Indigenous Issues Have Come a Long Way on Campus— but There’S Still Much More to Do Held Back by Limited Resources, Dal Does What It Can

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Indigenous issues have come a long way on campus— but there’s still much more to do Held back by limited resources, Dal does what it can

ALEX ROSE, NEWS EDITOR Geri Musqua-LeBlanc has been an Elder-in-Residence at Dalhousie for less than two years, but already she has seen many changes for the better at the university. “Just from the faculty alone, their willingness to understand what reconciliation means and what they can do, how they can Indigenize their curriculum, their program,” she said, “to me, it’s positive.” The Elder-in-Residence program caters to the spiritual and emotional needs of Indigenous students. “However, we welcome students of all nations if they wish to come speak to an Elder,” Musqua-LeBlanc said. “Or a grandma, or a grandpa. Because grandmas and grandpas in Indigenous culture are very, very important. That’s where the young people get a lot of their support and encouragement.”

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Kaila Jefferd-Moore, editor-in-chief [email protected] The Gazette office is cozy with six people sitting in it staring at the chalkboard wall.

Alex Rose, news editor Staff meetings often start this way: we spend a lot of time staring at our chalkboard— [email protected] it’s the blueprint of The Dalhousie Gazette sketched across our wall. Matt Stickland, opinions editor [email protected] Dates and random keywords we’ll use for SEO later, guide us through each meeting,

Jessica Briand, arts & lifestyle editor helping plan out stories weeks in advance. [email protected] In August, the team first walked into room 345 and sat down in front of a blank, black, Josh Young, sports editor [email protected] sheet on the wall and by end-of-day we knew what stories we were putting into the First

Jayme Spinks, art director Issue of the Year; we knew when our beloved and begrudged satire would be published, [email protected] and what theme each issue will be. Alexandra Sweny, visual editor I knew this issue would be one focused on Mi’kmaq stories before we’d begun planning. [email protected] Mi’kmaq History Month began October 1, which is also Treaty Day in Nova Scotia. Elyse Creamer, business and advertising manager [email protected] Most Canadians typically take this time of year to count their blessings; I wonder if Contributing to this issue: they will reflect on how these blessings are possible. Chiara Ferrero-Wong, Ally Geist, Laura Hardy, Lianne Xiao, Erin Brown, Piper MacDougall, Lexi Kuo, During that first meeting we all knew this issue would land close to Thanksgiving, and Qi Chen, Rebecca Kingdon, Yanni Wang, Serena Jackson, Michael Greenlaw, Haley MacKenzie when I declared that the issue would be more focused on Mi’kmaq stories our Opinions Cover photo: The Mustang Suite by Dana Claxton is the current Indigenous art exhibit editor, Matt Stickland, piped up: at the Dalhousie Art Gallery. Claxton is a Lakota living in Vancouver, BC and created the fictionalized family portraits on her interpretation of Black Elk’s ideas in contemporary styling. Photo from the Dalhousie Art Gallery. “I have a great story I wanna write: How to deal with your racist Uncle at Thanksgiving dinner.” We regretfully neglected to include the attribution for last week’s cover image—the amazing illustration was done by Emily Sweny. That piece is now within the folds of this paper; the product of a need on Dalhousie

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“Students are able to receive services, obtain medication and DSU Health Plan blackout period leaves submit claims during the blackout period but no reimbursement is made until the blackout period is over,” said Morneau. students without coverage Direct2U Prescriptions is an Ontario-based company that ships prescriptions and is stated as operating as normal during DSU website doesn’t have details of period, but pharmacy says it lasts until Oct. 20 the blackout period. ERIN BROWN If students have their doctor fax Direct2U their prescription and fill-out the online form, the prescription can then be sent For students who chose to opt-in to the DSU Health and Dental 18, leaving 32 days between the opt-out period and the beginning to “any location designated” once the student has submitted plan this year, they may be unaware of the blackout period in of medical coverage for students. to receive a one-month supply of medication delivered free to their medical coverage. A blackout period means that students StudentVIP, the third-party company that sells the plans, campus. Alliance Pharmacy Group is the company respon- are not covered. confirms that students are not covered while the blackout is in sible for getting information from the student and sending The DSU could not be reached for comment on the blackout effect, and will not be able to seek reimbursement from Medavie the prescription. period; the website the DSU refers students to for information Blue Cross or access their member portal until the period ends. The DSU website has not posted dates of the blackout says the blackout period lasts from September until early International Strategist with Student WIP, Samantha period, or that there is a blackout period in effect. To find out October, but the Guardian pharmacy on Coburg Road said the Morneau confirmed in an email that the blackout period starts what students’ options are while they wait for the blackout in blackout lasts until October 20. September first each year and ends when Dal sends them the their medical coverage begin, the DSU Health Plan office can The last day to opt-out of the DSU Health Plan was September final enrollment list. be reached at [email protected].

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Aaron Prosper is one of those young people. peoples’ throughout the Dalhousie campus.” more aware. With the TRC (Truth and Recon- structure in place to be able to centre all these He is a fourth-year neuroscience student from Prosper has also noticed positive changes ciliation Committee,) because it’s in the media, voices, make them unified. I think that’s an issue the Eskasoni Nation, located in the middle in his time at the school. there’s more people asking questions, more going forward that should be look at,” he said. of Cape Breton about an hour’s drive off the Among the improvements: a more accessible people wanting to know, you know—what are There’s clearly work to be done; but Musqua- Trans-Canada highway. He’s a member of the and open space for the Indigenous Students these issues in the Indigenous community, and LeBlanc still appreciates the strides the school Dalhousie Indigenous Students Collective, Centre, the Elders-in-Residence program, and how can we be a part of changing it?” he said. has made, and continues to make. which, according to its Facebook page, provides the permanent installation of the Mi’kmaq flag. “In my first year, not that much awareness. It’s “I really sincerely feel in my heart that “recognition and representation of Indigenous “The big change I’ve seen is people are been growing.” Dalhousie is doing all it can to help make the But as far as the school has come, both university a welcoming place for Indigenous “Sometimes a lot of us, I think, feel that it’s easier thinking that everything’s okay, but this campaign is really a means of recognizing the battles that a lot of Dalhousie students face on the daily,” says Masuma Khan, VP academic and external of the DSU. in its administration and its students body, students. I really think that everyone is trying,” Prosper says there is still more for the school she said. It happens at Dal Student Union wants to hear your stories of discrimination “I really sincerely feel in my heart that ALEX ROSE, NEWS EDITOR Dalhousie is doing all it can to help Even though we live in one of the most progressive countries The DSU’s plans upon collecting these stories are twofold. is an inexhaustive list, and it was never meant to be an exhaustive make the university a welcoming place in the world, instances of discrimination and oppression still First, it wants to use this information to better direct its list,” said Khan. In other words, the graphic on the post listed occur across Canada every single day. resource in ways that actually help students, and share some of many types of discrimination, and certain groups were upset for Indigenous students.” Dalhousie is no exception. the patterns and messaging around the stories. when discrimination against them wasn’t on the post as well. The school has come a long way this decade when it comes “Recognizing gaps in services, support for survivors, things “That messaging wasn’t there, and I think that was a big to making students from marginalized communities feel like that,” said Khan. problem. Looking into how we go about these campaigns, it to do. For example, the Admissions Review “There’s gonna be bumps—like I said, there’s welcome, but even the most progressive agenda can’t keep Second, students who choose to name themselves and definitely brings conversation into how we can do better to Committee published a review of the Faculty 500 years of wrongs that have been done. And a whole school safe. Things happen to people—bad things— provide contact information have the opportunity to play a consult with our communities, and make sure they feel they are of Medicine, and found its support structures we’re certainly not looking to right all the and they can often get swept under the rug. So, the Dalhousie larger role in shaping the DSU’s decisions. represented in all of our campaigns,” Khan added. for Indigenous students severely lacking. wrongs. But we need to all get together and Student Union, is starting a campaign to encourage students to The campaign won’t just exist on posters or online; Khan “Talking about colonialism, talking about racism, anti- “There’s no Indigenous people getting into work together. And Dalhousie is on the path to share their negative experiences, either anonymously or with says the DSU is looking at other forms of media as well. blackness, Islamophobia, anti-Semitism, transphobia, homo- medicine at Dal. So, the question is, why?” doing that, I feel that strongly in my heart.” their name and contact information attached. “We’re looking forward to a video exploring these topics phobia on campus is not something that’s easy for people to do,” said Prosper. “I agree with it totally,” said Prosper when “It’s called ‘It Happens at Dal,’” said Masuma Khan, VP more, and exploring the student experience on campus,” she said. said Khan. “It’s important that before we roll it out and start the Another change he’d like to see: a better he was presented with Musqua-LeBlanc’s academic and external for the DSU. The campaign was originally rolled out online in mid-Sep- beginning of this process that we give students resources so that way for Indigenous members of the Dal sentiment. “It sort of stemmed from the idea that it’s not always easy to tember, but the union had to delete it because the messaging they can reach out and feel more supported when giving us their community to connect, perhaps in the form of “I think the university is doing all it can, recognize the things that are happening around us. Sometimes wasn’t totally solidified, and because the DSU had to ensure it lived experience.” a designated space. but then on the other hand as an advocate for a lot of us, I think, feel that it’s easier thinking that everything’s was able to provide the resources people would require before For those students who do want to share their lived “There’s very little Indigenous faculty, not Indigenous students, I think it’s important to okay, but this campaign is really a means of recognizing the asking them to open up. experience with the DSU, they can submit their stories to the ‘It many Indigenous students, and everybody not let go of the advocacy—to not become battles that a lot of Dalhousie students face on the daily.” “The messaging around it that wasn’t formally put out was this Happens at Dal’ web link that will soon be online. is spread out everywhere. There’s no infra- complacent.”

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Dalhousie first responders equipped Music in his with naloxone kits for opioid overdoses soul and nothing None have been used but Dal wants to be proactive and precautionary in his pockets ALEX ROSE, NEWS EDITOR Ogooluwa Emmanuel Sobukola In the face of a mounting opioid crisis in Nova big announcement this summer with regards a potential lifesaving measure for suspected emergency health responders to the location came to Dalhousie to fulfill Scotia, Dalhousie University is equipping its first to naloxone kits—they are soon going to opioid overdoses.” of the suspected overdose. responders with naloxone kits for the first time. be made available for free in hundreds of Although there isn’t an opioid abuse concern Dr. Andrea also recommends that, “if his dream of becoming a flutist, The kits contain a syringe and a vial of the pharmacies across the province. The program on campus—as far as Dalhousie Student Health the student appears to be having difficulty but was stranded on arrival drug, and the syringe is typically injected in was supposed to roll out at the beginning of and Wellness is aware—it’s still important for with breathing, slow respirations, blue disco- the outer thigh, says Dr. Glenn Andrea. September; as of this writing the release has the school to be prepared in case there is an louration, if anybody in the area is trained in YANNI WA Dr. Andrea is the Medical Director for been delayed as the province secures stock. overdose on campus. rescue breathing, to initiate that immediately Dalhousie Student Health and Wellness and in “The Nova Scotia Naloxone Take Home “We’ve taken a precautionary, proactive while waiting for security.” There’s always a phenomenal amount of talent his 25th year working at the school. Program has not yet launched but will do so in approach and want to make sure that at least our Before it gets to that, Dr. Andrea stresses on display at Dalhousie Fountain School of “I think it came about as a request from the next week or so,” said Amy Wagg, Director first responders were both trained or equipped that the university has a support system in place Performing Arts; flutist Ogooluwa Emmanuel our security personnel,” who are trained first- of Communications for the Pharmacy Associ- with naloxone should they happen upon a student for students struggling with substance abuse. Sobukola stands out for both his fiery passion responders he said. “They saw this is a beneficial ation of Nova Scotia, in an emailed statement with a suspected opioid overdose,” he said. “We would encourage anybody who’s and his bravery. It might be easy for audiences add-on that they could have as a first response.” on Sept. 22. “Upon launch, a website will be Dr. Andrea says that if you suspect someone currently using opiates to maybe have a conver- to get carried away by the overflowing happiness The school’s first responders were trained available through the Government Website on campus is having an opioid crisis, the first sation with a health professional,” he said. of his performances, but the road to his dream over the summer, so they would be prepared with a list of pharmacies that provide naloxone step is to call security instead of 911. Security “Most of us would obviously encourage people career as a top-notch classical flutist has not for the new academic year. So far, no kits have through this program.” personnel are trained first responders, and to at least consider some sort of program to help been easy. been used at the school. “Basically, it’s a public health initiative,” said with their intimate knowledge of the campus manage that substance use disorder and maybe Born and raised in Lagos, Nigeria, Sobukola The province of Nova Scotia also made a Dr. Andrea, “to improve access to naloxone as they can facilitate the movement of the help the student move away from opiate use.” is the middle child of three in his family. Driven by an innate desire to develop musically, he started taking piano lessons from his music teacher at the local church. He later realized the piano wasn’t his ultimate passion when he BOGO stumbled on the flute at the age of seventeen. Flutist Ogooluwa Emmanuel Sobukola financed part of his studies through scholarships and fundraising concerts, but the high living costs for international students has put a stop to his plans. “When I visited my music teacher at the PRE-ARRANGE YOUR AIRPORT CAR SERVICE time, he was trying to play the flute. It is hard to outside of Nigeria. Upon graduation, Sobukola at Dalhousie, his tuition is about double that and the flutist instructor at Dalhousie. Over the explain what attracted me, maybe the position took a leap of faith by applying for Dalhousie of Canadian students. past year, Creighton had maintained contact or the sound of it. It’s like I was destined to University as an undergraduate student in At Dalhousie, international students have with Sobukola by email and guided him through play the flute,” Sobukola said. music. He had been waiting for this moment the chance to fund their education by applying the application process. Upon receiving Sobukola’s His exceptional music talent was soon for years. for the undergraduate or graduate bursaries, email, Creighton immediately drove to the recognized by his music teacher, who recom- “The moment I made up my mind to according to Lina Maged, president of the airport and arranged temporary housing for • Buy one $63.00 Lady mended he take part in MUSIQUEST, a become a world-renowned flutist, I knew I had Dalhousie International Students’ Association. Sobukola. nation-wide music competition in Nigeria. to leave Nigeria someday for better education,” Bursaries are granted on the basis of financial Despite Sobukola’s efforts to find a Lady Sobukola debuted as a first runner-up. he said. need, and the fall term application deadline is part-time job and gain more scholarships, it’s • Second passengerdrive-her Free Sobukola is aware that success takes While many people argue that education, October 15th. But there’s no way for Sobukola unlikely he’ll be able to cover all these expenses not only love and passion, but also proper at all levels, should be a basic human right, it is to know if he’ll get one, or what percent of by himself. Creighton created a crowd-funding education. Despite the lack of related educa- a luxury for Sobukola. costs it would cover. Beyond that—he needs campaign dedicated to keeping Sobukola’s drive-her • Third 1/2 price tional resources in Nigeria, Sobukola overcame “I understand the family I belong to. My money now. dream alive. these difficulties. parents cannot afford that. I don’t have that Unlike some international students whose “He is extremely talented. If you listen “I taught myself, and I taught myself money, so I work hard for scholarships,” he said. education is funded by their parents, the young to his videos, you will hear right away what • Call or book on line today right,” he said. Dalhousie Fountain School of Performing musician landed in Halifax on September 7th I heard and why I accepted him into the Car Service He didn’t have access to professional training Arts Scholarship Committee was extremely without a penny to his name. school. But he is also very financially in until he was accepted to the Music Society of impressed by his audition videos and therefore “I jumped before knowing what is below,” need,” said Creighton. Nigeria (MUSON) as a student. Due to his granted him a generous scholarship. Apart he said. The link to the crowd-funding campaign is Car Service outstanding performance, his studies were from that, Sobukola successfully held a His friend from Nigeria, who previously https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/pay-it- fully funded by the MTN Nigeria foundation, fundraising concert in Nigeria before coming agreed to pick him up at the airport and offer forward-to-young-nigerian-flutist#/, or you the philanthropic arm of Nigerian network to Halifax. him accommodation, broke the commitment can search online for the term “pay it forward provider MTN. As good as it may seem, the amount of and never showed up. to young Nigerian flutist.” [email protected] During his two years of striving for excel- money Sobukola made is minimal compared In despair, he emailed the only contact Videos of his performances and details lence at MUSON, Sobukola received a number to his costs. he had in Halifax, Patricia Creighton, the about how to make a contribution can be of awards and opportunities to perform Just like every other international student Principal Flautist with Nova Scotia Symphony found on the page. EXCEPTIONS MAY APPLY 6(902) 452-LADY (5239) Photo courtesy of Ogooluwa Emmanuel Sobukola News Opinions October 6–19, 2017 The Dalhousie Gazette 9

Calling All Allies The government’s Getting Real on Stopping Alton Gas words on reconcil- REBECCA KINGDON iation are certainly Remember Kinder Morgan? Standing Rock? These are fossil fuel projects implemented by governments with little regard for not put into action community interests and treaties these projects impact. Nova Scotia has its own energy project with the same issues. on this project. The Alton Natural Gas Storage project has been in the works for almost a decade, yet a lack of consultation has left community members to fight for land and water protection against the AltaGas corporation and provincial government. The project aims to store natural gas in caverns under the Shubenacadie River, to supply Nova Scotia with a natural gas energy source. Up until three years ago, local community members were unaware of this plan. Upon discovering the intentions of AltaGas, water protectors of Sipekne’katik First Nation experienced that familiar frustration of being disre- garded—collectively they pursued the corporation. Further inspection had experts suggesting the environ- rations winning bids to extract resources on land that has been mental assessment failed to effectively gauge the impact the given away by the wrong sovereign state. project could have on the fish species, local drinking water, and Water Protector, Dale Poulette, emphasized his exasperation human health. by calling on others to stand against such injustices, “It’s hard to Sipekne’katik War Chief, Jim Maloney, put this into stop these guys without allies, so we’re looking for more allies to perspective at the Stop Alton Gas Town Hall in Halifax on 27 help us fight these corporations.” March 2017. What role does an ally play? “We only need to talk about 30 seconds for anyone to believe According to author and educator, Anne Bishop, allies are that they can put caverns of gas storage under the ground, pivotal in “joining others for impact and support” as a means pump all that salt into the water, and all would be good,” he of “achieving equity in people and institutions”. laughs. “Who would believe that?” Standing as an ally can take on several forms, all of which Two of the four existing caverns have already been cancelled, begin with acknowledging the intrinsic oppression of the emphasizing the point that the river is not suitable for natural capitalist system. A second step involves asking how to help, gas storage. Not only are the caverns of concerns, so is the rather than voicing opinions as an outsider. actual pipeline bringing natural gas to the storage site. On the Treaty Truckhouse Against Alton Gas website, water So, why is there so much opposition to pipelines? On the protectors illustrate what they are looking for: surface, these issues are major environmental and health “We are calling for Prime Minister Trudeau and the whole concerns in terms of chemicals leakage into the air and into federal government to live up to their commitment to improve drinking water. A deeper look into these issues reveal the nation-to-nation relationships, to respect treaty rights, and to systematic racism occurring within these projects. Govern- meaningfully include Indigenous communities in decisions ments and corporations continuously ignore Indigenous rights that affect them. Specifically, we’re asking for real and respectful for the sake of promoting the fossil fuel industry. These are acts consultation with the Mi’kmaq of Nova Scotia on this issue.” of racism that have been perpetually imposed on Indigenous A M’ikmaq Warrior Flag flies alongside a M’ikmaq Grand Council flag on the banks of the Shubenacadie River. Alliances are easy and very effective. communities over the past centuries. Listen, learn, and then use your voice to call out injustices. Maloney expressed his deserved frustration, “Even when Right on cue is the age-old question of sovereignty: Whose then, nor is it up for grabs now. As a result of this questioned AltaGas and the governments have begun to feel the wrath on our treaty rights are held up, we are still being challenged today.” land and water is it? sovereignty, there exists a constitutional duty to consult Indig- this project, so why not join in? “The provincial and federal government, institutions, and As of confederation, the natural materials Maloney enous groups on these matters. churches—they need a ladder to come down to our level before mentioned were suddenly believed to be the property of the The government’s words on reconciliation are certainly not For more information on the Alton Gas Project, there can be reconciliation. They are using the sale of our lands, Canadian government. Canada was established on top of put into action on this project. and how you can get involved, check out: our minerals, our logs, our water to fight us in court.” existing Indigenous nations. It was not settlers’ land to take Consultation standards are not upheld, resulting in corpo- https://treatytruckhouseagainstaltongas.wordpress.com

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Sometimes, it’s best to leave the headbutting for the deer. Racist fam at Thanksgiving dins Just shut up Bob Located in the LeMarchant Place building on campus, the International Centre features books, computers, study space and a piano to make students feel at home. MATT STICKLAND, OPINIONS EDITOR

Nothing is better than sitting down to a family meal over a neighbour just did, and don’tcha know you just can’t trust those The weird and unfamiliar part of this may be that the advice Exploring the international centre too-large dead fowl that’s been carefully stuffed with stale bread [insert racial epithet]s. is just to identify that racism is happening and then do nothing. It’s a helpful aid for any student going to or coming from abroad and onions. If someone is not decrepit still has hope for their future, In fact, the best course of action is usually to just identify and Sides of various sliced, diced and mashed root vegetables like Racist Uncle Bob—dealing with those types is slightly immediately leave. QI CHEN tucked around the main dish of death. different. There are generally two scenarios where Bob Real quick—think back to all the Facebook fights you’ve Everything is covered with a generous serving of thick, rears his racist head: the racist joke, and the off-the-cuff witness dance across your friends’ feeds. The International Centre at Dalhousie Before embarking on an exciting adventure p.m. until 2:00 p.m. at the International Centre of securing a job. casual, racism. racist comment. How many of those ended when one side realized the error University is an incredible place, resource to study abroad, the International Centre is located in LeMarchant Place building on Dal’s For students who are new to Dal, there Large family dinners are generally enjoyable affairs, but most The racist joke is easy to deal with: a straight face and of their ways and admitted it in the public forum? centre, and support system for students. here to support students throughout the entire main campus. are many overlooked gems in and around families have that one relative that’s just a little, well, racist. an earnest expression—like a young kid on the first day of It just doesn’t happen. If you’re considering doing an exchange process; from helping with preparation for As international students, it can be difficult the city that are worth exploring. MacDon- These relatives can be hard to deal with, especially when kindergarten: mind open as an empty garden, waiting for Anyone willing to advocate for or promote an assertion is overseas, are an international student or departure and assisting in case of an emergency and overwhelming to adjust to the Canadian ald-Petty has lived in Nova Scotia for quite a Thanksgiving dinner is happening in 2017 and not 1817. ideas to be sown. absolute in their belief of it. inbound student to Dal: the international while in Halifax, to providing financial assis- academic system while simultaneously facing while and says the Halifax Public Gardens and The problem with casual racism is that it’s hard to stamp out. Moving on. Racist jokes exclusively play off some sort of A conversion away from whatever that belief is, doesn’t student centre has you covered. Doing an tance for those who are eligible and helping language and cultural barriers. the Dartmouth Harbourfront Trail are two It’s become increasingly hard to do with openly racist—sorry, stereotype that is unfounded. When Bob tells the joke—no just happen with a clever retort. There is no repartee that exchange in a foreign country can be an reintegrate once students get back to Canada. International student advisor, Qiuling Wu, places students might not know about, but are nationalist—politicians and parties giving their followers social matter what anyone else does—jump in with an earnest: eliminates racism. incredibly rewarding experience. Students get It may seem daunting to spend a semester strongly recommends students be mindful of fantastic hidden gems. license to do as they say. Adding to that struggle is that what is “I’m sorry, I don’t get it, can you explain that to me?” Engaging over dinner will simply strengthen existing beliefs to immerse themselves in a new culture while or more aboard. their study permits expiration dates. The Public Gardens are nestled in the city required to stamp out casual racism is counter to every instinct Play really dumb—like super dumb—but really eager. Pretend by causing those who hold them to dig their heels in deeper. receiving credit for their academic pursuits. Study Abroad and Exchange Advisor, He advises students to apply three months on Spring Gaden Road. Filled with lush plants, of a non-racist. like comprehension and laughter is always just around the corner. More often than not, the person challenging the racism ends up The International Centre offers over 90 Gillian MacDonald-Petty shed light on the early and never let study permits expire. This beautiful flowers, and many benches to sit and Like in some cases the best way to deal with it is to just wait. Surely, you’ll get it if it’s explained a bit more. being blamed for ruining dinner; a clucky mother who doesn’t international exchange options: study nursing incredible experiences that students gain from is valuable information since international enjoy the view it’s a great spot to eat your lunch Yes, until that person dies. Bob will generally react in two ways: he just brushes the joke really like her husband’s brother, but wonders why everyone in The Gambia, pursue computer science doing an exchange, which may ease any appre- students need their study permits in order and get your readings done between classes. It’s callous. off. This means he knows it’s racist; he knows he’s been called couldn’t have just sat down for a nice meal once a year will be in Hong Kong, or learn the art of theatre in hension. to study in Canada; international students The Dartmouth Harbourfront Trail offers It’s cruel to try not to save Ole Grams from her racist ways; out for it and he knows it’s wrong. The more this happens to the one to do so, and yeah, her baby’s grown up and gone to Prague—the world is your oyster. Studying abroad enables students to learn wouldn’t be able to work on or off campus if breath-taking views of Halifax. A walk along the older human beings get, the less likely it is that they’ll him, the more he’ll become slightly less racist over time. school but that doesn’t mean he has to ruin dinner with all the The wonderful team at the centre also help a new language, try new foods and learn their study permits expire. the trail provides multiple opportunities to change their behavior and at a certain point it becomes almost The second way is Bob will re-tell the joke or punchline; he’ll new stuff he’s learning at school. international students acquire their study about different cultures through activities, Beyond managing essential documents, soak in these views and take pictures to share impossible to change the mind of an older human being. try and explain the punchline quickly. In this case, ask follow up The eradication of racism is an evolutionary process not a permits, temporary resident visa extension such as visiting the local market or joining Wu encourages students to reach out, to with family and friends back home. Take the For someone like Ole Grams it’s best to just let the comments questions that are completely oblivious to the stereotype the joke revolutionary one. and more. a local sports team. MacDonald-Petty also network, and to make friends from different ferry to get to Dartmouth—another great slide at the dinner table. is playing on. This usually leads Bob down a rabbit hole of trying It takes time. Identifying the casual racism at dinner and Exchange students at Dal, there are valuable encourages students to attend information countries in order to improve their English adventure in it of itself. But—it’s more important to follow up with the younger to explain a stereotype that is not true to someone who doesn’t then immediately leaving means that the only person the resources for you too: such as information sessions in order to develop a nuanced under- and adapt to the Canadian culture. University life is an exciting and fulfilling turkey-gobblers in attendance. understand it. His argument will fizzle out as he realizes that he racist can challenge is themselves. With that self-challenging, about campus life and a new student checklist standing about what options are available to He says it’s critical for students to establish chapter in your life—let the International Make sure they understand that what Ole Grams is saying is can’t explain it without explaining that he’s in some way, racist. hopefully, a seed of doubt is planted. As the seed confronts to prepare you for your stay. students. networks if they’re thinking about extending Centre be part of the myriad of resources on wrong. It’s essential that this is done out of ear shot of Grams. If Bob is racist with an off-the-cuff comment, it’s a one-step beliefs, it grows into lasting change. The International Centre’s website is an Information sessions are Tuesdays from their stay to work in Canada after they campus that helps to enrich that post-sec- If she somehow manages to hear, she may regale everyone with solution: ss soon as the comment is out of his mouth let out a hearty If not, Ole Grams will be gone and the young turkey-gob- excellent tool to use! 2:00 p.m. until 3:00 p.m. and Fridays from 1:00 graduate. Networking increases the likelihood ondary experience. that one time that one person did that one thing, sort of like her chuckle, say “that’s racist.” Then leave the room immediately. blers will have learned better.

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their wealth was attributed to. Perhaps Thanks-taking is a more appro- A unified Jewish community A celebration priate name for this holiday. Dispelling the myth of the self-hating Jew Colonists did not stop at taking land and of oppression resources; they continued to take away pieces ALEX ROSE, NEWS EDITOR of indigenous culture and dignity. All the The innate colonialism while, colonists continue to celebrate Thanks- Last year, my cousin—whom I love and respect—used a phrase Meanwhile, there are people around the world who really we don’t recognize the value of a strong critical voice when of a turkey feast giving every year—a holiday dedicated to the to describe one of my best friends whom I also love and respect. do hate Jews. We are judged by a double standard—Israel is it comes from within. We should hold ourselves to a higher taking of what was never theirs to take. It was a pejorative term that accuses the named person of subject to more scrutiny than every other country. No matter standard. We should be proud of our actions, and strive to LEXI KUO The unjust treatment of Indigenous committing that greatest sin in our identity-obsessed world: what your opinion on Israel’s existence and actions, it clearly is improve them. peoples wasn’t just limited to the early phases traitor to one’s own kind. It’s important to have a subset of the Thanksgiving: the tale of the Plymouth of North American colonization. Much of You’re not sitting here in suspense, of community that’s critical of Israel, just as it’s Pilgrims, who sailed across the Atlantic in the advances towards equality for Indigenous course, because you see the title of this piece. sometimes important for a person to question 1620 with the hopes of finding wealth, land, peoples in Canada have been within the past You know that I am talking about. I’m talking his or herself. It’s also important to have a and religious freedom amongst the promising century. Even now, the state of Indigenous about the ‘self-hating Jew.’ subset of the community who is confident in shores of the New World. affairs is far from amended, as many reserves But, my friend isn’t self-hating. She’s proud to Israel, just as it’s important for a person to feel The Pilgrims’ landing was a perilous one, are still currently struggling with basic needs be Jewish and expresses it in meaningful ways. self-assured and secure. But self-assuredness and most passengers chose the endure their first like housing and clean water. As well as larger She went on Birthright Israel, a philanthropic and security isn’t a psychological plateau; it’s New World winter from the safety of their ship. issues like poverty and political strife. opportunity for Jewish youth. She attends local an ever-shifting goal that we as individual The winter was brutal—nearly half the pilgrims Can Thanksgiving be celebrated respect- Jewish events and hosts Shabbat dinners at her people, and as a community of people, must died from disease or malnutrition. In the light fully? Given that to many Indigenous peoples apartment. She’s also critical of Israel. constantly work towards. of spring, the Pilgrims made their move to land; in Canada it’s another reminder of the brutality This article isn’t a referendum on the Communities depend on engagement, and they were welcomed by neighbouring tribes their people faced. morality of Israel. I make no value judgments criticism is undeniably a type of engagement. and educated in the ways of the land. The true spirit of Thanksgiving lies simply about Israel’s actions. This is about the reasons In a secularizing world where spiritual leaders Their efforts proved worthwhile. in giving gratitude for each of our lives and the Jewish people criticize Israel, and how a Jewish bemoan religious apathy among youth, this In November of 1621, good things that life entails, community full of diverse perspectives on criticism should be seen as a gateway to the Pilgrims made their first but this should not be the Israel—and everything else—can learn to better Judaism, not a roadblock. corn harvest. In celebration, a guiding factor in our modern understand and respect each other. My friend and other proud Jews I know The Turkey Dump feast was thrown and all were Perhaps interpretation of this holiday. Rightly or wrongly, global Jewish identity are critical of Israel precisely because they Get ready for single life invited—including the Native That positive intention is has become totally intertwined with Israel. feel a connection with the land, because being Americans whose guidance Thanks- clearly not the reality for The conflation of these two concepts manifests Jewish is important to them. MATT STICKLAND, OPINIONS EDITOR had played a crucial role in Indigenous peoples. itself in different ways. On one hand, it’s the They speak out not against Jews, but as the survival of the Pilgrims. taking is a The history behind reason my friend feels compelled to criticize Jews. They’re excited to experience and learn This is the time of year when students get to there are far more people in this world than in This feast is what we have Thanksgiving is not separable Israel; she feels automatically complicit about many aspects of Judaism—not just go home after being away for the first time and their podunk small town or tiny social circle in come to know as our beloved more appro- from its modern meaning—it in Israel’s decisions, so she wants them to Israel. If we dismiss their passion, we all lose spend time with family. And break up with their a big city. In these limited social settings people Thanksgiving. shouldn’t be. represent her values. When these decisions out on a valuable opportunity to enrich our significant other. have to settle for someone who’s just kind-of The tale of the Plymouth priate name If we seek to progress from don’t, she resents that they are being perpe- mutual religious lives. When it happens there will be sadness and close enough to their ideal mate. Pilgrims is one of cooper- this history, it is not enough trated in her name—so she speaks out. Instead of calling people “self-hating Jews,” tears. Anguished cries and texts of “how could On campus there’s a smorgasbord of people ation and appreciation, one for this to simply acknowledge the On the other hand, it informs the way we should consider their purpose. Are they they!?” will be sent to besties across the country. to choose from. For the shallow, there are people that contrasts starkly with atrocities that occurred and many Jewish people react to criticism of working towards improving our collective Parents will come into the bedroom where the who look exactly like an idealized mate. the dire reality that Indig- holiday. continue to celebrate Thanks- Israel—since Israel is an integral component If like-minded people were truly actions as a Jewish people? If so, that’s a worth- ball of sadness is happening to take away your Naked time has never looked so good. enous peoples faced in the giving in parallel. As the of Judaism, Israeli criticism amounts to veiled while Jewish goal. People inevitably disagree ice cream, gently chiding that in this family, grief For the slightly less shallow, there are years of colonialism that consequences of colonialism anti-Semitism. self-hating, they wouldn’t feel about methods and ideas, but we shouldn’t be is eaten with a bag of chips—as they provide attractive people who have similar interests. followed—a reality that is are still evident in modern That accusation is often—though not so quick to doubt each other’s motivation; we chips, plenty of booze, and a shoulder to cry on. Foreplay has never been so fun. still very relevant today. Indigenous culture, it must be a continuous always—a valid claim. But valid or not, it emotionally invested in, and responsible should not label fellow Jews as “them” in our Life is over. Happily ever after has not For the not shallow, there are people with all The treatment of the Indigenous peoples by effort towards atoning this injustice in our creates a binary—an “us vs. them” mentality false binary view of the world. happened, and therefore, will never happen. It’s sorts of minds and all kinds of thinkers. colonists throughout North American history, history; whether it’s effort from the Canadian into which Jews who are critical of Israel do for the actions of other Jewish people “They” are our Jewish family. “They” share not the best of times and the worst of times. It’s Pillow talk has never been so smart. renders Thanksgiving a cruel irony. government by addressing the poverty on not neatly fit. Following that train of thought: our heritage. As parts of the world population just the worst of times. University is the great equalizer. All-star high The assistance from Indigenous peoples Indigenous reserves, or from each and every if it’s us vs. them, and these Jews are with wish us harm, or even total destruction, it’s Good news is: math is coming to the rescue. school athletes discover they aren’t good enough was vital toward the development of North one of us by addressing cultural insensi- “them,” then they are against “us.” all the more important we stay strong— The reason the dumper is dumping their to make the starting line-up and high school America by ensuring the survival of the first tivity and racial discrimination we witness in

With the abuse we face from the rest of the Drawing on experiences with friends and family, News Editor Alex Rose weighs in on the importance of mutual respect and critical thought together—and accept the different parts of significant other is because for the first time, sweethearts discover their partners back home colonists; in later years they contributed largely Canadian culture. world, how can our fellow Jews add to that in in modern Judaism. Photo by Alexandra Sweny. Jewish identity for what they are instead of affection, love, and lust are not restricted are just kind of okay. to North American prosperity through trade. Atoning includes the redefinition of a good conscience? The term ‘self-hating Jew’ is denigrating them for what they aren’t. by geography. While the fear of being alone forever is real, We would not be where we are today, if not holiday that has its roots in a misguided and powerful when invoked in this context, but if my friend and not responsible for over half of the human rights abuses in the If you meet a Jewish person who actively spouts hatred Think about it, in high school people the fear of being saddled to mediocrity forever is for the aid of Indigenous peoples. oppressive history. like-minded people were truly self-hating, they wouldn’t feel world. Yet if you look at a list of United Nations Human Rights against Jews and Judaism, then you’ve met a self-hating Jew. If are usually friends, significant others or sex more terrifying. Not only did colonists fail to thank Indig- In a country where Indigenous issues are emotionally invested in, and responsible for the actions of other Council resolutions, over half of them are against Israel. you meet my friend, a proud Jewish person who is sometimes opponents simply because they go to the same Good news for those currently drunkenly enous peoples for their contributions, but they still at the forefront of our national identity, Jewish people. Unfortunately, we have become so accustomed to critical of Israel, then you’ve met a sister working hard at being school and no one can drive. eating a bag of chips is: you too, are now free continued to the point of exploitation, without we must lift the fog of tradition and recognize They would simply hate other Jewish people. denouncing this clear double standard from without that Jewish in her own way University allows people to discover that to explore the big world of potential notches. regard for the very people whom much of Thanksgiving in the entirety its implications.

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Dalstrology Thanking the stars

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LIBRA (Sep 23 – Oct 22) CAPRICORN (Dec 22 – Jan 19) ARIES (Mar 21 – Apr 19) CANCER (Jun 22 – Jul 23) Thanksgiving is a time to spend with family, These past couple weeks nothing seemed to You’ve been busy and stressed out from the This fall you will be stumbling upon new friends and partners. Showing care for those be going your way, and that’s okay, Capricorn. daily grind. The planets this month are blessing music, books, movies or games that will you love is important right now. On October Show thanks to the universe for all situations, you with more free time than usual; enjoy it entertain you when you need some time to 14, Venus will enter Libra making your love good or bad, and remember that blessings and spend it how you like. Don’t be afraid to yourself. Be thankful for these things for they life sizzle. wear disguises. indulge in leftovers and post-turkey naps. are great comforts and distractions when you Bring to Thanksgiving dinner: Bring to Thanksgiving dinner: Bring to Thanksgiving dinner: need alone time. Classic pumpkin pie Wine (red or white) Chicken biryani Bring to Thanksgiving dinner: Candied sweet potatoes SCORPIO (Oct 23 – Nov 21) TAURUS (Apr 20 – May 20) Abundance and good fortune will pop up for AQUARIUS (Jan 20 – Feb 18) If there’s something you’re saving up for or you throughout October! Itss important to You are getting the hankering to travel and an experience you’re dreaming about—take LEO (Jul 24 – Aug 23) Indigenous art a staple of acknowledge your gaining wealth this Thanks- see new things. Show gratitude for places you the time to be thankful for all the wonderful It’s a crucial time to show your body some love. giving and thank the universe. Those who are have seen and the experiences that have made blessings in your life. Focus that energy out Nourish yourself with tasty food, do the activ- Nova Scotian culture thankful for what they have will be given more. you a more cultured person, and watch the into the universe and it will boomerang back ities you enjoy, treat yourself to a massage or Bring to Thanksgiving dinner: world open its door for you. to you—by following that simple practice, spa day and remember—self-care is key. Mi’kmaq people created famous poems, art pieces, Gravy made from scratch Bring to Thanksgiving dinner: prosperity will find you fast, Taurus. Bring to Thanksgiving dinner: and beading significant to provincial history Antipasto platter Bring to Thanksgiving dinner: Steamed buns with meat filling Maple roasted potatoes and carrots ERIN BROWN SAGITTARIUS (Nov 22 – Dec 21) VIRGO (Aug 23 – Sep 22) You’re spending a lot of time in nature this PISCES (Feb 19 – Mar 20) GEMINI (May 21 – Jul 22) Lately you’ve been too hard on yourself. Look October 1 is Treaty Day in Nova Scotia; it marks annual Mawio’mi, a large month appreciating plants and animals. Show The seasons are changing and you’re making This Thanksgiving, show appreciation for your back on all the positive changes you’ve made in the beginning of Mi’kmaq History Month. community celebration that gratitude to your environment by giving back to changes too! It’s time to embrace the new friends. If you’ve lost friends in the last year, the past year and be thankful for your greatest The purpose of Mi’kmaq History Month features Indigenous vendors, it, and remember to snuggle your furry friend. and be thankful for the old. Trying out a new remember they were important to your life for accomplishments. More to be thankful for is to celebrate Mi’kmaq culture and history, will be held on October 16 at Bring to Thanksgiving dinner: routine, getting a new haircut and making new a time, but there’s a reason they’re gone. Focus will come your way in the next month—keep which Dalhousie University students take the Dalhousie Quad. Vegan eggplant and zucchini casserole friends are just a few positive ideas. on the pals you have—why not try DMing one climbing high and don’t give up. part in every day as they attend their classes Graveline cites some of Bring to Thanksgiving dinner: you haven’t seen in a while. Bring to Thanksgiving dinner: on traditional Mi’kmaq territory. Nova Scotia’s great Mi’kmaq Poached pears Bring to Thanksgiving dinner: Slow cooker stuffing From the Nova Scotia Art Gallery, to artists as Loretta Gould, a Mac and cheese the Halifax Commons, to Dalhousie’s own painter, and Rita Joe, a poet Art Gallery in the basement of the Rebecca and songwriter. Joe—often Cohn, students can view art from Indigenous referred to as the poet laureate peoples through generations of work. of the Mi’kmaq people— The Indigenous Student Centre is another gave a written legacy to the resource on Dal’s campus for studying Indig- realities of the residential enous arts. school system. In June 2017, Dal moved the centre to ensure Joe’s poem I Lost My Talk there would be no barriers to performing gained national attention Dana Claxton’s The Mustang Suite binds together urban and historical designs and frees the images from both space and time. Here, in Baby Boyz Gotta Indian smudging ceremonies. The new area also gives for detailing the residential Horse, the beading on the boy’s Adidas track pants references traditional Lakota clothing. Photo from the Dalhousie Art Gallery. the centre more space for a library and an school system’s forced assimi- outdoor area. lation into using the english language. significance to their imagery. The images are store sells authentic handcrafted indigenous Located on the Studley campus, the centre Indigenous people have a long history geographically related, tribal, or are associated art, and clothing with indigenous designs. is home to resources, services, and staff who of creating beautiful and vibrant handmade with the person’s spirit. These medallions The last two lines of Joe’s famous poem I can offer learning material on Indigenous clothing and art pieces. The art and style of can sometimes be cheaply replicated onto Lost My Talk characterize the need to attribute culture to those interested. The office space beaded, handcrafted dangling earrings, and contemporary clothing and are without the Indigenous art to their original creators, such displays paintings and posters of indigenous ribbon skirts are still common trends not purpose as in indigenous culture. as recognizing the significance of design in artists of different tribes. always attributed to Indigenous peoples. This Another popular Mi’kmaq good is Black indigenous clothing. Michele Graveline is the Indigenous ignorance can be the cause of cultural appropri- Ash Baskets; there were made regularly before “Let me find my talk. So I can teach you Student Advisor for the centre and is Métis. ation for those who may not be aware that they deforestation and environmental pollution, about me,” is a strong message in respecting The centre’s focus is support and advocacy are wearing traditional indigenous clothing. along with birch tree products. Indigenous design and culture, so that we can for indigenous students attending Dalhousie, Medallions, which are hand-sewn and Glooscap’s Trading Post in Millbrook, NS is continue to enjoy the beautiful art Indigenous but they also host cultural events. Their 8th beaded, are often worn by men and have the closest Indigenous vendor to Halifax. The communities create.

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Delicious dishes to serve at Thanksgiving dinner Add a unique twist to traditional Thanksgiving But as I like VARIOUS CONTRIBUTORS to point out,

Tang Bing Northern China Directions Beat eggs; combine with mayonnaise, onion, 1tsp rosemary civilized people Thank-you Submitted by Lianne Xiao Put potatoe in water. mushroom soup and ½ cup grated cheese 1tbs flour This recipe is simple and came from Lianne’s Boil potatoe until soft. over entire top of the casserole. Distribute don’t burn people for caring father’s memory. Mash potatoe. crushed croutons over melted butter—they Directions Put on butter. will absorb butter as casserole bakes Boil sweet potatoes and garlic in a pot of at the stake. A thank you note to Ingredients Consume. Bake for 40 minutes salted water until cooked and soft. Drain and mental health supporters Flour “We are simple people.” Serves 12 mash with veg broth, sour cream, salt and ALLY GEIST Cooking Oil Bonus: this is better if prepared a day before pepper. Set aside. Water Wacky Cake Nova Scotia and baked just before serving Preheat oven to 400°F. Sugar Submitted by Jessica Briand, Arts and Lifestyle Editor In a large saute pan brown turkey; season Thanksgiving is just around the corner and This recipe is the result of World War II food Toutons Newfoundland with salt and pepper. When cooked, set aside. serves as an important reminder to reflect on Directions rationing. Submitted by Haley MacKenzie Add olive oil to a new large pan, then add the all of the blessings in our lives. Cooking oil: I am not sure how much, like less onion and sauté one minute. Add the carrots Student life can be stressful. Sometimes, it’s than half a rice bowl of cooking oil. Sift together Ingredients and half he green beans, salt and pepper to taste; hard to think of all the wonderful things that Dough: use 2 hands full of flour and mix with ½ cup of flour Pizza dough cook about 12 minutes, until carrots are soft. surround us when we’re stressed about that water. Use your hand to mix and make the 1 tsp. of baking powder Add garlic; sauté another 3–4 minutes. Add midterm, trying to meet that deadline, or in a Directions dough. After you’re done, leave the dough ½ tsp. of salt flour, salt and pepper and mix well. Add rest of Editor Kaila Jefferd-Moore dives into this year’s Dal Reads book, We Were Not the Savages, in the HMCS King’s Wardroom. mental health slump. sitting for 15–20 minutes. 1 cup sugar Let pizza dough sit out all night to rise. green beans and peas, veg broth, tomato paste, I’ve been reflecting on all of the incredible Making sugar: Use half a rice bowl of sugar 1 tsp. baking soad Divide dough into sections smaller than your fist. Worcestershire sauce, rosemary, cooked people I have in my life—from family to and 1/3 bowl of flour. Mix them up. 4 tsp. of cocoa Cook in butter or grease your pan. turkey, and mix well. Simmer on low about friends, to professors and mentors, and fellow Making pastry: Put dough on the board. Use Spread sifted mix into an 8"×8" pan Let dough balls sit in the pan for about two 5–10 minutes. Dal Reads: We Were Not the Savages advocates and creators. rolling pin to roll it and flat it to thin, like thin Make 3 holes in mixture. minutes per side, or until golden brown. Transfer filling portion to a pan, spread potato Setting the record straight on what is Canadian history What I am especially thankful for this enough. Put half your cooked brown oil and In one hole put 1 tsp. vanilla Enjoy. around. Cool for 20min. Cool for 10min then eat. fall is the people in my life who support me flour on it. Spread it out evenly. And roll up the In the second hole put 5 tbsp. butter KAILA JEFFERD-MOORE, EDITOR-IN-CHIEF through the good times and the bad. When flatted dough. After rolling up, cut portions In the third hole put 1 tbsp. of vinegar Sweet Potato Sheppard’s Pie Caribou (Wild Game) stew & the semester is in full-swing, I start forgetting into one finger long. You cut all into portions. Over this pour 1 cup of warm water and mix British Columbia Gwich’in style Bannock Daniel N. Paul was born in Indian Brook, “When you use info available in archives of approached the Dal Reads committee last fall to take care of myself; I fall back into negative Nova Scotia. When he was a kid, he witnessed Canada, of Nova Scotia, and England—then I and asked if they would consider choosing a habits and coping mechanisms. I’m so grateful Use the rolling pin to flaten one portion and well (make sure water is warm and not hot) Submitted by Kaila Jefferd-Moore, Editor-in-chief Northwest Territories put some sugar and flour on it. Roll them up Bake at 350°F for 30 minutes. first-hand how the “Indian agents” treated his think they have a hard time arguing,” says Paul book written by an Indigenous author. to my friends who know me well—who notice Picking the ingredients for this recipe fresh Submitted by Kaila Jefferd-Moore, Editor-in-chief to make a round shape. Make sure it covers the from my mom’s garden on Vancouver Island parents and community members. of his reasoning for scouring and using mostly Dal Reads Steering Committee Chair, when I’m not treating myself kindly, and who Before I became a vegetarian, I grew up sugar with no leaking. Make all portions like added extra yum to the recipe. Paul was raised in an educational system records and documents pulled from the Crown Marlo MacKay, says it was a collective process; remind me to take a step back. Veggie Supreme Fare for Friends loving this shit, okay. I can still enjoy the this round shape with sugar in it. that taught him he was “good at making axe or the Government of Canada. the committee reached out to the Indigenous I’m grateful for friends who see when I am Cookbook (United Way) Ingredients simple pleasure of bannock, though. handles and things, and that was it.” In 1993, the first edition of We Were Not the Advisory Council and also sought feedback struggling, offer to make supper with me and Cooking: Heat frying pan and put a little Submitted by Michael Greenlaw oil and spread out. Put round Bing (pastry Topping The Stew Frustrated by the lack of knowledge and Savages was published after he was asked about from students. sit down to catch up. dealing with an inferiority complex from his Mi’kmaq culture while living in the United “We got to the point where people kept To the friends who make me my favourite you have made) into the pan until full. Flip Ingredients 2 lbs sweet potatoes Cube up caribou meat and dice one onion. a dollop of sour cream growing up in a hostile learning environment— States, and his answer was that he didn’t know recommending We Were Not the Savages so we foods when I feel too stressed to eat, or who it over and over. Don’t let them burn. Keep 2 cups fresh broccoli florets and tender stems (Use can use any wild game meat you’ve ½ cup organic vegetable broth Paul has written a massively informative much—he was told to find out. went with it,” says MacKay. snack with me throughout the day—to the the burner at a mild heat. It takes about 5 2 cups fresh cauliflower florets hunted. Rabbit, moose, caribou, and bison are ½ cup almond milk book that exposes the brutal and devastating “I wrote the book with the intent of educating These days, Paul is living in Halifax, and his friends who hold my hands when I have panic minutes for cooking, I think. 2 eggs all good substitutes.) salt and pepper to taste treatment of the Mi’kmaq peoples by settlers. the public of the real history experience in this biography Daniel Paul: Mi’kmaw Elder, written attacks, who listen to my rants and encourage Take them out and place onto plate. Don’t ½ cup mayonnaise Add 6 cups of water and simmer the caribou “My goal was to set the record straight,” he neck of the woods,” says Paul, who think it’s by Jon Tattrie is to be published on Oct.18 me in pursuing my creative degree: thank you. cover them. They are crispy and sweet. 1 medium onion, finely chopped and onions for about 1 hour Filling says of his book. great it’s been chosen for Dal Reads this year. followed-up by the release of Paul’s new novel, To my friends who remind me that I’m 1 can (10 oz./284 ml) cream of mushroom Add diced: carrots, celery, and potatoes. 2 lbs ground turkey/chicken/beef “I was taught, when I went to school, that “I hope the takeaway from it is the Chief Lightening Bolt on Oct. 19. worthy, loved, and doing just fine: thank you. soup, undiluted Add spices like salt and pepper to taste. Mashed Potatoes 1 medium onion I was a savage. Part of a barbaric culture; and knowledge; and an appreciation that the MacKay says that because We Were Not the To the people who see when I’m sad, blast 1 cup old cheddar, grated Throw is some frozen peas and corn and 1 3 large carrots that I had to go the right way, which was the history as previously written by Caucasian Savages is so central to Paul and his biography, an ABBA song and dance around the room Prince Edward Island ½ cup butter, melted cup of rice. Submitted by Laura Hardy 3 cups frozen green beans white way,” says Paul. authors was mostly white supremacy driven, I the committee decided to host a launch party with me: thank you. 1 box (6 oz/175g) seasoned croutons, crushed Let simmer for 1 hour. ½ cup canned peas Enjoy with some frybread or (if you must) a “This didn’t impress me too much when I guess,” says Paul. for the biography as a Dal Reads event. The This Thanksgiving season, remember that no Ingredients 1 cup veg broth Directions dinner roll. was young, and when I got older I decided to “[Canadian education] always depicted our launch will be held in the University Hall of the matter what you have going on, there is always Potatoes 1tsp Worcestershire sauce Preheat oven to 350°F (180°C). Cook veggies do something about it.” people as savages and Europeans as civilized MacDonald building at 12:30 p.m. on Oct. 19. something to be grateful for. And, hey—maybe Butter 4tbs ketchup or Tomatoe paste in boiling, lightly salted water for 5 minutes. He begins We Were Not the Savages by people; but as I like to point, out civilized Paul will also be delivering a public lecture tell someone you care about, that you appreciate Water 3–6 cloves of garlic Drain thoroughly. Distribute evenly in stating the history Canadians know is not his people don’t burn people at the stake.” on Oct 23—for more info on these events them. A little appreciation goes a long way. salt and pepper to taste lightly buttered 11"× 7" (3L) casserole dish peoples’ history. He uses documents written by 2016/17 Vice-President of the Dalhousie search for the Dal Reads page on the Dal Checking in with your friends is a simple olive oil the settlers to prove his point. Indigenous Student Centre, Aaron Prosper, libraries website. way to show you care.

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meals a year with 90 overnight guests every Indigenous designers fashion fuel Five-hundred night. When they thought it looked like this Twin Mi’kmaq artists streetwear brand one-of-a-kind same service was needed in Halifax, Michelle people fed for and Ken sold what they could; they got into KAILA JEFFERD-MORE, EDITOR IN CHIEF WITH FILES FROM SERENA JACKSON their car and drove across the country to bring their services to the east coast. Mi’kmaq twins Chris and Greg Mitchell are a done it,” they say. “So, we do a lot research Thanksgiving In order to get the organization off its feet in Haligonian force to be reckoned with. They’re on Instagram. Just like, big brands like, Souls Harbour makes a difference Halifax, the couple went two years without pay. known for their streetwear designs depicting Vetements and Off-White.” The drop-in centre is one of the main Mi’kmaq emblems such as the double-curve If they see a look trending, such as long one month at a time services provided by Souls Harbour. The motif and spreading First Nations messages sleeve T’s with just print on the sleeves, they drop-in centre receives local calls, carries CHIARA FERRERO-WONG such as “Sage and Decolonize.” jump on the oppourtunity to bring a Mi’kmaq daily newspapers, magazines; it has a lending The innovative designers believe their twist to the trend. The season of sweaters, pumpkins, and library, computers for use, free income tax apparel is for everyone to wear and enjoy— “So, we say ‘okay, so I’ll take this idea and changing leaves is approaching, and with it, returns offered both in English and Spanish, regardless of background, heritage or race. Fans make it Mi’kmaq.’” Thanksgiving; the holiday we all associate with and up to 100 hot lunches each week. can be sure that the Mi’kmaq-inspired designs After spending their summer going around an abundance of food—mainly turkey, mashed Souls Harbour also hosts the Good News they are sporting are an accurate and undis- to powwows around Canada they say they potatoes, and pumpkin pie. For a lot of people, Chapel; a church service led by Reverend Ken torted representation of the Mi’kmaq legacy. always received positive response. They’re main this time of year is when we The twins began their entrepreneurship into supporters seem to be a lot of First Nations come together with those we the medium of wearable art with a different peoples living in urban environments such as love to show our thanks for idea in mind: Allnighters. Toronto or Vancouver they muse. the lives we lead. “When we were in college, we originally had “There’s only been one complaint,” they said. For Michelle and Ken Porter, a clothing brand, but it was all like, pizza – that The twins aren’t interested in chasing the this is a time for doing what kind of stuff.” money, though. they love most: giving back to “So, we already had experience doing, you “It’d be nice to have more recognition of members of the community. know, clothing,” they said, “but we wanted to First Nations people in contemporary culture,” The Porter’s are the have some traditional Mi’kmaq designs to wear they said. “You know, so you can see that First founders of Souls Harbour while we were in New York.” Nations have a place in the whole entire culture. Rescue Mission Halifax, a The move into creating a Mi’kmaq We’d like to be a respected brand.” charity dedicated to helping clothing brand was an organic one. They’d They believe that the shared experience of those afflicted by poverty. They been interested in sharing their culture with contemporary fashion can pull this together. offer food, clothing, shelter, In the first race of the season, Dalhousie’s men’s cross country team managed to come away with a first place finish. Photo by Josh Young. their friends while they lived in New York for “Instead of being seen as just a museum as well as recovery programs post-secondary. exhibit, or like, ‘Oh, it’s only for Native people’ – and religious guidance. The “We couldn’t really find the exact tradi- instead like, anyone could be rocking clothing Porter’s live frugally to stay tional Mi’kmaq designs we were looking for, from a Native-owned brand.” dedicated in offering all they Tigers find triumph so yeah—we were already doing paintings and “When we create our designs, we keep in have to those less fortunate. Founders Ken and Michelle Porter started Souls Harbour Rescue Mission Halifax six years ago—and have changed innumerable lives since then. The men’s team finished first, and the women’s team came second at the Dal/SMU Invitational beadwork of Mi’kmaq stuff and we decided to mind that we have a lot of friends and followers There’s a verse in the bible that put it on the clothes so we could wear them. who aren’t First Nations.” says to sell everything you have in order to give Porter. Souls Harbour offers these services JOSH YOUNG, SPORTS EDITOR And it went from there.” They have people coming to them often to the poor—Michelle and Ken do just this. to offer the less fortunate a community to be “People keep asking us to put our logo on asking if they’re allowed to wear or buy the brand. When asked what the hardest part of her job part of. It’s been shown that being a part of In her first ever university level cross-country race, Dalhousie we need to.” Francis Xavier Univeristy. stuff so we will continue to make Mi’kmaq stuff, “We tell people like, ‘Yo, if we made is, Michelle replied, “not having enough hours a community, like a church, leads to more runner Savannah Jordan won. Neither team ran all-out for the past two races. Lehman “I’ve been with the [Dalhousie] guys for about a month now but also more things with our logo on them.” something that only First Nations people in my day! Our work at Souls Harbour is only success in beating addiction, as well as building “Yeah, I am excited,” said a smiling Jordan after the race. instructed Dal to run relaxed in the first half of the race and so it didn’t feel too awkward. It was weird though seeing the X Greg and Mitchell look for inspiration from would be allowed to buy then we wouldn’t six years old and we are growing by leaps and compassion for fellow community members. Racing at the Dalhousie/Saint Mary’s Invitational at Point then start competing in the second half. guys lined up with us at the start.” current trends. Vancouver-based clothing really sell it.’ Because we don’t want to have bounds, so there is always much to do to improve The Good News Chapel opens its doors to Pleasant Park on a humid Saturday, Sept. 21, Jordan finished The Dal women’s teams finished second in the race, one He would have liked to finish higher than fourth, but he brand Section 35 is a similar “contemporary that exclusionary brand where it’s like, ‘hey, and expand our services to those in need.” all—regardless of social status, gender, race, or the women’s 6 km race in 22:39, which was 13 seconds faster point ahead of first place Acadia (the less points the better in was battling a cold and didn’t feel his best. streetwear,” style they aim for that’s also members only.’” On Oct. 7, the Porter’s and the rest of Souls religious beliefs. The service is run from 7–8 than the second place runner. track). Dalhousie runners Shaylynn Tell finished fifth, Kate Lehman said he didn’t learn anything about either team designed by First Nations. Cultural appropriation is the adoption or Harbour will be hosting a Thanksgiving dinner p.m. every Wednesday evening with a sermon Both the women and the men’s team raced half of their Scallion 21st, Sarah Mason 23rd, Brooklyn Rawlyk 28th, Abby from the first two races because they did not compete like they “And you got The NTVS; they’re an use of the elements of one culture by members at both Halifax and Bridgewater locations. The given by Reverend Ken Porter and snacks team. The other half raced the previous week in Fredericton. McDonald 46th and Molly Miller 48th. There were 61 runners normally would. He did say that the men have lots of depth, American brand. They do a lot of cool stuff. of another culture and these guys say they dinner includes a traditional turkey dinner: provided afterwards for all attendees. This is because Dal Head Coach Rich Lehman doesn’t want to in total. They finished one spot up on the group that raced in which was shown by both halves of the team winning their OXDX is another big brand—they’re similar always keep it in mind. stuffing, cranberries, mashed potatoes, gravy, “This year we just won $20,000 from 100 overwork his runners in September, when the championship Fredericton. races. He said the women’s top four runners in Jordan, Tell, to the other Native brands.” “We see brands, you know, like Diesel vegetables—the works. They’re preparing Men Who Give a Damn. It will go towards our races are in October. The men’s team won first, matching the other half of the Michelle Ready and Jenna MacDonald are “among the best they “You want to differentiate yourself to be or someone, who have a ‘native guy’ with a for 400 guests at the Halifax location and 80 main floor space, so we can provide showers and “I personally believe there are too many races in the AUS and team’s performance in Fredericton. Dalhousie runners Cal have ever had,” but he needs another runner to step up at the like, Eastern woodlands and the Maritimes headdress on, and it’s inappropriate,” they made in Bridgewater, with a team of 80 volunteers laundry,” Michelle said when speaking about all I don’t love the idea of people racing more than two, maximum Dewolfe finished 4th, Graeme Wach 5th, Will Russel 9th, fifth spot. and First Nation culture, rather than a more clear, “[if] you want the appropriate, authentic, serving the events. the plans on the horizon for the organization. three races before the championship races. Back-to back Hudson Grimshaw-Surette 14th, Colin Long 17th, Dan Dalhousie’s next race is in Quebec City at the RSEQ Invita- Western image.” accurate representation of it, then we have it.” Souls Harbour first started in Regina, Currently, they’re trying to win the grand weekends, I just don’t see the point in it,” said Lehman. “Actually Maguire 23rd, Blair Miller 28th, Mason Maxwell 42nd, and tional on October 7th. Lehman says that will be the first race in The boys are always thinking of new stuff. Check out Born In the North on Instagram Saskatchewan and it soon became the prize from the Aviva voting campaign with racing all-out for 6k or 8k, it takes a lot out of you. And you can’t Alec Freeman 43rd—out of 60 runners. which they will compete hard right from the start. “It’s kind of an open market and it’s @born.in.the.north or online at borninthe- largest service provider to the homeless in the hopes to commercialize their kitchen, and just come back and train the Monday or Tuesday afterwards so This was Dewolf’s first race in a Tiger uniform. Last “We don’t race seriously in September, that’s a rule in our never been done before—well, no one’s north.com Saskatchewan, providing more than 100 000 provide a completely accessible dining area. it’s less about burnout and making sure we are ready to go when season’s AUS MVP ran his previous four seasons with Saint program,” said Lehman.

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“We noticed she is a more Rookie hockey mature athlete from that players recruited experience, which will from West Coast really help us on the court Three women’s recruits from the Program of Excellence move across and really help us provide the country to play for Dal leadership on and off SARAH MOORE the court” — Scott In the spring, there was a constant chant that followed Molly Box around the Pursuit of Luke Madill, captain of the men's hockey team, believes this year's recruits will bring renewed energy to the ice. Excellence (POE) Hockey Academy in Three of Dalhousie’s newest Program of Excellence recruits, Photo provided by Dalhousie Athletics. from left to right: Ariana Pinchuck, Tyra Death and Molly Box. Kelowna, British Columbia. It came courtesy Photo from Tyra Death. of her teammates Ariana Pinchuk and Tyra spike and running sets ratio, Death, who had both already committed to it’s nice to know people coming into this.” Leading the way and was second in serves and Tigers hungry for playoffs playing hockey for Dalhousie University. It’s a sentiment echoed by her teammates, third in digs. Canada won “They knew I was looking still and they as Death agrees that they’re all adjusting well JOSH YOUNG, SPORTS EDITOR Tigers need to fix some holes in order to get to their goal that game in straight sets. had this running joke—every time I see them in the transition to university hockey. This summer, Dalhousie volleyball player Courtney Baker “Taipei seemed pretty nice JOSH YOUNG, SPORTS EDITOR they’d say ‘come to Dal, come to Dal, come to Death, a science student from Grand Prairie, proved that she is not only one of the best women’s volleyball and I was pretty confident going Dal,’” says Box. Alta., chose to study at Dalhousie because she players in Atlantic University Sport (AUS), but one of the best in there and getting to play Luke Madill believes the men’s hockey team is what the team needs in order to get into the In April, the decisions were final, and in wanted to play hockey in Canada and because in the country. there a lot more,” said Baker. can be Dalhousie’s best team in seven years. playoffs. September, all three rookies made the move of Dalhousie’s academic reputation, especially An AUS first team all-star last season, Baker competed The past two seasons Baker That’s because Madill, a fifth-year defen- “It is all about consistency,” said Madill. “It across the country to play for the Tigers. for medical science. against 60 players from the NCAA, U SPORTS and professional played as right side at Dal seman and captain of the team, believes is a short season, 30 games compared to a usual Hailing from Vernon, BC, Box moved out to Although the 5'3" forward has been players to make the Canadian senior national team this year. and had to go back to playing the Tigers can get into the playoffs this year, junior season (68 games in Canadian major Halifax because she wanted a new experience sidelined for the month of September by a torn She made the team the previous summer as a member of the setter, her natural position, in something the team has not done since the junior hockey) which is what most guys are and a change from Western Canada. MCL and meniscus, she hopes to be practicing practice squad, but this year, she made it on to the main team the summer. She said it was 2010–2011 season seven years ago. used to, so it’s all about bringing that compet- “I wanted to be away and that’s what it in full equipment in the next couple weeks. and saw her playing time improve as the summer went on. an adjustment, but she feels “I think the expectations are to build off itive hard working and physical attitude for meant for me, for something to be new and Death also credits the Pursuit of Excellence “I was really hopeful after the tryout but I was really surprised,” caught up to play that position, what we did last year and be even stronger this every game and grinding teams down, doing exciting,” says Box. “I needed to go away from program in easing the transition to university. said Baker. “I wasn’t really sure what to expect because there was which is the one she will be year and make the payoffs and have a good run what we can to make the playoffs.” what I’m comfortable with.” In terms of travelling for hockey, workouts, a new coach this year.” playing this year for the Tigers. there,” said Madill. Dal did not have a good pre-season. They Having Pinchuk and Death alongside her, and ice times throughout the day, “POE In July, Baker played her first international competition at The biggest takeaway Baker The Tigers have shown hope of being got outscored 15–0 in three games against however, has still made the defencewoman prepares you pretty well,” she says. “It’s a really the Grand Prix in Argentina, Puerto Rico and Canada. Baker received about her experience a playoff team the past two seasons. In the St. Mary’s, University of New Brunswick and more than happy. busy schedule but it’s similar to this.” was the second youngest athlete and was one of six U SPORTS this summer was the amount 2015–2016 season, the Tigers were a .500 team Acadia. The defense should sort itself out; the “That’s probably been one of the greatest Head Coach Sean Fraser agrees: “We know players on the 21-player-roster. Therefore, she didn’t see a lot of of work she needs to put past January 15th and missed the playoffs by 3 team finished fourth out of seven teams in things about coming here - that they’ve been what we’re getting when someone plays [at game action during the tournament. into the sport in order to be points. Last season they started off with 5 wins goals against last year. They are also bringing here,” Box says. POE] because of their schedule and because of

Baker said the Grand Prix had some ups and downs for her. successful. At the Universaide, Courtney Baker holds the Canadian flag proudly in a stadium packed with fans, athletes and coaches from around the world. and seven losses up until Remembrance Day. back six defensemen along with the additions Pinchuk, also a defencewoman, was the the level they play at before they got here.” “Our new coach (Marcello Abbondanza) was pretty intense,” said when Canada was scrim- Photo from Courtney Baker. After that they fell down the standings losing of Jamieson and MacIntyre. first of the three to commit to playing for In addition to the POE alumni, there are Baker. “If there were games that we lost and didn’t do well, we would maging against Japan, there 15 games and winning only 3, but they still It’s their offense that’s the problem. The Dalhousie back in December of 2016. She six other rookies on the team, hailing from have to stay up until 2 a.m. watching film, four hours of watching was a two-minute water break available during parts of the game. experience, which will really help us on the court and really were only four points out of a playoff spot. This team finished last in goals for and shots on said that her decision was individual due Ontario, Nova Scotia, and New Brunswick. our own game and then scouting our next game for our next day.” The Japanese players would take a quick sip and go back on the help us provide leadership on and off the court,” said head means if they can hover around .500 this year, goal last year. Plus, they lost two of their to the uncertainty at the time of where her The coaching staff expects the rookie class as Baker still had fun. She said she was nervous playing in her court to do 10–15 extra reps. Baker saw how beneficial that was coach Rick Scott. the playoffs are a realistic possibility. most dangerous forwards in Fabian Walsh to teammates would be playing. a whole to have an impact during the season. first game in Argentina because it was a new environment for her. because the Japanese made it to the finals. Scott also believes Baker’s impact can stretch further than The team is young this year because they Carelton University and Philippe Gadoury “Tyra [Death] was kind of talking to them a “We’re excited for the year,” says Fraser. “In our first games in Argentina the stands were completely “I just think that it kind of exposed me to the amount of effort Dalhousie. If Baker, who is from Bridgewater, N.S., can make are bringing in nine recruits, with a few of to the East Coast Hockey League. Madill bit and I didn’t know if she was for sure coming “We think they’ll all be able to step in and packed and I have never seen so many fans and that much it takes to be that good, that it is rewarding, and that it does work the national team, it shows that other athletes from Atlantic them having a lot of success in major junior. believes the offense will get going once the or not, so it was all kind of up in the air at that contribute in many different ways.” of a crazy energy in a stadium,” said Baker. “It was definitely if you actually put in the work and do what it takes,” said Baker. Canada and the AUS can do the same. First-year players Aiden Jamieson and season starts. point,” says Pinchuk. It’s highly unusual that the team has so nerve wracking, but it was also super energy giving and made “There is a lot of talk behind it, but I think it’s important and it “It hasn’t happened often and we hope it happens more, and Chandler Yakimowicz won the Memorial Cup “We have some young guys who have The Sherwood Park, Alta. native chose to many first-year players from Western Canada. it super exciting.” shows when I saw them make the finals at the tournament.” I think she has proven that it can be done,” said Scott. “I hope it with the London Knights in 2016. Forward had some pretty successful junior careers, so move to Eastern Canada because she loves the This is the most they’ve had in one recruiting In August, she traveled with a different Canadian team to the Baker believes if Dal puts in the hard work required to be a leads to more kids making the program in future years.” Ryan Verbeek scored 42 points in his final I think they will be able to contribute right East Coast, and she’s happy with how things class, but it wasn’t by design. Nonetheless, the 29th International University Federation Universaide in Taipei, great team, then they could win a national championship. She is Baker is happy with her summer and excited to get the junior season, and defenseman Duncan away, and then we got some returning players have turned out with Box and Death along coaching staff is pleased with the results. Taiwan. Baker ended up playing more because this team was planning to lead the team on that front. Scott said it’s too early upcoming season going with Dal. MacIntyre averaged just under 20 points in his who do have a little bit of offensive touch,” with her. “Those were the players we were happy made up of only university students. In Taipei, she was used for him to say if she has become that leader, but he has noticed “It was a great summer, it was a great experience,” said Baker. last three full seasons in the QMJHL. said Madill. She says that it’s “way more comfortable with in the recruiting process and wanted to mostly as a substitute, but in the team’s last game against Latvia, that she is more composed coming back this year. “It wasn’t all super smooth but I think that I learned a lot and Even with a young team. Madill believes The season starts on October 6th against having a group of friends you’re familiar with add to our roster,” says Fraser, “and we were Baker started and played all three sets. She led the team in “We noticed she is a more mature athlete from that I’m excited for this upcoming season.” consistency and having a competitive mindset Saint Mary’s at the Halifax Forum. already. Moving in and living away from home, lucky enough to get them all.”

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Swimming coach Lance Cansdale has high hopes for the teams this season. Photo by Alexandra Sweny / Pool photo by Trevor MacMillan.

meters. At Centennial that wasn’t an option, for the 2020 Tokyo Olympics. “I feel like we are actually better than we thing that we can control is making sure we Back on calm waters so it was more crowded in the pool. Even “When you lose your best swimmer, it were last year, potentially. Potential and 25 are better at the end of the year than when Dal swim team back at home in Dalplex though both teams won the AUS conference, changes the dynamic and personality of the cents it isn’t even a cup of coffee, its kind of a we were starting at the beginning of the year. Cansdale believes the team wasn’t prepared for team,” said Cansdale. “I feel like there is a hole, dirty word,” said Cansdale. “But we have that Then we will let the chips fall where they may.” JOSH YOUNG, SPORTS EDITOR the tougher competition at nationals. but there is a resolve and optimism in our girls in the water right now. Now it’s my job and the The team is riding two big AUS champi- This year, the men’s team will have last team to step up and go, so I’m excited to see coaching staff’s job to mold it into something onship streaks heading into the year. The After a hectic season last year, the Dalhousie pool back. season’s AUS MVP Gavin Dyke returning where that leads us.” that can gather momentum as the season goes women can win their 17th straight AUS swim teams are living a normal life again. “We have a chance to definitely improve for his fifth season. They will also have Alec Cansdale believes Lise Cinq-Mars, Claire on and hopefully perform on point when championship, while the men can reach the Last season, as previously reported by the upon last year, just because of our situation. Karlsen, who set an AUS record in the 400m Yurkovic and recruit Isabel Sarty are the it comes February, whether at the AUS or U 20th straight championship milestone in the Gazette, the Dal swim teams had to train at Already in our make-up we are one place last season, and strong swimmers in Morrgan candidates to step up and replace Lenderyou’s SPORTS championships in Toronto.” AUS. Cansdale wants his team to focus more the Centennial pool from December of 2016, ahead,” said Cansdale. Payne, Tyler Immel-Heron, and Quinn West, presence on the team. Cansdale doesn’t know for certain how he on improving as swimmers, instead of the end because the Dalplex pool was trying to fix Cansdale explained that usually they run who all won gold at the AUS championships. The team has an interesting group of first feels the swim team will do this year because result, so that the season doesn’t seem like a leaks. It meant their usual training time was cut 11 practices a week and four dry-land training They should contend for another conference year swimmers this year. Cansdale said he he hasn’t seen any races yet, so he doesn’t have waste of a year if they don’t win. in half, and they had to train between 9 p.m. to exercises. However, the swimmers usually championship this year. had trouble getting recruits to come because anything to compare his team with. Cansdale’s “For us, it’s making sure the process is 10:30 p.m. With the leak situation cleared up, show up to eight practices and two dry-land The women’s team took a big blow in he couldn’t guarantee the leaks would be fixed main focus is making sure the athletes are faster adhered to and then ultimately we come out the Tigers are going back to business as usual. sessions. That gives the athletes more room the July when superstar swimmer Phoebe at the pool. He has seven walk-ons, which is swimmers and then let the rest take care of itself. and be successful. So far it has been successful Dalhousie swim Head Coach Lance in the pool to train, which is important when Lenderyou decided to leave Dal in order to go unusual for Dal, but he thinks they will still “Yeah we would like to win, we would like in my first five years, and I think we can be Cansdale, said it is huge to have the Dalplex most of them are training for events above 200 back home to Newcastle, England and train be good. to do well at nationals,” said Cansdale. “The successful again.”

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