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EXPLORING THE BEAUTIFUL AND THE GROTESQUE A look at Dominique Rey's Pilgrims ARTS & CULTURE page 15

THE BETTER VOTER SERIES Our civic election coverage continues news pages 3, 5 & 9

MUSIC MAKES THE PEOPLE COME TOGETHER Interviews with Jesse DeNatale, J. Williamez, Hot Panda and Women ARTS & CULTURE pages 11, 12 & 13

GLEAMING THE CUBE DISBANDING THE EXECUTIVE BEHIND BODIES Artists speak out about POLICY COMMITTEE Why are we so fascinated by death? Old Market Square structure ARTS & CULTURE Is it feasible? page 17 news news page 2 page 3 02 03 The Uniter September 23, 2010 www.Uniter.ca www.uniter.ca September 23, 2010 The Uniter

Looking for listings? The Better CAMPUS & COMMUNITY LISTINGS AND Cover Image VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES  page 8, "ROMP" Rape cannot be called Want to get in shape? MUSIC  page 12, BY DOMINIQUE REY Here's where to start anything else FILM & LIT  page 14, 2008, oil on canvas GALLERIES & MUSEUMS  page 15, From the exhibition Pilgrims. THEATRE, DANCE & COMEDY  page 15, See story on page 15. CAMPUS NEWS  page 7 COMMENTS  page 10 AWARDS AND FINANCIAL AIDE  page 18 Photograph by Cindy Titus Series Ayame Ulrich News UNITER STAFF Mayoral candidate wants to disband the executive policy committee Managing Editor Performers speak out against The Cube stage in Old Market Square Aaron Epp » [email protected] Limiting mayor’s on the annual capital and operating budgets, Business Manager she said. Is resistance futile? Theatre Festival, feels that there is a consensus Geoffrey Brown » [email protected] powers will increase However, Thomas’s bold initiative may be among local performers against the stage. fraught with problems. “They took a small stage and made it even PRODUCTION MANAGER accountability, says Nancy “You’re not going to get 16 people trying to smaller,” he said, adding that he spent most of Ayame Ulrich » [email protected] develop a budget, it’s not going to work,” said Ethan Cabel his performance trying not to bump into his copy and style editor Thomas Jae Eadie, a retired Winnipeg city councillor. Beat Reporter bandmates. “The curtain is so low that it affects Britt Embry » [email protected] Eadie represented the St. James ward for your posture ... it’s definitely not the safest feel- 26 years and was named Winnipeg’s first Photo editor Ethan Cabel ing having those (aluminum pieces) looming Cindy Titus [email protected] speaker of council in 1989. For many of its stakeholders, it is an innovative, over you.” » Beat reporter He believes that making council part of architectural marvel. For many performers and Others have pointed out that, where the stage news assignment editor the EPC, which would essentially disband musicians, it is an impractical, dangerous struc- was once an open and democratic space, it is Andrew McMonagle » [email protected] the committee, is neither necessary nor fea- ture similar to something from a science fiction now closed off by the chain mail skin. news production editor In a campaign where the buzz words are sible for Winnipeg. movie. In order to use the stage, performers now re- Kristy Rydz » [email protected] “openness” and “transparency,” mayoral “As a candidate, she (Thomas) should It is The Cube, the $1.2 million stage built and quire a city permit, permission from the BIZ candidate Nancy Thomas is proposing a know that the mayor does not have the designed by 5468796 Architects as an outdoor and someone to retract the large aluminum and arts and culture editor bold method to clean up accountability on power to disband the EPC, that is the job of venue in the Exchange District’s Old Market cable curtains. Matt Preprost » [email protected] Winnipeg’s city council. the province,” he added. Square park, most notably used for summer “The new design appears keen to obliterate comments editor “I want every city councillor to be a mem- Winnipeg’s city council has had an execu- festivals. potential for anything other than commercially Andrew Tod » [email protected] ber of the executive policy committee (EPC),” tive policy committee since the establishment “It looks uncannily like a (Star Trek) Borg sanctioned activity,” Milena Placentile, an inde- she said, meaning that all the functions of of Unicity and the City of Winnipeg Charter listings co-ordinator cube,” said Brian James, 31, a local musi- pendent art curator, said in an e-mail. “Rent the J.P. Perron [email protected] the EPC would be delegated to council as a Act of 1972. cian and creator of a Facebook group called, stage and it’s yours. Speak out from the stage? » whole. The act has gone through several changes “Winnipeg Citizens Resisting The Cube,” rally- Um, not so much.” Campus beat reporter The EPC is a six-member, cabinet-style since that time, including a major overhaul ing Winnipeggers against the structure. “It looks Brian Timmerman, executive director of the Karlene Ooto-Stubbs » [email protected] body, appointed by the mayor and made in 1989 that resulted in the mayor being given dangerous, like a big cheese grater.” Exchange District BIZ, said that the only activ- beat reporter up of the deputy mayor as well as the chairs authority to appoint the EPC rather than ity The Cube limits is people climbing on the Ethan Cabel » [email protected] of each standing policy committee, such council electing its members. stage and using it without permission, which he as infrastructure renewal and downtown Cindy Titus Any changes to the act must be passed by “The new design appears With the civic election race on, ideas and opinions on what Winnipeg's Executive Policy Committee should look has never found to be an issue anyway. Beat reporter development. Manitoba's provincial legislature with the keen to obliterate potential like are surfacing. The same City of Winnipeg public use per- Sonya Howard » [email protected] The EPC is responsible for making the city added consent of city council. As a result, it for anything other than mit is required to use the stage, regardless of its beat reporter budget and drafting policy for debate at the would be virtually impossible to rally mem- commercially sanctioned physical structure, he said. Lauren Parsons » [email protected] council level. of the EPC over the last several years to vote To back up her claims, Thomas pointed bers of both council and the provincial gov- with him on any particular motion on coun- to the largely confidential Veolia wastewater ernment to disband the EPC, he said. activity.” culture reporter cil. Additionally, he has had the support of contract and a decision last year to put au- Jino Distasio, director of the Institute of Robin Dudgeon » [email protected] “I want every city – Milena Placentile, local art curator councillor to be a member at least two other like-minded councillors on tomated garbage bins in the city’s northwest Urban Studies at the University of Winnipeg, Performers against The Cube Winnipeg’s 16-member council. quadrant, which was opposed by councillors is more cautious. of the executive policy The ultra-modern structure is largely made “‘Cutting edge’ becomes ridiculous when men CONTRIBUTORS: “This has to do with open and honest gov- who felt suddenly sidelined by the proposal. “I think it’s a tough question,” he said. up of interconnected chain mail and aluminum with chisels could carve out an acoustically committee.” ernment,” said Thomas, explaining that be- Thomas is in favour of retaining stand- “There are certainly voters expectations about held together by cables, referred to as the “skin” David Seburn richer and more functional stage.” Aranda Adams, Matt Austman, cause the mayor can manufacture a majority ing policy committees, with the committee accountability but there is also the fact ... that of The Cube. “Curtains” in that skin can be re- The Cube stage design and concept has garnered – Nancy Thomas, mayoral candidate on council through EPC appointments, he chairpersons making proposals directly to not everything needs to be debated.” – Leila Marston, theatre performer. Kathleen Cerrer, Graeme Coleman, tracted to reveal a concrete stage. criticisms from local musicians and performers since it Colin Enquist, Gregory Furmaniuk, has no reason to inform opposition council- city council. He added that after over 20 years of an ap- “We wanted something ... that could be used was completed in June. “The Cube is not functional, it’s supposed to Will Gibson, Robert J. Holt, Because he appointed them, mayor Sam lors about important contracts or proposals The council as a whole would then vote on pointed EPC structure, it may be time for a (for the majority of the year) when it is not a be a stage and a stage in that area is very im- Ryan Janz, Justin Luschinski, Katz has been able to rely on all members before a vote. those proposals and would reach a consensus review. performance venue,” said Johanna Hurme, one Zone (BIZ), Centre Venture, the Winnipeg portant – this is our community and our area.” Charmaine Mallari, Sagan Morrow, of the key architects of The Cube. Foundation and the City of Winnipeg picked Sarah Reilly, Lee Repko, Chloe Rew, She added that the 20,000 aluminum pieces The Cube over two more traditional designs, – Angela La Muse, burlesque artist. David Seburn, Aaron Snider, Jon on the skin will soon be able to create a reflective granting the architects the large budget required Sorokowski, Ryan Suche, Catherine A question of transparency at city hall “It seems like they’re destroying the city with image with the help of a projector and state-of- for the project. van Reenen, Sarah Reilly. Michael every move they make to improve it.” the-art lighting within the structure, essentially Criticisms of the structure go beyond aes- Welch, Elke Werchonowicz, J. Wasylycia-Leis time if they were contacted by the City of FIPPA this! making the cube a piece of art. thetic preferences, however. – Eric Pyle, local musician. Williamez, Kirsten Edelvang Young Winnipeg about this request. A committee comprising stakeholders from Darren Day, a local musician who performed questions whether legal Currently, the city itself must remain silent Freedom of information requests in the City of the Exchange District Business Improvement in The Cube during this year’s Winnipeg Fringe on the issue. Winnipeg are subject to the provincial Freedom of The Uniter is the official student newspaper of the requirements followed in “This request is currently with the ombuds- Information & Protection of Privacy Act (FIPPA) and University of Winnipeg and is published by Mouseland Part 9 of the Municipal Act. Press Inc. Mouseland Press Inc. is a membership Veolia deal man ... so I am no longer able to comment based organization in which students and community on it,” said Janet Thomas, FIPPA co-ordina- Under the Municipal Act, citizens can contact the members are invited to participate. For more tor for the CAO. appropriate City department for access to, among BY CHLOE REW information on how to become a member go to www. uniter.ca, or call the office at 786-9790. The Uniter Thomas notes that she is not at liberty other things: Q: What do you think about the, The Cube, the new stage in Old Market Square? is a member of the Canadian University Press and Sonya Howard to say whether or not the City of Winnipeg – Municipal council minutes and bylaw Campus Plus Media Services. Beat reporter contacted Veolia about this request. resolutions SUBMISSION OF ARTICLES, LETTERS, GRAPHICS AND The uncertainty about whether or not PHOTOS ARE WELCOME. Articles must be submitted in Veolia was contacted raises concerns for some – financial plans text (.rtf) or Microsoft Word (.doc) format to editor@ uniter.ca, or the relevant section editor. Deadline Winnipeg’s 2010 civic election has put trans- about accountability at city hall. – audit reports Samantha Gryz, Krista Cortez, first-year John McLeod, third- for submissions is 6:00 p.m. Thursday, one week parency at the forefront with questions raised “Transparency is important for the pro- Under FIPPA, a citizen can request information in, first-yearIDS and science year politics before publication. Deadline for advertisements is about the details of a recently inked deal that tection of the citizens,” said Michael Welch politics “I haven’t seen the old “I think it’s pretty ugly. noon Friday, six days prior to publication. The Uniter among other things: reserves the right to refuse to print submitted links the city to a private company for the of the Council of Canadians, a citizens’ or- “I like the old stage a stage, but I think it looks We could definitely do material. The Uniter will not print submissions that next 30 years. ganization that promotes progressive poli- – Court records something in keeping lot better. ... The new weird.” are homophobic, misogynistic, racist, or libellous. We Mayoral candidate Judy Wasylycia-Leis has cies. “Especially when it involves hundreds – Records of a Member of the Manitoba one ruins the Fringe with the style of down- also reserve the right to edit for length and/or style. alleged that mayor Sam Katz’s office blocked of millions of dollars of taxpayer funds, there Legislative Assembly who is not a minister Fest vibe.” town.” freedom of information requests that would Ayame Ulrich has to be a way to keep our decision makers – Research of an individual at an educational CONTACT US » reveal costs of a city contract with Veolia accountable.” institution General Inquiries: 204.786.9790 Canada, a sewage-treatment company. much basic understanding is lacking with her Without access to cost information, Advertising: 204.786.9790 comments,” Salyn said. Welch noted, it is difficult to tell if this pos- – Records made by or for an elected official Editors: 204.786.9497 of a local public body relating to constituency Fax: 204.783.7080 “There is no indication that The request was refused by the CAO be- sible contract with Veolia will save Winnipeg E-mail: [email protected] cause, under Section 18 of the Freedom of costs in the upgrading of sewage treatment matters, like Winnipeg City Hall Web: www.uniter.ca the city made any effort to Information & Protection of Privacy Act operations. For more information about the City of Winnipeg’s LOCATION » work with Veolia to make (FIPPA), sharing this information could be “The cost, ultimately, is trust,” said Welch. FIPPA department visit www.winnipeg.ca/clerks/ Eric Pyle, musician Room ORM14 Michael Arnone, Stefan Braun, cook at University of Winnipeg the details of this contract harmful to a third party’s business interests. “We have to be able to trust our decision docs/fippa/fippa.stm DJ Kutdown from the Lo Pub (a.k.a. Eric the Wasylycia-Leis further alleged that the city makers.” Great) 515 Portage Avenue public.” Magnum KI “If you tried to make Winnipeg, Manitoba R3B 2E9 violated Section 33 of the act by not contact- As vice-president advocate with the “I think it’s a terrible anything to match "It's atrocious. Egypt – David Leibl, Wasylycia-Leis campaign ing Veolia Canada to either share the costs University of Winnipeg Students’ Association, has the pyramids and More Better Voter articles in this issue: design. It blocks off 75 the architecture it spokesperson we have the cube. with the City of Winnipeg at large or explain Katie Haig-Anderson understands the need per cent of the stage. would fail. The modern why doing so would hurt their business. for access to information at any level of It’s a waste of space. architecture is the only Maybe we should put Page 5: This week on the campaign trail... it in the Human Rights Mouseland Press Board of Directors: Brad Salyn, the mayor’s director of com- “There is no indication that the city made government. Although my girlfriend way it would work.” Michael Rac (chair), Shawn Coates, Courtney Page 5: Getting to know Judy Wasylycia-Leis loves the way it looks, Museum." munications, states that Wasylycia-Leis’s any effort to work with Veolia to make the “Lack of transparency erodes public trust,” Berthelette, Clayton Winter, Alex Freedman, claims are false. details of this contract public,” said David Haig-Anderson said. Page 9: Accountability lost: for the exchange, I Shannon Sampert, Brian Gagnon, Kelly Ross, think it’s an eyesore.” Caroline Fisher, Ben Wickstrom and Fabian “She mistakenly thought the Chief Leibl, campaign spokesperson for Wasylycia- She added that sharing information is im- Winnipeg 2004-2010 Suarez. Administration Office (CAO) was a member Leis. portant so that the public can understand de- of the Mayor’s Office which indicated how Veolia officials could not confirm by press cisions made on their behalf. Page 9: You can't fight city hall... 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The Better Local Rotary and Rotaract clubs combine good causes with good business Mayoral candidate spotlight International Supporting student get to know people. We promote good busi- The club currently consists of only six Getting to know Judy News Briefs ness, peace, trust.” members, though that number has been as Series News Briefs groups and local charities, In 1986, members of the Charleswood high as 15 in the last few years. Wasylycia-Leis Compiled by Aaron Snider Compiled by Jon Sorokowski Rotary Club established and sponsored the “Most Rotaract clubs are about 15 to 20 Rotary is all about Winnipeg Rotaract Club to increase involve- members, but some are very big,” Hodgson ment from a younger demographic. said. “University of Western Ontario has a This week on the campaign trail… fellowship Sinatra not allowed in Church Violence against police on the rise “Rotaract is a subdivision of Rotary for group list of 500 people.” reported by the Winnipeg Kristy Rydz Kristy Rydz AUSTRALIA: The Archbishop of Melbourne Assault against police officers is becoming young people,” said Akela Hodgson, presi- Tsungai Muvingi, the membership and Free Press. News production editor dent of the Winnipeg Rotaract Club, who public relations officer with the Winnipeg released a directive recently barring all increasingly common Canada-wide, Statistics News production editor Thirteen-year veteran Aaron Snider is studying international development at the Rotaract Club, noted that the focus on ser- secular music at funerals, the BBC reported Canada and the Winnipeg Police Association councillor Dan Vandal Staff writer University of Winnipeg. “It’s for people 18 to vice was a large part of what attracted her to You may only know her as Judy last week. The move comes in response (WPA) report. So far this year, 140 Winnipeg will have to beat out 30 who want to volunteer and give back to join two years ago. Property taxes heat up de- Alphabet, but there’s more to mayoral to the growing popularity of pop songs police officers have been assaulted. Statistics Christopher Watt, who their community at the local level and also do “It gives me a structured way of being able bate, race candidate Judy Wasylycia-Leis than a and sports anthems in Catholic funeral Canada reports assaults have increased lives in the Daniel McIntyre International in scope and local in focus, international service projects.” to give back to the community, both in the long, hyphenated name. services. Some of the most popular song throughout Canada with the largest increase The civic election’s first ward, to keep his seat. Winnipeg Rotary Clubs and their youth- While the Rotaract Club operates inde- local scene and in the international scene,” public debate on Sept. 16 With over 20 years as an NDP pol- choices were the anthem of the Australia here in Winnipeg. Mike Sutherland, president Battling Point Douglas in- focused off-shoot, Rotaract, are all about pendently from Rotary, the two groups are she said. made property taxes a itician under her belt, she is confident Rules football team, Frank Sinatra’s My of the WPA, said harsher penalties against cumbent Mike Pagtakhan making connections and helping out where strongly connected through financial support Hodgson also noted that Rotaract’s con- hot-button issue for the in the experience and connections she Way and What A Wonderful World by Louis offenders is the only way to reduce assaults. and two-time candidate there’s a need. and mentorship. nection to Rotary offers valuable access to the two mayoral front-run- would bring to the role of mayor. Armstrong. The new guidelines affect 200 Last Wednesday night saw four assaults Herman Holla is Dean Winnipeg’s 10 Rotary Clubs consist pri- “Most people are students and young pro- knowledge and advice of business people and ners. Judy Wasylycia-Leis “I think because I have worked so parishes in and around Melbourne. The resulting in two injuries, CTV reports. Last Koshelanyk. Koshelanyk marily of business professionals operating fessionals so they don’t have a lot of money, professionals. has pledged to end the long and hard at different levels of gov- Archbishop did suggest that families and year, there were 267 assaults against finished third in the ward under the mantra of service before self. so there’s a lot more emphasis on doing ser- The Winnipeg Rotaract Club recently 13-year freeze on the tax, ernment and I know the key players, I friends should remember their loved ones Winnipeg police officers. “Rotary takes on a number of projects, lo- vice projects,” Hodgson said. held a fundraiser event at the Forks from race in 2006. can be a strong voice working with the raising them two per cent in their preferred manner before or after cally and internationally, depending on the Originally a community-based grassroots Friday, Sept. 17 to Sunday, Sept. 19. Members provincial and federal government to almost every year (which the Catholic service. Offensive children’s t-shirt needs of the community,” said Jack Wilson, organization, the Winnipeg Rotaract Club is camped out all weekend to raise money and amounts to around $27) to Political endorsements caus- get a better deal for Winnipeg.” less than stylish vice-president of the Charleswood Rotary moving toward a student group set-up based awareness for Shelterbox, a Rotary organiza- help pay for infrastructure ing ‘mini civil wars’? Because she has been a provincial cab- Heading for a meltdown The obscene design of an X Games Club. “Rotary International’s main project is at the U of W, according to Hodgson. tion that provides disaster relief materials to inet minister, a federal finance critic, has DAVID SEBURN/UNITER ARCHIVES renewal and policing. She AUSTRIA: The chief of the International children’s t-shirt has caused a nationwide to eradicate polio around the world.” “It gives us a better venue, and honestly regions around the world. Harvey Smith, a city coun- a master’s degree in political science from Judy Wasylycia-Leis. criticized mayor Sam Katz cillor seeking re-election, Atomic Energy Association (IAEA) said clothing recall. A local mom returned the But with a dedication to service comes an most of us are students, so it made it easier to Carleton University and has worked for for not making his own is speaking out on the last week that he regrets the June t-shirt bought for her four-year-old son to element of networking between like minds. come to our meetings since we’re all mostly at For more information or to get involved, visit a variety of policy groups, some media ways believed that the most important plans known to voters. negative impact of NDP action by Iran to disallow IAEA inspectors Zellers after reading small text forming part “It’s also a fellowship,” Wilson said. “You school anyway,” she said. www.rotary.org Katz has called her an- outlets have questioned her ability to re- role that I could have ever performed as endorsements within his into Iranian facilities, according to Al- of the design. The shirt referenced the rap nouncement a “knee-jerk” late to “real world” employment. a MP was not all the laws that I helped Daniel McInyre ward, the Jazeera. Speaking to the IAEA board in group Mafia, had the words W“ hat the f**k?” reaction to media badger- In response, Wasylycia-Leis refers make but the ability to empower oth- CBC reported. Vienna, Yukiya Amano also noted that his and said “We started egging some trannies Reaching the Summit: Connecting Manitoba’s Arctic to the world ing. He noted that for the critics to her successful ability to blend ers to fight for change and to help build While councillors don’t of- organization, the UN’s nuclear watchdog, and that was some fun.” ESPN, X Games’ past two years he has said her personal and professional life. communities stronger. “ Lauren Parsons ficially belong to parties at had received reports from groups inside parent company, confirmed an investigation series of actions to respond to climate change “Manitoba is a natural staging point for that the freeze will not be “I came to the table as a mother who Through her varied ventures, Beat reporter in a comprehensive way. economic activity and growth in the North, city hall, some candidates has, through all of her political life, jug- Wasylycia-Leis is passionate about the Iran of a secret underground facility that is underway into the incident. All t-shirts permanent. However, com- Part of the point of the summit is to but that won’t simply continue to happen be- have won NDP party en- gled the family responsibilities with a essence of Winnipeg. is nearly completed in the mountains were immediately pulled off the shelves and mittees are still reviewing make private or individual research public. cause of our geographical location. We have dorsements for this year’s crazy political career,” she said. “I love more than anything the outside Tehran. He urged Iran to comply destroyed, the Winnipeg Free Press reports. infrastructure options so Part 2 in a two-part series. Axworthy believes the public needs to have to make sure that we continue to work effec- he doesn’t wish to specu- campaign. Coun. Smith, a Wasylycia-Leis, who has lived in the rich arts and heritage community that with UN rules by informing the IAEA of all Love high up in the air a better understanding of the issue, as this is tively with Nunavut to take full advantage of late about his tax plans life-long New Democrat, North End since 1982, has two sons knows the importance of remembering new facilities prior to construction. Iran A summit at the University of Winnipeg in one of the most important public policy deci- the opportunities that exist,” said Harrison. lost the official endorse- with her husband. One son has a rare our past; that uses the strength in terms A Winnipeg man will be part of the world’s for 2011. denied the claims while the U.S. said it November will allow people to come together sions that has to be made for the future of not One major problem within Manitoba that ment to Keith Bellamy but brain disorder called band heteroto- of artistic expression to build commu- has known about the underground site first same-sex couple married at 35,000 feet and collaborate on ideas and opportunities in only the North, but Canada as a whole. needs attention is the winter roads system be- Incumbents challenged by has decided to run anyway. pia, or double cortex syndrome, which nities; that recognizes that it is through new-entry candidates for years. if he and his partner win an international the Arctic region. “I think if we do the planning right and cause climate change is creating shorter win- He told the CBC that some causes uncontrollable seizures and pro- that – through sharing of our different contest, according to the Winnipeg Free From Nov. 8 to Nov. 10, 2010, The make the right public policy decisions, I ter seasons and melting the ice faster than City councillor incum- NDP members are upset found intellectual disability. faiths and foods and dance and cultural Trouble in the Sundarbans Press. Scandinavian Airlines wishes to hold University of Winnipeg will host The Arctic think Manitoba – especially through the port ever. bents in the wards of with the party and are She believes mixing her personal traditions – that you can find unity and BANGLADESH: In an increasingly common the world’s first same-sex marriage in the air. Gateway Summit – Northern Directions. of Churchill and railway links – can really “Failure of winter roads is a reality,” said St. Boniface and Point focusing on his campaign knowledge with her political style is just strength and purpose,” she said. encounter in the southern Bangladesh The winners, as voted by the public, would Douglas will have a little The focuses of the summit, which is open be the primary transport link with Asia and Eric Robinson, Minister of Aboriginal and rather than Bellamy’s, the change the city needs. “And there’s something magical about region known as the Sundarbans, a group marry high above ground between Stockholm to members of public and private sectors, as Europe,” said Axworthy. Northern Affairs. more competition thanks “(I have) an approach to politics that that.” which is causing a “mini of villagers recently killed a tiger that and New York and would enjoy a honeymoon well as members of northern communities, The summit will also focus on investments Robinson believes Manitoba should be fo- to a couple new entrants believes you’ve got to start from the civil war” within the ward. came too close to their homes, the BBC prize in both New York and Los Angeles. will be sustainable communities, interna- and strategies that need to be made in order cusing on reaching out to smaller communi- in the race this week, as grassroots up,” she explained. “I have al- Visit www.judyformayor.ca. reported. The Royal Bengal tiger was Winnipegger Bruce Henry and his Irish fiancé tional trade and economic opportunities for for the arctic gateway model to succeed. ties in a more permanent way along with the the second to be killed this year out of Eugene Burke, who met while Henry was northern indigenous people. “The biggest obstacle to creating an arctic focus on Nunavut. an estimated remaining population of traveling, are among 80 contestants. You can “There’s going to be a major presentation gateway is building new infrastructure and He added that the summit will be a great 440. Bangladesh law protects the highly vote for the couple at Love.flysas.net. As of of a sustainable community study (that) the modernizing old infrastructure to respond opportunity for the people who actually live Fisher River Cree Nation withdraws from the endangered species of tiger, but attacks Thursday evening, Henry and Burke were in Institute of Urban Studies has been working to new trade patterns and emerging oppor- in the area to share their ideas and concerns against humans have risen sharply in the 14th place. on up in Churchill for the past year-and-a- tunities,” said Riva Harrison, CentrePort with members of the public as well as the half,” said Lloyd Axworthy, president of the Canada’s executive director of marketing and government. Southern Chiefs Organization first six months of 2010. Out of 41 reported City taken to court for University of Winnipeg. communications. “Climate change is a big issue and there incidents so far this year, 28 people have unpopular traffic changes “This will be a public declaration and we “When you are dealing with northern and are no better people than the people who live Chief concerned funding dollar, and that can create prob- been killed. Experts predict the deadly A half dozen of businesses have launched will have discussions about how the gateway more remote communities, the infrastructure in the North to talk about it,” he said. organization ignoring lems,” he said. encounters will increase. a lawsuit against the City of Winnipeg needs to incorporate a sustainability focus, needs can be even greater due to the faraway Jacqueline Romanow, acting chair of Democracy delayed in response to the city’s traffic changes not just a focus on infrastructure.” location and historical level of investment.” Some portions of the summit will be open the University of Winnipeg’s Aboriginal to students of the University of Winnipeg. mandate GUINEA: The death last week of the to sections of Assiniboine Avenue. The The summit is a joint effort between Harrison said that Manitoba’s relationship Governance program, agrees. Axworthy and the university as well as with Nunavut is very important in terms of For more information visit www.uwinni- “When we’re dealing with a limited fund- president of Guinea’s elections commission downtown businesses, such as Unicity Premier Greg Selinger and the Government trade and healthcare. Churchill ships goods peg.ca/index/arctic-gateway. To read Part 1 ing envelope for First Nations issues, we have will likely mean postponement of the Taxi and Dubrovnik Restaurant, claim the of Manitoba. to many small communities in Nunavut, and in this two-part series, visit www.uniter.ca/ Sonya Howard to question these organizations,” Romanow election, initially planned for Sunday, Al- changes the city made to traffic directions Axworthy hopes the summit will not only Manitoba provides critical healthcare to resi- view/4548. Beat reporter said. “If members want advocacy and re- Jazeera reported. Rioting earlier in the to accommodate bike paths could cause bring forward strategies, but put in place a dents close to Nunavut. search, why couldn’t the AMC do that?” week left one person dead and many problems by restricting access to emergency These organizations are costly to run, others injured. The election commission vehicles. Construction in the area related The Fisher River Cree Nation’s (FRCN) re- Romanow added, and apart from the SCO says that technical problems will force the to the project has caused traffic jams. Drilling a rich future for Manitoba cent withdrawal from the Southern Chiefs and AMC, there are also tribal councils that election to be pushed back while Guinea’s The lawsuit also claims the public was not Organization (SCO) has some wondering represent members’ political interests. prime minister said he would not allow consulted enough prior to construction. The “The industry has been understanding of an issue.” what members gain by belonging to multiple Romanow and Crate both caution that an election that would result in violence. businesses say a bylaw should have been Lauren Parsons that climate change is real since 1991 or 1992,” On the plus side, he notes that Manitoba political advocacy groups. competition for funding between the differ- The now-deceased elections chief was passed before making the changes to the Beat reporter he said. is lucky to have a growing hydroelectricity David Crate, chief of the FRCN, notes ent organizations divides resources that could sentenced a week prior to his death to traffic directions. “This is not a democracy A major environmental and economi- industry to power the mines while reduc- that the SCO seems to be departing from its be going towards health and education, two FRCN one year in prison for vote tampering. Chief David Crate says the Southern Chiefs we live in,” Gurmail Mangat, Unicity Taxi cal advancement pioneered in Manitoba is ing Manitoba’s carbon footprint as much as original mandate. chronically underfunded areas in their views. Guinea has only known authoritarian rule Organization seems to be departing from its president, told the CBC. One of the province’s oldest industries is set the Flin Flon hydrometallurgical zinc refin- possible. The SCO, created over 10 years ago, aims While the financial implications of FRCN’s since gaining independence from France original mandate. to continue mining new jobs and business ery, which is run by Hudbay Minerals Inc., a Beaumont-Smith only sees the industry to promote and enhance First Nations peo- decision may not be powerful nor felt imme- in 1958. Serving up gold for Manitobans well into the next decade, ac- Toronto based mining company with mines growing in the coming years and encourages ples’ rights through the application of the in- diately, according to Indian and Northern Two Manitoban beach volleyball teams cording to those involved in its evolution. across Canada and in Guatemala. students who are interested to look into a ge- tent of the Treaty making process. Affairs Canada (INAC) it is a reality. “We need to create a common front to Mexican prisons broken took home the gold at the 2010 Canadian Mining in Manitoba has been a growing According to Huebert, the Flin Flon refin- ology or earth sciences degree. “They (the SCO) are looking at creating “Withdrawal of a First Nation from a First move our issues along faster,” Crate said. “We MEXICO: More than 70 inmates of a prison trade industry since the early 1800s, starting ery has used a method of two-stage pressure “I can’t stress enough how much opportu- more of a service delivery entity, and I always Nation regional organization's membership can gain more support from the government Beach Volleyball Championships in Toronto. in northern Mexico escaped last week with mining salt, and growing to mine base leaching since 1993 that substantially reduces nity there is in earth science,” he said. “There believed the organization was geared to pro- would impact its funding,” said Ellen Funk, if we have political unity, but I don’t see it Taylor Pischke and Rachel Cockrell finished without violence, Al-Jazeera reported. The first place in their 18-and-under division. and precious metals. CO2 omissions and practices sustainable en- will be the need for 100,000 jobs in this sec- happening at this point in time.” According to the Manitoba Geological ergy, making Flin Flon the greenest zinc pro- tor over the next 10 years. This is a huge op- “The SCO’s mandate as set down by previous leadership is Crate notes that issues, like isolation, are incident in question happened in the state Jason DeRocco and Ryan Munt did the same of Tamaulipas, which has seen intense in the 21-and-under category. DeRocco and Survey, a section of the provincial Mineral ducer in the world. portunity for (graduating) students.” good ... There is a possibility in the future that if there is a common to all First Nations across Manitoba, Resources Division, Manitoba is and will con- As for the future of hot commodities in With more mining communities being even if northern communities face higher drug violence. Some of the prisoners Munt also won the top spot in 2007, as did change in terms of leadership, the Fisher River Cree Nation tinue to be a major contributor to Canada’s Manitoba, Huebert suggests that lithium will created and road links being made to the transportation costs due to remoteness. had been convicted of drug trafficking, Cockrell and Pischke two years ago. Cockrell, mining industry. be the next big thing. larger hubs of Winnipeg and Thompson, may consider joining again.” A few other communities are consider- according to state officials, who were still Pischke, and Munt have also all placed before Six per cent of Manitoba’s surface area has “In Manitoba some firms are looking at the Manitoba trucking industry is also set to – David Crate, Chief of the Fisher River Cree Nation ing their membership in the SCO, according unsure exactly how many criminals had with different partners. “We surprised a lot the potential for producing base or precious more deposits that have potential to produce grow. to Crate, but none besides the FRCN have escaped. The incident is not uncommon of teams with our tactics,” DeRocco told the metal which helps Manitoba produce 28.3 lithium,” he said. “New communities, if and when devel- vide political support to communities,” Crate communications manager with INAC. “It made a formal decision to leave. in Mexico, where many prison guards and Winnipeg Free Press. per cent of Canada’s nickel, 11.4 per cent of Chris Beaumont-Smith, acting manager oped ... will improve our economy,” said Bob said. “I don’t think the current Grand Chief wouldn't be anticipated to have a significant “The SCO’s mandate as set down by pre- officials are complicit with gangs and drug Canada’s zinc and 100 per cent of Canada’s of minerals policy and business development Dolyniuk, executive director of the Manitoba has the ear of government at this point in impact (on the organization), and it would vious leadership is good,” Crate said. “I don’t cartels. Previous prison breaks have also lithium. with Manitoba Geological Survey, sees one of Trucking Association. “Logical distribu- time.” not have an effect until the next fiscal year, have a problem with the SCO and mandate. involved coordinated attacks by armed According to Ed Huebert, executive vice the main issues that the mining industry in tion points (to these communities) could be One of the challenges, according to 2011-2012.” There is a possibility in the future that if there groups from outside the prisons working president of The Mining Association of general will continue to face is environmen- Winnipeg and or Thompson, definitely cre- Crate, is that there is an overlap in what the Both Crate and Romanow acknowledge is a change in terms of leadership, the FRCN with guards from within. Manitoba, the province is one of the world tal energy. ating business for Manitoba.” SCO and the Assembly of Manitoba Chiefs that political advocacy groups can help First may consider joining again.” uniter.ca leaders when it comes to advancements in “This is an energy intensive industry,” he (AMC) does. Nations work with the government on issues The SCO did not return numerous calls mining, particularly environmentally. said “Energy is going to become much more “Basically they’re all going after the same like autonomy. by press time. 06 News Campus News 07 The Uniter September 23, 2010 www.Uniter.ca www.uniter.ca September 23, 2010 The Uniter Campus News Campus News Briefs A different kind of sponsorship scandal Add some Compiled by Colin Enquist Corporate-sponsored Mabasa brings skills and tables during O-Week talents to U of M Zimbabwe novelist, poet and storyteller, sparks heated debate Ignatius Mabasa was named the University of Manitoba’s new Writer/Storyteller-in- Residence in the Centre for Creative Writing and Oral Culture. Mabasa will mentor writers, Karlene Ooto-Stubbs visit classes, and perform throughout the Campus Beat Reporter term while finalizing his newest Shona novel, Vana Venyoka (Brood of Vipers). While working toward his goal of launching a storytelling venue in Zimbabwe, Mabasa has Orientation week is a busy time for students drama and staff at the University of Winnipeg. I’VE become a champion of the Shona language, had some really bad luck, but I’ll the deputy director of the British Council in Classes are beginning, tuition has to be paid Zimbabwe, a lay preacher at his local church, and this year, protests have to be planned. as well as a gospoet and dub poet. You may have seen Robert McGregor, More funding for the an activist and 2010 U of W grad, roaming Jacquie Leanne U of W alumnus Rob McGregor protested table preference and the corporate businesses on display during the to your life. Global College Network Riddell Hall in a suit made of boxes during The International Development Research O-Week. With him was a petition outlining UWSA's O-Week this year. Center recently invested $50,000 into the his demands for the University of Winnipeg love lIve theatre? new Global College Network on Poverty and Students’ Association (UWSA) to stop corpo- to accommodate them by asking a student sponsors in Riddell Hall, citing the UWSA’s Human Rights for international and Canadian ratizing the campus and to prioritize student service group to sacrifice their table for a projected deficit for this year. NEVER then the Manitoba theatre Centre’s UnIverSIty oFFer researchers, advocates, policymakers and groups’ right to tables in the popular student day,” Hastings said. “In the end, The Atheist “Students demanded a bigger O-Week let you see it. No one knows I’ve is for you. Meet new people, hang out with friends and practitioners, according to a University area. Students’ Association didn’t even use the with higher profile artists. Instead of increas- of Winnipeg press release. The U of W’s table.” ing student fees, we experimented with spon- Global College recently launched the Legal “These banks, cell phone experience great theatre for less than $15 a play! Empowerment for the Poor, an important tool Instead, McGregor spent the day sparking sors,” Hastings said. that was developed, and now managed, by the and credit card companies dialogue with students about the issue of cor- Barry McLeod, the U of W’s LGBT* co- U of W. It was created to allow organizations are taking advantage of porate sponsors in universities. ordinator, stands by the UWSA’s position on to collaborate on the improvement of new “These banks, cell phone and credit card corporate tables. research and educational resources, and it student naivety ... They companies are taking advantage of student “I understand why the UWSA requires has specific importance in access to justice don’t belong where they can naivety and promoting student debt. They sponsors to compensate for O-Week,” he said. plAys and promoting economic rights predicated harass students.” don’t belong where they can harass students,” “We received as much student attention out- 6 on gender equality. Visit www.LEPnet.org for BEEN said McGregor. side as we would have inside.” hungry for so long. But, if things don’t get for more information. – Robert McGregor, U of W alumnus McGregor was also initially upset with the The UWSA’s transparency about the spon- + GSt Wild Style headlines Freestyle IV UWSA’s decision to place student group ta- sored tables is something that Hastings hopes only$79 The University of Winnipeg Students’ “After five hours of petitioning I gathered bles outdoors by the Spence Street stage. He will allow other students to bring campus Association has organized Freestyle IV, a 322 signatures from concerned students,” believes that student groups should have pri- concerns to them. week-long festival running from Sept. 27 to McGregor said. “The stereotype that students ority over sponsors as to where they want to “Hopefully students are able to get the full Oct. 2 that features Wild Style director Charlie are inherently apathetic didn’t apply. If you table. The former student wants to see local context of his petition and our organization’s save uP to 75% Ahearn. Check out Wild Style free of charge on Sept. 29 at 12:30 p.m. at Eckhardt-Gramatte actively seek students the right way they’ll businesses replace the corporations. financial situation that his petition didn’t Hall. Freestyle IV has free workshops that will voice their opinions. The UWSA isn’t seeking Gregory Furmaniuk, a first-year student at have,” she said. teach anyone interested how to make hip student opinions actively.” the U of W, also feels that sponsors should not UWSA President Jason Syvixay invites BETTER Two weeks before O-Week began, Lana be in universities. McGregor to bring the petition to UWSA soon, I’m not sure what’ll happen to me. hop beats, bust a move like a b-girl/b-boy or Plus... scratch like a DJ. In conjunction, CKUW will Hastings, UWSA vice-president student ser- “The idea of corporate sponsorship sends meetings for discussion. be hosting an open house on Friday, Sept. 24 vices, asked for student groups to apply for the message to the government that they don’t “It’d be great if he brought it to the table,” from 4 p.m. to 10 p.m. on the fourth floor of tables. need to keep funding post-secondary educa- Syvixay said. white Christmas Centennial Hall. McGregor’s student group, the U of W tion because the private sector can handle it,” World tour with Justin Duff Atheist Students’ Association, had a mix-up said Furmaniuk. “Because of that, sponsor- Look for the UWSA’s survey in this issue of Brief enCounter Having recently finished his fourth and final with their tabling forms and came to Hastings ship moves away from the idea that school is The Uniter and October’s annual Student year with the U of W Wesmen men’s volleyball four days before the event was to begin. for everyone.” Group Fair. At Agape Table, we hear the real story. the shunninG team, Justin Duff is off to the Volleyball World “They wanted a table, and we were able Hastings defends the decision to place Championships in Italy. Duff has decided to There is more to hunger than what you see in back blog about his experiences playing for the CalenDar Girls Canadian National Men’s Volleyball Team as alleys and on street corners. 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WESMEN PLAYER PROFILE Comments No longer a rookie The Better Cutting structural deficit will be hard without cutting out Wesmen Adele Baril excit- ed about her second year neoliberal ideology Series

Matt Austman Sarah Reilly Staff writer Accountability lost: Staff writer

When Parliamentary Budget Officer Kevin Winnipeg 2004 – 2010 The Wesmen women’s basketball team’s sec- Page released his Fiscal Sustainability Report ond-year forward, Adele Baril, is looking in January, explaining among other things Katz’s reign as mayor rife forward to the upcoming season. that the debt will explode to 200 per cent Baril graduated in 2009 from Vincent of Canada’s Gross Domestic Product by with irresponsibility Massey Collegiate where she was a starting 2050 if current fiscal policy is maintained, forward for the Massey Trojans. In that po- you’d think that the media or the federal Gregory Furmaniuk sition she helped lead her team to win the opposition would pay attention to it for Harper 2006 Harper 2010 AAAA Manitoba High School Association more than a month. Volunteer Provincial Championships in her Grade 12 So far, the Conservative government – Aranda Adams season. Cindy Titus that ran on a platform on accountability, plan to get us there. could have made Canada's deficit a lot less She joined the Wesmen last season along With one year as a Wesmen under her belt, Adele Baril transparency and a balanced budget – has While the government temporarily ad- if they hadn't gone crazy with the tax cuts. Three pillars of accountable government are trans- with her twin sister, Danielle Baril, and Oak is ready to hit the court again this season. escaped public pressure on its self-created opted Keynesian strategies of involving They have cut the GST twice since they parency, integrity and honesty. With the upcom- Park graduate Alyssa Grant. structural deficit. government heavily in the economy with were elected in 2006. For each percentage ing civic election getting closer, we should examine Like many university rookie athletes, Baril “Even though last year was great, I think A structural deficit is defined as "the its stimulus package, they will be hard that the GST is cut, the government loses the last six years of city politics since Sam Katz was found her first year challenging, but she felt it's going to be refreshing to have so many portion of a country's budget deficit that is pressed to pay off the debt by falling back out on $5 billion of revenue annually. elected as mayor and see what kind of a government it was a good experience. young players to come in and bring new en- not the result of changes in the economic on neoliberalism, which they seem in- But a larger problem has arisen from we've had. “It was obviously rough, being in my first thusiasm to the program,” she noted. cycle. The structural deficit will exist even clined to do. corporate tax cuts, which since 2006 alone Amongst other things, a transparent munici- year,” she said. “Going from being on the Additionally, three of the four new players when the economy is at the peak of the The first reason for this is that Canada have reduced government revenue by $60 pal government should be responsible for properly number one team in the province and play- were friends with Baril in high school, and cycle." has a shrinking tax base; the baby boomers billion. That's enough to pay off the deficit informing its citizens about any business deals it ing all the time to not playing all the time were also a part of Massey’s 2009 champion- The current deficit, varying by billions are retiring and the workforce size isn’t in- alone. Corporations only pay 15 per cent makes. was a big change. But, it was still awesome.” ship team. of dollars depending on which source you creasing as fast to replace them. of the tax revenue in Canada, while indi- In May, our city council signed a 30-year contract Although she enjoyed her first year, Baril is Baril said that all the women have been read, is somewhere around $50 billion. While tax and social spending cuts were viduals carry 61 per cent burden. There's with Veolia Canada to manage Winnipeg's upcom- happy to no longer be a rookie and is excited training hard, and that September is going It is odd that it hasn’t garnered more somewhat balanced by increased consumer a lot of lost revenue out there that's being ing sewage management upgrades. City council- about the new rookies joining the Wesmen well for the team. media attention, because both the spending by baby boomers in the 1990s, as ignored. lors and the public were not given details as to how this year. She believes that because they are Three weeks into practicing Baril thinks Conservative and Liberal parties stress the well as a safeguarded a budget surplus, it Unfortunately, neoliberals think that by much money this will save the city (if any), which highly motivated and willing to learn, they the team is coming together and she looks importance of a balanced budget as an im- has expired as a economic crutch during cutting corporate tax rates industry will ex- parts of the publicly owned waste and water util- will be able to contribute early on. forward to a bright season. portant function of government. They also this economic crisis as these “consumers” pand, resulting in economic growth. They ity will be operated by Veolia, or even how much use neoliberal propaganda to convince retire. also tend to think that an expanded econ- money this will eventually cost the city. Val and Veda Chacko at 257-1670 or [email protected]. the public that a government deficit is an People are living longer, having fewer omy will magically cut the deficit through To put this decision in context, Winnipeg activ- COMMUNITY EVENTS evil that needs to be erased in order for an children and immigration is still too re- existing consumption and income tax on ist and friend Rudi Peters compared the Veolia con- "For the Love of Lucille" – 10TH ANNUAL CANCERCARE BENEFIT The Gas Station Theatre's finalC OMMUNITY FARMERS' MARKET economy to function optimally. strictive to make up for the first two prob- that growth. tract to a personal mortgage. “Would any sensible SOCIAL featuring The Fighting Hellfish and Special Guests on While this line of thinking holds some lems. An aging population will continue to The welfare system in Canada has al- person sign a 30 year mortgage without reading the happens on Thursday, Sept. 23 from 2 p.m. until 8 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 25th at the Pyramid Cabaret. Performances by local musicians start at 6 p.m. truth to it, it is also used as an excuse to result in more spending on health care and ready been hollowed out to a minimum fine print?” That doesn't sound like transparency to ON CAMPUS make ideological spending cuts on social pensions, while less government revenue and our health care system receives short of me. MANITOBA CULTURE DAYS promises an action-packed week- services, welfare and bureaucracy. This will come from income tax. adequate funding. Canada needs to choose Any civic government that claims to have integ- end with over 150 free arts and culture activities in 53 venues FEMFEST 2010 offers skill development workshops for artists across the province from Sept. 24 to 26. Event organizers en- strategy was implemented by the Liberals This is the primary reason in Page's re- what it wants because it can't have a zero rity should put the interests of its citizens ahead of at all levels of experience at the CanWest Centre for Theatre and performance, DJ skills and hip hop beats, b-boy/b- students and those aged 15 to 30. Visit www.wso.ca for more after the 1993 federal election and contin- port for such a ballooning structural defi- deficit and stay with neoliberalism. the business interests of its mayor. Sam Katz is the courage audiences to visit www.culturedays.ca where there and Film. Workshops include: “How to Write a One-person girl dancing, graffiti art and basketball basics are offered information. are detailed descriptions and photos of activities taking place throughout the week. For more information and a complete ues to this day under the Conservatives. cit in the coming decades. Meanwhile, the Somehow voters will have to realize this owner of the Winnipeg Goldeyes baseball team Show” with Lindsay Burns on Sept. 30, “Sketch Comedy: Canadian voter behaviour tends to show middle class is being eroded while the lower without media or the opposition putting and their stadium uses a parking lot managed by in Manitoba. Making and Breaking the Formula” with Alice Nelson on Sept. schedule of events check out www.theuwsa.ca. VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES that promises to slay the deficit are an ef- class is expanding, making more people de- pressure on neoliberal dogma. Riverside Park Management, a company formed by THE RIVER HEIGHTS FARMERS' MARKET at the River Heights 26 and “The Storyteller's Integrity: A Dub Poetry Masterclass” The THIN AIR Writers Festival presents its Campus Program THE UNITER, the weekly rag you are holding right now, is look- by d'bi.young on Oct. 2. fective vote-winner. If we assume that the pendent on social programs. none other than Sam Katz. Community Centre runs from 2 p.m. to 7 p.m. on Fridays until featuring SINA QUEYRAS and GEORGE MURRAY on Saturday, ing for contributors. See your words in print or your photos Conservative party is correct and that a bal- Even if Canada wanted to follow a ne- Matt Austman is a politics student at the In late 2008, the city's executive policy commit- the end of September. and drawings on the page. E-mail [email protected]. Virtuosi Concerts presents its Gala Opening Night QUARTET À Sept. 25 in the University of Winnipeg's Convocation Hall at anced budget should be the obsessive task oliberal agenda, Prime Minister Stephen University of Winnipeg tee, all of whom were appointed by Katz, voted to FREE INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS' CLASS. A free class for inter- LA CARTE Saturday, Sept. 25, 8 p.m. in the Eckhardt-Gramatte 2:30 p.m. The West Broadway Youth Outreach Centre is always look- of government, we should expect a credible Harper and his white-and-old finance club relieve the Riverside Park Management of a whop- national students will be held on Sundays from noon to 1:30 Hall in the U of W campus. The Winnipeg Symphony Orchestra (WSO) is introducing an ing for more volunteers to help with a variety of programs ping $233,000 in outstanding taxes. p.m. at Elim Chapel, 546 Portage Ave. It will be an opportunity FREESTYLE IV is a week-long festival, Sept. 27 to Oct. 2, orga- improved SOUNDCHECK program, an easy and affordable including sports, tutoring and other programs to benefit Would an accountable government misuse its to meet with other students and Canadian friends while nized by the UWSA and CKUW. Free workshops in rap writing way to take in WSO concerts throughout the season for inner city youth. Call 774-0451 or stop by 222 Furby St. to offer You can’t fight city hall… or so the saying goes power so blatantly? Isn't exploitation of political of- learning English and the Bible. For more information contact your skills. fice the very definition of government corruption? Wastewater utility decision shows that civil society gains are possible That's anything but integrity. An accountable mayor should be honest and open with the public about his (or, hopefully, after Michael Welch faced the daunting task of confronting an hall rally denouncing the planned utility Oct. 27, her) political affiliations. Volunteer indifferent press and a powerful mayor no- model. One of Katz’s favourite lines is that he's never toriously dismissive of anyone challeng- The next day, galleries on both sides of been a card-carrying member of a political party. ing his “running the city like a business” the council chamber were filled to capacity. He somehow thinks that this fact makes him ap- The obstacles facing citizen groups and so- philosophy. More than 30 delegations from a variety of pear objective, non-partisan and accountable. cial justice advocates who attempt to influ- As it turned out, Mayor Sam Katz got groups and perspectives signaled their dis- The facts say something different. ence policy decisions at the municipal level more than he bargained for. approval of the plan. Katz's first campaign manager (and de facto can seem insurmountable. Indeed, this These progressive forces came together In spite of all of this, the motion passed chief of staff) was Hugh McFadyen, current leader sentiment may have something to do with under the moniker of “Water Watch,” and 10 to six in favour of creating the arms- of the Progressive Conservative Party of Manitoba. the abysmally low voter turnout that typi- began to undertake a number of outreach length corporate water utility. His second chief of staff was Ryan Craig, a previ- cally dogs civic elections. efforts geared toward warning the general Yet, all was not lost. On the positive ous communications director for former Ontario Therefore, it is critical to acknowledge public and foiling the mayor’s dangerous side, a couple of amendments were moved Premier, and Progressive Conservative, Mike Harris. and celebrate occasions when civil society agenda for water and waste services in the through to address citizens’ concerns, in- His third chief of staff was Sherwood Armbruster, does have an impact on political decision city. cluding a provision that mandated the political staffer for former Manitoban PC Premier making. Katz, for his part, accused these com- new utility be similar in form to Manitoba Gary Filmon. Are you noticing a trend here? One such occasion would be the role munity groups of “fear-mongering” and Hydro. Consequently, the province would Katz likes to exploit the fact that his main oppo- of citizens’ pressure in affecting changes to of misleading people into thinking the have to insist on tough guidelines ensuring nent in the mayoral race, Judy Wasylycia-Leis, is a the governance model of the city’s water city was privatizing its water. A couple of greater transparency and accountability. former NDP member of parliament. and waste services. “public consultations” at the Masonic tem- Furthermore, the role of the strategic This is true, but it hasn't stopped Sharon Carstairs The new plan for managing these criti- ple flopped and were seen by attendees as partner, Veolia Canada, was reduced to (former leader of the Liberal Party of Manitoba) cal services was first brought to the atten- more of a sales pitch than anything else. consultancy in the design, construction from becoming Judy's co-campaign chair. It also tion to Winnipeggers in the fall of 2008. By mid-July of 2009, a community and long-term maintenance of the waste- hasn't stopped Elizabeth May and the Green Party The scheme would have, according to forum on the plan sponsored by the water upgrades. Financing, a major stick- of Canada from endorsing her. the wording of the motion introduced at Council of Women of Manitoba convened ing point for activists, would be excluded The only political party whose members aren't city council, set up “a new arms-length at the Unitarian Church. It invited three from the private partner’s responsibility. indirectly endorsing Wasylycia-Leis is the so-called business model to operate city owned util- city administrators to explain the merits of Whether the mayor is ultimately held PC Party. ities” including water and sewage treat- the plan to an audience of nearly 300. The to account on this critical public interest I suspect it has something to do with that party ment. Secondarily, the city would procure officials left the forum before questions concern, however, will of course depend supporting Katz's campaign. Claiming non-parti- a “strategic partner” to “design, construct, from the crowd could be fielded. on the willingness of the electorate to con- sanship seems to be much less than honest. finance and operate” Winnipeg’s pollution Op-ed pieces and letters to the editor tinue the job Water Watch started. Civic accountability doesn't exist if the mu- control centres. began appearing frequently in the paper, Oct. 27 is an important day: a day when nicipal government does not properly inform its This apparent move toward greater mostly critical of the mayor’s plan. Even you get to choose your city, and your citizens. It doesn't exist if the government makes privatization of government services was Winnipeg Free Press editorial writers who future. unfair tax deals with firms that were founded by the greeted with suspicion and some alarm by were initially supportive of the plan began mayor. And it certainly doesn't exist if the mayor a number of citizens and citizen groups. to express reservations. Michael Welch is a community activist and publically denies his political affiliations. In the face of this perceived new threat, The tide of public opinion had turned broadcaster with CKUW 95.9 FM. He is a coalition of community, student, church against the mayor. currently the chair of the Winnipeg chapter Gregory Furmaniuk is a first-year student at the and union groups sprang up in opposi- On July 21, 2009, the eve of the coun- of the Council of Canadians and co-chair University of Winnipeg and library worker involved tion to the new arrangement. These groups cil vote, 300 people showed up at a city of Winnipeg Water Watch. in progressive politics at the municipal level. 10 Comments Arts & Culture 11 The Uniter September 23, 2010 www.Uniter.ca www.uniter.ca September 23, 2010 The Uniter Letters Soft language softens meaning Arts & Culture Boxing against corporatization Rape cannot be called anything else On Friday, Sept. 10, some of you saw San Francisco roots-folk troubadour tackles relationships on new record a colourful stack of boxes shuffling around the atrium in front of Ridell or not you’re being as truthful and honest as Cafeteria. Robert J. Holt hear that on the news or read it in the paper, and asking them for an example. Perhaps Aaron Epp you can be.” My mission was to draw attention to Volunteer staff you have an emotional response. The word they know things I do not. Managing editor DeNatale is currently touring across the fact that the corporate presence at has impact, it affects you – it hits you in the As well, many people – myself included – Western Canada with Winnipeg’s Scott the University of Winnipeg is becom- gut. don't consider rape a sex act, but an act of Nolan and Joanna Miller serving as his back- ing increasingly insidious and perva- I noticed a funny thing the other day while Now, compare that with “serious sexual pure violence. So really, only one of the three The theme running through San Francisco up band. They play the West End Cultural sive. I hoped that some students would watching the evening news. People don't assault.” Three words, eight syllables and the words is accurate. Local news should aim for singer-songwriter Jesse DeNatale’s next re- Centre this Friday, Sept. 24. say “enough” and work to keep their get raped in Winnipeg anymore. They get letter “S” appears five times. It sounds a lit- higher than 33 per cent accuracy. cord may not strike people as earth-shatter- campus clean of corporate scum. beaten, killed, shot, stabbed, hit by cars and tle like poetry. The words almost roll off your They really do try to make it work, though. ing at first: relationships. “I think every artist has this I also wanted to draw the atten- even set on fire. But they don't get raped. tongue. Next time you hear a Winnipeg news anchor “I know in some ways it sounds just trite, tion of the University of Winnipeg Isn't that nice? The result on the listener is completely dif- say something like “the victim was then se- because so much music is written about re- story that they continually Students’ Association to the fact that In reality, rape hasn't gone anywhere. ferent. In fact, it hardly affects the listener at riously sexually assaulted,” listen carefully. lationships, but not necessarily for me,” write about in different just because most students tolerate Listen to how hard she's trying to make the DeNatale said by phone last week from a forms. When we’re the being harassed by credit card compa- Personally, I like how the word ‘rape’ relates to the act meaning behind that phrase strike home. friend’s house in Black Diamond, Alta. truest, it’s apparent that nies between classes doesn't necessarily it signifies. It's got that hard ‘P’ sound, and it's just one Well sorry, but it ain't “rape,” and it ain't “I wasn’t writing in the past so much about mean they are happy about it. gonna work. relationships, and the wonder of relation- we’re repeating the same Aside from wearing the make-shift syllable – a short, ugly word for a horrible act If broadcasters are going to include rape ships, and the heartache of relationships, but story.” “Student Group Info Booth,” I created cases in news reports, they should do so hon- that’s what this one’s about.” a petition in support of my crusade. I Instead, somewhere along the line, we all; force and impact are masked by softened estly and earnestly, without skirting the issue The record in question,Hallelujah Rain, is – Jesse DeNatale collected 322 petition signatures in six changed the language. It just isn't called language. by using soft language. tentatively scheduled for release in the winter hours, but the real story is that only five “rape” anymore. These days, it's “serious sex- Besides that, why would anyone preface Yes, rape happens, and yes, this is a harsh of 2011. DeNatale, who is married with two “Part of what we do is try to take the songs or six people decided not to sign after ual assault.” the phrase “sexual assault” with “serious” in reality. But the news is supposed to show us kids, said he was inspired to write about rela- and present them in a musical way that’s re- reading the petition's two clauses: Personally, I like how the word “rape” re- the first place? harsh realities, and force us to engage with tionships he observed in his own life. ally about the present,” he said. “When you’re 1. Students and student groups lates to the act it signifies. It's got that hard Has there ever been a whimsical, light- them. “It was something that I was seeing as playing music, and if you feel it needs to be should be prioritized above corporate “P” sound, and it's just one syllable – a short, hearted sexual assault? The possibility of such personally important. … The power of two improvised or elaborated on while you’re sponsors in all cases. For example, stu- ugly word for a horrible act. a thing does not spring readily to mind. I'm Rob Holt is a third-year student at the people bonded and how that is such a big playing it, you can go ahead and do that.” dent groups should have first choice “The victim was then raped.” When you thinking of contacting my local news team University of Winnipeg. part of life, that romantic coupling. … And After the tour, DeNatale will continue of which locations to table at during commitment, all that stuff. You commit to working on Hallelujah Rain and thinking Orientation Week somebody and what does that mean? Why about the relationships that inspired it. 2. Sponsorship should be kept to a do people do that?” “I think every artist has this story that they minimum to avoid corporatizing our Hallelujah Rain will be the roots-folk trou- continually write about in different forms,” campus. If necessary, sponsors should Using your smartphone, scan this code with a badour’s third full-length release, follow- he said. “When we’re the truest, it’s apparent consist of local small businesses or QR Reader app or the Barcode Scanner in ing 2001’s Shangri-La West and 2006’s Soul that we’re repeating the same story. non-profit organizations. BlackBerry Messenger. Parade. “Truthfully, I’m not quite sure what (story) If you agree with the above de- His recording output may not be pro- I’m repeating, but I don’t know that it’s my mands, please tell the UWSA execu- lific, but DeNatale’s earnest, melodic songs job right now to try and understand it. That’s tive how you feel – even if you signed have earned him comparisons to Bob Dylan, Courtesy Jesse DeNatale the listener’s job.” the petition. Randy Newman and Tom Waits – who, The best way is to attend a UWSA along with Canadian novelist/poet Michael California-based singer-songwriter Jesse DeNatale has become friends with a number of Winnipeg musicians over the past few years, including Matt Epp, Twilight Hotel and Scott Nolan. See Jesse DeNatale perform at the WECC on board meeting, or go to their offices Ondaatje and former U.S. poet laureate Billy Friday, Sept. 24 and speak to a UWSA executive. Collins, counts himself as a fan. Scott Nolan will also perform You can e-mail them at pres@ “Now it seems that all of the best ones DeNatale is encouraged by the kind “We do what we do and then you want Tickets are $17 in advance at Ticketmaster, Music theuwsa.ca or [email protected]. The have been driven underground,” Waits once words he receives from people like Waits somebody to get it, so it’s really encouraging,” Trader and the WECC, or $22 at the door UWSA can't represent students unless said. “If there is a leak in the boiler room, it and Ondaatje, but says that ultimately, it he said. “But the truth of the matter is that Visit www.jessedenatale.org you tell them what you think. is the music of Jesse DeNatale, a unique and wouldn’t mean much if he himself didn’t like you’re still left with yourself … Someone else original American voice.” the music he’s creating. can like it, but (it) comes down to whether Robert McGregor

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MUSIC LISTINGS Change(d) High and Lonesome Club. ROMI MAYES and JASON NOWICKI play with Soul-nite at the Cavern features THE Standard. Thursday is Jam Night with ROUTE 59 at the Saskatoon's SHEEPDOGS at the Times Change(d) SOULUTIONS. THE BAY CITY ROLLERS take you back at High and Lonesome Club. Garage rock messiah Fred Cole re- Cavern. BLACK LABEL SOCIETY, CHILDREN OF BODOM, McPhillips Station. Packing up the ol' geetar turns with Pierced Arrows The Gas Station Theatre's Patio Series continues The WINNIPEG SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA performs CLUTCH and 2 CENTS rip through the Winnipeg Shake your rump to UNKNOWN PLEASURES, the CD REVIEWS with B.U.M.P. at 6 p.m. with Mark O’Connor & Mahler 1 at the Centennial Convention Centre. revamped Thursday night at the Lo Pub. Beginning his recording Concert Hall. Hip hop group SWOLLEN MEMBERS play at the SLOW MOTION WALTER is at the Royal George career in 1964, Fred Cole FRIDAY, SEPT. 24 CALGARY HARPDOG BROWN is at the Royal Pyramid Cabaret with CITYREAL, WAB KINEW and has consistently pro- Hotel. The All Night Celebrated singer-songwriter JESSE DENATALE George. DEEP CAVE. duced some of the most Blues Jam with BLUE NOISE at the Windsor Hotel. The All Night plays at the West End Cultural Centre with SCOTT Virtuosi Concerts presents its Gala Opening The firstA nnual Lessfest features SCOTT NOLAN, fierce and fine rock 'n' NOLAN. See story on page 11. Night QUARTET À LA CARTE in the Eckhardt- ADRIAN SALA, JD EDWARDS, DAWSON BLAINE, JAM NIGHT at the Belgian Club. Independent roll on the planet. Fred More Rap Less Talk at the Pyramid Cabaret fea- Gramatte Hall on the U of W campus. LAST DITCH ON THE LEFT, LOIS GILLESPIE, VINCE Thursday is Jam Night with ROUTE 59 at the “Oh, believe! We still have aces up our sleeves / You met his wife Toody in tures WAB KINEW, CYPHA DIAS, RUPNESS MONSTA, VICKI SHAE is releasing an album at Shannon's ANDRUSHKO and MARCEL DESILETS. Cavern. missed the point – delivery is key.” This lyric from The 1966 while playing in The ESCRO, NARCOTIC DOSES and FILTHY ANIMALS. Irish Pub. CUFF THE DUKE plays at the Gimli Theatre in All Night’s debut self-titled EP seems to accurately rep- Weeds and The Lollipop Shoppe. After the expi- The Gas Station Theatre's Patio Series continues HOT PANDA plays at the Lo Pub. Gimli, Man. at 7:30 p.m. with T'AI PU at 6 p.m. resent the band’s musical philosophy. Sure, each of the ration of Zipper, Cole's hard rock outfit, Toody DJ MAMA CUTSWORTH, MAGNUM K.I. and CYCLIST play at the Winnipeg Art Gallery. GARY GACH AND THE BANNED play at the Royal five songs on the disc contains the same super-quick started collaborating with him on the punk LATKA, THE BOTTLE ROCKETS and THE SLEUTHS UPCOMING EVENTS George. rock band The Rats. They did a tour of mining play at the Cavern. JOHNNY CAJUN is at Le Garage Café. rhythm guitar, the same emphatic drum pauses and HOT HOT HEAT, HEY ROSETTA! and RICH AUCOIN Stream the song Signal To Give No towns as the blissful country band The Range Former Guns N' Roses guitarist SLASH is tearing MARDI JAZZ goes down at Le Foyer in the tight vocal harmonies harping on the same themes of SUNDAY, SEPT. 26 at the Pyramid Cabaret. Saturday, Oct. 2. Quarter at www.uniter.ca Rats, complete with drum machine. into the Burton Cummings Theatre. Franco-Manitoba Cultural Centre. angst; but why fix something that isn’t broken? There HOLY FUCK at the Pyramid Cabaret. Tuesday, BRENT PARKIN plays at Le Garage Café. AHNA, SCAB SMOKER and ZOMBIE ASSAULT play Blues Jam with the DEBRA LYN BAND at Le is a subtler art at work than the immediately obvious melodies and song structures. This Returning to their rock roots they formed real heavy-like at War On Music. Garage Café. Oct. 5. Dead Moon in 1987 and toured for two decades LISA MARIE TUCKER and CRAIG FOSTER are per- band is committed to their music, and The All Night manages to capture an enthusiasm The TOKYO POLICE CLUB plays at the Garrick. BROKEN SOCIAL SCENE and THE SEA AND CAKE and an energy that brings a brief new life to the floundering genre of pop-punk. Look until Toody and Fred disbanded the group in forming at the Park Theatre. WEDNESDAY, SEPT. 29 at the Burton Cummings Theatre. Wednesday, 2006. When your life is rock 'n' roll you just CALGARY HARPDOG BROWN is at the Royal It's Student Night with KID KASSETTE at the Oct. 6. for some catchy choruses and some interesting rhythmic choices from the two singers. Academy. PIERCED ARROWS will tear up the Royal Albert can't stop, so Cole enlisted drummer Kelly George. Arms. GORD DOWNIE AND THE COUNTRY OF MIRACLES at Beyond that, this recording relies heavily on charisma, which may not be enough for Halliburton, quickly released new material ALL THE KING'S MEN play weekly at The King's The WINNIPEG SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA performs K'NAAN waves a flag at the Burton Cummings the Garrick Centre on Thursday, Oct. 7. everyone. and are touring across the continent. Catch Head. with Mark O’Connor & Mahler 1 at the Centennial Theatre with SHAD opening. JELLO BIAFRA & THE GUANTANAMO SCHOOL OF — Aaron Snider PIERCED ARROWS on Wednesday, Sept. 29 at the Concert Hall. Blues Jam with BIG DAVE MCLEAN at the Times TIM BUTLER is playing at the Bella Vista. MEDICINE at the Pyramid Cabaret on Monday, Royal Albert Arms. J. WILLIAMEZ plays his last gig at Shannon's Irish Change(d) High and Lonesome Club. Oct. 11. Pub. See story on page 13. The SCOTT NOLAN BAND plays at the Standard. ANDREW NEVILLE AND THE POOR CHOICES play at THURSDAY, SEPT. 23 the Standard. D.O.A at the Osborne Village Zoo on Oct. 15 and XVI EYES CAROLYN MARK, Victoria's country lady, and Oct. 16. The Last Migration of the Hammerheads ARCADE FIRE bring their stadium show to the MONDAY, SEPT. 27 SASSY JACK plays at the Royal George. RODNEY DECROO play at the Times Change(d) Prince Rupert Records MTS Centre with CALEXICO opening. High and Lonesome Club. BLITZEN TRAPPER and PEARLY GATE MUSIC play CHRIS CARMICHAEL plays at the Yellow Dog ANBERLIN, CRASH KINGS and CIVIL TWILIGHT at This inaugural full-length by Winnipeg-based XVI Eyes (16 Cindy Titus The FAST FLYING VIRGINIAN JAM NIGHT at the at the West End Cultural Centre. Tavern. the Garrick Centre. Thursday, Oct. 21. DEANO DEAN plays at the Windsor Hotel. Eyes) is a testament to their dedication, as it took two J. Williamez is going to school to learn the tricks of the media industry to help bolster his music career. He says Standard. The MACLEAN BROTHERS do their weekly gig at BLUE NOISE plays at the Windsor Hotel. HEDWIG AND THE ANGRY INCH is being per- THE SMOKY TIGER is performing at the Standard. years and a series of line-up changes to finally coalesce. farewell to his five-year-old weekly gig at Shannon's on Friday, Sept. 24. Kenny Shields returns with his classic rock band the Royal George Hotel. formed on Saturday, Oct. 23 at the Royal Albert DJ MAMA CUTSWORTH is spinning at the Culture STYMIE, BRAIN ATTRACTS FLIES and PINK SLIPS Translated, this means there's an inconsistent vibe STREETHEART at the Club Regent Casino. The Blues Jam with TIM BUTLER is at the play at War On Music. Arms. Days kick off event at the Forks. throughout an album that already switches frequently ZACHARY LUCKY and BRAVEST GHOST play at Academy. Jazz is on the menu at the Hang at the Orbit COHEED AND CAMBRIA with FANG ISLAND at the into differently nuanced styles. Probably my favourite to see people’s reactions,” he said, adding it's Ragpicker's Annex. SATURDAY, SEPT. 25 Sift through record crates filled with K-Tel gold Room. Raunchy comedy musician Garrick Centre. Sunday, Oct. 24. cross-section of this release is the trio of songs beginning with the title track The Last hard to tell who is going to be offended at his Shake your rump to UNKNOWN PLEASURES, the Transistor 66 recording artists the VIBRATING at the VINYL DRIP at the Cavern. SEAN BROWN plays at Shannon's Irish Pub. OWEN PALLET at the Gas Station Theatre on shows. revamped Thursday night at the Lo Pub. BEDS and the HIGH THUNDERERS play at the Join the open mic at Le Garage Café hosted by Migration of the Hammerheads, in which the guitarists make great use of effects in a J. Williamez takes a hiatus THE MAGICIAN plays at the King's Head. Cavern. MELISSA PLETT. Thursday, Oct. 28. blissed-out, post-rock-inspired style. Combined with good songwriting, this takes XVI “There will be an old couple sitting there SLOW MOTION WALTER is at the Royal George eating a chicken dinner and I’m like, 'Yep, Hotel. J.R. HILL AND THE OKTARS play at the Standard THE MAGICIAN plays at the King's Head. THURSDAY, SEPT. 30 STARS and YOUNG GALAXY at the Burton Eyes ominous, sludgy style of metal to a transcendent level that shines on all fronts. The from corrupting virgin Cummings Theatre. Friday, Oct. 29. biggest notch against them is that they tend switch things up a lot, so no one mood can they’re gonna leave,' but they love it. Another Blues Jam with BLUE NOISE at the Windsor Hotel. with SMOKY TIGER. Freak music explorers PRIMUS play at the Burton TUESDAY, SEPT. 28 be savoured for very long. Now with a stable line-up, perhaps a renewed focus will spell a ears to focus on school, time it’ll be a young, hip looking couple and CALGARY HARPDOG BROWN at Le Garage Café. WOMEN, WILDERNESS CAMPAIGN and Cummings Theatre. WINTERSLEEP and RA RA RIOT at the Garrick Polaris Prize winner and current nominee stronger follow-up. they’re just aghast.” DEPARTURES are performing at the Royal Albert THE SWEET ALIBI and DJ FOOTWERK play at the Centre. Saturday, Nov. 20. There is a JAM NIGHT at the Belgian Club. CARIBOU plays at the West End Cultural Centre business side of media Williamez never judges people for leav- Arms. Pyramid Cabaret. — Ryan Suche with EMERALDS. ALEXISONFIRE and NORMA JEAN at the Burton ing his shows though, partly because he ac- The MODELOS, ROB WADDELL and PEPPER LAING FIGHTING HELLFISH play at the Pyramid Cabaret. & THE LONE STAR KILLERS play at the Times The FAST FLYING VIRGINIAN JAM NIGHT at the Cummings Theatre. Saturday, Dec. 4. industry knowledges the fact that some of his songs are offensive. The City Streets “It makes it better for the people who get MORE MUSIC THIS week The Jazz Age Catherine van Reenen it,” he said. “If I can use those people who Clamour Records Staff writer don’t get it to make it funnier for those who Edmonton trio The City Streets’ third release, The Jazz do, it makes my shows so much better.” Age, oozes emotion you can feel as you listen to each Williamez is passionate about his comedy song. The 13-track disc leaves no shortage of heartache, The first time I heard a song by J. Williamez, in a way that most people only pretend to be rebellion, adventurous stories of travel or life lessons. I was wet almost instantaneously – the way in our modern culture. His goal isn't to be fa- Glory Nights reflects times of carelessness and young his soulful voice crooned lyrics about sexually mous. He believes that comedy is an art form love: “You were fast asleep. I was drinking till the sun- transmitted infections made me laugh so hard that should never be censored and refuses to shine bathed me in its warmth.” Vocalist Rick Read adds I peed a little. clean up his act in order to get on TV. a deep raspy voice to the band, which explains the band’s mature sound, despite their Over the years, Williamez has gained an au- “If people like what I’m doing they’ll like young age. Most of the songs have a similar sound, but make for a cohesive blend of dience by singing dirty, provocative, and hilari- it when they see it live. I don’t need to dumb easy listening rock. The song’s tales are relatable and allow listeners to connect. It’s as if ous songs about things like chlamydia, vaginas it down – well not dumb it down, I’m pretty they were singing their journey through life, reflecting on the trials and tribulations they and bodily excretions. What started off as a dumb – but not change it,” he said. faced. This punk-rock meets folk mix has an interesting sound that with more variety in Christmas present for some friends – he wrote This makes Williamez continue to push the songs, and has great potential to do well. a dirty song for each one – eventually became boundaries of what's considered appropriate. — Kathleen Cerrer a weekly paying gig at the one place that didn’t “If everything was just Jerry Seinfeld telling ban him for life after seeing his act: Shannon’s his mundane jokes ... the art form wouldn’t Irish Pub. progress forward,” he said. “Every once in a As Williamez prepares for his last show at while an Andy Kaufman (his biggest influ- THE MORNING OF Shannon's on Sept. 24, quitting the gig of five ence) comes along and changes shit for every- The Way I Fell In years to focus on school in order to pursue his one. It might not seem like that’s what I want WOMEN Tragic Hero/LAB Records comedy career, he modestly rationalizes the to do because a lot of my songs are infantile, Simply put, this 12-track standout sophomore effort puts Hot Panda K’NAAN fanbase he's built. but I like to think there’s another level. I hadn’t expected Matt Flegel to be so chipper when he answered the this young New York band beyond their years. Passion- “People like to drink and listen to offensive “A lot of the jokes that I tell make it seem “If anything, I would like people to think, whether they phone late last week. It wasn’t exactly the three-country, two-continent tour kick ate and positive, The Way I Fell In is infectious pop rock shit,” he said. like I believe something that I don’t, but as like our music or not, that it’s our own thing. We’re not trying I tried to get in touch with the bassist and vocalist of Women off K’Naan hoped for. designed to be listened to on glorious summer days That may be true, but it probably has more long as I get people to question what they be- to be another band, we’re our own band.” earlier but the band wasn’t back from their whirlwind four weeks in Shortly after performing in Stradbally, Ireland, at the Electric and glistening warm winter mornings. From the opening to do with the fact that he’s legitimately funny, lieve, then I’ve done my job.” This is Chris Connelly, singer and guitarist of Hot Panda, Europe and the UK with Kentucky savant composer Idiot Glee. Picnic Festival Sept. 4, the Toronto hip hop artist took to his echoes of Jennesea to the fading piano notes of Heaven incredibly passionate, and he has a wicked explaining how he wants people to remember his music. I expected our conversation to be somewhat overshadowed by jet- Twitter feed, and in almost a dozen 140 character snippets, ex- and Hell, vocalists Justin Wiley and Jessica Leplon blend mullet that even a Transconian would envy. “We don’t have a formula or a manifesto for how our band lag, but Flegel quickly assumed a comfortable position talking with pressed frustrations over his performance. their voices to sing about lost love, first love, unrequited love and how to emerge as a Williamez’s songs mostly make fun of him- See J. Williamez perform at Shannon’s Irish Pub works,” he said by phone last week, before leaving for a show me that belied his band’s eccentricities that put his releases on the “In all my years of touring, today marks the 1st time I’ve better person through our tumultuous times. Energetic and unrelenting, The Ones That self, but no topic is off limits. Friday, Sept. 24 Visit www.myspace.com/jwilliamez in Victoria, B.C. “I think as long as we keep that playfulness radar of Sonic Youth and Velvet Underground fans. played an entire concert w/out feeling a thing. Just going Fall Apart is the best song you aren’t hearing on pop radio today. The acoustic ballad “A lot of my comedy is for me, but I love  to it and don’t take ourselves seriously, we’ll be OK.” Mid-fi production (courtesy of Sub-Pop’s Chad VanGaalen) through the motions,” he posted to his 47,000 followers. I Know You Know, which was sung by Leplon in one take, shows us an honest, brilliant It’s a philosophy that has sparked a whirlwind of a career so mixes simple melodies with layers of feedback and atmosphere. I tell It’s not surprising – the Juno-winning Somali-Canadian mu- young band oozing with talent and a lot more to wow us with throughout their career. far for the Edmonton-based quartet. Their track Chinatown him with all of my musical experience, I am hard pressed to find a sician is living the peak of his career right now. In the lead up — Matt Preprost Bus has garnered acclaim in Rolling Stone magazine, they’ve touchstone. to the summer’s World Cup in South Africa, where his song toured extensively, and have played many high profile music “I like that you have no reference, it’s kind of what we were going Wavin’ Flag served as the official anthem, K’Naan toured over festivals like South by Southwest. for,” Flegel said. 80 countries. BORN FROM PROSE As the band begins yet another 28-date tour across Canada Winnipeg fans, though, have had no problem picking this up and “It could B b/c ive done ovr 80 countries ths year, could B Demos for a Demographic this fall, Connelly reflects on the band’s tumultuous strug- running with it. spiritual & physical fatigue, it could B that I need 2 get out Independent gle to regain their form after losing a founding member last “We have played there six or seven times. We love coming back new songs,” he posted. “All I know is, I feel sickly ever having It’s hard to believe that Winnipeg’s Jarrett Moffatt November. for the Fort Garry Dark Ale,” he says matter-of-factly about his band, to play these songs of personal redemption with an insincere created this four-track online album simply for a school “We almost broke up. We weren’t sure if we were going to which includes his brother Patrick (vocals and guitar), Chris Reimer stage presence. keep going,” he said. “Then (bassist) Catherine (Hiltz) joined (guitar and vocals) and Michael Wallace (drums). “I dont know wht 2 do abt all ths but thank U so much 4 project. Props go out to him as he mastered everything the band and it got fun again. It felt like how the band first Besides being threatened by an Icelandic guy with a sword, their reading. I hope U understand that I'll do anything 2 preserve without a helping hand, from the guitar and vocals to started. It was fun to play shows. Sometimes it just takes a last tour in Europe was relatively uneventful (although that story is my love 4 music.” the synthesizer, and blended them into an incredibly change in the dynamic to make things click again. best related in person). Poor English aside, K’Naan’s tweets read like a pretty strong rewarding mix. The album’s four smooth, easy listening “So much of our show going good relies on our energy The band is currently on tour with the likes of DD/MM/YYYY testament and personal commitment to redeem himself as he tracks are layered with light vocals and relaxing melo- – being in good spirits and giving it. We lost it, but we have and Liars to support their latest release, Public Strain, out Tuesday, tours across Canada and the U.S. this fall. dies. This slow yet inspiring album couldn’t go wrong on that back now.” Sept. 28 in this market. See K’Naan perform at the Burton Cummings Theatre a rainy day or as a companion to help you catch some Watch Hot Panda perform at the Lo Pub on Friday, Sept. Catch Women perform during their Winnipeg stop at the Wednesday, Sept. 29. Visit www.myspace.com/knaanmusic. Zs at night. Some may feel that it’s hard to differentiate the four songs from one another, 24. Visit www.myspace.com/hotttpanda. Royal Albert Arms Saturday, Sept. 25. Visit www.myspace.com/ —Matt Preprost but that’s the beauty of it. The four songs meshing together do not slow your train of —Matt Preprost womenmusic. thought to a halt. Download Demos for a Demographic for free at www.purevolume.come/ —Lee Repko bornfromprose and put this album on repeat as you do some major thinking. — Graeme Coleman visit uniter.ca/listings for more of what’s happening 14 Arts & Culture Arts & Culture 15 The Uniter September 23, 2010 www.Uniter.ca www.uniter.ca September 23, 2010 The Uniter

FILM film reviews GALLERIES & MUSEUMS Exploring our urges to play with the grotesque PLATFORM: Centre for Photographic + Digital Arts presents FOCAL POINT: Studying the meaning behind hip hop’s rhymes Dominique Rey takes the circus PHOTOGRAPHY AND THE SOCIAL and keeping women in their place. sideshows out of their cages and CONSTRUCT at Aqua Books on Thursday, Documentary His film Hip-hop: Beyond Beats and Rhymes onto the canvas with Pilgrims Sept. 23. illuminates the takes a hard look at misogyny, homo-eroticism, MANITOBA CULTURE DAYS promises an violence and the culture of male superiority, not action-packed weekend with over 150 free LA BELLE VISITE, director Jean Francois increase in misogyny, only among black youth but also white, blue- Robin Dudgeon arts and culture activities in 53 venues Caissy's documentary focusing on a group collar kids (70 per cent of hip-hop purchases are Culture Reporter across the province from Sept. 24 to 26. of seniors in a Quebec retirement home, violence and tough talk made by this demographic). Event organizers encourage audiences to plays at Cinematheque Thursday, Sept. 23 He travels to Florida to interview attendees visit www.culturedays.ca where there are at 7:30 p.m. in modern day hip hop of Black Entertainment Television’s Spring Bling Local artist Dominique Rey’s exhibition Pilgrims detailed descriptions and photos of activi- ASHES OF AMERICAN FLAGS, a Wilco tour ITVS.ORG to find this culture of braggadocio and disre- is an exploration of the beautiful and the gro- ties taking place in Manitoba. documentary, plays at Cinematheque on music Building a better rhyme: Byron Hurt (above) dissects the spect running wild. tesque; it is a collection of portraits that will Thursday, Sept. 23 at 9:30 p.m. and Friday, increase in violence in hip hop culture and music. Ceramic artist MONICA DE JONG's exhibi- Sept. 24 at 7:30 and 9:30 p.m. He interviews rappers like Fat Joe, Talib thrill you and make you cringe. tion entitled SMALL ALIENS is on display at Kweli, Busta Rhymes, Chuck D and Mos Def. The works that make up Pilgrims, on display Semai Gallery until Saturday, Sept. 25. The Royal Albert Arms is releasing a docu- Lee Repko before that and bristled at their portrayal of vi- He speaks with hip hop scholars and historians in University of Winnipeg’s Gallery 1C03, depict mentary DVD about their establishment A collection of CAROLINE WESTENDORF's entitled CALL TO ARMS on Friday, Sept. 24. Volunteer staff olence in the streets and unabashed misogyny to get a big picture of how this plays out in the colourful oil paintings of pretty women, show- but brushed it off as a passing trend. mainstream and how it apes the historical prec- girls and dejected clowns with scraggly beards acrylic and watercolour paintings entitled Cinematheque presents NUIT BLANCHE, I was certain that good-time party jams and edent set by white slave owners and the institu- – many of which take on a sad and slightly de- PRANA runs until Saturday, Sept. 25 at an outdoor screening on Saturday, Sept. Hip-Hop: Beyond Beats and Rhymes more “wholesome” tracks would continue to tion of violence towards the black community. formed appearance. Cre8ery. 25. Films include CHROMA-DANCE: ELEVEN Directed by Byron Hurt, 2006 EXPERIMENTAL SHORTS at 8:30 p.m. at the rise to the top of the charts and that this new The editing is great and he leads us down a The ink drawings are smoky, and resemble LOCAL SHOP AWESOME is holding a fashion Cube, 90 SECOND QUICKIE FILM CONTEST 56 Minutes gangsta style would not stick. path that is quite obvious from a long-time hip Rorschach inkblots. They depict standard side- show on Sunday, Sept. 26 at the West End SCREENING at 10 p.m. at Portage and Main, Plays in Eckhardt-Grammate Hall Tuesday, Sept. 28 at 7 p.m. as part of Two decades later, this passing fad has be- hop head’s point of view, but, I imagine Hurt’s show attractions: the wolfman, the giant, the Cultural Centre. and Guy Maddin's film MY WINNIPEG at mid- the Freestyle Week at the University of Winnipeg come the norm and the highest grossing style of audience is the younger rhymer. elastic man and so on. night at Portage and Main. music, perhaps, in the world right now. Locals like The Lytics and Magnum K.I. HIGHER ASPIRATION, a collection of paint- Courtesy Dominique Rey ings and mixed media by visual artist Classic hip hop movie WILD STYLE will No one can escape the brash jams of a 50 probably struggle with going down the path of Under the arch of the stage Left: Dog Faced Man, ink on paper. Right: Florian, oil on canvas. screen in the Eckhardt-Gramatte Hall on This is a man's world, this is a man's world – Cent or Nelly, whose lyrics often brag about keeping it real without going “gangsta,” follow- PETER DUMANS, will be on display at the the U of W campus on Wednesday, Sept. 29 James Brown female conquests, disrespecting other men as ing a lead set down by positive Native Tongues it becomes accessible to Wayne Arthur Galley until Wednesday, at 12:30 p.m. Free admission. The Hardest Working Man in Show Business being “pussies,” and the “negotiation of vio- Posse. play with the grotesque – val photographs from turn of the century side- “I think with the Abzurbs, it’s about (luring) Sept. 29. The WNDX FESTIVAL OF FILM AND VIDEO ART wrote this in 1966, long before hip hop was on lence – not just being violent but surviving the What it comes down to be is that the indus- shows and 1950s burlesque. the audience into that realm also, and (letting) Works in the exhibition NATURAL begins at Cinematheque on Thursday, Sept. even merge the grotesque the scene. violence.” try doesn’t want to support “righteous” music “I’m interested specifically in this work, in them get lost in this realm of the subconscious, DISASTERS, PETS AND OTHER STORIES 30 and runs until Sunday, Oct. 3. Visit www. with the beautiful – because wndx.org. But it wouldn't be a damn thing without a Byron Hurt, former college all-star quarter- – they want a thug who spits about hangin’, the notions of the unbeautiful, and how the of the uncanny, of the grotesque, and hopefully by ELISABETH BELLIVEAU and JESSICA women’s touch – Yo-Yo back was targeted to develop a gender sensitivity bangin’ and slangin’. The film questions those it’s safe, and the audience unbeautiful becomes permissible and even de- the paintings have the same effect of moments MACCORMACK are on display at Ace Art LITERATURE Female rapper Yo-Yo snarled this refrain program after graduating from college. standards that young rhymers are held to and can be voyeurs and watch it sirable under the guise of performance and pub- of connection,” she said. until Friday, Oct. 1. on Ice Cube's debut back in ’89, after he left His studies led him to a program of anti- challenges the stereotypes that are perpetuated lic display,” explained Rey, Winnipeg’s Visual “We’re just really intrigued by this space The Afternoon Book Chat features KEVIN SHOWING UP, SPEAKING OUT is a gather- N.W.A. It was the only time on that album that male-violence education and to question how by the industry that drives album sales. all, Rey says. Arts Cultural Ambassador for the 2010 Cultural where we dismantle the separation of audience MCPHERSON ECKHOFF and ARIEL GORDON ing of artists and community members on Friday, Sept. 24 at 2:30 p.m. at McNally I, as a young fan of hip hop and rap music, saw hip hop lyrics not only mirror what is happen- A thorough study, but the only thing miss- Capital of Canada celebrations. and performer, and invent characters as a space displaying art in public spaces. The project Robinson Booksellers. that the woman stood up and was counted. ing on the streets but also influences how young ing is a surprising lack of female input on the Rey says inspiration for the show came from Under the arch of the stage it becomes acces- of fantasy. It’s also a space of the uncanny where runs until Oct. 5. Ace Art will serve as a Yeah, I had heard N.W.A and the Geto Boys black youth act towards others – acting hard subject. the literary works of Angela Carter (author sible to play with the grotesque – even merge the we attract and repel people.” Juice, The University of Winnipeg's staging ground for ideas and discussions. Creative Writing Journal, is going beyond of Nights at the Circus and The Infernal Desire grotesque with the beautiful – because it’s safe, Visit www.showingupspeakingout.ca for its carton expiry date by celebrating 10 Machines of Doctor Hoffman), her work with and the audience can be voyeurs and watch it Pilgrims is on display in Gallery 1C03 until details. years of amazing student writers. JUICE Renowned street artist Banksy takes sharp, critical aim at the art industry local performance group the Abzurbs, and archi- all, Rey says. Saturday Oct. 9. 10's book launch is happening on Friday, Gallery 1C03 in the University of Winnipeg Sept. 24 at 4 p.m. in Convocation Hall (in Justin Luschinski hosts PILGRIMS by DOMINIQUE REY until the Wesley Building). There will be read- ing with Space Invader, a street artist, Guetta Exit is a documentary about the exciting and ings from featured Juicers, free snacks, Volunteer staff plunges into the underground street art move- often dangerous life of street artists around the A better studio by design Saturday, Oct. 9. and issues of Juice 10 on sale for $5. ment and finds a new world to fuel his filming world with exclusive footage of Banksy and PLATFORM centre for photographic + digi- obsession. Fairey, but it’s also a well-aimed critique of the This week on Kelly Hughes Live! at Aqua Exit Through The Gift Shop Graphic design studio morphs into tal arts presents DIVYA MEHRA in her debut Books music writer JOHN KENDLE and Directed by Banksy, 2010 When Guetta meets renowned street artists art industry. solo exhibition, TURF WAR, until Saturday, music producer CHRIS BURKE-GAFFNEY. Shepard Fairey and Banksy, the story only gets There has been a lot of speculation about the art space for emerging local artists Oct. 16. Friday, Sept. 24 at 7 p.m. 87 Minutes more insane: Guetta tells the artists he’s making authenticity of the film: is it real or an elaborate The Winnipeg Folk Festival presents Mystery writer GILLES BLUNT is at Aqua Now available for sale through Amazon a documentary when he’s really just throwing prank by Banksy? Books on Saturday, Sept. 25 at 10 a.m. and the recordings into boxes and storing them for Who cares? The commercial nature of the art Matt Preprost the photo exhibition GRAFFITI GALLERY 3 p.m. his own needs. world is still exposed and Banksy’s point is no Arts & Culture Editor PHOTOGRAPHY: THE WINNIPEG FOLK FESTIVAL 2010, which features the works of WINNIPEG RADICAL BOOKFAIR takes place at Exit through the Gift Shop is an intriguing docu- After Banksy demands that Guetta produce less valid. the Broadway Neighbourhood Centre from mentary by British graffiti artist Banksy. a cut of the film, which ultimately fails, he al- Perhaps we’ve all been brainwashed to believe five young photographers from the Graffiti Sept. 25 to Sept. 26. It follows Thierry Guetta, a French immi- legedly takes over and follows Guetta’s bizarre in this outlandish tale, or perhaps the entire art At first glance, Melissa Krawetz and Arthur Gallery's program. The photographs are from the 2010 Winnipeg Folk Festival and THIN AIR, the Winnipeg International grant in Los Angeles, obsessed with filming launch into stardom in the art world under the world has been brainwashed into striving to Paguio's design studio and art gallery doesn’t Writers Festival runs until Sunday, Sept. 26. every moment of his life. After a chance meet- pseudonym Mr. Brainwash. find the next big thing. give away much. are on display at the Folk Exchange until Pick up a program or visit www.thinairwin- Three floors up and tucked in a corner of the Oct. 21. nipeg.ca for more details. Merchant’s Building on McDermot Avenue, The Graffiti Gallery and Bike To The Future SIMONE CHAPUT and TED DYCK are the First Known Studios is small and quaint, accen- present PUSH, PEDAL, STRIDE: An Art Show featured writers in the first reading of the Tomorrow’s Professionals Apply Today! tuated by a narrow pillar in the centre of the Inspired By Active Transportation. The 2010-2011 Manitoba Writers’ Guild Yellow room, the walls adorned with artwork of some artwork will be on display at the Graffiti Dog Tavern reading series at 7:30 p.m on of Winnipeg’s emerging artists. Gallery until Thursday, Nov. 4. Monday, Sept. 27. But it’s a part-time gig, a work in progress, as DIANE TYE will give a talk in support of Apply Online! the two graphic designers continue to build up The controversial BODIES...THE EXHIBITION her new book, Baking as Biography: A their names and turn their studio into the next is the first display at the MTSC entre Life Story in Recipes at the University of hip art gallery in the Exchange. Exhibition Hall. Winnipeg on Sept. 29 at 2:30 p.m. in Room OMSAS www.ouac.on.ca/omsas/ 1L07. “I think most graphic designers are very ar- FIRST FRIDAYS in the Exchange has the Ontario Medical School Application Service tistic but at the same time we do a lot of com- Charmaine Mallari galleries, cafés and small businesses open CALL/RESPONSE is a book about live September 15, 2010: Last day to create an account music and youth culture in Winnipeg. It's mercial work,” said Paguio. “It’s nice to have an The art that hangs on the walls of First Known Studios ranges from graffiti-style, to digital art to oil on canvas. The their doors to visitors the first Friday of for the online application being produced to benefit the KidsH elp art gallery where we’re be able to do our own art owners hope to expand their business and blend their design studio into the next hip art gallery in the Exchange. every month from 5 p.m. until 9 p.m. October 1, 2010: Application deadline Phone. Submissions for the book are due instead of just doing commercial art.” Thursday, Sept. 30. For guidelines and “You’re pleasing someone else, you’re not de- lery… it’s really got me painting again.” “We want to separate it. A bigger space THEATRE, DANCE & COMEDY more information, visit www.callreponse- signing for yourself,” chimed in Krawetz. “You’re Added Paguio: “I felt like I really needed to would be good especially if we wanted to do an book.com. www.ouac.on.ca/olsas/ just the middleman between the creative direc- get back into it, so it’s a good way to a light that art show,” Krawetz said. “But 20 people in here JOSEPH BOYDEN and JOHN RALSTON SAUL OLSAS tor and the client. I mean I feel that our gal- fire under us and start getting a little bit more would kind of be crowded and you want more will be appearing at Westminster United Ontario Law School Application Service creative.” than 20 people to come to your art show. Church on Wednesday, Oct. 20 at 7 p.m. for November 1, 2010: Application deadline “It’s a way to promote and get people in here a special speaking event based on their re- for first-year English programs “Once we got the space, we cent Extraordinary Canadians entries. May 1, 2011: Application deadline for upper-year programs and talk to them about what we do. I guess it’s fixed it up a bit. We figured turned into a one-stop shop. "Hopefully (it will) The Royal Winnipeg Ballet is doing the Prairie Fire Press in conjunction with bring another portion of the market in here and RWB's DANCE DOWNTOWN at 380 Graham McNally Robinson Booksellers is hosting we would put up art anyways, get our name out there," she said. Ave. on Sunday, Sept. 26 at 1 p.m. its annual POETRY, FICTION AND CREATIVE so why not have stuff up for NON-FICTION CONTESTS with a deadline of TEAS www.ouac.on.ca/teas/ Viewing the art is by appointment only for The Royal Winnipeg Ballet presents Nov. 30, 2010. sale and try to promote local now, as they work to find someone who can DRACULA playing Thursday Sept. 29 Teacher Education Application Service until Saturday, Oct. 2 at 7:30 p.m. at the Aqua Books brings back the human tradi- help manage the space full time. December 1, 2010: Application deadline for English programs artists?” Centennial Concert Hall. Sunday, Oct. 3 at tion of storytelling with the STONE SOUP The first batch of artwork ranges from graf- March 1, 2011: Application deadline for French programs 2 p.m. STORYTELLERS SERIES on the second – Melissa Krawetz, First Known Studios fiti-style to digital art to oil on canvas, and in- Saturday of the month at 7:30 p.m. cludes artists Steve McConnell, Gavin Ho, TOM JONES AND THE TEMPLE OF DOOM merges two studs into one performance THE FINDING YOUR VOICE PROGRAM is a cre- Though both work as graphic designers for Melissa Trainor. at Celebrations Dinner Theatre. Runs until ative writing program for new Canadians separate firms in the city, their studio was first “We wanted to get in as much as we could Oct. 9. designed to build self-confidence; improve ORPAS www.ouac.on.ca/orpas/ born shortly after they graduated from Red and not really limit it to just photography or communication and writing skills; and Ontario Rehabilitation Sciences Programs Application Service River College in 2009 and freelance work started just paintings,” Krawetz said. “We want to head The open mic comedy night at the learn about writing, publishing, networking Standard is hosted by JON DORE every (Audiology, Occupational Therapy, Physical Therapy/Physiotherapy, flowing in. They rented their studio space last in that direction, maybe every couple months and community resources. This fall, indi- Thursday at 8 p.m. viduals have the option of enrolling in the Speech-Language Pathology) spring, and only recently put up the first batch we have just one artist in here. Comedy night with SCOOTS MCTAVISH Tuesday evening sessions, from 7 p.m. to 9 January 7, 2011: Application deadline of art for sale. “But we’re still getting the idea of what a gal- every Thursday at Shannon's Irish Pub. pm or the Saturday morning sessions, from “Once we got the space, we fixed it up a bit. lery is and all entails and how to do it.” 10 a.m. to noon. To register call 986-6779. We figured we would put up art anyways, so Sunday night open mic comedy at the Cavern featuring JOHN B. DUFF. 170 Research Lane why not have stuff up for sale and try to pro- For more information, visit www.firstknownstu- Guelph ON N1G 5E2 mote local artists?” Krawetz said. dios.com. Every Tuesday night head down to the visit uniter.ca/listings www.ouac.on.ca However, it’s not the perfect space, the duo King's Head Pub for a free comedy www.uniter.ca admits. performance. 16 Arts & Culture Arts & Culture 17 The Uniter September 23, 2010 www.Uniter.ca www.uniter.ca September 23, 2010 The Uniter Embracing the end of someone else's life For a culture seemingly detached from death, why are we eager to line up to see an exhibit of dead bodies?

Bodies is a controversial new exhibit showing at the MTS Exhibition Centre now until the end of January 2011. True North Sports & Entertainment

Robin Dudgeon chair of Anthropology at the University of seen by medical students and coroners. what you know you can see (the bodies) as Culture Reporter Winnipeg, noting the number of Americans The bodies have been preserved using art objects.” who profess a belief in ghosts, and our cul- a technique called polymer preservation, “Then, there are going to be people who ture’s recent obsession with zombies. where all the water is extracted and replaced say: it’s like a form of art,” he continueed. There is no doubt about it– Bodies... The “Death factors pretty fundamentally in with a plastic, giving the pieces a waxy feel, “The body is beautiful in its design, and it Exhibition brings controversy along with the development of human culture, and cer- and making them last indefinitely. makes you think about how complex we ac- it wherever it goes, and Winnipeg is no tainly in the development of our value sys- The exhibit, which is presented by Atlanta- tually are with all the bits and pieces, and by exception. tems and our whole notion of what is sacred based company Premier Exhibitions, Inc., showing bodies in action you get a sense of But, why are Winnipeggers lining up to and so on.” has been seen by more than 15 million peo- what’s what and how it works and you can see an exhibit of the dead? Bodies features nearly 200 bodies and body ple across the globe, including exhibits in see where things are that could go wrong “We’re not particularly interested in our parts that have been dissected to show how New York, Las Vegas, Washington, London, with you and so on.” own but we certainly do embrace all as- the musculature works, and to expose vari- Sao Paulo, Barcelona, Amsterdam, Vienna pects of death,” said Dr. Barnett Richling, ous parts of the body that would only ever be and Prague. Bodies... The Exhibition runs through It has also garnered considerable contro- January 2011 at the MTS Exhibition Centre versy surrounding where the bodies come at 311 Portage Ave. Tickets are $15.95 for stu- from. Both Seattle and Paris have banned dents and seniors, and $19.95 for adults, and the exhibit because of rumours the bodies are available at Ticketmaster.ca or by calling could be victims of Chinese execution and 780-3333. For more about the exhibit, visit torture. www.bodieswinnipeg.com. Premier Exhibitions is adamant that the bodies died from natural causes. Politics aside, Richling notes that we are always keen to see if there’s a body lying in Fascinating marriage of art the street when there has been an accident. and science or a disgrace- NUIT BLANCHE “People are just interested in the experi- ful display of anatomy? ence of seeing bodies, naked or otherwise, and that’s probably a greater part of our cul- ture these days than any kind of inhibition Bodies... The Exhibition garners much atten- about seeing these things.” tion and has been banned in numerous cities We can also look to Christianity and other including Seattle and Paris because of the cultures for reactions to death. Painters in questionable origins of the bodies on display. the Christian world have been painting the Despite Premier Exhibitions’ repeated insis- crucifixion of Jesus for centuries, while saints tence that the bodies they use died of natural and venerated people have pieces of them- causes, some remain skeptical, and rumours selves in buildings around the world. swirl that the bodies were victims of Chinese “Mutilating bodies and cutting them torture and execution. up is a part of Christianity,” explained Dr. “Unfortunately, it's not as easy as saying, David Topper, who teaches art history at the ‘Yes, it's legal’ or ‘No, it's illegal,’” explained U of W. Allison Fenske, a politics instructor at the “Pieces of saints were preserved and they University of Winnipeg and a lawyer at became relics and they had power. A finger, Thompson Dorfman Sweatman LLP. a heart, a bone, sometimes pieces of clothing “The controversy around Bodies...The too – saints and venerated people were often Exhibition is really an ethical one. While the really chopped up.” company responsible for the exhibit says Some cultures have much stronger rules that the bodies were obtained pursuant to regarding death than we do, Richling adds. Chinese law, they are relying on the word of “There are some cultures where there are officials in a country with a long record of actually very strong injunctions about being human rights abuses and violations.” in contact with the dead, even in some tradi- tional cultures once a person dies you’re not That’s troubling if the rumour is true, Fenske allowed to say their name, even the name is said, and Premier Exhibitions is using bodies taboo.” of unwilling donors from a country with a But overall, both experts agree that we tarnished human rights record that includes react differently to the exhibit knowing the illegal organ harvesting, trafficking and com- bodies are real, rather than if it consisted of mercial exploitation. models. But, the final say is that of the consumer. “When they’re art pictures you look at “While the exhibit presents a fascinating them in a different way,” says Topper. “We educational opportunity and represents an look at images and we don’t quite see them interesting marriage of art and science, the as real things, we see them as images. Nude general public will have to decide for them- pictures don’t really cause that much of a selves if such opportunities trump the unan- fuss unless there’s some kind of sexual activ- swered questions and allegations about who ity involved. the people were before they became merely “Whereas photographs have a whole dif- bodies on display,” Fenske said. ferent world … I don’t know if knowing 18 Arts & Culture Arts & Culture 19 The Uniter September 23, 2010 www.Uniter.ca www.uniter.ca September 23, 2010 The Uniter

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Canada Student Grant for Students with Dependents determined by the assessments of Manitoba Student Aid in their community and evidence of a strong commitment Deadline: October 1, 2010 Program (MSAP) and recipients will be students who have to leadership in improving the state of the world. The 4. Rural/Northern Bursary with J.Williamez MSAP financial need assessments of at least $8,000 or can Manitoba Hydro Bursaries & Scholarships scholarship also requires evidence of physical vitality, These grants are the first money students will receive in their demonstrate high financial need through the Financial Need whether in sports, theatre, music or other pursuits. It is The MB Hydro Educational Funding Program supports the financial aid packages, before any loans are awarded. Many Information section of the application for the Fall/Winter this multifaceted approach, combined with the opportunity Why everyone is an idiot continued education of Manitoba's students by offering students may, in fact, receive the majority of their financial academic year. The application is available from Student to meet similarly exceptional students at Oxford, which awards, bursaries and scholarships to those in high school, assistance in the form of grants. Be sure to apply early and Services (first floor, Graham Hall) or Student Central (first has defined the scholarship as the beginning of a life long I’m partway into my second year of college and university or enrolled in programs that support to submit all requested documentation as soon as possible floor, Centennial Hall) as well as online: www.uwinnipeg.ca/ commitment to community service, and a demonstration of the creative communications program our operational requirements. Listed below are the various to ensure that you receive all the grant funds for which you index/services-awd-bursaries. willingness to make use of academic credentials to improve at Red River College, and I’m learn- scholarships and bursaries available for application with are eligible. Deadline: October 1st, 2010 the state of our society. ing some really interesting things. eligibility criteria. PROCEDURES For information on how to apply, visit their website: www. Sure, I’m learning a lot about video Wawanesa Mutual Insurance Company Bursary 1. Employment Equity Bursary: Must be a member of canadianrhodes.org. Confirmation of Enrolment & Release of Government shooting, video editing and journal- in Finance Employment Equity designated group entering first year of Student Aid Documents studies at University of Manitoba, Winnipeg or Brandon in Deadline: October 15, 2010 ism (though if you’ve read many of This bursary, provided by Wawanesa Insurance, will be Engineering, Computer Science, or Commerce. Approximately three weeks before classes began, the my columns, you may question the awarded annually to two full-time students with financial The Princess Royal Pan Am Scholarship Manitoba Student Aid Program (MSAP) began printing official quality of the journalism instruction need who have completed at least 30 credit hours and have 2. Generating Futures Scholarships : Must be of Aboriginal The Princess Royal Pan Am Scholarship Endowment Fund assistance documents for students whose MSAP documenta- a declared major in the 4-year B.A. or B.B.A. in Economics ancestry, registered as a full-time student in Business (Major- I’ve received), but some of the most provides financial support for Manitoba's high performance tion and University course registration are in order. MSAP & Finance. Value: $2,500. Application forms are available in ing in Accounting, Finance, Human Resources or Marketing); interesting things I’m learning are athletes in their pursuit of excellence at the national and mailed the documents to students at the addresses they Student Services (first floor, Graham Hall) as well as online. Engineering (Majoring in Civil, Electrical or Mechanical); or about human nature. international levels of competition while serving as a tribute have provided on their MSAP applications. The document Computer Science. Deadline: October 1st, 2010 to commemorate the Manitoba visit of Her Royal Highness you received will already have been electronically approved Majoring in media production, 3. First Year Management Bursaries: Aboriginal student the Princess Royal in 1999. by the Awards & Financial Aid Office.I t indicates the fees I’m spending a lot of time in the AWARDS OFFERED BY EXTERNAL AGENCIES accepted into first year of studies at a Manitoba University you owe to The University of Winnipeg. These fees will be Exchange District with a video cam- The Princess Royal Pan Am Scholarship awards two AND ORGANIZATIONS: enrolled in Commerce at the Asper School of Business deducted from your student aid. scholarships per year valued up to $3,000 each to one male era. I’ve come to realize that seeing majoring in Accounting, Finance, Human Resources, or Cal Callahan Memorial Bursary and one female high performance athlete enrolled in a post- 1. If the document is a Canada Student Financial Assistance someone with a video camera really Marketing; or a 4-year Business Administration degree bestcrosswords.com secondary institution in Manitoba. Application information document, you should take it to an approved Canada Post brings out a side of people that they A bursary or bursaries, not exceeding $10,000 in total, is program majoring in Accounting or Finance. Awarding based is available from the Awards & Financial Aid office R( oom outlet for forwarding to the National Student Loan Centre. awarded in the fall of each year by the Pipe Line Contractors on academic performance, financial need and community Across 40 – Solid; Down 30 – From ___ Z; don’t regularly show the world. Association of Canada to a son, daughter, or legal ward of 0GM05, Mezzanine of Graham Hall) or online. Not everyone acts the same when involvement. 2. If the document is a Manitoba Student Aid document, 1 – DEA agent; 41 – After taxes; 1 – Bottle part; 31 – Playing marble; persons who derive their principal income from pipeline con- Deadline: October 22, 2010 you should forward it to the MSAP Loan Administration they see a video camera, but some 4. Second to Final Year Management Bursaries: Aboriginal 42 – Pearl Mosque city; 32 – Feels for; struction. To qualify, the parent or guardian of the applicant Department. 5 – Religious offshoots; 2 – "Hard ___!" (sailor's yell); very distinct categories of people are must be employed by, or have a history of employment with, students in their second year or higher of studies at a Yes I Can! Awards 43 – Perfectly; 33 – They get high twice a day; The National Student Loan Centre of the MSAP Loan 10 – Building wings; 3 – Bridle strap; becoming evident to me. a firm who is a Member of the Pipe Line Contractors Associa- Manitoba University enrolled in Commerce at the Asper The Yes I Can! Awards were established to honour children Administration Department will process the document, 45 – Lattice; 35 – Actress Thurman; tion of Canada. The applicant must be enrolled in first-year School of Business majoring in Accounting, Finance, Human 14 – Zeno's home; 4 – Root cap; 1.The Hams and youth with disabilities who have excelled. Thousands of transferring the fee payment portion directly to the 47 – Emily Dickinson, e.g.; 39 – Hesitant sounds; studies at any recognized Canadian university or college in Resources, or Marketing; or a 4-year Business Administration 15 – Crouch; 5 – Nine-digit ID; For some people, being within children and youth have been recognized since the program's University and depositing any additional balance to your a program leading to a degree or certificate in any field. The degree program majoring in Accounting or Finance. Awarding 48 – Turkish title; 40 – Meriting loathing; 200 yards of a video camera makes inception in 1982. Each year, the Council for Exceptional account. Instructions on these processes will be included in 16 – Civil disturbance; 6 – Similize; application must be supported by transcripts of high school based on academic performance, financial need and 49 – Lofty nest; 42 – Author Horatio; it completely impossible for them to community involvement. Children selects approximately 27 winners for their outstand- your student aid document package. 17 – Overlay with wood; 7 – Heals; record, evidence of university or college enrollment, and ing achievements in one of nine categories: academics, arts, 50 – Vestige; 44 – Trompe l'___; act like anything other than a mon- proof of payment. Application forms are available from the 5. First Year Information Technology Bursaries: Aboriginal athletics, community service, employment, extracurricular Course Load 18 – Warm physical care; 8 – Makes lace; key on meth. Once these people catch Awards & Financial Aid office (Room 0GM05, Mezzanine of 53 – Son of, in Arabic names; 46 – Thrashing; student accepted into first year of studies University of activities, independent living skills, self-advocacy, and The minimum course load for which you must register to be 20 – Nairobi's nation; 9 – Actor Erwin; one glimpse of a video camera they’re Graham Hall) or on their website: www.pipeline.ca. Manitoba, Winnipeg or Brandon in Computer Sciences or 54 – Tennis great Rod; 47 – Knight's banner; technology. Candidates must be two to 21 years of age when eligible for any form of government student assistance is 22 – Loser to DDE; 10 – Rubber; right in front of it, waving their arms, University One Computer Science curriculum. they are nominated. For more information, please visit their Deadline: September 30, 2010 60 per cent of the maximum course load required for your 23 – Bar, legally; 58 – Seclusion; 11 – Bits of thread; 49 – White poplar tree; screaming things like “Hi mom!” or 6. Second to Final Year Information Technology Bursaries: website: www.cec.sped.org. study period: Bill Mason Memorial Scholarship 24 – Schemes; 61 – Vamp Theda; 12 – Bananas; 50 – Math course; “Look, mom, I’m on TV!” Aboriginal student enrolled in second year to final year of Nomination deadline: October 22, 2010 1. Fall or Winter Term only – nine credit hours minimum 62 – One-named supermodel; 51 – San ___, Italy; The Bill Mason Memorial Scholarship Fund is a tribute to studies at University of Manitoba, Winnipeg or Brandon in 26 – Compass dir.; 13 – Pace; Although I’m not going to show The Josephine Lavey Memorial Scholarship the late Bill Mason, a Canadian recognized both nationally Computer Sciences. 2. Fall/Winter Session – 18 credit hours minimum 27 – Divided, anatomically; 63 – Drawing room; 19 – Reposes; 52 – ___ impasse; the videos I’m taking for my school and internationally as an avid canoeist, environmentalist, Award assignments to their moms, I still For more information or application forms, please visit their You must maintain the appropriate minimum course load for 30 – Allure; 64 – Full of streaks; 21 – Banned apple spray; 53 – Apple product; filmmaker, photographer, artist and public speaker. Paddle Josephine Lavey was a dedicated member of the Order Sons your study period in order to retain your student assistance think they’re idiots. Canada is proud to award this annual scholarship of $1,000 website: www.hydro.mb.ca. Application forms are also avail- 34 – ___ del Fuego; 65 – Chime; 25 – Earache; 55 – Futile; able from the Awards & Financial Aid office (Room 0GM05, of Italy since 1947. Besides her work for the Order, she was eligibility. 66 – Smell; 56 – Cube creator Rubik; 2. The Friendly Curious to assist with the education of tomorrow's environmental the Deputy Treasurer for the City of Welland. Her untiring 35 – Salt Lake City hoopsters; 26 – Loud-voiced person; stewards – those people who help make a difference in Mezzanine of Graham Hall). Registration at Another Post-Secondary Institution Other people seem to think that efforts on behalf of the Italian immigrants stand out as 36 – Moo goo ___ pan; 67 – Slaughter of baseball; 27 – Episode; 57 – Beams; carrying around a video camera is an the kind of world we live in today and pass on to future Deadline: October 1, 2010 If, in addition to University of Winnipeg courses, you are her greatest contribution to the community. She worked 59 – Pothook shape; indication that I want to talk to every- generations. To be eligible, you must be a Canadian citizen indefatigably to find employment, to interpret, to translate registered and taking courses elsewhere during the academic 37 – Brain wave; 28 – Bird that gets you down; enrolled full-time in your second, third or fourth year of Manitoba Lotteries Employment Equity Educa- 60 – Big bang cause; one I see about what I’m doing, and tion Awards and assist newcomers in their desire to achieve Canadian year for credit towards your University of Winnipeg degree, 38 – Yellowish citrus fruit; 29 – Golfer Calvin; your undergraduate studies in an Outdoor Recreation, citizenship. All her life, Josephine Lavey served her family, you must present proof of registration to the Awards & that I want their advice on what I’m Environmental Studies or other related program, and have a Manitoba Lotteries is pleased to continue its Employment her community and other organizations. Financial Aid Office before your student assistance document doing, no matter how absolutely bat- GPA of at least 3.5. Application information is available from Solutions to puzzles from September 16. Equity Education Awards program to promote our commit- can be authorized and released to you. no need for any salt to be added for flavour. shit crazy they happen to be. the Awards & Financial Aid office (Room 0GM05, Mezzanine of ment to Employment Equity and assist us in meeting future An Award of $1,000 shall be given in the name of the Order Supercharging your soup Fee Payment This soup tastes wonderful with a crusty mul- For instance: “Hey, what are you Graham Hall) or on their website: www.paddlingcanada.com/ employment needs. These awards are available to students Sons of Italy Josephine Lavey Award. To qualify, the applicant masonapplication.asp. who are members in the following Employment Equity must be a son or daughter, grandson or granddaughter, Your fees will be deducted from the student assistance docu- for the fall season tigrain bun dipped in it. Be sure to keep leftovers filming? You should get a shot of me step-children or step-grandchildren of a member of the Deadline: September 30, 2010 groups: Aboriginal Peoples, Persons with Disabilities, Visible ment when it is electronically approved by the University. in the freezer – you will want to have the soup on flexing my muscles! Wanna see me put Minorities, or Women in (or aspiring to be in) male-dominated Order Sons of Italy of Canada, and at least one parent of the Government Student Aid is used first to meet educational hand in case you get the sniffles from the colder three loonies up my nose? So, I guess R.W.F. Hunt Scholarship occupations. Awards are available to students in Culinary applicant must be of Italian origin. The applicant must be costs. All overdue fees and emergency loans as well as a full-time student enrolled in either first, second or third temperatures outdoors in the coming weeks. you probably want me to help you The Thompson Chamber of Commerce established the R.W.F. Arts, Information Technology, Management or Trades fees for the current study period will be deducted from the edit this when you’re done, huh?” programs. For more information or to apply, please visit their year at a post-secondary institution of learning (university, student aid document. If your student assistance does not Hunt Scholarship in 2002 in memory of Mr. Hunt who was college, etc.). The award will be given for general proficiency Homemade Vegetable-Bean Soup Yes, random stranger, I want you the first president. There is one $1,000 bursary available website: www.mlc.mb.ca. cover your required fee payment, you will have to make in general studies, and in the case of a tie average, the payment on your own by the fee payment deadline. Credits to help me edit this. I’m sure that will each year, one per student. The bursary is open to first and Deadline: October 1, 2010 award shall be given to the applicant with Italian studies. Ingredients second year university/college students who are studying for scholarships you may be receiving will be will to reduce end well. F oundATION for the Advancement of Aboriginal Application forms are available from the Awards & Financial the amount of fees deducted from the student aid document. • 1 bunch leeks OR 1 medium onion, These people are idiots, too. in a business-related field. High school graduates, mature Aid office (Room 0GM05, Mezzanine of Graham Hall) or online. students and those making career changes are eligible to Youth (FAAY) Awards Fee Deferral sliced thinly 3. The Old Perverts apply. You must be a resident of Thompson's trading area Deadline: October 31, 2010 • 1/3 – 1/2 small head of cabbage, chopped I’m thankful that I get to do a lot of Canadian residents of First Nation (Status or Non-Status), The Awards & Financial Aid Office can defer your fees if communities: Thompson, South Indian Lake, Leaf Rapids, Métis or Inuit heritage and attending either high school or The National Aboriginal Achievement Founda- Sagan Morrow • Corn chopped from 1 cob group work in my program, because Lynn Lake, Nelson House, Split Lake, Gillam, Wabowden, Ilford, you have applied for Government Student Aid but have not a post-secondary institute full-time and within Canada are tion Post-Secondary Education & Aboriginal received your confirmed assistance document by the fee volunteer staff • 1 can no-salt-added diced tomatoes working with female shooting part- Pikwitonei, Thicket Portage, Cross Lake, or Norway House. eligible to apply for financial support. Mature students and Application information is available from the Awards & Health Careers Bursaries payment deadline. • 1 can mixed beans, drained and rinsed ners has allowed me to encounter a adult education programs are included. The FAAY Selection to reduce the sodium content whole new group of people. Financial Aid office R( oom 0GM05, Mezzanine of Graham Hall) The National Aboriginal Achievement Foundation has evolved · Fee deferral means that your registration will not be Committee looks for: demonstrated financial need; academic Fall weather ushers in soup season. Soup can be a • 1 small potato, chopped (keep the peel These are guys who walk by while or on their website: www.thompsonchamber.ca/hunt.htm. and career commitment; contributions to family and com- into the largest non-governmental funding body for First cancelled because of your failure to pay by the deadline. Nations, Inuit, and Métis post-secondary students across healthy meal if it is done right, and making a large on for added nutrients) we’re filming and say something like: Deadline: September 30, 2010 munity; and leadership and role model qualities. Application · However, you will be charged the late payment fee unless Canada. Bursary and scholarship awards are provided to forms are available from the Awards & Financial Aid office you submitted your Student Aid application in sufficient time batch on the weekend will ensure that you have • 3 cloves minced garlic “Hey you should get her in the shot! Marymound Bursary Program First Nations, Inuit, and Métis students annually across a (Room 0GM05, Mezzanine of Graham Hall) or on their website: for it to be processed by the payment deadline (August 16, enough to last you all week. Use a slow cooker so • A generous shake each crushed red And tell her to take off her top!” or diverse range of disciplines. The Post-Secondary Bursary If you are registered in a full – or part-time post-secondary http://www.ccab.com/faay_application.html. 2010). that you don’t have to worry about the pot boil- pepper flakes, ground black pepper, oreg- “Hey, are you guys making a porno?” education or training program, you may be eligible for a is open to aboriginal students with financial need studying Deadline: October 15, 2010 Business, Science, Law, Engineering, Technical Studies, If your name is on the Awards & Financial Office fee ing over. ano, basil, cumin, and thyme (to taste) My favourite thing about these Marymound bursary. The Marymound Bursary Program Most store-bought soups and soup broths are • About 4 cups vegetable broth, or enough guys is that, after they say these things provides educational and support funding to eligible young Rhodes Scholarship Computer Science, Education, Social Work, or Social Sciences. deferral list but you withdraw from University courses, The Aboriginal Health Careers Bursary is open to aboriginal you will be responsible for the fees you owe until your high in sodium. Avoid this by making your own to reach the top of the slow-cooker (which usually offend me more than people who received services from Marymound or who For more than a century, the Rhodes Trust has funded resided in a Marymound placement for a minimum of six students with financial need studying health sciences such actual date of withdrawal. broth at home or by choosing low-sodium broths the girl I’m shooting with), they look scholarships for exceptional Canadian students for two and as medicine, nursing, dentistry, biology, chemistry, clinical Directions months. Funds are provided to help cover costs such as DID YOU KNOW... That Manitoba Student Aid staff can be from the grocery store. at me for approval. Like I’m going to psychology, physiotherapy, pharmacy, laboratory research on campus on Fridays from 1 – 4 p.m. To meet with them, Some health food stores carry Harvest Sun or- Stir all ingredients together, plug in the hear their filthy comments, see how and any other health field in which a study of hard sciences you need to set up an appointment time. Come to student is a prerequisite. More information or application forms ganic low-sodium vegan vegetable bouillon cubes, crockpot and turn the heat to low. uncomfortable they’ve made my part- services and book an appointment, or phone 786-9458 or 95.9 FM CKUW Campus/Community Radio are available from the Awards & Financial Aid office (Room which are another healthy alternative to regular Let it simmer for about six hours. Enjoy! ner and then give them a fucking high 789-1420. Top 10 CD – Albums 0GM05, Mezzanine of Graham Hall) or online. broth. five or something. September 15 – 21, 2010 DID YOU KNOW... You can check the status of your student Deadline: November 1, 2010 Cream and cheese abound in soups found in You can throw just about any kind of vegetable These people are idiots, too. ! = Local content * = Canadian Content aid application, find out what documentation is still most restaurants. This increases the calorie and fat that you have in your kitchen into this soup. Using I guess the main thing I’ve learned The Gill Purcell Memorial Scholarship outstanding, update your address information and much content astronomically. chicken or beef broth would also work well. Feel in school over the past couple years is TW artist Recording Label more online? Go to www.manitobastudentaid.ca and then to The Gillis Purcell Memorial Journalism Scholarship for MySAO to log into your existing account. Choose broth-based soups at restaurants and ask free to add cooked ground bison to the soup for a that everyone is an idiot. 1 *Arcade Fire Suburbs Merge Native Canadians is offered annually by The Canadian Press. what ingredients are used to make it. Large quanti- heartier meal. Wow. I’m starting to sound a lot 2 *Pack A.D. We Kill Computers Mint Scholarship recipients, who must be pursuing a career in DID YOU KNOW… If you are a student who has had past ties of oil will also contribute to a high calorie and There is enough bulk and volume in the soup like my grandpa. I guess he must have 3 !Weakerthans Live at the Burton anti journalism through studies at a post-secondary institution, Government Student Loans and are currently a full-time student but do not have a student loan this year, please fill fat content in your meal, even if the soup appears that it fills you up; the beans add a good amount worked in video. 4 !Trio Bembe Trio Bembe Independent receive $4,000 and an offer of summer employment at The Classifieds Canadian Press or one of its affiliated companies. Application out a Schedule 2 document to remain in non-payment status. to be broth-based. Appearances can be deceiving! of protein. 5 *Various Artists calgary Folk Festival independent forms are available from the Awards & Financial Aid office Please come to Student Services in Graham Hall, where front Trade heavy, fat-laden cream-based soup recipes This vegetable-bean soup is a low-calorie, nutri- YOU CAN LEARN TAIKO! J. Williamez realizes that people might 6 *Cop Shades cop Shades Independent (Room 0GM05, Mezzanine of Graham Hall). counter staff can help you with this form. for this deliciously spicy broth-based homemade tious meal that just takes a little bit of chopping Try a workshop/classes with Winnipeg's premier become creeped out when they see a 7 The National High Violet 4AD Deadline: November 15, 2010 OTHER AWARD WEBSITES: soup loaded with vegetables. on your part. Japanese drumming group Hinode Taiko. No experi- dude with a mullet, moustache and 8 Black Keys Brothers Nonesuch You can put as many different kinds of vege- video camera filming them at a dis- MANITOBA STUDENT AID PROGRAM (MSAP): Canada Student Loan program & other important information ence necessary. Student discounts available. Limited 9 !Greg Macpherson Mr. Invitation Smallman on finances and budgeting: www.canlearn.ca. tables as you like into it. 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