perron [email protected] tence, but still thrive today. » “I’m now a grandfather,” Helgason said. “I’m Campus beat reporter stepping down to have more time with my Karlene Ooto-Stubbs » [email protected] family.” beat reporter He notes that he will still be involved with Ethan Cabel » [email protected] several community initiatives after his retire- ment on Jan. 3, 2011. Beat reporter Sonya Howard » [email protected] One initiative that Helgason is particularly Cindy Titus proud of during his time with the SPCW is the Wayne Helgason will be involved with several community initiatives after his retirement on Jan. 3, 2011. beat reporter summer learning enrichment program for in- Lauren Parsons » [email protected] ner-city youth. culture reporter School-aged children from the inner city take of and Canadian Centre for Jesuit the health consequences of poverty, especially on Robin Dudgeon [email protected] part in five weeks of math and science-based Studies for the SPCW’s publication, “The children.” » learning activities during the summer taught Manitoba 1999 Child Poverty Report Card, an Furthermore, notes Gessler, Helgason has and assisted by university students in education Agenda for Action.” mentored many youth and helped launch their CONTRIBUTORS: and high school students from the community. “(This award) showed that the major institu- careers. “This past year, 95 per cent of the kids came tions and key opinion leaders were recognizing David Cavett-Goodwin is one such youth. Aranda Adams, Ezra Bridgman, back to school in the fall at the same function- that those without resources were falling be- After gaining experience as a policy analyst with Kathleen Cerrer, Justin Charette, ing level or better,” Helgason said. “75 per cent hind and the (poverty) gap was growing larger,” the SPCW, he moved on to work with the fed- Sid Frankel, Shosana Funk, Will had improved test scores over the summer, with Helgason said. eral department of finance. Gibson, Jordan Janisse, Ryan Janz, stronger math and readings skills.” Sandy Gessler, president of the SPCW board, “Not only did he give me a chance, but many Arlen Kasdorf, Alexis Kinloch, Strini Reddy, volunteer chair of the pro- notes that not only has Helgason helped to put others as well,” Cavett-Goodwin said. Alex Krosney, Alex Kyle, Sarah gram, notes that it could not have grown from poverty on the local agenda but he has helped If it weren’t for Helgason’s encouragement to Manteuffel, Dylon Martin, Sagan 120 participants when it started in 2005 to 630 distinguish the SPCW on the national stage as get involved with the SPCW, many youth could Morrow, Jacquie Nicholson, Sarah in 2010 without the SPCW and Helgason’s well. have led very different lives, he noted. Reilly, Lee Repko, Sara Shyiak, involvement. “Fifteen years ago, poverty was not a popu- While there is no immediate successor lined Aaron Snider, Jon Sorokowski, “Wayne’s personal commitment really helped lar topic,” Gessler said. “Now, there are a num- up for the executive director role, according to Nick Ternette, Catherine van us expand the program,” Reddy said. ber of groups working at it and (Helgason) has Gessler, there are some good candidates. Reenen, Lisa Varga, J. 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Sam Katz doesn’t want to win the title of Winnipeg’s mayor for the third time be- cause he likes the job. For him, it’s about more than that. “I don’t think it’s a matter of liking being mayor,” he said. “I think it’s a mat- ter of thinking you can move the city for- Jordan Janisse ward. … I think it’s a matter of believing The question of what to do with downtown parking lots is on the minds and agendas of Winnipeg's you have the experience, understanding Dearth of empty lots mayoral hopefuls. and the know-how to bring consensus here impede inner-city and I think that’s what I’ve learned in the In order to address this, and the fact that won’t need a parking space for every person private life.” development, say parking is a profitable business downtown, downtown.” The life the 59-year-old Israeli immi- Wasylycia-Leis pledges to institute tax incen- Hesse believes that developments like the grant refers to is using his University of candidates tives for new development. Fort Rouge Yards, a $200 million transit- Manitoba education in economics to She has made no specific promises, how- oriented development in Winnipeg’s Lord found multiple businesses in the private ever, and will not increase property taxes on Roberts neighbourhood, is an example of sector over the years such as a retail cloth- Ethan Cabel the estimated 140 existing lots. how the city can increase population den- ing store as well as club and concert pro- Beat Reporter “It makes sense to me to provide the car- sity and ensure that people live and work in motion through Nite Out Entertainment rot approach rather than the stick,” she said. roughly the same neighbourhood. and Showtime Productions. “The latter can harm individuals that still “A few dollars of incentives for transit-ori- His companies drew acts like Paul For years downtown Winnipeg has been lit- need their cars or feel that they need their ented development is money well spent,” he McCartney and the Rolling Stones as well tered with surface parking lots, taking up vast cars.” said. as Broadway shows to the city. swathes of space in what was once the most Incumbent mayor Sam Katz agrees with Jino Distasio, director of the Institute of Notably, he was the CEO and president densely populated area in the city. Wasylycia-Leis that a system of incentives Urban Studies at the University of Winnipeg, of the Baseball Club Now, incumbent mayor Sam Katz and would be more effective than penalties on agrees with Hesse. from 1994 until he was elected mayor in a challenger Judy Wasylycia-Leis have pledged maintaining empty lots. “We need to make surface parking lots the by-election in 2004. incentives for development, vowing to re- Katz’s proposed incentive would see prop- least attractive option,” he said. “But we also Katz has found that his rich history in place surface lots with a series of mixed-use erty taxes frozen at their initial rate for the need a larger strategy to tackle these issues.” the business community has helped him properties in the city’s core. first five years after the redevelopment of an Developments like the recently approved become an effective mayor over the past “There needs to be good public policy to empty lot. After those five years, there would Assiniboine Avenue high-rise apartment six years. be phased increases for another three years. tower and the derelict Avenue Building re- “When you’re running a city with a “We need to make surface For example, a $200,000 empty lot will be development will have extensive residential $1.2 billion budget, if you don’t have an parking lots the least paying the same tax rate for five years after units, the mayor said. understanding of financial statements, of being redeveloped into a new $2 million “That's one of the reasons I've been a sup- economics … sometimes it’s hard to make attractive option ... but we property. porter of rapid transit because we can go to major decisions and if you don’t know also need a larger strategy “I actually gave something, put something high density and that's what we want,” Katz what you normally do know then you just to tackle these issues.” on the record,” said Katz, when asked how his added. rely on whatever the administration says. approach differs from that of Wasylycia-Leis. The Assiniboine Avenue high-rise will “For me it’s our job as elected officials to – Jino Distasio, director, Institute of Urban “She basically said she'd give some incentive have three levels of commercial and 22 floors challenge and motivate and inspire them Studies and (she would) talk to you in 18 months.” of high-end condo and rental space. The and sometimes show them how to do Avenue Building redevelopment, which is things differently and do them better.” Long-term solutions shift away from surface parking in the down- placed directly on Portage Avenue, will fea- With two daughters aged five and nine, town,” said Wasylycia-Leis, who would like to While the two main mayoral candidates ture 59 small, loft-style apartments with rent Katz stresses his goals include making use $24 million in revenue from the 2009 sale commit to the reduction of surface parking below $1,000. Winnipeg a city that retains youth, pro- of the Winnipeg Square parkade on five new lots in the short term, some are calling for Wasylycia-Leis, however, claims that by vides attractive employment and invest- publicly-owned developments downtown. longer term city planning strategies to tackle halting development on phase II of the ment opportunities and overall is a place “Parking lots ... pay less taxes based on the issue. Southwest rapid transit corridor, the mayor is his girls will want to live. market value,” confirmed Nelson Karpa, the “We need to pursue transit-oriented devel- jeopardizing density and transit-oriented de- “I think you have to understand what city’s director of assessment and taxation. opment in certain spots, like around Graham velopment in the inner city. really makes the city go and small busi- “An office building with a market value Avenue,” said Paul Hesse, spokesman for “By cancelling a project for rapid transit ness is the economic engine of our city,” of $10 million is going to pay more than an the Winnipeg Rapid Transit Coalition, add- in order to use that money for other projects he said. empty lot valued at half a million dollars,” he ing that Graham Avenue is the key route for he’s delaying progress ... in Winnipeg,” she Stating matter-of-factly that he has said. all transit buses in the city. “This way, you said. never been a card-carrying member of any political party, Katz makes it clear he gave up a comfortable life in the private sector supporters who have done the job themselves capital budget reflect their mother’s success because he believes his role as mayor is a This week on the earlier this week. As reported by the CBC and in obtaining the money. way to give back to those who call the city the Free Press, former city mayors Bernie Wolfe, home. "In taking credit for my mother's work, John “The only boss you have is the taxpayers campaign trail... and believe that based Orlikow dishonours my mother's memory. It on her political career and personal characteris- and the citizens,” he said. “Your job is to shows that he is not up to the standards set by fight for them.” tics, the former Winnipeg North MP would make her in representing the people of this ward,” Kristy Rydz the best leader for Winnipeg. News production editor Greg Leipsic stated in his own release. Katz talks about why he never participates Former councillor’s family withdraw support for Although Orlikow has apologized to the in debates at the University of Winnipeg candidate, memory ‘dishonoured’ by actions Leipsic family, they have officially switched to in Kristy Rydz's latest blog entry. Read it at Endorsements here, endorsements there, supporting his competition, Michael Kowalson. www.uniter.ca/blog/entry/4946. endorsements everywhere The children of former River Heights-Fort Garry city councillor Brenda Leipsic, who died of While mayor Sam Katz had already won the cancer in 2008, have withdrawn their support endorsements of Winnipeg firefighters and po- from the man who took over her position, tell- The Uniter's Better Voter Series More Better Voter articles in this issue: lice in this fall’s election, he added Manitoba’s ing the CBC that he is taking credit for their late top chief to his list of supporters, according to mother’s work. Sept. 16 Fringe candidates Page 5: Endorsements liven up civic the . Assembly of Manitoba Chiefs Grand Chief Ron Evans has publically an- Greg and Tracy Leipsic were offended by Sept. 23 Accountability campaign nounced his allegiance to the incumbent mayor Coun. John Orlikow’s Oct. 3 media release Sept. 30 Education Page 9: Envisioning a city we don't want saying that Katz has been supportive of projects wherein he claims that he appealed to the city to increase funds for its 2011 Capital Plan Oct. 7 Public-private partnerships Page 9: Give poverty the respect it such as training programs and an urban reserve Last week Crime near Polo Park. The city’s other main mayoral to accommodate a Waverley Street crossing. deserves contender, Judy Wasylycia-Leis, got a trio of The Leipsics point out that the city’s 2007 This week Urban issues 04 News The Uniter October 21, 2010 www.Uniter.ca Government plans for animal disease outbreak Local New animal identification News Briefs database to increase food Compiled by Jon Sorokowski safety for Manitobans

Human rights awards open for nomination Arlen Kasdorf Nominations are open for the 2010 Volunteer Human Rights Commitment Award of Manitoba. The yearly award, presented by the Manitoba Association for Rights and Liberties, the Canadian Animal disease outbreaks are happening all Human Rights Commission and the over the world and leading to negative con- Manitoba Human Rights Commission, sequences for our food supply. In response, acknowledges a person or a group that the Canadian government is taking action has made a significant contribution by implementing a national traceability pro- to the advancement of human rights. gram for all livestock. This year, the Manitoba Human Rights Canada announced that the new prem- Commission seeks “those people who ises identification database will track animals through their music, visual arts, theatre, right from birth all the way to the dinner writing, dancing or other art forms table. All provinces are responsible for the have promoted human rights,” they collection of premises identification in accor- wrote in a news release. The Sybil Shack dance with national standards. Human Rights Youth Award will also be The premises are considered the parcel of presented to a person under 25. The land where livestock and poultry are grown, criteria and nomination forms for both kept, assembled or disposed of, according awards are at www.manitoba.ca/hrc. The deadline for nominations is Nov. 12. “If there is an animal health Courtesy Harborside Farms Juice believed to have issue we can help (the farmers) – notifying them these diseases (are transferred to) humans,” of the raising, processing and even selling of carried E. coli Martens said. their livestock. Juice served at the Russian Folklorama so that they can protect According to Martens, different sections "As far as traceability goes, we know which pavilion in August may have been what of the livestock industry have had their own animals we're processing and we know where caused 40 people to fall ill. The Russian themselves because some traceability programs in place for a few years. they all come from obviously and we know fruit drink was stored in the same area of these diseases (are The government is now focusing on a multi- who's buying our food," Cavers stated. as raw ground beef, which may have lead transferred to) humans.” species point of view since certain diseases Cavers is a part of the premises identifica- to the E. coli outbreak. Pierre Plourde, can affect more than one species of animal. tion program, but has not had to implement medical officer of health for theW innipeg – Heather Martens, Manitoba Agriculture, Richard Simcock, the owner of Oak Island anything new other than having an identifi- Regional Health Authority, told the CBC Food and Rural Initiatives Goat Dairy near Île-des-Chênes, Man., im- cation number. those who consumed the juice were six to Manitoba Agriculture, Food and Rural migrated to Canada from England seven years For some industries, the program won’t times more likely to have become sick. Initiatives (MAFRI). ago. Seeing the effects of the foot-and-mouth change the way producers operate their Folklorama and the Russian pavilion Premises identification links livestock and disease in the United Kingdom, he knows the businesses. organizers have received suggestions poultry to geographic locations for planning importance of traceability first hand. Karen Armstrong, the assistant manager on how to improve food safety for future and managing emergencies by keeping basic “Traceability for the food will definitely be of Manitoba Chicken Producers, said the an- years. land and contact information on file. a good thing,” Simcock stated. “That's where nouncement by the government will not have Criminal investigation The program provides an emergency tool they've gone in England ... where the public an effect on registered chicken farmers. launched into ER death to help with an outbreak or natural disaster, can trace where the food is coming from so "We already have all of their information Winnipeg Police announced Friday, Oct. says Heather Martens, an agri-food traceabil- they feel safer.” on file essentially," she said. "Should some- 15, that a criminal investigation will be ity coordinator with MAFRI. Clinton Cavers, a lifelong farmer and thing happen that the office of the provin- launched into the death of Brain Sinclair, “If there is an animal health issue we can owner of Harborside Farms, does not have cial veterinarian needs that information, we who died waiting 34 hours for care in help (the farmers) – notifying them so that the same need for traceability as other reg- have an information sharing agreement (in a hospital emergency room last year. they can protect themselves because some of istered farmers. Harborside handles all parts place)." It’s possible that such an investigation could delay a provincial inquest into the 45-year-old homeless man’s death, Health Minister Theresa Oswald told the Positive change for negative-option billing Winnipeg Free Press. Sinclair’s family Plan, makes changes to the way contracts are Robert Warren, I.H. Asper executive di- has also filed a civil lawsuit against the Manitoba businesses presented to a consumer: the contracts will rector for entrepreneurship of the Stu Clark medical personnel working at the time, must demonstrate have to use more plain language so the aver- Centre for Entrepreneurship, believes that the Winnipeg Regional Health Authority age citizen can understand exactly what they making contracts readable to the average per- and the provincial government. A police transparency in contracts, are agreeing to. son will help consumers who usually do not spokeswoman said it is too early to It also prohibits businesses from unilater- understand or pay attention to what they are speculate which charges may be laid. can no longer unilaterally ally renewing a consumer’s contract through signing. Virus killing pet food crickets a negative-option billing. “Ninety-five per cent of consumers fall Iguanas, tarantulas and other exotic renew existing contracts Forster said that they don’t receive too into that category and in the five per cent animals are growing hungry due to a many complaints about negative-option bill- of consumers who actually pay attention to cricket-killing virus. The virus, which only ing, but thinks that some people do not real- their choices – half of them actually act on it affects insects, causes crickets to become Lauren Parsons ize there is anything they can do. (and make a complaint),” he said. paralyzed and die. To combat the virus, a Beat Reporter “Periodically, negative-option billing is Warren also believes that businesses should Winnipeg pet store owner would like to something that came to our attention,” said not be losing money because of the provi- import a cricket immune to the virus, but Forster. “Some citizens are more vulnerable sions as long as they adapt their outlook and the type is not currently approved on the than others.” sell their products creatively, adding that he Canadian Food Inspection Agency’s list A new provision in Manitoba’s Consumer According to Gloria Kowbel, a self-em- thinks the new provision will create better re- of insect species. One cricket producer Protection Act now prevents companies from ployed freelance data entry clerk, many people lationships between business and consumer. in Saskatchewan is experiencing a boost doing unfair and sometimes unethical busi- will not make the effort to cancel a subscrip- “If my consumers are well informed and in his sales, explaining to the CBC that ness with consumers. tion if it is not a priority in their lives. comfortable with me then they will be more “breeders across Canada and growers of According to Jan Forster, acting director Last year Kowbel’s subscription to Norton likely to purchase something than if they feel crickets ... have been wiped out.” of Manitoba Family Services and Consumer Antivirus was renewed without her permis- like they are being manipulated or taken ad- Affairs’ Consumer Protection Office, fairness sion. She said that the company had sent vantage of,” he said. Manitoba and Ontario prompted the provision. emails and reminders that it was time for the pressure Craigslist to “We wanted clarity (between businesses product to be renewed, but she thought that remove sex-trade ads and consumers),” she said. “A contract should if she ignored them the company would see Manitoba and Ontario ministers are be clear and simple so consumers know what she was not interested. pressuring Craigslist to ban prostitute they are agreeing to.” “I thought they were waiting for a response ads from their website. Last week the from me but they weren’t – they just renewed Winnipeg Free Press reported that it anyways,” she said. three Ontario cabinet ministers wrote “I thought they were waiting for a response from me but Kowbel did not mind the renewal because GO TO PAGE 2 to congratulate Craigslist for removing she required the service for her computer, but prostitute ads on the American version they weren’t – they just she was surprised the company did not wait of the listing service following requests renewed (my subscription) for her approval before renewing the one-year to find out about some articles byUniter from American attorney generals. reporters that you can only find online anyways.” contract. Manitoba Justice Minister Andrew Swan “When you’re short of cash and they do at www.uniter.ca vowed to also write a letter to Craigslist – Gloria Kowbel, freelance data entry clerk something like that it’s not fair,” she said. “in the hope that they’ll voluntarily pull Kowbel knows that in many instances this Plus: enter to win tickets to those ads,” the Winnipeg Free Press Negative-option billing is a practice is a way for companies to make some extra see Rural Alberta Advantage reported. Kildonan-St. Paul MP Joy Smith wherein the company provides goods or ser- money. said she had lobbied the minister to do vices to consumers automatically, and con- “It’s not until you see the extra charges and Stars so in response to Ontario’s move. Critics sumers must pay for the service or inform the on the bill that you realize that needs to be of the website allege that some ads sell company that they wish to cancel. cancelled,” she said. “Even if they don’t can- sex from underage girls. The provision to the Act, which is part of cel right away, even for a month or two, the Manitoba’s five-year Let’s Make a Better Deal company still makes that money.” News 05 www.uniter.ca October 21, 2010 The Uniter

The Better Endorsements liven up civic International Series campaign News Briefs Compiled by Aaron Snider Mayor claims council candidate may have Bear hunt unappreciated SINGAPORE: A marketing campaign received funding from the in Singapore by the electronics company Philips involving a person in provincial NDP a bear costume resulted in a criminal investigation, the BBC reported last Friday. The campaign involved a Ethan Cabel video showing a bear running loose Beat Reporter in a residential area and rummaging through garbage. Mistaking the costume for a real bear, officials were This year’s civic election candidates have gar- dispatched to tranquilize the animal. nished an unprecedented number of endorse- The hunt involved more than 15 people. ments, with everyone from the Winnipeg Philips issued a statement apologizing Police Association, the Manitoba NDP and for the video, but still face charges of Green Party leader Elizabeth May weighing public nuisance with a potential fine of in on the municipal campaign. Cindy Titus up to $1,000. From signs to statements, mayoral candidates are accepting political endorsements locally and abroad. Nuclear energy proliferation “Ross Eadie, who is a RUSSIA: Russian President Dmitry candidate, specifically said Medvedev and Venezuelan President that if it wasn't for getting ments, the mayor alluded to a blog post by litical parties are (most likely) people that are Hugo Chavez reached a deal last week anonymous Winnipeg blogger The Black willing to make political contributions,” he that will see Russia build Venezuela’s first funding from the NDP he Rod. said. nuclear power plant, Reuters reported. wouldn't have been able to “Ross Eadie, who is a candidate, specifi- Eadie has not received a formal NDP The deal, which also involves the sale run this election.” cally said that if it wasn't for getting funding party endorsement. The only nominations of $1.6 billion of Venezuelan oil assets from the NDP he wouldn't have been able to that have taken place are in Daniel McIntyre to Russia, is expected to strengthen – Sam Katz, mayor of Winnipeg run this election,” said Katz. “That's a quote and Elmwood-East Kildonan, where NDP ties between the two nations. Having from Ross Eadie.” constituency assistant Keith Bellamy and for- recently finished a nuclear energy plant Far from uniting candidates around spe- Ross Eadie is an NDP party member run- mer CTV reporter Shaneen Robinson have in Iran, Medvedev expects this new deal cific goals, these endorsements have become ning in the Mynarski ward. received endorsements from the provincial to be unpopular with the U.S., though divisive as the campaign nears its close. “I run an honest campaign,” said Eadie in NDP. both he and Chavez emphasized that “You have to be extremely humbled when response to the allegations, adding that his Bellamy defends the process as open and their motives were “clean and open.” the men and women who basically risk their statements at a candidates’ forum were taken transparent way of choosing like-minded Chavez also said nothing would prevent lives on a daily basis decide that your plat- out of context. “It disgusts me that the mayor candidates. the nuclear plant from being built. form ... is so good that they ... come forward would do stuff like this.” “Every party is involved at the civic level and endorse you,” said mayor Sam Katz, According to a post by the Black Rod and but the NDP felt that it was important to Taliban attend peace who has received endorsements from the comments by a user calling himself AlexLV have an open and transparent process,” the talks in safety Winnipeg Police Association and the United on the Winnipeg Free Press website, Eadie Daniel McIntyre candidate said. “Squelching AFGANISTAN: NATO commanders Firefighters of Winnipeg. told an audience at a candidates’ forum on democratic input would be a bad idea.” confirmed last week that they arranged Katz continues to rally against party influ- Monday, Sept. 27, that he wouldn’t be able to Judy Wasylycia-Leis has also received her for Taliban spokespeople to attend ence on city council, however, and believes run if it wasn’t for the financial support of the share of support, with endorsements coming peace negotiations in Kabul, the CBC that the Manitoba NDP have manufactured provincial NDP. from local activist Sel Burrows and federal reported. Officials within the Afghan a slate of heavily partisan candidates. If Eadie is receiving campaign financing Green Party leader Elizabeth May. government previously acknowledged “(In this election) you have a slate of can- from the NDP party, it would be in violation “I can't presume to know what policies having informal communication with didates that basically have nominations from of provincial legislation. Judy (Wasylycia-Leis) would implement as the Taliban, but the Taliban denied the NDP and they are funded by the NDP,” The 2008 Municipal Conflict of Interest mayor but I know her background and I having any contact with the Afghan the mayor said. “You won't find any other and Campaign Financing Act bans corporate know what she cares about,” said May, add- government. They have insisted that slate of candidates from any political party and union donations, which would include ing that Wasylycia-Leis has a strong environ- all foreign troops be removed from and you won’t find me endorsing any people campaign contributions from a provincial mentalist background and has worked hard Afghanistan before any negotiations running for council, either.” party. as a federal MP to improve social justice in would begin. These new talks are In a scathing criticism of NDP endorse- “All I said was that people who join po- Winnipeg. Afghan-led and monitored by the U.S., but officials note that the meetings are not official negotiations. NATO forces have been more aggressive Manitoba’s recent minimum wage increase lately against Taliban forces in eastern and southern Afghanistan where the may have unintended consequences militants are based. Virtual courts to speed justice Possible reduction in KENYA: A new system of virtual Manitoba’s next increase courts launched last week in Kenya, employee hours and Reuters reports. The new system, which Manitoba’s minimum wage has increased uses live video conferencing to allow shifts after wage increase by nearly 60 per cent since 1999 from $6.00 litigants and advocates to see judges an hour to $9.50, notes Ray MacIsaac of without the necessity of travel or a Manitoba’s employment standards division. physical courtroom, is an attempt to There is no date set for the next increase. reduce Kenya’s large backlog of court Sonya Howard cases. The virtual meetings will save “While there have been annual increases Beat Reporter Cindy Titus many suspects from years of waiting in the minimum wage for the last while,” Straight from the Employment Standards Office, before their cases are heard. The new MacIsaac said, “there’s no legislation saying Manitoba's decision to up their minimum wage has the system will also involve electronic it has to be increased.” While most workers welcome the minimum potential for positive and negative changes. scans to be made of all evidence wage increase to $9.50 announced for Oct. 1 Manitoba’s Minister of Labour and documents to eliminate corruption by the province, some wonder what impact Halischuk. Immigration decides when it’s time for an and theft. The project follows a new this will have on the hours and the earnings If an hourly employee were to get a lot of increase. Kenyan constitution that was finished of salaried managers. overtime, Halischuk notes, it might be pos- in August. The increase applies to all workers in sible for them to make more than a salaried Manitoba’s hourly minimum wage in comparison to the rest of Canada World’s longest Manitoba, hourly and salaried, regardless of manager after the minimum wage increase. tunnel finished whether they began working at their jobs be- Applebee’s server Lisa-Marie Hasiuk has Ontario – $10.25 as of March 2010 SWITZERLAND: The world’s longest fore or after the increase. seen hours and overtime reduced after the re- Newfoundland – $10.00 as of July 2010 train tunnel was finished last week in “If you’re currently making $9.40 an hour, cent minimum wage increase, making it un- the Swiss Alps, CNN reported. Crews Nunavut – $10.00 as of August 2008 you’ll get a raise,” said Ray MacIsaac, man- likely that an hourly employee would earn connected the two halves of the 57 ager of public education for Manitoba’s more than a salaried employee. Nova Scotia – $9.65 as of October 2010 kilometre Gotthard Base Tunnel on employment standards division. “If you’re al- “A friend of mine was working 12 shifts a Manitoba – $9.50 as of October 2010 Friday after 14 years of construction. ready making $9.75 an hour, there is no re- week and they were cut down to six shifts,” Quebec – $9.50 as of May 2010 The project cost more than $10 billion quirement that you must get a raise.” said Halischuk. “My hours are probably and involved 2,500 workers. By the time While the gap in earnings between a sala- going to be decreased as well. During a shift, Saskatchewan – $9.25 as of May 2009 it is operational – at the end of 2017 – the ried manager and an hourly employee may we’re kept on for a lot less time than we used PEI – $9.00 as of October 2010 new route will cut travel time between get smaller after this increase, the individual to be.” New Brunswick – $9.00 as of September 2010 Milan and Zurich by one hour. The employer may decide to give the manager a Halischuk and Hasiuk both acknowledge Gotthard Tunnel is flatter than previous NWT – $9.00 as of April 2010 raise as well, notes MacIsaac. that employers need to keep labour costs routes and will be more economical Katrina Halischuk, a bartender with down. Yukon – $8.93 as of April 2010 for heavy freight train traffic, which is Boston Pizza, believes that it’s not only a mat- However, Hasiuk wonders what the trade- Alberta – $8.80 as of April 2009 expected to increase by 75 per cent this ter of the gap getting smaller. off of the wage increase is. year. “People who make salary wages lose when “If they’re going to be (cutting hours), British Columbia – $8.00 as of November 2001 the minimum wage goes up because they then the wage increase almost doesn’t mat- don’t necessarily have to get an increase,” said ter,” said Hasiuk. 06 News The Uniter October 21, 2010 www.Uniter.ca Wesmen women finish 1-2 in Lakehead Thunderwolves tournament Wesmen men dominate Canadian Menno- Over the weekend, team nite University invitational tournament gelled and set the stage for successful season Weekend demonstrates College and won by 27 points. U growth, leaves players of W had five players in double digits on Saturday night. ready for regular Most impressively, rookie Sarah Reilly Kelvin Smith had 30 points, while STAFF WRITER season kick-off Benny Iko dropped 20 during the game. When the final buzzer went, the Wesmen had 118 points, while The University of Winnipeg Sarah Reilly Briercrest trailed with 91. Wesmen women’s basketball team STAFF WRITER Wesmen fifth-year captain Nick travelled to Thunder Bay, Ont. last Lother used the tournament as a weekend for their last tournament testament to the progress the team of the pre-season. The University of Winnipeg’s men’s has made so far. Head coach Tanya McKay noted basketball team stayed in town that the weekend wasn’t an easy one last weekend and took part in the “We still have a lot but eventually the team found their Canadian Mennonite University of room to grow but groove. Courtesy Wesmen Invitational Tournament on Friday, the team is working “We had a tough start shoot- Stephanie Kleysen was one of the Wesmen's top scorers last weekend in Thunder Bay. Oct. 15 and Saturday, Oct. 16. ing 16 for 72 in game one versus Head coach Mike Raimbault hard.” Laurentian and 14 for 61 versus saw the experience as a chance for – Mike Raimbault, head coach, Bishops,” she said. “Sunday we they had only one player in double the Wesmen trampled the the team to gain more experience. Wesmen men’s basketball finally found our range beating digits. Kleysen had 11 points, and Thunderwolves, 89-61. “The weekend was positive for Lakehead 89 to 61.” Alyssa Grant added another nine In reflecting on the turnaround us,” he said. “It gave us an oppor- “We got an opportunity to show As McKay said, the Wesmen points. from the majority of the weekend tunity to continue growing as a people what we have been work- struggled in their first two games In their final game of the week- to Sunday, Kleysen felt that the group. We still have a lot of room ing on all pre-season,“ he said. of the weekend, losing to both end, the Wesmen finally found squad had finally started to gel. to grow but the team is working “Ultimately that’s what we were Laurentian and Bishops. their rhythm. The Wesmen took “The major difference was that hard.” looking for ... (now) we get a week In Friday night’s game, despite on the home team, the Lakehead the shots we had been taking all In their first game of the week- to prepare for our first league game the team’s low shooting percent- Thunderwolves, in a re-match weekend that weren’t going in be- end, the Wesmen took on Lakeland on Friday versus the Bisons.” age, the Wesmen were led by first- from the Wesmen’s BOB FM tour- fore finally dropped for us,” she College. This Friday, Oct. 22, the year guard Stephanie Kleysen who nament the weekend before. said. “We played as a team.” U of W was led by Nolin Wesmen men’s basketball team be- had 16 points and nine rebounds, In their first meeting in The Wesmen were missing Gooding, who had 24 points, and gins their season playing against and team co-captain, Caite Gooch, Winnipeg, the game was close, fourth-year starter and team co- second-year forward, Brayden long-time rivals, the University of who had 13 points. It was a close and the Wesmen won by only five captain, Amy Ogidan, who stayed Duff, who had 18 points of his Manitoba Bisons. game, but the Wesmen lost 53-50. points. However, it was a different home with an ankle injury. own. In the end, the Wesmen They will take on the Bisons at 8 On Saturday night, the Wesmen story in Thunder Bay. Ogidan is expected to be back took the win with a final score of p.m. in the Bisons’ home gym, the were in another close game against Led by Gooch, who had 23 for the Wesmen’s season opener Wesmen 88, Lakeland 82. Investors Group Athletic Centre, Bishops. points, and Kleysen, who was on Friday, Oct. 22 against the During their second game, after the women’s game, which tips Despite the team’s 60 points, also a high scorer with 21 points, Manitoba Bisons at the U of M. the Wesmen took on Briercrest off at 6 p.m. WESMEN WOMEN’S BASKETBALL Saturday, Oct. 16 WESMEN MEN’S BASKETBALL CMU INVITATIONAL TOURNAMENT PRE-SEASON TOURNAMENT IN THUNDER BAY BISHOP’S GAITERS 70 Winnipeg Wesmen 60 Friday, Oct. 15 Friday, Oct. 15 Saturday, Oct. 16 LAURENTIAN VOYAGEURS 53 Sunday, Oct. 17 WINNIPEG WESMEN 88 WINNIPEG WESMEN 118 WINNIPEG WESMEN 50 Winnipeg Wesmen 89 LAKELAND RUSTLERS 82 BRIERCREST CLIPPERS 91 LAKEHEAD THUNDERWOLVES 61

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The valedictorian’s speech Campus Top student at fall News Briefs convocation calls out Compiled by Justin Charette and Sarah Reilly university for giving honorary degree to U of W Alumni Association honours Larry Updike federal minister Vic Toews Winnipeg radio personality Larry Updike is being honoured by the University of Winnipeg Alumni Association with a Karlene Ooto-Stubbs Distinguished Alumni Award, according to a U of W media release. In addition to a long Campus Beat Reporter career in broadcasting that began in 1982 with the Tom and Larry Show, Updike is also an ordained minister and was a pastor before committing full-time to rock radio. You could cut the tension with a knife inside In 1995, he joined CJOB and hosted the the Duckworth Centre. While 250 graduates Courtesy Brittany Thiessen morning show until 2009. His contributions awaited their diplomas this past Sunday after- About 50 people silently protested on Oct. 17 against the U of W's decision to award an honourary degree to MP to the community through his work at noon, silent protestors outside took a stand Vic Toews. Siloam Mission and other public services against the University of Winnipeg’s actions. earned him the Queen Elizabeth II Jubilee Even though some were aware that Erin members of the faculty disagree with this Toews was awarded the degree by a sub- Medal in 2009. Larson’s valedictorian speech would criti- decision.” committee of the U of W’s senate, a com- cize the U of W’s administration for bestow- Using her pull as valedictorian to articu- mittee in which the University of Winnipeg Wesmen featured on Sun Radio ing an honorary degree on Provencher MP late her beliefs was met with several oppo- Students’ Association holds a seat. Wesmen sports are hitting the airwaves and federal public safety minister Vic Toews, nents, one being Eric Prosser, who came from “What happened last year was that there this season. Since Sept. 2, Winnipeg Sun her words at the fall convocation ceremony Calgary to see his nephew graduate. was no time given to research the nominee and Radio has been highlighting Wesmen shocked many nonetheless. “(I booed because) it’s just as wrong if you so the UWSA committee member abstained sports and players in the 2010/11 season by “I'm extremely honoured to be selected as stand by and watch something wrong being from the vote,“ said Katie Haig-Anderson, featuring regular instalments of Wesmen the valedictorian (but) I have to admit I'm done,” he said. vice-president advocate for the UWSA. news. Episodes can be streamed off of not proud to share the stage with everybody “You have people here for four or five years “We’re planning to look at (it) for this com- the Winnipeg Sun website and include that is on it today,” said Larson as the crowd to get a degree, and it gets hijacked on the ing year, to ensure that there’s a better process interviews with the women’s volleyball began to murmur. basis of a political statement. That’s not fair. in the senate committee to give out honorary head coach Diane Scott and University All it is, is taking a shot at someone who degrees.” of Winnipeg athletics director Doran “I was taught to stand up for doesn’t get to fight back, there is no rebuttal.” In the Oct. 18 edition of the Winnipeg Free Reid. Also interviewed so far are men’s what I believe in during my He also thinks a graduation ceremony is Press, university president Lloyd Axworthy de- basketball coach Mike Raimbault and the not the place for political dialogue. scribed the protest outside of the Duckworth school’s sports information coordinator last four years here.” “If Toews had given a speech about why Centre as very respectful. Sheldon Appelle, as stated in a U of W – Erin Larson, U of W fall convocation you should vote for the Conservative party, “I wouldn't quite say the same for the vale- media release. valedictorian I would have been just as offended,” Prosser dictorian," he told the newspaper. "The cer- Residential schools said. emony is really for the students and their lecture coming to U of W Larson received an honours degree in psy- Larson’s speech and protestors outside the families and friends. . . . It's not a place to use Dr. John Milloy, special advisor to Justice chology at the Oct. 17 ceremony and said that Duckworth Centre argued that it’s hypocriti- as a political platform." Murray Sinclair, chair of the Truth and the support she received from her peers and cal for a supposedly progressive university to Larson disagrees and would like to see U of Reconciliation Committee, will be bringing professors helped her give the speech. honour a man who has been opposed to gay W administration issue an apology to the stu- his voice and experiences to the U of W, “I did hear a few people booing but I was marriage and supported new tough on crime dent body for not upholding their values for as announced in a U of W media release. getting overwhelming support from my grad- measures. honouring Toews. The professor of history at Trent University uating class that sat in front of me as well as “He has called refugees terrorists, called “I was taught to stand up for what I believe will give a talk titled “Indian Residential the faculty members that sat in front of me,” down same sex marriage, is anti-choice in in during my last four years here,” she said. Schools – The Continuing White Plague – Larson said at the convocation’s reception. terms of abortion, has called down feminists How the residential schools are still with us “The fact is that most of the student body and is very intolerant,“ said protestor Sandy Read more about this issue on pages 8 and 10. in different but equally negative ways” in disagreed with this decision, that some ad- Rubinfeld. “And he is being given an honor- To see Larson's speech, visit www.tinyurl.com/ Convocation Hall at 7 p.m. on Oct. 25. Milloy ministration disagrees with this decision and ary degree? That’s an abomination.” UWOct17. is the author of A National Crime: The Canadian Government and the Residential School System and his Riley Fellowship Lecture will focus on British policies toward Derelict Spence Street home demolished aboriginals in Canada. The University of Winnipeg’s history department administers University plans new the fellowship that is funded by Sandy athletic complex for the Riley, former chancellor of the university and student of Canadian history. space Top infectious disease researcher honoured infectious disease Karlene Ooto-Stubbs researcher, Dr. Allan Ronald, is being Campus Beat Reporter inducted into the Canadian Medical Hall of Fame. His work in preventing the spread of the chancroid sexually transmitted infection in Winnipeg in the 1970s was influential in the development of strategies to control For years one lone house on Spence Street hin- the spread of HIV. He was also a key player dered the University of Winnipeg’s expansion in developing the province’s infectious plans. However, last week a demolition crew disease research program. Ronald spent tore down the 366 Spence St. house, allowing many years studying infectious diseases the U of W to proceed with its intended ath- in Africa where he was a leader in fighting letic and parking facility on the grounds. the spread of HIV/AIDS. Even after his Health inspectors had evaluated the home official retirement in 2000, he continued to a few weeks earlier, condemning it and de- Shosana Funk work on programs in Africa and his earlier claring the home a health risk to anyone who The former site of 366 Spence St. is now an empty lot set to become a new sports complex and parking lot in innovations are still being used as models entered. the University of Winnipeg's expansion plan. in the fight against the spread of infectious “(The resident) was a good neighbour and disease. shared his opinions of what was going on The Winnipeg Humane Society has stepped monitored parking on campus, which Hurley around campus,” said Dan Hurley, senior ex- in, providing traps to catch the numerous cats says will be provided in the sports facility. New Wesmen soccer programs ecutive officer and advisor to the president of seen frequenting the area. “There should be student consultation dominate in regular season the U of W. “But when his health took a turn “It’s difficult to estimate how many cats on what happens to the space and how it The Wesmen soccer teams have dominated for the worse, some of our security personnel were there,” said Bill McDonald, CEO of can best be used to fill students’ needs,” said the regular season in the Manitoba College noticed he wasn’t around and called paramed- the Winnipeg Humane Society. “The cats Jason Syvixay, president of the University of Athletic Conference (MCAC). The women’s ics. And he needed the help.” were accessing the house through a hole in Winnipeg Students’ Association. team finished the season with a perfect Upon expecting the house it became ap- the foundation. The first four cats we trapped Construction is scheduled to begin shortly 4-0 record, completing the winning streak parent that the man was a hoarder, some were feral and sick and had to be euthanized on the parking lot, but the plans for the sports last weekend against Providence College. rooms filled to the ceiling with possessions, once we received them.” complex have a long way to go. Due to the small number of teams in the local media reported. The university’s plans to develop a sports “We still need to find funding and con- league, and the Wesmen’s perfect record, The university had been in talks with the complex and parking space on the land will sult the community because we’d like to see it they go on to the championship final this resident about acquiring the home, as it was allow for the development of programming, be used as a community centre as well,” said weekend. They will take on the winner of the last piece of land on the block that the U according to Hurley. Hurley. the Canadian Mennonite University versus of W didn’t own. “We’ll have to move the existing units on Mayor Sam Katz recently announced his Providence College semi-final game on Oct. “For a long time he had indicated he was that block to develop expanded athletic facili- commitment to help fund the project if he is 24. Additionally, the Wesmen men’s soccer happy to live where he was,” Hurley said. “We ties for the university,” he said. “We want to re-elected this fall, a promise Judy Wasylycia- team also finishes their season without had conversations over several years about have a space where we can offer more sports Leis said she’d honor if elected. any losses. They did have three ties and will what he wanted to do with the property in like wrestling and soccer at the intercollegiate play in a semi-final game to make it into the future, but our sense was that he wanted and intramural level.” the championship on Sunday, Oct. 23. to see a plan for the space before moving.” A main concern for students is safe and 08 Comments The Uniter October 21, 2010 www.Uniter.ca Comments Vic Toews does not deserve to be honoured Public safety minister Like many of the Harper Conservatives, about crime had to read it in order to receive he also possesses a special disdain for aca- their degree. has continually rejected demia and its unreasonable obsession with In university, I learned that studying how facts, research and evidence. society works is a fascinating endeavour, but the values of a university Toews recently made headlines when he also that we need think carefully about what pledged $155 million toward the construc- we mean when we say “works.” education tion of new prisons – this in spite of Statistics Incarcerating our way out of crime prob- Canada's own reports that crime has been lems may “work” in terms of providing jobs decreasing in both frequency and severity for for prison-builders and corrections officers, Jacquie Nicholson the past 15 years. but what does it mean in terms of human Volunteer In light of the above, what could be a more rights? fitting celebration of my cherished academic Is being tough on crime “working” when ideals than to skip my own convocation cer- we consider that our prisons are dispropor- Last weekend, I finally graduated with my emony in order to protest the honouring of tionately stuffed with aboriginal people and honours degree in sociology. It was a proud someone who embodies none of them? the desperately poor? day for me, marking the conclusion of a In university, I learned that there are no In university, I learned that collecting reli- thrilling but exhausting period of my life. easy answers to complex social problems. If able information about citizens is important Yet, instead of celebrating in cap and it sounds like a slogan then it probably isn't in order to make decisions about everything gown with my family looking on, that after- good public policy. from how many roads there should be to noon I added my voice to those of the many Getting “tough on crime” doesn't work. It what type of social services we need. who are outraged at the thought of Public may hurt the people who have done the crime In contrast, Toews has recently boasted Safety Minister Vic Toews being awarded an – and thus has great appeal to public fear and about his government’s gutting of the long- honorary doctorate from the University of anger – but it does not decrease crime. form census. Winnipeg. Planning to lower the age of criminal re- That reminds me of another thing I learned

The case against Toews is damning. sponsibility from 12 to 10, creating manda- in university: that the public is ignorant and Ezra Bridgman fearful about a great many things, and that What could be a more fitting celebration of my cherished politicians sometimes try to exploit that fear pass a first-year criminal justice course? and ignorance. Despite the fact that I missed my cap-and- academic ideals than to skip my own convocation ceremony Toews has made a career out of this. gown moment of glory on Sunday, it seems in order to protest the honouring of someone who embodies He has encouraged his supporters time appropriate to have been outside protesting none of them? and time again to disregard facts, evidence the conferral of academic accolades on the and critical thought, and trust their fears, likes of Toews. For instance, he vehemently opposed the tory minimum penalties for everything from prejudices, gut feelings and oversimplified My dissent was, after all, the inevitable inclusion of LGBT* Canadians as a protected drug offences to firearms offences, making it ideas about the world. outcome of the education that I received at group under hate speech laws. more difficult for ex-offenders to get a par- How could a university give an honor- the University of Winnipeg. He spoke against the legalization of same- don – none of this makes us safer. There's ary doctorate to someone who hasn't, in all sex marriage, and has made it clear that he plenty of good research that demonstrates his years of public office, demonstrated the Jacquie Nicholson is a recent sociology gradu- wishes to re-criminalize abortions in Canada. this. Most people who are knowledgeable critical thinking or research skills necessary to ate of the University of Winnipeg. Shedding light on scents Are you icals such as perfumes, colognes, hairspray, aftershave, skin care lo- unknowingly tions, air fresheners and cleaning products. harming your fellow Chemical sensitivities are be- ginning to receive recognition in students? hospitals – as well as other work- places – where wearing scents is now banned. However, there is lit- Alexis Kinloch tle in the way of scent regulation Volunteer in classrooms at the University of Winnipeg. As much as it is a learning in- Shortly after a class last week I stitution, the university is also a began to feel horrendous. The feel- highly social place. This means ing lasted the rest of the day – pains that many in the student body in my sinuses and chest, raw throat, employ heavy use of colognes and and a headache that took hours to perfume. diminish – all because someone The U of W currently uses a wearing perfume sat next to me in guideline to encourage the vol- class. untary reduction or avoidance These painful symptoms oc- of fragrance use by all campus Aranda Adams curred even though I am only sen- occupants. it is a personal choice to use scented us.” can be disabling to another. sitive to scents. They are much This guideline recognizes the products; however, by their very The lack of a scent-free policy However, the symptoms are very worse for people who have illnesses dangers and difficulties that scented nature they are shared. Fragrance on campus is cited as being due to real to an estimated 30 per cent of such as asthma, migraines, or heart products create for others. chemicals vapourize in the air and the fact that it is a complex decision the Canadian population who have and lung diseases affected by chem- It states, “we generally think that are easily inhaled by those around that affects peoples’ rights. issues with chemical sensitivity. This guideline can be found on the university website by While you can make doing a search, but is not ap- the choice not to parent to the average campus attendee. People who are not apply scents, it is bothered by scents are unlikely much more difficult to know about the issue or to for others to choose spend time researching it. Perhaps posting the guideline not to smell them in major hallways or publish- ing it once a year in the student It is likely that the chemical newspaper would assist in the components of your scents are af- stated interest of “increasing the fecting at least some of the students awareness of the University of around you. Winnipeg community regard- Please consider that your use of ing the need to eliminate the scented products could trigger eye, use of scented products wher- nose and throat irritation, head- ever possible.” aches, nausea, dizziness, inability to Sensitivity issues can cause concentrate, anxiety, fatigue, joint defensiveness, anger and frustra- pain, and even asthma attacks in tion in scent wearers. your fellow students. I have often heard people pro- While you can make the choice test that they are only wearing not to apply them, it is much more a little, or that it is not a harsh difficult for others to choose not to smell. It is difficult for people smell them. who do not suffer the symp- toms to understand how some- Alexis Kinloch is an art history stu- thing that smells great to them dent at the University of Winnipeg. Comments 09 www.uniter.ca October 21, 2010 The Uniter The Better Plan of Action Becoming aware about little Put an essential public utility, such as water services, in the hands of a global company which has demonstrated cut-throat profiteering people in October and beyond Series practices so that confidence in the public sector can be eroded as 1.1. much as possible. Follow this by keeping the terms of the contract Clearing up some Envisioning a secret so that citizens understand that they have no power. Their only misconceptions role is to vote every year or two in decreasing numbers. city we don’t Our municipal government should cut property and businesses taxes Sarah Manteuffel 2. and then deny that this has anything to do with the fact that our roads Volunteer want 2. and physical infrastructure are falling apart.

We should put as many resources as we can into punishing bad guysHave you ever walked into a room and had every- A 10-point plan that and as little money as we can into solving the social and economicone stare at you? Have you ever walked through campus and known that every person you passed looks curiously like the problems that cause crime. The only solution to crime is more policehad taken note of your presence? 3.3. and jails, even if there is no evidence for this. Social programs only I know for a fact that if you have ever seen me city we currently have confuse the fact that wealthy people are born good and poor peoplebefore, you could probably pick me out from a are born criminals. crowd without even knowing my name. That is because I am a little person. Stand by while our federal and provincial governments continueOctober to is Dwarfism Awareness Month. As Sid Frankel mentioned in a previous issue of the Uniter, Volunteer make massive cuts to social programs over multiple years andOctober then is an extremely busy month for aware- 4.4. patiently explain to the public that we have highAyame U rateslrich of povertyness campaigns and charitable organizations, We must limit citizen accessbecause social to City programs Hall don’t as work.much Of course,as crime andmany illness of which has go unnoticed. There are many ideas about how to make nothing to do with poverty. However, this does not make the awareness Winnipeg the city we want. We can prob- possible. If we are not careful, democracy can derail campaigns less important. ably all agree that we should avoid doing many of our plans Dwarfism is a subject that many have heard the wrong things. of or seen on television, but don’t actually know With this in mind I am going to ask vincial governments continue5. to make we are not careful, even the poorest citizens much about. a strange question, and suggest some massive cuts to social programs5. over mul- will exercise and improve their health. That is why last year, the Little People of answers. tiple years and then patiently explain to the 8. We should try to ensure that we have America Organization began the awareness cam- The question is: How can we create a public that we have high rates of poverty as many low wage earners as possible be- paign to bring knowledge and understanding to Winnipeg that has unhealthy citizens and because social programs don’t work. Of cause low incomes can create a lot of dis- those in the world who are unaware or misin- that will be unsustainable over time? course, crime and illness has nothing to do ease. Our provincial government should formed about the people affected by dwarfism. Here are some of the answers. with poverty. institute as low a minimum wage as it can The first question I am usually asked by those 5. We should avoid investing6.6. in inner- get away with, and have no legislation to re- who approach me is, “Why are you so small?” 1. Put an essential public utility, such city housing, community infrastructure quire benefits. The city should shed union- The answer is simple: I was born that way. as water services, in the hands of a global and in the people that live in the inner city. ized jobs and contract out to companies Dwarfism is caused by a genetic mutation of company which has demonstrated cut- Then, we should act as though we are sur- that pay low wages. the fourth chromosome, which happens before throat profiteering practices so that confi- prised when the inner city is seen as unat- 9. We should make sure that we create as birth. Most little people (75-80 per cent) are born dence in the public sector can be eroded as tractive and dangerous. much conflict as possible. The mayor can to average height parents, and a dwarf is born much as possible. Follow this by keeping Along with this we should support urban7. begin by distinguishing his friends from his once in every 30,000 births. the terms of the contract secret so that citi- sprawl by allowing new residential develop7.- enemies on city council and by cutting his The other 25 per cent are born to one or both zens understand that they have no power. ments as far from the inner city as possible enemies out of as many decisions as pos- parents being little people. However, a little per- Their only role is to vote every year or two because people who can afford it want to sible. This will ensure a lot of resentment. son can give birth to an average height child. in decreasing numbers. avoid the inner city. This has the potential Beyond this, we should pit groups of citi- That is probably why you haven’t seen many 2. Our municipal government should to increase travel time and decrease physical zens against each other as often as we can of us on a day-to-day basis. There are approxi- cut property and businesses taxes and then activity and family time. It can also help to and avoid any win-win solutions. mately 651,700 little people across the globe. We deny that this has anything to do with the guarantee an unsustainable city by increas- 10. Finally, we must limit citizen access are few and far between. fact that our roads and physical infrastruc- ing gasoline usage and air pollution. to City Hall as much as possible. If we are Since there are so few little people in this ture are falling apart. 6. In addition, it is important to get rid not careful, democracy can derail many of world, it can be difficult to do simple activities 3. We should put as many resources as of the city planning office and replace it our plans. because the world has not been built to accom- we can into punishing bad guys and as little with a property developer who can ensure modate adults of short stature. money as we can into solving the social and developers make a lot of money. City plan- This practical 10-point plan is guaran- Yet, this fact does not deter most little people. economic problems that cause crime. The ners will just get in the way. teed to encourage an unhealthy citizenry For instance, as long as I’m provided with a only solution to crime is more police and 7. We should try to limit, as much as pos- and an unsustainable city. stool or a helping hand when needed, I can do jails, even if there is no evidence for this. sible, the availability of public green space. Does it look familiar? anything. Cars can be modified so that little peo- Social programs only confuse the fact that We should have the private sector manage ple can drive them, clothes can be tailored so they wealthy people are born good and poor our parks so we can eventually build condos Sid Frankel is a board member of the Social fit properly and many businesses have been mod- people are born criminals. in them. Parks are a very dangerous thing if Planning Council of Winnipeg. Visit their ified to accommodate those with disabilities. 4. Stand by while our federal and pro- we are trying to create unhealthy citizens. If website at www.spcw.mb.ca. Staring is a common issue most little people face on a day-to-day basis. Most staring occurs because many have never seen a little person be- Give poverty the respect it deserves fore, and I completely understand the shock that would come with that. Focus on such an important city issue has been lacking thus far But when the staring doesn’t stop, when it be- comes gawking or amusement, it becomes very in all forms of local media. to implement a similar policy as well. disrespectful. Nick Ternette As well, many think that these issues fall Around the world, even representatives Personally, though I recognize that I could be Volunteer Staff under provincial or federal jurisdictions of some of the world’s largest companies the first dwarf you have ever seen, it gives you and have no bearing on civic politics. This have begun to embrace a living wage policy no right to treat me as someone who is different is simply not true. that ensures that their employees and the from you. Seemingly, the only two issues that have Cities can, and do, play a major role in employees of the companies they contract You may be wondering if the term midget is been debated during this civic election are areas such as poverty, though they do re- out to will be able to earn a decent living. appropriate in referring to little people. The term crime and property taxes. There is no ques- quire assistance from the federal and pro- This kind of policy is something the city “midget” has fallen into disfavour amongst the tion that these are important issues to some vincial governments. could implement to ensure that people little people community because it is considered Winnipeggers. Unfortunately, Winnipeg has not ad- working for the city, as well as companies offensive. dressed social issues in a significant way in who do business with the city, could pro- The term dates back to the height of the “freak Food security is also an over a decade. vide a decent living to their employees. show” era in the late 19th century, where it was For example, some people who have Food security is also an important applied to those of short stature who were dis- important issue that needs disabilities depend on social assistance for issue that needs to be addressed in our played for public amusement. to be addressed in our their basic living expenses, due to their in- communities. Many little people view the term as an unnec- communities. If people ability to work because of health or barriers If people don’t have food security, then essary label placed upon them to point them out to finding employment. they cannot be secure in their work, home in a crowd. don’t have food security, The level of assistance they receive does or anywhere else in their lives. A food se- So, to be politically correct, little person is then they cannot be secure not always provide for the necessities of life curity council needs to be established in the proper terminology for someone with this in their work, home or and disability supports. While many people Winnipeg in order to co-ordinate a program condition. with disabilities work, they are often unem- that will ensure a food secure Winnipeg. Dwarfism, on the other hand, is the medical anywhere else in their lives ployed or under-employed because of atti- If the city takes an active role in reducing term. tudinal barriers to finding employment. poverty, we can increase social inclusion. For example, I am an achondroplastic dwarf. However, there are many other issues Poverty is an issue that affects people By committing to the creation of some- There are over 200 different types of dwarfism, facing citizens in an urban environment, with disabilities disproportionately to other thing like a poverty action committee con- with achondroplasia being the most common. with poverty being the prevailing one that groups in society. The city has a responsibil- sisting of both councillors and community However, we prefer not to be labeled, and affects many in our city in various ways. ity, along with the province, to deal with members, the citizens of Winnipeg could would rather be called by our names. David Northcott, executive co-ordinator these attitudinal barriers and assist people realize the strong message that poverty is My name is Sarah. It’s nice to meet you. of Winnipeg Harvest, recently stated that with disabilities in finding work. just as significant a civic issue as crime and “we need to hear all candidates’ comments Other municipalities, like the mu- taxes. Sarah Manteuffel is a second year student at the about the fabric of our neighbourhoods nicipality of New Westminster in British University of Winnipeg and is the youth co-ordi- and how the city will provide leadership Columbia, have adopted a living wage pol- Nick Ternette is a community and politi- nator for the Little People of Manitoba. To learn and support to a complexity of issues.” icy that has gained public attention. Many cal activist, freelance writer and broadcaster more about Dwarfism Awareness Month, visit Unfortunately, so far there has been other Canadian cities like Vancouver, who lives with his wife in McFeetors Hall Little People of Manitoba at www.lpmanitoba.ca minimal discussion regarding these issues Calgary and Toronto are debating whether Residence at the University of Winnipeg. or Little People of America at www.lpaonline.org. 10 Comments The Uniter October 21, 2010 www.Uniter.ca Letters

Editor’s Note: We received three letters after the protest that took place during the University of Winnipeg’s Fall Convocation this past Sunday, Oct. 17 (see story on page 7). Here they are. Disappointed, shocked and embarrassed test is a slap to the faces of those who graduated that day, their families, and to Toews, who wasn't I received my Master's degree at the fall convoca- given a degree based on his political beliefs, but for tion, and I was disappointed, shocked and embar- his success in federal politics. rassed during Erin Larson’s valedictory address. Erin Larson should learn that a podium should We may not all agree with the politics of Mr. only be a soapbox when it is the right time and Toews. Indeed, I am not a Conservative supporter. place. Her speech did not represent the graduates However, the convocation is intended to be a cel- and it did not represent the entire student body. ebration of academic achievement and the valedic- We, as students at the University of Winnipeg, tory address is supposed to be an uplifting, inspiring must be inclusive to all political opinions. send-off to fellow graduates. It is not a soapbox from This is how we maintain our integrity. which to spew personal political agendas, something only Ms. Larson did. Adam Peleshaty She did so as if she was speaking on behalf of all of us, which was certainly not the case. Sunday’s events unfortunate She inferred that she was standing up for human rights. Inherent in human rights is respect for oth- Erin Larson showed a complete lack of respect not ers. This is something Ms. Larson clearly lacks, as only to Mr. Toews but also the entire University indicated by her inappropriate speech. of Winnipeg. By using a respectable position as Ms. Larson’s venomous words and tone imme- valedictorian to spew off personal attacks and po- diately sullied the celebratory mood in Duckworth litical ranting does a great disservice to the title of Centre. valedictorian. I, like my fellow graduates, worked long and It seems to me that Erin Larson and the protest- hard for this day. What should have been a joyous ers outside do not believe in freedom of rights or occasion full of proud memories ended with me, as speech at all, unless it is for what they believe in. well as many other graduates, feeling dismayed and Thank God that we live in a society that tol- let down by our valedictorian and her misappropria- erates differing opinion, even though at times we tion of her title. may disagree with it. Erin Larson and the protest- Ms. Larson indignantly pronounced that she re- ers should be actually applauding those individuals gretted having to share the stage with Mr. Toews. If they despise such as Toews for his hard work and this was the case, she should have turned down the dedication to preserving the democratic character invitation to speak and remained outside with the of Canada. rest of the protesters. It is truly unfortunate that Erin Larson and the Sincerely, protesters decided to turn a celebration into their own political event. Theresa A. Livingston It is also unfortunate that Erin Larson was cho- B.A., M.M.F.T. sen to be the valedictorian and represent the stu- dent body at the graduation ceremony. Many students ‘narrow-minded and partisan’ She and the protesters are an embarrassment to the University of Winnipeg. I believe a university should be a place of higher I hope when I graduate next year I do not have learning where students are free to make their own to go through a similar scenario as the fall 2010 decisions regarding political ideologies. But, I also students had to go through. believe that honorary degrees should not be given to Sincerely, divisive and controversial figures. Paul Meyerson However, the protest outside the Duckworth Centre only shows how many of our students are narrow-minded and partisan. What do you think? Send your letters to editor@ Even though I am not affiliated with, nor do I uniter.ca. Deadline for letters for the Oct. 28 issue is support the Conservative Party of Canada, this pro- noon on Monday, Oct. 25.

SOLIDARITY AND DIVERSITY IN A SECULAR AGE

CHARLES TAYLOR THURSDAY, OCTOBER 28, 2010 AT 7:30 P.M. CONVOCATION HALL | THE UNIVERSITY OF WINNIPEG | 515 PORTAGE AVE. FREE ADMISSION Globally renowned Canadian philosopher Charles Taylor is Professor Emeritus of Political Science and Philosophy at McGill University. Taylor was the co-chair of the Taylor-Bouchard Commission on Reasonable Accommodation in Quebec. His books include A Secular Age, which highly respected sociologist of religion Robert Bellah called “one of the most important books to be written in my lifetime.”

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Arts & Culture Running towards the light

ParkerYoung.net Gel is the way, keeps hair in place: Stephen Christian (second from right) and his Anberlin bandmates worked with Brendan O'Brien for their latest CD, Dark Is the Way, Light Is a Place.

Anberlin’s Stephen album Dark Is the Way, Light Is a Place, and reach the light at the end of the proverbial makes minimalism sound epic. When you the band is snaking its way across the U.S. tunnel. put a Bruce Springsteen record in, it’s so very Christian finds clarity and and into Canada on its new tour. “Just how the creativity flowed on this re- minimal, but it sounds so massive,” Christian And after feeling like their previous release cord kind of gave me a renewed sense of self- said. “Instead of bells and whistles, Brendan confidence on new record was a stutter-step, Christian’s mind feels clear confidence that my best work isn’t behind was like ‘What’s the minimum we can do, again. me,” he said. “After five records, you start to and let’s only add what’s important to the Matt Preprost “I just felt like I was completely in my ele- question yourself: what’s next? I tell people all song, not what you think is going to make Arts & Culture Editor ment as opposed to other records in the past, the time, artists and musicians have their en- the song over the top.’” especially New Surrender, where there was tire lives to write their first record because of Christian’s voice is soft and relaxed, be- such a mental block and I couldn’t get past experiences, places they’ve been, people they traying the hardened edge his band has built Stephen Christian sounds like he has just had myself and I couldn’t find inspiration,” he meet, and then after that, all right, what do themselves around. But he’s a man who’s the best sleep of his life. said by phone last Thursday. “That was such I do now?” humbled by the things he’s accomplished in The singer of Florida rock band Anberlin a traumatic experience, but this record, hon- Grammy award-winning producer his short 30 years. is in Seattle, Washington, hanging out with estly, doesn’t even compare.” Brendan O’Brien (Bruce Springsteen, Pearl “I really don’t know what’s next. I just Jam, Tom Petty) produced Dark Is the Way. know that, for me, life is so amazing,” he “After five records, you start to question yourself: what’s Though O’Brien marks the third different said. “I just feel like it’s unbelievable and I next? I tell people all the time, artists and musicians have producer the band has worked with on their just want to take it all in and want to make last three albums, it was the right choice to the most of it. And so that’s what I’m setting their entire lives to write their first record because of continue moving on, says Christian. out to do. experiences, places they’ve been, people they meet, and “With each producer, I think not only “I want to face life and know that at the then after that, all right, what do I do now?” does your band get a different sound, but I end of my life I did everything that I pos- think it also kind of teaches you in some way sibly could.” – Stephen Christian, Anberlin with what to do and what not to do on your next record.”  See Anberlin Thursday, Oct. 21 at the Garrick friends before a show in the city, the “best For a man whose clear path in life is writ- The result is a more minimalistic, back-to- Centre city in the world,” according to the band’s ing – Christian’s side projects include his solo the-basics sound, a natural fit with the band’s  Crash Kings and Civil Twilight will also perform Twitter page. acoustic work Anchor and Braille, and he’s a earlier works.  Tickets $29.50 through Ticketmaster Five weeks ago, the band released its new published author – it was a welcome sight to “One of his greatest attributes is that he  Visit www.anberlin.com 12 Arts & Culture The Uniter October 21, 2010 www.Uniter.ca

MUSIC LISTINGS Standard. Theatre. the Royal George Hotel. THE MAGICIAN plays at the King's Head. Rock ‘n’ rollers FLASH LIGHTNIN' play at the THE FILTHY ANIMALS, ZOMBIE ASSAULT and THE The Blues Jam with TIM BUTLER is at the THURSDAY, OCT. 28 Times Change(d) High & Lonesome Club. PROSTITOTS rock the Royal Albert Arms. Academy. OWEN PALLET brings his engaging show to DE LA ROSA releases an album at the Republic HEDWIG & THE ANGRY INCH is being performed Sift through record crates filled with K-Tel gold the Gas Station Theatre with opener LITTLE Nightclub. at the Pyramid Cabaret. Miss La Muse will do at the VINYL DRIP at the Cavern. SCREAM. a burlesque performance to open. EARLY SHOW! CAROLYN DAWN JOHNSON at Club Regent Join the open mic at Le Garage Café hosted by The 2010 'Peg Session at the Osborne Village Casino. SKRATCH BASTID is joined by DJs CO-OP and MELISSA PLETT. Zoo features BULLETPROOF PONCHO, CODA, Blues Jam with MIDNIGHT TRAIN at the Windsor HUNNICUTT at the Academy. THE MAGICIAN plays at the King's Head. FRIESO, LATKA, MAS HEADSPACE, NEROTICA, Hotel. The NOONERS are at Shannon's Irish Pub. ROCKWOOD and SENOR DINOSAUR. TUESDAY, OCT. 26 There is a JAM NIGHT at the Belgian Club. Winnipeg Folk Festival Folk School presents BASIA BULAT, JOSH RITTER and THE ROYAL CITY DEADBOLT hit the stage at the Pyramid Cabaret. NATHAN ROGERS plays at Shannon's Irish Pub. Harmonica with Juno Award Winner GERALD BAND are taking the stage at the West End Breathe Knives LAROCHE at The Folk Exchange. 1 p.m. It's soul night at the Cavern with THE Cultural Centre. Thursday is Jam Night with ROUTE 59 at the SOULUTIONS. Winnipeg has always had an affinity with noisy Cavern. Winnipeg's fetish event THE BALL congregates RHODA HEAD releases a CD at the Pyramid rock 'n' roll: Kittens and Stagmummer paved at the Zoo and Ozzy's. GARY GACH AND THE BANNED play at the Royal Cabaret. the way for KEN mode to launch a decade- Big Dancing with RIC HARD & THE HOSERS at George. Ozzy's and STRIP-O-RAMA upstairs at the Zoo. STIFF BISHOPS and WINSLOW LEECH perform at EVILE, GAMA BOMB and BONDED BY BLOOD are long campaign against eardrums. Winnipeg’s the Cavern. Mardi Jazz goes down at Le Foyer in the playing at The Royal Albert Arms. eardrums will be treated to Calgary’s BREATHE Shake your rump to UNKNOWN PLEASURES at Franco-Manitoban Cultural Centre. MICHELLE WRIGHT is entertaining at Club KNIVES on Friday, Oct. 22 at War on Music. Fans the Lo Pub. FILBATROSS plays at Le Garage Café. Regent Casino. of discordant noise and ear-violating sonics The F-HOLES play a couple of sets at the Times Blues Jam with the DEBRA LYN BAND at Le FRIDAY, OCT. 22 in the vein of Today Is the Day, Neurosis and Change(d) High & Lonesome Club. Garage Café. ROMI MAYES and her band are playing at the Unsane will do themselves good to show up. It’s THE PEACHES are holding their album release It's INDIE vs. 80s at the O.C. DEFLATED EGOS play at Shannon's Irish Pub. Times Change(d) High & Lonesome Club. a double album release show for local metal party at the Royal Albert Arms. DESIREE DORION is holding her album release SUNDAY, OCT. 24 WEDNESDAY, OCT. 27 act Soul Killing Female. Treeburning is also QUAGMIRE, FLASH OUT, TARANTUJA and at the Park Theatre with ARUN CHATURVEDI. on the bill. SHOUT OUT OUT OUT OUT and CYCLIST get the ARMOURED ASSAULT play at the Osborne COHEED & CAMBRIA, FANG ISLAND and HOPE SLOW MOTION WALTER is at the Royal George dance-floor moving at the Pyramid Cabaret. The Peaches Village Zoo. ATLANTIC play at the Garrick Centre. Hotel. NASHVILLE PUSSY rollick into the Royal The F-HOLES play a couple of sets at the Times GREAT BIG SEA are entertaining at the MTS The FAST FLYING VIRGINIAN JAM NIGHT at the Local creepy math-rock outfit HET PEACHES are Albert Arms with guests CIVET and AMERICAN Change(d) High & Lonesome Club. Centre. Standard. set to release their debut CD on Friday, Oct. 22 FLAMEWHIP. at the Royal Albert. This instrumental three- I LOVE DISCO at the Academy features sets by Folk group THE WAILIN' JENNYS play at the DE LA ROSA releases an album at the Republic THE RURAL ALBERTA ADVANTAGE, PEPPER piece group has been on the scene since 2006 DJ CO-OP, RAWDMAN, and GOLD N GRAMS. Burton Cummings Theatre. Nightclub. and now is the perfect time to see their unique RABBIT and IMAGINARY CITIES perform at the ANDREW NEVILLE & THE POOR CHOICES are play- It's Student Night with KID KASSETTE at the blend of no-rock stylings. VELODROME will open West End Cultural Centre. CAROLYN DAWN JOHNSON at Club Regent ing at the Cavern. Academy. Casino. up the night. THE ACORN and LIEF VOLLEBECK are entertain- JASON MAAS & THE LOWER COMPANIONS have a The Women’s Musical Club of Winnipeg presents ing at the Park Theatre. Blues Jam with MIDNIGHT TRAIN at the Windsor THURSDAY, OCT. 21 gig at the Standard. JEFF DYRDA. 2 p.m. Hotel. ANDREW NEVILLE AND THE POOR CHOICES play ANBERLIN, CRASH KINGS and CIVIL TWILIGHT OH SO POPULAR are doing a show at Le Garage ALL THE KING'S MEN play weekly at The King's at the Standard. NATHAN ROGERS plays at Shannon's Irish Pub. perform at the Garrick Centre. Café. Head. SASSY JACK plays at the Royal George. Big Dancing with RIC HARD & THE HOSERS every ROXY COTTONTAIL, BITCHIN', JUBILEE and B. The MATCHSTALK MEN play at McNally Blues Jam with BIG DAVE MCLEAN at the Times Thursday night at Ozzy's. TRAITS play at the Pyramid Cabaret. Robinson. Change(d) High and Lonesome Club. CHRIS CARMICHAEL plays at the Yellow Dog Tavern. THE LITTLE HOUSE BAND is playing at the Royal FLOOR 13 perform at Shannon's Irish Pub. BAD COUNTRY is back to their old tricks at the Albert Arms. Standard. The Windsor Hotel is holding a JIMI HENDRIX WIN CONCERT SOUL KILLING FEMALE releases two albums with TRIBUTE NIGHT. THE TREWS play the Burton Cummings Theatre. guests BREATHE KNIVES and TREEBURNING at MONDAY, OCT. 25 TICKETS Jazz is on the menu at THE HANG at the Orbit SLOW MOTION WALTER is at the Royal George War on Music. MAMA CUTSWORTH is spinning at The Gates Room. Hotel. SATURDAY, OCT. 23 Go to the top of page 2 on Roblin. NATHAN ROGERS plays at Shannon's Irish Pub. The FAST FLYING VIRGINIAN JAM NIGHT at the JESS REIMER is releasing an album at the Park The MACLEAN BROTHERS do their weekly gig at to find out how. MORE MUSIC THIS week

HASTE THE DAY THE ACORN HOPE ATLANTIC People who only know Indianapolis metalcore five-piece The Acorn found fame with their 2007 release Glory Hope Haste the Day from its 2005 break-through release When Whether or not you like Coheed and Cambria, or even know Mountain, which was nominated for the Polaris Music Prize. Everything Falls can be forgiven for not recognizing most who they are, you probably have at least 20 friends allegedly at- Now they’re back after an extended break with a new album, No of the dudes in the picture that accompanies this article. tending their Oct. 24 show thanks to Hope Atlantic and a slew Ghost, and will be coming to a venue near you. Since that release, the band’s line-up has almost com- of other local bands. Rolf Klausener, the band’s singer and guitarist, says the Acorn pletely changed. As part of a marketing scheme to pack the Garrick Centre, originally began as a home recording project. Bassist Michael Murphy is the only remaining found- local bands competed to open for Coheed and Cambria and “It’s been a long process over the last seven years going from ing member. Vocalist Stephen Keech joined the band just their touring partners, Fang Island. electronic to bedroom recordings to full band to multi-percus- in time for 2007’s Pressure the Hinges. The contest began with getting bands to send a Facebook sional concept albums about my mom to where we are today,” In between 2008’s Dreamer and their latest album, event invitation to all their friends, making them click “at- he said. 2010’s Attack of the Wolf King, the band lost two members tend” and “liking” the MySpace link of the band they wanted After being on the road for three years – touring with the and replaced them with three other musicians. to open. As a result, everybody with some link to local music in likes of Bon Iver, Fleet Foxes, and Elbow – the band spent two “Honestly, (Attack of the Wolf King) is our best record Winnipeg was invited to this show. years recording Glory Hope Mountain, and then decided to take yet,” Murphy told LushBeat.com in June. “I feel like we Reaping the benefits of a show currently boasting 1,300 al- a break. have finally reached our final potential as a band.” leged guests on Facebook is contest winner, Hope Atlantic. They rented a cottage in Northern Quebec for three weeks That might sound like b.s. – what else is the guy gonna After beating out a plethora of other local talent, Hope Atlantic where they wrote No Ghost. say, right? – but Attack of the Wolf King is being hailed as the landed in the top three and was finally chosen by Coheed and “We wrote No Ghost as a group which was the first time we band’s strongest release yet. Cambria to open the show. had done that and it was an interesting concept for me because “The vocals are much more dynamic, the instrumenta- “It builds that extra hype for the show,” said Matty Hallick, I don’t typically write lyrics around the rest of the band,” ex- tion (especially the guitars) is several levels above what it Hope Atlantic’s longhaired, bespectacled and always unpredict- plained Klausener. once was, and the song-writing structure has always been ably-dressed drummer. “With the economy now, you would Klausener promises the show will be one hell of a dance party, above average,” raved OregonMusicNews.com. “This is a have a thousand people attending a show, but now it’ll be more because the Acorn is bringing the cottage to you, literally. band that’s making the music they truly love to make, and like seven hundred. You’re losing a lot of people based on the “We’ve actually brought a whole cottage set with lamps and it shows.” business.” walls and needle point paintings and drawings and stuff.” “This is easily their best effort to date,” Exclaim agreed, With enough guests “attending” to violate the fire code of You can see the Acorn live at the Park Theatre on Wednesday, with the All Music Guide describing the sound as “pre- the event venue, it’s easy to see how this promotion strategy Oct. 27. Doors at 7:15 p.m., show at 8 p.m. Tickets are $13 in ad- cision-cut machine gun beats and tight, Iron Maiden- could begin to become more popular. vance, or $17 at the door. inspired ‘guitarmonies’.” Watch Hope Atlantic open for Coheed and Cambria at Visit www.theacorn.ca. Catch Haste the Day live on Sunday, Oct. 24 when they the Garrick Centre on Sunday, Oct. 24. Tickets are available — Robin Dudgeon open for Enter Shikari at the West End Cultural Centre. through Ticketmaster. Visit www.myspace.com/hopeatlantic. Visit www.hastetheday.com. — Samuel Swanson —Aaron Epp visit uniter.ca/listings for more of what’s happening Arts & Culture 13 www.uniter.ca October 21, 2010 The Uniter

CD REVIEWS Flying into new territory

LES SURVEILLANTES La racine carrée du coeur Independent Hailing from St. Boniface, Eric Gosselin, Denis Vrignon- Tessier, Danielle Burke and Jérémie Gosselin have all done work on their own, as well as in the bands Kraink, …and then nothing and Kin and Idéfix. Together they make Les Surveillantes. The band has all the elements of Stream the song La force de la an excellent roots group: guitars, harmonies (especially gravité at www.uniter.ca thanks to the amazing voice of Danielle Burke) and quite often banjo. But on their latest disc, La racine carrée du coeur (which translates to the square root of the heart), they stretch into a wide variety of other genres. My favourite tunes are the witty ones: La force de la gravité (“The Force of Gravity”), À l'épicerie (“At the Grocery Store”) and Pause santé (“Health Break”). Overall, it’s a great album even for those of us who don’t understand French. — Robin Dudgeon

THE ACORN No Ghost Paper Bag Records The Ottawa folkies seventh album, No Ghost, comprises mostly quiet, pretty folk tunes with finger-picked guitars and slight harmonies. While there are a few exciting tunes like the galloping, energized Restoration and Crossed Wires, the rocking I Made the Law and the feedbacky opening track Cobbled From Dust really stand out. But it’s the lyrics that really make this album. The Acorn’s multi-instrumentalist singer/guitarist Rolf Klausener is responsible for crafting

11 songs that are truly beautiful but also tragic. Look to the title track where the chorus Ryan Russell proclaims: “And the day seems to float again / In the wake of your open arms.” Jumping for joy: Local rock band Take Me To The Pilot are currently competing on the MuchMusic show Discovered. — Robin Dudgeon

Winnipeg rock band goes featured in an episode of MuchMusic’s reality LEIF VOLLEBEKK show, Discovered. Inland to Sudbury and gets The show exposes bands to producers, la- Nevado Records bels and A & R reps who evaluate the bands This debut album from Leif Vollebekk is a wintry col- treated like pop royalty to see if they’re worth a record label contract. lection of songs of longing and leaving. Written half The show helped push bands like Stereos onto in Reykjavik, Iceland, and half in Montreal, the album the masses. Matt Preprost Though the show comes with its criticisms, takes its sound distinctly from both cities. Leadoff track Arts & Culture Editor Bilenki shrugs it off. In The Morning evokes vast windswept glaciers, with “I’m a big believer that you make your own Vollebekk’s sparse acoustic guitar building into beauti- luck,” he said. “If you’re going to go on a show fully layered strings, piano and a lone tambourine. We’re If all else fails, Mike Bilenki will still be able to like that, it’s a sign-on-the-dotted-line kind of drawn back into the snowy streets of the Plateau with songs like Northernmost Eva Maria say he understands what it feels like to be like thing. And if you really believe in what your and standout track You Couldn’t Lie To Me In Paris, which, despite its European title, Justin Bieber. band is doing, you don't necessarily have to pays homage to fellow Montrealer Leonard Cohen and to the artist’s French Canadian Bilenki and his Take Me To The Pilot band- sign the contract. hometown. Inland is an album that benefits from both Vollebekk’s writing and arranging mates felt that in a high school gymnasium “I think the choice reflects more on the abilities, enhancing poignant lyrical stories with rich melodies that are sure to add a in Sudbury of all places, as they played two band themselves than the industry, because little warmth to any cold winter’s day. Watch Vollebekk perform at the Park Theatre on 45-minute sets sandwiched in between student it’s about what you're willing to do and what Wednesday, Oct. 27. council election speeches for a pack of likely you’re comfort zone to change is as a band,” he — Alex Krosney bored and musically ravenous teenagers. continued. “We feel what we have works and “It was the most incredible experience. They we hope whoever we deal with in the industry acted like we were Justin Bieber or the Jonas feels the same way.” DEFIANCE, OHIO Brothers,” Bilenki said in a phone interview. None of it is getting in the way of the band, Midwestern Minutes “They were screaming. We went on Facebook though, as they’re planning another quick tour No Idea! Records after and had like 200 more fans. We sold a before the end of the year. Formed in 2002, Defiance, Ohio released their album ton of CDs and merch, everyone was giving “We were all nervous. We all had our reser- Midwestern Minutes on independent label No Idea! Re- us handshakes and high fives. We never expe- vations because none of us had been on tour cords. With a prominent Midwestern feel, the folk punk rienced such frenzy.” before,” said Bilenki. “Now that we're back band mixes songs up with catchy beats, meaningful It was a bright moment on the band’s first and getting ready to do it again, it’s like ‘Yeah ever tour, a 17-day sojourn across the Canadian let’s do it, let’s go.’” lyrics and an interesting array of musical instruments Shield into southern Ontario, bringing their not typically found in a punk band. Almost every track finely-tuned radio-ready pop-rock to new To vote for Take Me To The Pilot, visit www. urges the listener to sing along and, overall, creates a audiences. muchmusic.com/hp. The band’s next Winnipeg fun, energetic musical vibe. The album balances out the bonfire appropriate music with show is Friday, Nov. 5 at the Gas Station Arts more serious tracks like You Are Loved, which touches upon losing someone close to you. “Playing in your hometown Centre (445 River Ave.). Visit www.myspace. “Every time somebody we know dies, it is no consolation prize, but we’ll remember you.” com/takemetothepilot. The very musical group adds the violin, cello and banjo to the typical drums-and-guitar is one thing, but being in a set-up and by doing so create a unique western feel. While 11 tracks of the similar-sound- different town, sleeping on a ing songs may be a lot to take in, Defiance, Ohio have a defined style you’ll catch yourself different floor on a different singing along to. night and playing to absolute — Kathleen Cerrer strangers, is an absolute beast but is absolutely HOORAY FOR EARTH essential and comes with the True Loves lifestyle.” Dovecote Records There’s something sultry about the way a staccato drum – Mike Bilenki, Take Me To The Pilot beat, operatic chanting, and swirling synths converge in the opening seconds of True Loves that make it “It’s moments like that that allow you to put irresistible. Running at just under three-and-a-half up with the 100 crappy shows in between,” said minutes, no second of True Loves seems wasted. Vocals Bilenki. “Touring was really incredible. It's an exercise in love for the music you’re playing are peppered throughout the song, but it’s not why and really makes you realize whether or not you should listen to it. The song’s weight is carried by you want to be a musician. its instrumentation and a strong arrangement, as well “What we learned is that playing in your its repetitive chorus, a line of lyrics sung above the intro’s chanting which serves as a hometown is one thing, but being in a differ- soothing ambience throughout. Hooray For Earth’s dreamlike and futuristic indie-pop ent town, a different night sleeping on floors sound fits in well with the rest of what’s all the rage today. ButTrue Loves is a song you’ll and playing to absolute strangers, is an abso- find yourself listening to more and more, as it floats by like a cloud in the sky and carries lute beast but is absolutely essential and comes you along with it. Download the track at www.tinyurl.com/Uniter-Hooray. with the lifestyle.” — Matt Preprost Rounded out by guitarist Eric Grabowecky and bassist Adam Brown (the band recently lost drummer Richard Eliuk as he pursues his studies), Take Me To The Pilot is compet- ing with five other young Canadian acts to be 14 Arts & Culture The Uniter October 21, 2010 www.Uniter.ca FILM Plenty to learn and see at fully-loaded doc festival Gimme Some Truth back for The Uniter’s Top 3 Must See its third season Drummers Dream GIMME SOME TRUTH, the Winnipeg docu- Directed by Jhon Walker, 2010 mentary festival, runs from Thursday, Oct. Ezra Bridgman 21 until Sunday, Oct. 24 at Cinematheque. Volunteer 84 minutes Featured films of the festival include Thursday, Oct. 21, 7:30 p.m. A DRUMMER'S DREAM, THE STREET: A This documentary is a rare and unique assembly FILM WITH THE HOMELESS, SIX MILES Gimme Some Truth: The Winnipeg Documentary of some of the greatest drummers in the world. DEEP, SHOOTING INDIANS, THE GARDEN Project is back for its third consecutive year, with Explosive talent, passion, humour and irresistible and ANIMATED DOCUMENTARY SHORTS/ personality come together in a magical setting MANITOBA DOCUMENTARY SHORTS. There a program bursting at the seams with panel dis- will be panel discussions on cinematogra- cussions, master lectures and special screenings when seven of the best drummers in the world phy, animation, copyright and much more. for budding filmmakers and film-lovers alike. share their knowledge with forty students for an Visit www.winnipegfilmgroup.com for more The festival is the perfect venue to discuss unforgettable week of music and camaraderie. information. and learn about the creative, technical and ethi- The screening will be followed by an opening night CINEMENTAL, the French Film Festival in cal issues related to documentary filmmaking. reception at Artspace. Manitoba, at the Globe Theatre runs until “The festival is absolutely unique because not Sunday, Oct. 24. only are the filmmakers presenting their films The Garden Thursday, Oct. 28 is WORLD ANIMATION DAY. in person, but they’re also running workshops, Courtesy Winnipeg Film Group Directed by Scott Hamilton Kennedy, 2008 To mark the occasion, the National Film sitting in on panel discussions and doing master In Tashina, one of the films premiering at the Gimme 80 minutes Board is presenting new releases of great lessons,” said Mike Maryniuk, a local filmmaker Some Truth documentary festival, director Caroline Friday, Oct. 22, 7:30 p.m. animation at Cinematheque. GET ANIMATED and member of the programming committee. Monnet follows an aboriginal youth moving from The Academy Award nominated documentary tells will run at Cinematheque until Sunday, the story of an urban garden in South Central Los Oct. 31. Panelists hail from Toronto, Vancouver, northern Manitoba to Winnipeg. Montreal, Texas and Los Angeles. However, Angeles that began as a form of healing after the CANADA’S NATIONAL SCREEN INSTITUTE there will be a large portion of homegrown own words,” said director Caroline Monnet. L.A race riots of 1992, and the farmers’ struggle is accepting applications from emerging to hold onto the land as city and other interest filmmakers for its 2011N SI DRAMA PRIZE talent, with local shorts played before each Major themes for this year’s festival include TRAINING PROGRAM. Writers, directors and feature. cinematography, identity of place and animated groups try to take it away from them. producers receive training in the production documentary filmmaking that features a master of a short film using mentoring and inten- “The festival is absolutely class on animation by Bob Sabiston, the direc- Shooting Indians sive filmmaking workshops delivered by unique because not only are tor of Waking Life. Directed by Alli Kazimi, 1997 leading industry experts. Apply by 4:30 p.m. Other classes offered include 3-D and DIY 56 minutes on Wednesday, Nov. 17. Full details available the filmmakers presenting Saturday, Oct. 23, noon at www.nsi-canada.ca. documentary. Panels include discussions on their films in person, copyright, cinematography and working in ani- Shooting Indians: A Journey with Jeffrey Thomas Astron-6 and Troma Entertainment are mated documentaries. is an ironic documentary journey full of quiet in- casting for the upcoming horror/comedy but they’re also running sight and surprising twists. On one level, Shooting feature film Father's Day, shooting this “The documentary scene in Winnipeg is really winter in Winnipeg. Please contact Adam at workshops, sitting in on panel growing leaps and bounds,” said Maryniuk. Indians is a portrait of Jeffrey Thomas, an [email protected] if you're interested discussions and doing master And, it’s not going unnoticed. Monnet is ex- Iroquois photographer. On another it is the irony in auditioning. lessons.” cited by the amount of people coming to the of an Indian from India making a film on aN orth city for the event, including national documen- American Indian. LITERATURE – Mike Maryniuk, local filmmaker tary filmmakers, distributors and producers. Brick Books launches THAT OTHER BEAUTY “It’s not all the time that we get people to at Aqua Books on Thursday, Oct. 21 with Among these is the world premiere of present their films and be present at their recep- poets KAREN ENNS, MEIRA COOK AND Tashina, the story of a native youth coming tions,” she said. Gimme Some Truth begins Thursday, JENNIFER STILL. from Northern Manitoba to Winnipeg, and “It’s an opportunity for people who are inter- Oct. 21 and runs until Sunday, Oct. 24 at The Friday, Oct. 22 edition of Kelly Hughes how she deals with the institution of education ested in filmmaking to ask any questions they Cinematheque. Visit www.gimmesometruth.ca Live! at Aqua Books will feature IGNATIUS and being separated from her family. might have, and de-mystify the filmmaking for screening times and other information. Pre- MABASA's Telling Tales Spoken Lit Concert “The narration in the film is in Tashina’s own process,” added Maryniuk. “It’s really a special registration for workshops is advised. Series STORIES FROM ZIMBABWE. words. I didn’t change anything. I did an inter- experience. Until you’ve experienced it for the THE FRIENDS OF THE LIBRARY ANNUAL BIG view with her, then built the visuals from her first time, well, it’s never the same.” BOOK SALE is on Saturday, Oct. 23 and Sunday, Oct. 24 in the Grant Park High School gym. Submissions for the chapbook proj- With the click of a camera ect I THINK I'M WITH THE RIGHT PERSON have been extended to Saturday, Oct. 30. Eritrean women capture Submitted pieces should be directed to [email protected]. a brighter future through Prairie Fire Press in conjunction with McNally Robinson Booksellers is hosting photography its ANNUAL POETRY, FICTION AND CREATIVE NON-FICTION CONTESTS with a deadline of Tuesday, Nov. 30, 2010. Visit www.prairiefire. Sara Shyiak ca for details. Volunteer GALLERIES & MUSEUMS The University of Winnipeg presents two In an outlandish and exceptionally cold new solo exhibitions on campus by photographer Gerry Kopelow: WHERE THE BUDDHA WALKED world with a difficult language barrier, 12 refugee (Gallery 1C03) and FORTY YEARS AGO TODAY women from Eritrea found their voice through (Hamilton Galleria & University Archives). photography and have put it on display. The opening reception is Thursday, Oct. 21 at Through Picturing a Brighter Future, a col- 4 p.m. in Gallery 1C03. laboration with Winnipeg artist Sarah Crawley, the Eritrean women have learned how to speak through pictures in a whole new world. “We developed the notion that photog- raphy is universal in a way, you don’t need to Courtesy Sarah Crawley speak the same language to read an image,” said Photos taken by Eritrean refugees are shown here embedded on this quilt, on display at Aceartinc. The Winnipeg Folk Festival presents Crawley, who taught the women how to take a the photo exhibition GRAFFITI GALLERY photograph. community. Picturing a Brighter Future opens Saturday, PHOTOGRAPHY: THE WINNIPEG FOLK FESTIVAL “The Eritrean community wanted to em- “I would walk away from every meeting with Oct. 23 at Aceartinc (2nd floor, 290 McDermot 2010, which features the works of five young power the women in this new, strange place,” a real sense of joy,” Crawley said. “They are so Avenue) at 7 p.m. and will be followed by a tra- photographers from the Graffiti Gallery's said Tricia Wasney, public art manager at strong in spirit and so fierce in being mothers. ditional Eritrean coffee ceremony, an important program. The photographs are from the 2010 Winnipeg Folk Festival and are on dis- the Winnipeg Art Council. “It was not only They all work very, very hard. They have had social observance to the Eritreans. Visit www. play at the Folk Exchange until Thursday, an art experience, but about identity in this difficult lives.” aceart.org. Oct. 21. community.” PHANTASMAGORIA is a pilot project at the All the women involved were new to Canada. Dalnavert Museum that will explore the his- Some had lived here for only a month or two tory of film, photography, video and inter- before they started the project and most didn’t disciplinary media art practice and engage speak any English. The women spent 18 months audiences through art installation in the exploring the world of photography through context of a historical, Victorian home. The workshops led by Crawley. exhibit opening and panel talk (featuring professors from the U of W and U of M) is on The photos they took were of their lives in Saturday, Oct. 23 at 7 p.m. at Dalvanert. Canada, their friends, family and community. “Once they get here they simply want to A solo exhibition of paintings by RICK BOND entitled MOSAIC will be on display at the move forward,” Crawley said. “I saw changes in Woodlands Gallery until Saturday, Oct. 23. their confidence level and socializing.” Hence the name of the exhibit, Picturing a The Winnipeg Arts Council and the Eritrean Community of Winnipeg present PICTURING Brighter Future. A BRIGHT FUTURE: THE ERITREAN WOMEN'S “The overarching theme is the women’s lives PHOTOGRAPHY PROJECT. It opens Saturday, in Canada. I think of it as a group self-portrait,” Oct. 23 at Ace Art and runs until Wednesday, Crawley said. Nov. 3. In a way the women mentored Crawely, SLOW MOVEMENT: A CULTURAL REVERSAL too, and welcomed her with open arms into by INGRID MCMILLAN is on display at the Winnipeg’s small, but gracious Eritrean Cre8ery until Tuesday, Oct. 26. Arts & Culture 15 www.uniter.ca October 21, 2010 The Uniter theatre REVIEWs GALLERIES & MUSEUMS The Semai Gallery will host a collection of GARY SHAPIRA's paintings entitled FANTASY Manitoba Theatre Centre goes Cuckoo LANDSCAPES until Saturday, Oct. 30. An art exhibit featuring illustrators BETH FREY (Toronto), SBK & TRIUMPHENE (Montreal), will be on display at Freud's Bathhouse and Diner until Monday, Nov. 1. The Graffiti Gallery and Bike To The Future present PUSH, PEDAL, STRIDE: An Art Show Inspired By Active Transportation. The art- work will be on display at the Graffiti Gallery until Thursday, Nov. 4. The Wayne Arthur Gallery presents HERSTORY: Paintings and Stories by NAOMI GERRARD and LORI ZÉBIÈRE. The exhibit will be on display until Tuesday, Nov. 7. A shared interest in DJ culture brings to- gether the distinct art practices of JACKSON 2BEARS and BEAR WITNESS in REMIX THEORY at the Urban Shaman Gallery. The pieces will be up until Saturday, Nov. 20. The WINNIPEG ART GALLERY is holding an exhibition of Canadian painter WANDA KOOP until Sunday, Nov. 21. PLUG IN INSTITUTE OF CONTEMPORARY ART (ICA) is seeking up to six energetic, organized and professional Gallery/Shop Attendants. Plug In ICA has recently made the move to new facilities at 460 Portage Ave. A job description is available to down- load at www.plugin.org.

Trudie Lee The Manitoba Crafts Museum will have the Colourful, humorous, and tragic: The cast of One Flew Over The Cuckoo's Nest brings Ken Kesey's characters to life. WORKED IN WOOD display up until early Ken Kesey’s novel makes January 2010. magnificent leap from the cinogenic drugs such as LSD and mescaline. Bromden; Billy Bibbit, made nervous by his The controversial BODIES...THE EXHIBITION is During this period Kesey interviewed pa- overbearing mother; Dale Harding, the re- on display at the MTS Centre Exhibition Hall. page to the stage tients at Menlo Park Veteran’s Hospital, which pressed homosexual; Martini, the psychotic FIRST FRIDAYS in the Exchange has the inspired him to write Cuckoo’s Nest. with severe hallucinations; Scanlon, who is galleries, cafés and small businesses open Robin Dudgeon The play opens with a recurring thumping obsessed with explosives and destruction; and their doors to visitors the first Friday of Culture Reporter noise coming out of the dark and the strained Ruckly, who suffered a lobotomy and now only every month from 5 p.m. until 9 p.m. notes of a guitar. shouts profanities and stands silently in the cru- THEATRE, DANCE & COMEDY As the curtain rises, the grinding noise of cifix position against the wall. metal on metal pours from the speakers. The most magical thing about the play is The Osborne Village Zoo is hosting Strip-O- One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest The curtain rises to reveal a cold, clinical set: the characters – from the counterculture hero Rama featuring exotic dancers on Thursday, Oct. 21. Directed by Miles Potter bars on the windows, concrete everywhere and McMurphy, to the harsh and dramatic Nurse Presented by Manitoba Theatre Centre chain-link fences. Ratched, to the other patients. NAFRO Dance Productions presents RETURN Playing at the John Hirsch Main Stage (174 Market Ave.) Chief Bromden stands in a spotlight and be- Kesey does a beautiful job of bringing to life OF THE DEAD at the Gas Station Theatre until Saturday, Nov. 6 from Thursday, Oct. 21 until Saturday, Oct. 23 gins a disjointed monologue. It’s these mono- society’s misfits, and the actors are brilliant at at 8 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 24 matinee at 2 p.m. Tickets $35-$70 logues that act as a sort of narrative – the making Kesey’s characters jump from the page disjointed ramblings of a disturbed mind. and onto the stage. The WWE SUPERSHOW sets up a ring in the MTS Centre on Saturday, Oct. 23. The story opens in a state mental ward in But perhaps the best part of the play is the 1961. Convict Randle P. McMurphy enters the horrific ending. The rebellion McMurphy in- Aqua Books presents the Winnipeg The Manitoba Theatre Centre has found the unit to finish off his jail sentence. He quickly spired is brought to a crushing halt in a terrify- Talking Radio Orchestra's double feature SWITCHBOARD SECRETS and MY FAVORITE perfect play to kick off their 2010-2011 season. starts a rebellion among the patients against the ing scene. HUSBAND on Saturday, Oct. 23 at 2 p.m. The stage version of Ken Kesey’s classic 1962 tyrannical Nurse Ratched. What ensues is heartfelt and heartbreaking, novel One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest has come Divided into the “acutes,” who are still be- and the play ends as it started. The Manitoba Theatre for Young People brings together dance, nature and technol- to Winnipeg, and it’s worth every penny. lieved to be curable, and the “chronics,” who are Overall the show is excellent and uses music ogy to tell the story of a caterpillar's meta- The novel was inspired by Kesey’s 1959 in- beyond help, the patients are colourful, humor- and lighting to tremendous effect. morphosis into a butterfly. Running until volvement in the CIA sponsored Project ous and tragic. Sunday, Oct. 24, BUTTERFLIES is theatre like MKULTRA, which studied the effects of hallu- They include the mute and deaf Chief you've never experienced before. The Winnipeg Puppet Collective's PUPPET SLAM goes down at Aqua Books at 7 p.m. on Chilling obituary to a dead system Wednesday, Oct. 27. Escape artist DEAN GUNNARSON will be bur- Winnipeg Jewish tragic and the uproariously hilari- comic scenes is delivered very well, Also well done (and artfully un- ied alive under the Golf Dome in Winnipeg Theatre’s take on dark ous, while still retaining the ele- with rapid-fire delivery reminis- derplayed) is David Fox as Stalin, on Friday, Oct. 29 and will emerge on ments of both. cent of Waiting for Godot, allowing who seems almost cuddly and Halloween. comedy is well done Director Geoffrey Brumlik things to be said (and happen) at grandfatherly at first, as the Soviet Evan Smith's religious comedy The brings Lenin’s Embalmers to life just the right time. citizens would have seen him, until SAVANNAH DISPUTATION is being performed in a way that captures the very es- The acting is also quite good. we see the sheer casual evil that he at the Prairie Theatre Exchange until ALEX KYLE sence of what life meant for people The two leads, Julien and Lineham, was truly capable of. Sunday, Oct. 31. VOLUNTEER living in Stalin-era Soviet Russia. make for an interesting pair. Overall, the play is a well-done, The MTC kicks off its theatre season with The story centers around two Lineham, portraying the charac- darkly comedic display of the a production of ONE FLEW OVER THE scholars, Boris Zbarsky (Martin ter that actually controls the proj- damage that a broken ideology has CUCKOO'S NEST. Based on the novel by Ken Kesey that follows life inside a mental in- Julien) and Vladimir Vorobiov ect and is the more cynical of the on not only the state itself, but the stitution, this production is starring Shaun (Hardee Lineham), the former of two, is an effective voice of reason soul of a human being – one that Smyth as McMurphy. There will be perfor- whom is interested in embalm- up until the end. shouldn’t be taken too lightly. mances until Saturday, Nov. 6. ing the corpse of Vladimir Lenin The open mic comedy night at the Standard (Harry Nelken). is hosted by JON DORE every Thursday at Reluctantly, the latter agrees, 8 p.m. as the two of them undergo the Comedy night with SCOOTS MCTAVISH every painstaking process of embalming Thursday at Shannon's Irish Pub. the man, in hopes of enshrining Heal mind, Sunday night open mic comedy at the Courtesy Winnipeg Jewish Theatre him as a god. Cavern featuring JOHN B. DUFF. As the Russians do: Two men fight in Unfortunately, through a series of betrayals and suspicion, the two Every Tuesday night head down to the this scene from "Lenin's Embalmers," body, and spirit King's Head Pub for a free comedy while Lenin's body lies on a slab in the of them must struggle to maintain performance. background, and a bottle of vodka sits their integrity as their loyalties are The first program of its kind in western Canada to receive open on a table. questioned from all the way up to “Father Stalin” himself (David full government approval, Grant MacEwan University’s Concert? Art show? Fox). Acupuncture program reflects the highest standards Community event? Lenin’s Embalmers The execution of the play is bril- of competency and practice. Volunteer opportunity? Directed by Geoffrey Brumlik liant and the direction by Brumlik Presented by Winnipeg Jewish is effective at recreating whatever This program provides three years of Want to see your Theatre mood is required of a scene. comprehensive study in acupuncture and Playing at the Winnipeg Jewish Theatre (123 The embalming scenes were event in The Uniter? Doncaster St.) particularly well done through the Traditional Chinese Medicine, preparing until Sunday, Oct. 24 use of lighting, sets and music. you to become a Registered Acupuncturist. E-mail your listing to listings@ As well, the “comedy” half uniter.ca. The deadline for all of black comedy is well covered listings is Tuesday. through the periodic jokes about Find out more, The Uniter is published every Black comedy is a rather paradoxi- Soviet life, which effectively cap- visit www.MacEwan.ca/acupuncture Thursday, so send your listings 9 cal genre by its definition, as it ture the tragedy and bitterness that days prior to the issue you want somehow manages to combine el- the people felt back then. your listing to appear in. ements of the truly, irredeemably Furthermore, the dialogue in It’s free. It’s easy. 16 Arts & Culture The Uniter October 21, 2010 www.Uniter.ca Crossing her tease, dotting her eyes

Burlesque isn’t just for scene. “It’s pretty small but it is growing,” the ogling eyes of men Senyshyn explained. “It’s becoming more of anymore – even old ladies a hotspot now, which I’m getting really ex- cited about.” love Miss La Muse In addition to the solo shows of its various burlesque performers, Winnipeg has played host to touring shows in the past as well as Fringe performances which have explored its Alex Krosney storied past, its current resurgence and the Volunteer Staff myths that surround it. Although predecessor to some more lewd shows of skin, burlesque and stripping aren’t “In my life, I always sort of felt like a muse,” synonymous. the local performance artist aptly known as “They’re sort of like cousins,” she said of Miss La Muse recently reflected. the two. “There’s a little bit of striptease in- However, at 18 – stuck on Cape Breton volved (in burlesque), but the key word is Island with a love of self-expression and no ‘tease.’ opportunity to draw on it – she felt it was “I walk through my audience and I meet time to leave home and go out searching for people, and it’s so amazing seeing how I some inspiration of her own. touch them by the way that they respond to Fast-forward a few years, after some time me so differently,” she continued. “I feel like in London, England, followed by a coinci- I’m walking in a dream and I’ve created this dence or two, it’s clear the petite redhead dream for them to walk in, too.” who now calls Winnipeg home found that Audiences can’t help but fall in love with muse – in the scintillating art of burlesque. her for it.

“When I was living in England, I saw burlesque in some of the bars and clubs that I was going to and I was like ‘Oh my God what is this?’ I felt so connected with that type of performance.” – Angela Senyshyn, a.k.a. Miss La Muse, burlesque performer

“I knew that I liked expressing myself,” “When I’m Miss La Muse, everyone wants said La Muse, whose real name is Angela to kiss my hand. Everyone.” Senyshyn. “When I was living in England, I While her show may not be family-appro- saw burlesque in some of the bars and clubs priate, she enchants fans of all ages – even an that I was going to and I was like ‘Oh my elderly woman. God what is this?’ I felt so connected with “She told me that I reminded her of (bur- that type of performance.” lesque dancer and actress) Sally Rand, and I It wasn’t until she returned to Canada and think that was the loveliest compliment that stumbled upon some YouTube videos of bur- I got,” she said. lesque shows that she realized exactly what it “That, and the sweet old British lady at was she had been so inspired by overseas. the Fringe who slapped my bottom and said “It was just so amazing. I started doing re- ‘Oh, I didn’t recognize you with your knick- search on it and just had to do it,” she said. ers on!’” Since then? “It’s taken over my life, to be honest.” You can kiss Miss La Muse’s hand after she Now part of the Winnipeg arts scene she opens for Hedwig & The Angry Inch at the fell in love with, she has also become some- Pyramid Cabaret (176 Fort St.) on Saturday, Thomas Pendragon what of an unofficial ambassador for the Oct. 23. Tickets are $20 and doors open at Alter ego: Angela Senyshyn by day, Miss La Muse by night. "(Burlesque has) taken over my life, to be honest," burlesque to visiting performers. 7:30 p.m. Visit www.misslamuse.ca. she says. That’s right: Winnipeg has a burlesque

the garment. personal style." Vintage couture "Certain odours such as mothballs, stale The fringe inspired collection includes a basement smell, and smoke are permanent full-fringed halter-top with an open back – Vintage-thrift fashionista on synthetic fabrics like polyester. Always in- definitely a statement piece. spect under the arms for stains and give it a Munro’s blog lets the reader into her pas- Jill Munro makes old little rub between the fingers,” Munro said. sion with access to crafty DIY projects, the “The heat will bring out any odours that Love Lune shop as well as sections called clothes new again may not be noticeable when sitting 'dor- “Thrift Style File” and “Thrift Thursday.” mant' on the hanger. Also, feel free to up- Vintage shopping can be a daunting task Kathleen Cerrer date your vintage piece by making a few if you don’t know where to look or which Volunteer Staff alterations such as shortening a long dress item to purchase and this section helps those or skirt.” who may be hesitant or intimidated. Outfits Creating unique and fashionable de- and interesting finds are showcased in this signs with new and used items for the Love section for readers to view, comment and Jill Munro, owner of Lune Vintage shop Lune collection works as a creative outlet for learn about. and blog, has turned her passion into her Munro. Vintage can be an investment, but it’s im- business. “I believe it's healthy and therapeutic to portant to have fun and purchase items that Lune Vintage is a seasonal shop offering spend time making things with our hands. can truly work for you. unique, vintage pieces including an online It's also a great way to recycle materials and Etsy shop where fashionable finds such as avoid the mall rat race without sacrificing Visit www.lunevintage.blogspot.com. fringe designs can be purchased. The blog Courtesy Jill Munro focuses on vintage items, decor, fashion and Jill Munro of Lune Vintage, wearing a Lune fringe crafty DIYs to keep readers interested and necklace. involved. "I've been a vintage lover since high school, so when it became too much of an of several retail locations over the past few October 15 – October 29 obsession for me to keep everything I found, years," Munro said. A Participatory Telephone Performance by Sandee Moore it was a natural step to begin curating a col- Vintage pieces are truly unique, one-of-a- lection for sale," said Munro. kind items, which people tend to gravitate to Subscribe at at 949-9134 ext. 6 or www.wakeupwinnipeg.org when it comes to separating themselves from Presented by Video Pool Media Arts Centre "The fact that these styles the mainstream trends. continue to cycle through "The fact that these styles continue to cycle through current fashion trends is current fashion trends is proof of the everlasting appeal of vintage ap- Video Pool Media Arts Centre presents a participatory telephone proof of the everlasting parel. We are currently very focused on the performance by local artist Sandee Moore. Taking the form of a appeal of vintage apparel.” late ‘60s to mid ‘70s when forming Lune's collection." telephone wake up call, Moore invites subscribers to her service to – Jill Munro, Lune Vintage shop and blog Although vintage may make a bold state- consider local politics on the dawn of Winnipeg's civic election. ment, it's important to keep in mind the Participants will enjoy the personal interaction of a wake up call The local clothing and accessory shop is material, make and age of the product you fittingly based in a 1976 Boler trailer and was plan on purchasing. that draws upon the human element that has been at this year’s Winnipeg Fringe Festival. It may look great on the hanger, but be- replaced by automation. "This summer was our first year in our cause fabrics back then aren't as forgiving as mobile shop, but Lune has operated out they are today it's crucial to have a feel for Arts & Culture 17 www.uniter.ca October 21, 2010 The Uniter The Ball lets first-timers and experienced fetishers get their kink on

Jordan Janisse lot to media. The Internet especially makes nect with people like themselves makes it BDSM FTW – WTF? information on BDSM so much more acces- worth it for me.” sible that it naturally becomes more socially Perhaps Wikipedia, the ubiquitous source of all knowledge, puts it best when it describes BDSM as acceptable. For more information on The Ball visit www. "a type of role play or lifestyle choice between two or more individuals who use their experiences of “I think the whole repression of ‘We’re theball.ca and check out the forum for ques- pain and power to create sexual tension, pleasure and release." not like that, those people are dangerous de- tions. Tickets for can be purchased at any The acronym puts six initials into four letters: bondage and discipline; dominance and submission; viants,’ has been pulled out of the water by Love Nest location, Aphrodite's Whisper, and finally, sadism and masochism. media,” said Beast. Lady Godiva Boutique and the Osborne “In Canada, having the Charter of Rights Village Inn. For more information, visit www.tinyurl.com/UniterBDSM. and Freedoms really helped and there have been long term effects of that. (Canadians) don't have to try to be the all-American fam- ily. There are still states where owning a vibra- Spanking for Beginners Upcoming BDSM event culture. tor is illegal.” 1. Position: The spanker must position the The Ball is Canada's longest running The advantage of kink culture becoming spankee so that the spanker is higher than will take over the Zoo this pansexual fetish event that promotes safe and more socially acceptable in mainstream cul- the spankee and can therefore maintain consensual BDSM fun. ture essentially boils down to safety. control over him or her and ensure accu- Saturday The Ball welcomes every kink and fetish “Not so long ago kinky people, and gays, racy. Try over the lap, hands on ankles, over group, including local groups The Prairie were actively harassed by the powers that be. the knees or over a desk for some position Dommes, Tortured Youth, Whipper Snappers The popularization means safety from hate ideas. Ladies – an over-the-knee spanking Catherine van Reenen and The Prime Timers, so newcomers can ex- crimes and government oppression.” guarantees some clitoral stimulation for Staff Writer perience a variety of kinky flavours. Although, the popularization comes with you, but for the gentlemen – be careful to Dungeon Beast is the online moniker for its drawbacks as well. ensure your penis is tucked between the the moderator on The Ball’s website, www. “Some people like to be on the fringes spanker’s legs to avoid crushing the goods. Winnipeg likes to get tied up. And flogged. theball.ca. He is also the last remaining of society. There is a cultural dilution that's 2. Spanking tools may include, but are not And spanked. Winnipeg is a leading city in founder of the longstanding event. happening. Traditionally leather culture was limited to: a hairbrush, a wooden spoon, a the culture of kink, with other Canadian and The upcoming Ball will be the biggest very structured but, with the advent of the belt, a feather duster, a table tennis paddle American cities looking to it for ways to ex- Ozzy’s/Zoo event of the year, taking up both Internet, the whole culture has changed at or a spanking paddle. Sex shops sell spank- pand their own kink scenes. floors of the venue – – each with its own an incredibly fast speed. There's no longer ing paddles made from various materials, With The Ball celebrating its 15th year this dungeon, of course. the sort of mentorship there once was,” said from leather to mahogany, so experiment Saturday, Oct. 23 at Ozzy’s and The Zoo (160 Beast believes that the best thing about Beast. and find your favourite! 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There's a zillion ways to He adds that the need for outlets of alter- The Ball ensures a safe environment to 4. Have fun, but be safe and respectful, too. do that. We also eat. It's native sexuality is ancient – people have al- “come out of the kinky closet” with dungeon And just like anything else, practice makes not some big brothel. Don't ways had dark and dirty sexual fantasies. monitors and other various safety measures perfect. Richard Kuffman of Tortured Youth, a taken for all attendees. expect to see people fucking group for people 18 to 30 to explore alternate SSC (Safe, Sane and Consensual) is one of Hot Tips: sexualities, said that people are turned on by the acronyms used to describe the conduct in heaps in the aisles.” •Before spanking make sure that ass skin is BDSM for different reasons, but it often has between people during any type of BDSM – Dungeon Beast, forum moderator, the Ball healthy and not too dry or wet. a lot to do with the power exchange. act, but according to Beast, it’s the least “But some people are just kinky,” he accurate. •After spanking, apply Arnica cream to “The demand for kink items is growing,” added, “(BDSM) can be like playing Lego “SSC: Silly Sanctimonious Crap. These are help soothe broken capillaries, heal bruises said Rebecca of Lady Godiva Boutique. with people.” the most common watch words of BDSM, quickly and soothe muscles. While the shop's most popular items are Beast said that even though kink culture whitewashing the lifestyle for the vanilla •Communicate clearly and honestly with still the more functional ones, such as a girl's is more mainstream and socially acceptable world,” he said. your spanking partner. Make a safeword. best battery-powered friend, requests for than ever before there are still some wild mis- Although all BDSM acts must be consen- •Spankings are the perfect way to incor- kinkier items like floggers, bondage cuffs and conceptions about the culture. sual, he says that being tied up and beaten porate some role-playing into your sex life, collars have been increasing in recent years. “Its not just sex sex sex. There's a zillion isn't always totally sane or safe, and SSC so indulge your partner in your naughtiest If the mere thought of getting tied up and ways to do that. We also eat,” he said. “It's just makes BDSM sound less threatening to fantasies and start spanking! spanked is giving you a partial (or the fe- not some big brothel. Don't expect to see mainstream society. male equivalent), The Ball is the perfect place people fucking in heaps in the aisles.” “(The Ball) changes people's lives. The ela- Sources: www.torturedyouth.ca, www.bestslave- to start looking for information on kink The popularization of kink culture owes a tion they experience when they finally con- training.com, www.theball.ca 18 Arts & Culture The Uniter October 21, 2010 www.Uniter.ca

AWARDS & FINANCIAL AID The Awards and Financial Aid staff of the University of Winnipeg provides the student body with current information on award opportunities. This information is updated weekly. THE UNIVERSITY OF WINNIPEG AWARDS: given to the applicant with Italian studies. Application forms Holstein Canada Awards to submit all requested documentation as soon as possible are available from the Awards & Financial Aid office (Room to ensure that you receive all the grant funds for which you http://www.uwinnipeg.ca/index/services-awards 0GM05, Mezzanine of Graham Hall) or their website: www. Six bursaries of $750 will be awarded as such: Western are eligible. ordersonsofitalycanada.com/scholarships.html. Canada (1), Ontario (2), Quebec (2) and Atlantic Canada (1). Work Study Program Consideration will be given to each category as follows: PROCEDURES Deadline: Oct. 31, 2010 Project descriptions and applications for the 2010-11 Work 1. 20 points, farm involvement Confirmation of Enrolment & Release of Study Program are available in Student Services (first floor, The National Aboriginal Achievement Founda- 2. 30 points, youth program involvement Government Student Aid Documents Graham Hall) or at Student Central (first floor, Centen- tion Post-Secondary Education & Aboriginal nial Hall). You can also obtain project descriptions and Health Careers Bursaries 3. 30 points, career choice Approximately 3 weeks before classes began, the Manitoba application forms from the Awards & Financial Aid website: Student Aid Program (MSAP) started printing official as- http://www.uwinnipeg.ca/index/services-awards-work-study- The National Aboriginal Achievement Foundation has evolved 4. 20 points, points scholastic record sistance documents for students whose MSAP documentation program. into the largest non-governmental funding body for First Other accomplishments may influence the Selection and University course registration are in order. MSAP mailed To be eligible for the Work Study Program, you must: Nations, Inuit, and Métis post-secondary students across Committee in the event of a close decision. Winners will the documents to students at the addresses they provided on Canada. Bursary and scholarship awards are provided to be notified immediately upon the Committee's decision in their MSAP applications. The document you received will have 1. Be registered in a degree program at the University of First Nations, Inuit, and Métis students annually across a December. A general announcement will be made through the been electronically approved by the Awards & Financial Aid Winnipeg in the 2010-11 academic year on a full-time basis diverse range of disciplines. The Post-Secondary Bursary Info Holstein publication at a later date. Office. It will indicate the fees you owe to the University of as defined by the Manitoba Student Assistance Program (18 is open to aboriginal students with financial need studying Winnipeg. These fees will be deducted from your student aid. credit hour minimum) Business, Science, Law, Engineering, Technical Studies, To be eligible to apply you must: 1. If the document is a Canada Student Financial Assistance Computer Science, Education, Social Work, or Social Sciences. 2. Have successfully completed 30 credit hours (GPA of 2.0 1) be a regular or junior member of Holstein Canada, or a son/ document, you should take it to an approved Canada Post The Aboriginal Health Careers Bursary is open to aboriginal or higher) daughter of a member, outlet for forwarding to the National Student Loan Centre. students with financial need studying health sciences such 3. Be on Regular Status at The University of Winnipeg as medicine, nursing, dentistry, biology, chemistry, clinical 2) have completed at least one year of university/college (or 2. If the document is a Manitoba Student Aid document, Cégep in Québec), 4. Receive a government student loan of at least $1000 for psychology, physiotherapy, pharmacy, laboratory research you should forward it to the MSAP Loan Administration 2010/11 as a result of the financial need assessment done and any other health field in which a study of hard sciences 3) submit an official, original transcript (faxed and Department. is a prerequisite. More information or application forms by the Manitoba Student Financial Assistance Program or photocopied submissions will not be accepted) and a copy of The National Student Loan Centre of the MSAP Loan are available from the Awards & Financial Aid office (Room another province's student aid office OR obtain a student your resumé, Administration Department will process the document, 0GM05, Mezzanine of Graham Hall) or from their website: line-of-credit or student bank loan for 2010-11 of at least transferring the fee payment portion directly to the www.naaf.ca. 4) be returning to school within the calendar year. $1000. University and depositing any additional balance to your Submissions may be typed or made via Holstein Canada's Deadline: Oct. 20, 2010 (Late applications may be accepted.) Deadline: Nov. 1, 2010 account. Instructions on these processes will be included in website: www.holstein.ca. For more information, contact: your student aid document package. Note: You can apply for a maximum of four positions, but Alliance for Equality of Blind Canadians [email protected]. cannot be hired for more than one. Scholarship Programme Deadline: Nov. 30, 2010 Course Load The minimum course load for which you must register to be AWARDS OFFERED BY EXTERNAL AGENCIES The Alliance for Equality of Blind Canadians (AEBC) is Frank Knox Memorial Fellowship AND ORGANIZATIONS: dedicated to providing blind, deaf-blind and partially sighted eligible for any form of government student assistance is individuals with the opportunities they need to compete Up to three Frank Knox Memorial Fellowships will be awarded 60 per cent of the maximum course load required for your The Princess Royal Pan Am Scholarship on an equal basis with other members of Canadian society. to students from Canada for graduate study at Harvard study period: Through public education and advocacy, our organization University in the academic year 2011-12. The Frank Knox 1. Fall or Winter Term only – 9 credit hours minimum The Princess Royal Pan Am Scholarship Endowment Fund works to improve the lives of these Canadians by providing Memorial Fellowship program was established by Annie Reid provides financial support for Manitoba's high performance a forum for mentorship, discussion and action on issues of Knox who sought to honour her late husband and his lifelong 2. Fall/Winter Session – 18 credit hours minimum athletes in their pursuit of excellence at the national and common concern. Each year, the AEBC offers scholarships to commitment to America. Mrs. Knox expressed the hope that You must maintain the appropriate minimum course load for international levels of competition while serving as a tribute recognize outstanding blind, deaf-blind, and partially sighted the holders of the fellowships return to their homes and to commemorate the Manitoba visit of Her Royal Highness your study period in order to retain your student assistance post-secondary school students. This year there will be two become leaders in their chosen field once they had gained eligibility. the Princess Royal in 1999. $1,000 scholarships. Each scholarship will be accompanied knowledge and experience from their study away from The Princess Royal Pan Am Scholarship awards two by a year's free membership to AEBC. All scholarships are Canada. Registration at Another Post-Secondary awarded on the basis of academic performance, community scholarships per year valued up to $3,000 each to one male Eligibility: Institution and one female high performance athlete enrolled in a post- involvement and overcoming adversity. 1. Open to Canadian citizens or permanent residents of If, in addition to University of Winnipeg courses, you are secondary institution in Manitoba. Application information The Scholarship Committee reviews all applications and is available from the Awards & Financial Aid office (Room Canada who are normally residing in Canada. registered and taking courses elsewhere during the academic selects the scholarship recipients. These recipients will be year for credit towards your University of Winnipeg degree, 0GM05, Mezzanine of Graham Hall) or on their website: www. notified of their selection by December 15, 2010. Scholarship 2. Have graduated no earlier than 2009 or will graduate sportmanitoba.ca/scholarships.php. you must present proof of registration to the Awards & monies will be sent to the recipients no later than December before September 2011 from an institution in Canada, which Financial Aid Office before your student assistance document Deadline: Oct. 22, 2010 31, 2010. For more information on how to apply, please visit is a member or affiliated to a member of the Association of can be authorized and released to you. their website: www.blindcanadians.ca. Universities and Colleges of Canada (AUCC). Yes I Can! Awards Fee Payment Deadline: Nov. 1, 2010 3. Applicants to the Harvard Law School should have The Yes I Can! Awards were established to honor children completed their resident university education and hold a Your fees will be deducted from the student assistance docu- and youth with disabilities who have excelled. Thousands of The Gill Purcell Memorial Scholarship basic degree in Law before applying for an advanced degree ment when it is electronically approved by the university. children and youth have been recognized since the program's The Gillis Purcell Memorial Journalism Scholarship for program such as the Master of Laws (LLM). Government Student Aid is used first to meet educational inception in 1982. Each year, the Council for Exceptional costs. All overdue fees and emergency loans as well as Native Canadians is offered annually by The Canadian Press. 4. Candidates are responsible for gaining admission Children selects approximately 27 winners for their outstand- Scholarship recipients, who must be pursuing a career in fees for the current study period will be deducted from the ing achievements in one of nine categories: academics, arts, to Harvard University by the deadline set by the various student aid document. If your student assistance does not journalism through studies at a post-secondary institution, faculties. athletics, community service, employment, extracurricular receive $4,000 and an offer of summer employment at The cover your required fee payment, you will have to make activities, independent living skills, self-advocacy, and Canadian Press or one of its affiliated companies. Application 5. Applications from students presently studying in the payment on your own by the fee payment deadline. Credits technology. Candidates must be between two and 21 years of forms are available from the Awards & Financial Aid office United States will not be considered. for scholarships you may be receiving will be will to reduce age when they are nominated. For more information, please (Room 0GM05, Mezzanine of Graham Hall). the amount of fees deducted from the student aid document. visit their website: www.cec.sped.org. Value: A Knox Fellowship pays full Harvard tuition and Deadline: Nov. 15, 2010 mandatory health insurance fees and provides a stipend Fee Deferral Nomination deadline: Oct. 22, 2010 sufficient to cover the living expenses of a single Fellow The Ukrainian Resource and Development The Awards & Financial Aid Office can defer your fees if David L. Squires Memorial Foundation Scholar- for a 10-month academic year. Knox Fellows who plan to Centre Awards bring spouses, partners or other family members with them you have applied for Government Student Aid but have not ship to Harvard must secure additional sources of funding to received your confirmed assistance document by the fee The Ukrainian Resource and Development Centre (URDC) support their families. Knox Fellowship funding is guaranteed payment deadline. The Squires Foundation was created 1994, in honour of David is offering five award opportunities to students this year L. Squires by his Data Processing Management Association for up to two years of study at Harvard for students in · Fee deferral means that your registration will not be briefly described below. Application forms and guidelines are degree programs requiring more than one year of study. (DPMA) peers to promote excellence in the study of informat- available from URDC. cancelled because of your failure to pay by the deadline. ics by individuals; conduct or sponsor research in informatics The Committee on General Scholarships will consider Knox 1. The Alberta Council for the Ukrainian Arts (ACUA) Fellowship renewals after the second year on a case-by- If your name is on the Awards & Financial Office fee education; and sponsor informatics educational offerings to deferral list but you withdraw from university courses, the public. This year we are offering two $1,000 scholarships Award ($500) is offered annually for a project that fosters case basis. Please note: All applications and supporting a greater awareness of Ukrainian art in Alberta. This project documents must be submitted in English only. you will be responsible for the fees you owe until your to Computer Science students who have completed at least actual date of withdrawal. one year of full-time schooling. For more information on may be in the form of an exhibit, festival, educational For more information and the application form, please visit eligibility or to apply, visit their website: www.iticanada.ca/ program, or special project. Harvard University's website: www.frankknox.harvard.edu/ DID YOU KNOW... That Manitoba Student Aid staff can be on squires. 2. The Roger Charest Sr. Award for Broadcast & Media welcome.html or contact [email protected]. campus on Fridays from 1 p.m. too 4 p.m. To meet with them, you need to set up an appointment time. Come to student Deadline: Oct. 31, 2010 Arts ($500) is offered annually to applicants (individual or Deadline: Nov. 30, 2010 group) for an initiative to create a special program or series services and book an appointment, or phone 786-9458 or The Josephine Lavey Memorial Scholarship which may later be suitable for broadcast and may further MANITOBA STUDENT AID PROGRAM (MSAP): 789-1420. Award the cause of multiculturalism in Canada. DID YOU KNOW... You can check the status of your student The deadline to apply for Manitoba Student Aid for the 2010 aid application, find out what documentation is still Josephine Lavey was a dedicated member of the Order Sons 3. The Roman Soltykewych Music Scholarship ($500) is of- Fall Term only is Oct. 31. Applications for 2010-11 Fall/Winter of Italy since 1947. Besides her work for the Order, she was fered annually to applicants (individual or group) determined outstanding, update your address information and much or 2011 Winter Session is open until Feb. 21, 2011. Students can more online? Go to www.manitobastudentaid.ca and then to the Deputy Treasurer for the City of Welland. Her untiring to pursue further studies in the field of Ukrainian choral or apply online at www.manitobastudentaid.ca . efforts on behalf of the Italian immigrants stand out as vocal music. MySAO to log into your existing account. her greatest contribution to the community. She worked *New to the Student Aid program this year are a series of 4. The Anna Pidruchney Award for New Writers ($1,000) DID YOU KNOW… If you are a student who has had past indefatigably to interpret, translate, assist and find employ- grants and bursaries: is available annually to a novice writer for a work on a Government Student Loans and are currently a full-time ment for newcomers in their desire to achieve Canadian Ukrainian-Canadian theme. Submissions for this year's award 1. Canada Student Grant for Students from Low-income student but do not have a student loan this year, please fill Citizenship. All her life, Josephine Lavey served others, her must be in Ukrainian. Previous award recipients of this award Families out a Schedule 2 document to remain in non-payment status. family, community and other organizations. An Award of are not eligible. Please come to Student Services in Graham Hall, where front $1,000 shall be given in the name of the Order Sons of Italy 2. Canada Student Grant for Students from Middle-income counter staff can help you with this form. Josephine Lavey Award. To qualify, the applicant must be a 5. The Wm. & Mary Kostash Award for Film & Video Arts Families son or daughter, grandson or granddaughter, step-children ($1,000) is available to a novice writer for a work promoting 3. Canada Student Grant for Students with Dependents OTHER AWARD WEBSITES: or step-grandchildren of a member of the Order Sons of Italy Ukrainian-Canadian identity through the medium of film, 4. Rural/Northern Bursary Canada Student Loan program & other important information of Canada, and at least one parent of the applicant must be video or new media. on finances and budgeting: www.canlearn.ca of Italian origin. The applicant must be a full-time student These grants are the first money students will receive in their enrolled in either first, second or third year at a post- For application forms and guidelines, contact the URDC: Surfing for dollars? 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with J.Williamez The history of Halloween Even those of us who think we are well informed are actually a lot dumber than we think. This is due largely to the fact that we obtain most of our information from un- reliable second-hand sources like the Internet, some kid at school or student newspapers. Therefore, it is not surpris- ing that most of us who think we know the origins of the holiday we refer to as “Halloween” are, in fact, completely wrong.

bestcrosswords.com Many people attribute the now candy-laden holiday to ancient Across 38 – Small batteries; Down 31 – Nothing more than; pagan traditions that marked the end of summer with a large com- 39 – Young hare; 32 – Angry; 1 – Sudden explosive noise; 1 – Winter pear; munal feast. 5 – Fall birthstone; 42 – Broke bread; 2 – ___ boy!; 33 – Essential; This could not be further from 9 – Cookwear; 43 – Pace; 3 – Christmas; 34 – Abrasive mineral; the truth. 14 – Siouan speaker; 45 – Plunge head-first; 4 – Escape; 36 – Tel ___; The real origins of Halloween are much more sinister. It was ac- 15 – Actress Campbell; 46 – Essential oil; 5 – Marked down; 40 – Prepares for publication; tually created in 1982 as a joint 16 – Paris divider; 48 – Having the power to heal; 6 – Nobles; 41 – Mock; 50 – Unerringly; 44 – Associate; effort between chocolate manu- 17 – Editor's mark; 7 – Actress Gardner; facturer Dennis Cadbury and 51 – Balderdash; 47 – Spencer; 18 – Mariners can sail on seven of 8 – For fear that; renowned dental hygienist Dr. these; 52 – Like soft-boiled eggs; 9 – Late bloomers; 49 – Warm and cozy; Suzanne Teeth. 19 – Instant; 54 – Visionary; 10 – Continue steadily; 50 – Condescending; Although this seems like an un- 20 – Squid; 58 – Aimless bit of gunfire; 11 – Reformer Jacob; 53 – Flip over; likely pair, their motives become clear upon closer inspection. 22 – Braided; 62 – Portents; 12 – A single time; 54 – Golfer's "watch out!"; Cadbury and Teeth realized that 24 – From Cardiff; 63 – Bread spread; 13 – Call for; 55 – "So be it"; 65 – Bang-up; 56 – Hotbed; they had a common goal: to make 26 – Jackie's second; 21 – Dense element; a lot of money at the expense of av- 66 – Adjust to zero; 57 – Grave; 27 – Bring into being; 23 – Bluffer's ploy; erage people. 30 – Omitting; 67 – ___ Blanc; 25 – Nevertheless; 59 – Gap; They realized that if they could 35 – Tripoli's country; 68 – Netman Nastase; 27 – Category; 60 – Getting ___ years; convince children to eat a lot more 36 – Amazes; 69 – Diary bit; 28 – Lasso; 61 – Driving aids; candy, they would both stand to make more cash – Cadbury from 37 – Barbershop request; 70 – Congress, e.g.; 29 – "Barnaby Jones" star; 64 – John in England; 71 – Optical device; chocolate sales and Teeth from the resulting dentist visits. That’s why they concocted the simple on/off switches: the imbalance causes Solutions to puzzles from October 14. concept of Halloween. The rest is Getting your hunger us to be unable to recognize when we are truly history. hungry. This startling truth raises cues back on track Today’s society is fast-paced and stressful. some very obvious and troubling Food is advertised everywhere we go, which cre- questions. ates an automatic response in the body to think First, if Halloween was only about food and desire it even (or especially) conceptualized in 1982, why do so when we are not truly hungry. many of us remember Halloween This confuses our hunger hormones even before this year? more. Our bodies are designed to take advan- Secondly, if all they wanted to tage of food when it is accessible, so it takes do was convince kids to eat candy, a considerable effort to not chow down when they why did they convince them food is readily available on every street corner. to go to strangers’ houses dressed Sagan Morrow Another result of our busy lives is that many as witches and vampires? volunteer staff people do not get adequate sleep and are often The answer to these questions is running on caffeine to keep their energy levels simple. Cadbury and Teeth are, in up. fact, witches. We eat for many reasons. We eat because of Sleep is an important factor in ghrelin pro- They used their witch powers emotions, stress, social situations or time of duction. Those who suffer from insomnia or to convince our entire culture that day. A lot of this kind of eating is mindless and who do not get a proper night’s sleep are often Halloween was a long-standing tra- does not occur because our stomachs are actu- overweight or obese, which may be because of dition so we would not question it ally empty. the lack of hunger cues in the body from these or point out how ridiculous it is. Behind all of these reasons, however, are our hormones. While they were at it, they de- hunger hormones. In order to get your hunger cues back on cided to make kids dress up like The key hormones related to feeling hun- track, make sure you get a good sleep each them to make their kind seem gry are ghrelin and leptin. These two hormones night. You should feel rested upon waking. more socially acceptable. need to be balanced in order for us to have a Eating breakfast also helps to balance your You might think this explana- healthy appetite and response to hunger and hunger hormones and kick-start the metabo- tion is a little far-fetched, but these food. lism. Have small meals frequently throughout kinds of explanations are more In today’s society, many people have an im- the day so that your body doesn’t go into star- common than you might think. balance of ghrelin and leptin. The imbalance vation mode. Christmas, for example, was not perpetuates the unhealthy lifestyles that we have Lowering stress and taking the time to exer- popularized by Jesus or Walmart, created for ourselves. cise regularly are two more ways that you can but by a group of gifted PR experts Ghrelin, made in the stomach, cues the brain help balance your hunger hormones. Not only who wanted to make it more ac- when it needs to eat. It stimulates the appetite. will they help you to curb your hunger, but ceptable to be fat and not shave. Ghrelin is a major reason why many people making these lifestyle changes will also improve Thanksgiving was created by a struggle with weight loss: the body produces your overall health and wellness. man with a grudge against turkeys, more ghrelin if you have been dieting because From living a more balanced lifestyle, you Classifieds and Easter was created by a giant it recognizes that there has been a shortage of will be better equipped to deal with false hun- talking bunny that was looking for food. ger cues when they strike. SURGERY ABROAD? – Have you gone abroad for sur- work. Leptin, made in fat cells, sends a message gery? We want to talk to you! Simon Fraser University Now you know. that we are satiated. When we go on a diet to Sagan Morrow is a freelance writer and editor. researchers are conducting a study looking at how restrict caloric intake, the balance of ghrelin and Check out her health and wellness blog at www. and why Canadians decide to go abroad for surgery. J. Williamez holds alternative his- leptin gets shaky. livingintherealworld.net/healthy. Participation involves a single interview. Participants tory classes in his basement. Often, This causes our bodies to become confused. are given $50 upon completion. Interested? he ends up lecturing to himself. Hunger cues and satiety cues are no longer Call 1-888-410-1270 or e-mail [email protected]. Check The Uniter out on Facebook: www.tinyurl.com/TheUniter