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♼ Sports Features Comments Listings Arts & Culture News L U ME 62 September 27, 2007 The Uniter contact: [email protected] 0 NEWS UNITER STAFF News Editor: Stacy Cardigan Smith News Editor: Ksenia Prints E-mail: [email protected] E-mail: [email protected] Managing Editor News Jo Snyder » [email protected]

Business Manager James D. Patterson » [email protected] Security threat leaves students, faculty confused

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Photo Editor Natasha Peterson [email protected] isruption on campus resulting from a

» JAMES PATTERSON threatening anonymous message reached Copy & Style Editor Dnew heights on Tuesday. The university Jacquie Nicholson » [email protected] further bulked up its already heightened security, and mandatory bag checks delayed campus access NEWS ASSIGNMENT EDITOR for up to an hour Tuesday morning. Stacy Cardigan Smith » [email protected] A message in a university bathroom discov- ered last week threatened violent action to be car- News Production Editor ried out on Wednesday, Sept. 26. While some stu- Ksenia Prints » [email protected] dents interviewed earlier in the week had elected to stay away from campus Wednesday, others decided COMMENTS EDITOR the threat was unfounded. Ben Wood » [email protected] “There’s always weird stuff scrawled on the walls,” said first-year student Thom Kroeker Arts & Culture Editor Tuesday. “I think [the university] just made an ex- Whitney Light » [email protected] ample of this.” As the Uniter goes to press Wednesday morn- Listings Coordinator ing, a comment on the actual outcome of the threat Kristine Askholm » [email protected] is not possible. But increased security is expected to remain in Lloyd Axworthy talks to students as they wait in line Tuesday morning. Sports Editor place “for as long as we feel it’s required,” said U of W Kalen Qually » [email protected] director of external and alumni affairs Dan Hurley. Bag checks could continue until Monday, he Beat Reporter said Tuesday afternoon. main floor. The exact wording has not been released “People handle stress in different ways Jenette Martens [email protected] » Students, faculty and staff were given the option due to the ongoing investigation. and just to respect that. Some people definitely of missing Wednesday classes without penalty. “While this may be graffiti, we are taking no have some anxiety about this,” said UWSA president Beat Reporter According to the U of W website, almost 100 chances and are treating this incident seriously,” Davis Jacks. Cameron MacLean [email protected] » classes had been canceled as of Tuesday afternoon. stated a media release. Discussion groups concerning the gen- The message was discovered September 19 on Police and security presence on campus in- eral threat and privacy in the face of bag searches Beat Reporter the wall of a men’s bathroom of Centennial Hall’s creased since the discovery. On Tuesday, access to popped up on Facebook last week. Dan Huyghebaert » [email protected] the campus was available through Due to staff unease, the UWSA decided to only four doors, forcing students close all their services Wednesday, including the info Beat Reporter

DER to wait in long lines that stretched booth, campus groups and the executive offices. [email protected] Y James Janzen » out of doors as security searched Finding a balance between safe campus and

JO SN bags. This caused some students to an accessible campus is a challenge, Hurley said. question whether they were “sitting “It’s a challenge at any institution. We believe ducks” of sorts. strongly this has to be an open campus.” t h i s w e e k ’ s contributors On Tuesday, third-year psy- But this openness can’t come at the expense of chology major Doriza Caraos waited safety, he added. Kelly Nickie, Erin McIntyre, Aaron Epp, Mikale S. Fenton, in line for close to an hour before Televisions featuring updated security news Kathleen Gallagher, David EisBrenner, Laura Kunzelman, getting into the university. were operational at all major university entrances Scott Christiansen, Graham Podolecki, Tom Asselin, She thinks the increased and in high traffic areas on Monday. Steven Kotelniski, Dan Verville, Brooke Dmytriw, Don Moman, security is necessary, but “didn’t As of Tuesday, pop-up computer warnings Dave Alexander ,Dennis Virgnon-Tessier, Bronwyn Jerett-Enns realize it was going to be this and recorded emergency messages that replace dial

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PHOTOS BY RENEE LILLEY contact: [email protected] The Uniter September 27, 2007 NEWS 0 Indigenous peoples’ resources manipulated, says campus First Nations spokesperson Local James Janzen News Briefs Beat Reporter Compiled by Aaron Epp, Sandy Klowak, Laura Kunzelman, & Ariel Whitehill

ndigenous land rights made headlines early last week as members of Hollow Water First INation set up roadblocks on Highway 304 near Manigotagan to protest a new provincial cottage lot Homecoming week outlines subdivision. university’s sustainability vision Protestors allowed lot owners out, but not onto The University of Winnipeg celebrated its home- their cottage lots and RCMP officers were placed on coming and 40th birthday Sept. 13-16. the highway to warn drivers of the situation. Graduates gathered at a variety of events Negotiations between Hollow Water leadership throughout the four days, including campus and provincial officials made no progress by the end tours, special lectures, and art shows. A dinner of last week. Demonstrations increased in size and at Hotel Fort Garry Saturday night celebrated number but remained peaceful. the class reunions of ’57, ’67, ’82, ’97, and ’02. SON “This theft of resources is becoming all too R The weekend opened with President common,” says Ryan Bruyere, vice president and Lloyd Axworthy’s state of the university ad- spokesperson for the University of Winnipeg’s dress. The address, given in the newly restored Aboriginal Student Council. Convocation Hall, outlined the university’s

“The province manipulates resources through NATASHA PETE vision for a sustainable future. pseudo-entities such as provincial parks. . . which Noting that “knowledge knows no bor- Ryan Bruyere, UWSASC Vice President means profit for anybody but the First Nations,” ders, and nor should we,” Axworthy stated Bruyere continues. that the university’s ultimate goal “is to create “We need to seriously look at the motives of a truly sustainable campus... that acts upon its such tactics . . . and be aware of the negative effects.” good faith as equals under domestic and interna- “They want the status quo to remain. They local and global responsibilities to protect and Bruyere says the Hollow Water protests are just tional law,” he explains. don’t want international standards to emerge be- enhance the health and wellbeing of humans the latest chapter in a land rights battle First Nations The Manigotagan roadblocks followed cause it will only bring about equality.” and ecosystems.” peoples have been fighting for generations. Canada’s decision to join the United States, Australia Media surrounding Canada’s nay vote noted The address was broadcast on the U of “This sends a message to other First Nations and New Zealand and vote against the United that the UN Declaration was non-binding but would W’s website, a relatively new practice for the university. bands and leadership that the blatant manipulation Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous have given Canada’s First Nations increased negotia- “We will look in the future to webcast of our territory must come to an end and we can no Peoples. The declaration nonetheless passed with tion leverage. major events,” says Ilana Simon, a communi- longer sit back and watch tourists take apart what 143 votes in favour. According to a Sept. 14 Winnipeg Free Press cations officer with the university, “so that more the Creator bestowed upon us,” he says. Bruyere brushes off the UN Declaration. article, Indian Affairs Minister Chuck Strahl said that people [can] hear and see what [is] going on.” Bruyere notes it was important for the protest “We are still seeking human rights suffrage the declaration would have disrupted the teetering to remain peaceful to retain legitimacy. He compares within Canada and will continue to do so under treaties and agreements already put in place and that the situation to the 1995 Ipperwash crisis, where [the government’s] assimilationist approach to the focus should be put on actual solutions to problems Government delegation to Ontario police clashed violently with First Nations ‘Indian industry,’” he says. and not toothless resolutions. Ottawa keeps election promises protestors, leading to the death of one protestor. This “Indian industry,” he says, is what Bruyere, a resident of Thompson, planned Last Thursday, Premier Gary Doer led a Bruyere says it was a case of “dollar signs taking Canadian taxpayers call $10 billion dollars of on visiting the Hollow Water protests last weekend. local delegation to Ottawa demanding criminal over and provincial discretion ran amok.” the federal budget of which First Nations people He is the sitting executive at the UWASC after the code changes. “We should be equals and should negotiate in only see a fraction. resignation of their president earlier this year. Manitoba is pressing for harsher prison sentences for young car thieves and gang- members involved in murder and drive-by shootings, as well as more efficient action on UWSA, student groups work to engage students missing aboriginal women. The mission received positive response Cameron MacLean from the federal Tories, though no commit- Beat Reporter ments were made. The delegation was one promise the Doer Government made in its spring election cam- paign and Manitobans may be pleasantly sur- t is common knowledge that becoming in- prised to see it lead to action, but Dan Lett from volved in extracurricular activities on campus the Winnipeg Free Press speculated that the po- adds greatly to a student’s overall university ex- I litical “road trip” was mainly done for show. perience; yet student unions routinely struggle to engage their constituents, while student groups have difficulty retaining members or die out entirely. Universities take on Malaria This year, the University of Winnipeg Student Association and its student groups are hoping to re- Former Liberal MP Belinda Stronach verse this trend. After an election campaign domi- and CBC’s funny man Rick Mercer are partner- nated by the issue of student apathy received a voter ing with UNICEF Canada in the Spread the Net turnout of 8 per cent, one of the lowest ever, the UWSA Campus Challenge to combat the problem of is working to find ways to get students engaged in Malaria in Africa, where it is the largest killer campus life. of children. The UWSA has set up a “student engagement The campaign invites Canadian univer- working group,” which is open to all students. The sity campuses to raise funds for bed nets to group will look at ways to bring the student associa- protect African children from malaria. The uni-

SON versity that raises the most money will be fea- tion and its services to students’ attention. R Orientation week was successful by all accounts, tured on the Rick Mercer Report. The challenge runs Sept. 13 to Dec. 31. with high participation and positive feedback all The University of Winnipeg is not yet a part around. Efforts are being made to better promote the of the challenge but anyone can register as an in- Wesmen. UWSA executives have also been in the halls, NATASHA PETE dividual or as a team at www.spreadthenet.org talking to students, raising awareness and encourag- Amanda Shiplack encourages students to affect their university and UWSA through campus groups. ing students to come down and participate. “I think what’s going on is that students just Winnipeg fights for free Internet don’t know what’s happening,” says UWSA President David Jacks. “So I think the primary thing that we as members get to know each other and want to be here Although it is still early in the year, there are some In the current round of Sam Katz versus an organization really have to focus on this year is not more, and want to be with the other members more.” signs that the UWSA’s efforts are working. Sororities the people of Winnipeg, the wireless internet addressing apathy, but an awareness campaign about “We are a collective, it’s a little different from the and fraternities are beginning to appear on campus, debate is heating up. our services and where the student groups are.” rest of the student centres,” says Womyn’s Centre co- along with several new student groups. On Sept. 10 the mayor announced that Student groups are ideal for the generation and ordinator Cynthia Wolfe-Nolin. “All of our decisions “So far this year I think we’ve had six or seven wireless internet access would be offered in the maintenance of social networks. With over 50 student are consensus decisions: everybody’s voice is heard, new student groups approved already, and I know city’s public libraries at a fee of three dollars groups on campus, there are many opportunities for there’s no hierarchy” there’s another two on their way,” says Shiplack. per hour. students to become involved in something that inter- In order to further strengthen social networks on Another encouraging sign is the number of As a response, a website was launched ests them. campus, the UWSA is trying to improve cooperation new members coming out to student group meet- to stop the implementation of the fees. The This year, the UWSA has been encouraging stu- and coordination between student groups. It hopes ings. According to Shiplack, many people have been site argues that libraries are fundamentally meant to provide accessibility to free dents to start new groups. “We’re going to give you the these efforts will engender a sense of community on coming to the UWSA offices, asking questions and of- information for everyone, which should include tools to do that,” says Jacks. campus, thus strengthening the organization. fering ideas. wireless internet service. Student groups themselves are also working to “All these groups are what makes the univer- “I think that if there was indeed a problem (with The site, http://freewifi.wordpress.com, foster greater internal cohesiveness and inclusiveness sity, right?” says Amanda Shiplack, vice-president student apathy) last year, it’s already being rectified,” provides downloadable posters of the pledge for their members. of student services. “If these groups didn’t exist, stu- she says. and Sam Katz’s mailing address. “We’re planning to do more with each other,” dents wouldn’t be able to express their voices and The results of the UWSA by-election at the end says TL, coordinator for the LGBT* Centre. “We’re plan- their interests, and the issues…They are actually what of this semester will show if she is right. ning monthly activities [and] get-togethers, so that our make the UWSA.” September 27, 2007 The Uniter contact: [email protected] News Editor: Ksenia Prints E-mail: [email protected] Phone: 786-9497 0 NEWS Fax: 783-7080 Former attorney tells of lawyers gone bad Dave Alexander Volunteer studies, Slayton chose them specifically to - il he says. “The busier you are, the more successful lustrate aspects of legal culture and how the you are.” He adds that the fallout on one’s legal profession is governed and disciplined. personal life can be devastating. Slayton believes famous quip states that the prob- In his book, Slayton explores the reasons for the lawyers are sometimes attracted to breaking the lem with lawyer jokes is that lawyers crimes, and draws insight into the legal profes- law due to their constant dealings with it. “Their Athemselves do not find them funny, sion from his years of experience. job is to manipulate the rules to benefit their cli- while everybody else thinks they are true. “The book, in a certain way, captures my long ents, to the extent allowed by law,” says Slayton. Lawyer-turned-writer Philip Slayton’s new experience in the legal profession,” says Slayton. He says that this encourages disrespect for the book, Lawyers Gone Bad, reinforces this cliché He says that the demands placed on law- rules they skirt. with stories of lawyers who used their knowl- yers are unreasonable. In chapter one of the They are also influenced by their long edge of the criminal justice system to their own book, for example, Slayton brings up the work hours, an atmosphere of malleable laws, advantage, and were caught doing so. Slayton case of one man who would work 14-16 hour and the lack of responsibility among the mem- was at the Portage branch of McNally Robinson days, seven days a week, and take valium on bers of the established order, says Slayton. After Sept. 25 for an on-stage interview session and long trips by air so he wouldn’t have to sleep reading his book, one might interpret that when book-signing. at his destination. He only had one hour lawyers break the law, they do it more easily and Slayton studied law at Oxford as a Manitoba each week to potentially spend with his wife more effectively than a layperson. Rhodes Scholar, and later worked at one of the and family. The lawyer, according to Slayton, Despite the mishaps in his book, however, largest law firms in Toronto. He retired in 2000. was caught up in a series of escalating demands. Slayton believes most lawyers serve their cli- COURTESY OF PHILIP SLAYTON Slayton says the book’s cases were no sur- Slayton believes that the perception of success ents, community, and firms admirably, provid- prise to him. While they stand alone as “inter- is very important in the field. ing a valuable service with their interpretation Philip Slayton tells stories of human folly in his book as a way to gaze into the inner-workings esting stories of human folly” and law case “The successful lawyer is the busy lawyer,” of black letter law. of the legal profession. Grandmothers organize to stop violence against children Ksenia Prints News Production Editor “It’s because I am a man that I believe in my grandmothers and grandfathers and agree with what they stand for traditionally and culturally,” nder a colourful banner and the sound says Big Turtle Man, who came with his family of beating drums, determined grand- from Brandon for the event. Umothers and approximately 500 people The procession was littered with children marched through the rain across Winnipeg to and youth, playing and running in the rain. None protest the growing violence against children. seemed concerned by the weather. “No more victimization of the children,” Patrice, a mother of nine and a step-grand- says Billie Sehibler from Children’s Advocate mother, was educating her daughter Zoey about Manitoba, a grandmother and one of the event’s the event. organizers. “We are a council of strong women. “All adults here used to be children, and We need to come together and resume our roles they are all sacred because they are a gift from as caregivers and nurturers.” the Creator to their families,” she says. Under the title Children are Sacred, “Our society has not taken enough steps the Kookum Gaa Na Da Ma Waad Abinoojiig to ensure that all of our children are respected (Grandmothers Protecting Our Children) Council and that they have a safe place,” Patrice contin- organized a procession on Sept.21 from Winnipeg’s ues. “This event creates an energy and awareness NATASHA PETERSON spiritual lodge Circle of Life Thunderbird House around the idea.” to Odena, a man-made stone calendar located at The grandmothers set out to lead and inspire the crowd in front of Thunderbird House. While realizing the importance of the event, the Forks. At Odena the group was greeted by a those present understood its limits. sacred fire, lit from sunrise to sunset. “It’s a step in the right direction,” says Marin. “We are responsible for the next seven gen- “We are stating to our children that we’re Many students came to support the mission. “We have a lot more work to do, as a community erations; we have to do something and it’s about back,” Sehibler explains. “We need to bring some “I learned a lot from my grandmothers, and as a city.” time we got together,” says Jessie Howell, a grand- of these issues back to the community.” and it is really good to see initiative come from The fight for children’s safety does not end mother clad in traditional garments. The event drew people from all walks of life. the elders in our community,” says Samantha at the march. The grandmothers’ group meets Marin, 22, a second-year social work student and twice a month for praying sessions, crying and a mother-to-be. “I’m hoping I can give my son a advice-gathering. good start,” she adds. On Sep 22., the Odena sacred fire was one Although women of all ages dominated the of four such fires in Manitoba, and hundreds landscape, men also participated. throughout the world.

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The grandmothers set out to lead and inspire the crowd in front of Thunderbird House. News Editor: Stacy Cardigan Smith contact: [email protected] The Uniter September 27, 2007 E-mail: [email protected] Phone: 786-9497 Fax: 783-7080 NEWS 0 Think green, act local Community-generated map to detail Spence neighbourhood’s green areas International dent GIS mapping technician. News Briefs “This is the first commu- Compiled by Brooke Dmytriw nity-generated map,” he says. Working in conjunction with the Spence Neighborhood Association and the University First case of of Manitoba, the Manitoba Eco- same-sex documentation in Network began work on the green a Nova Scotia birth certificate map six months ago. Nearly all HALIFAX, Nova Scotia: The province of the spots marked on the map changed its birth registry Sept. 20, registering a have been suggested by commu- same-sex couple as Mother and Mother on their nity members themselves follow- child’s birth certificate. ing extensive surveys and inter- Nova Scotia adopted the policy after a les- bian couple filed a complaint with the Human views. Rights Commission, stating the Vital Statistics Act “Our role is to work with as discriminatory. the community and find out The couple, who had their daughter in what’s important to them,” says August, was only allowed to put the biological mother on the birth certificate. The other mother Lindsay. was informed she would have to formally adopt Yet not every local business their daughter in order to be put on the document. will be included on the map. According to CBC News, the govern- Businesses have to meet ment changed the registry in compliance with the NATASHA PETERSON a certain criteria, Linsday says, Charter of Rights and Freedoms. which begins with the simple act The online version of the map will be an interactive experience similar to Google Maps. Pressure increases to change of recycling. Beyond tossing plas- BC driving legislation tics into a blue box, the business VANCOUVER, British Columbia: Mothers in question must also meet at least two other pri- James Janzen en community awareness of healthier and greener against Drunk Driving criticized the BC govern- Beat Reporter choices and give the neighborhood’s negative ority criteria such as the use of locally produced ment for impaired driving legislation. image an overhaul. goods, long-term employment of local residents The province has not made any signifi- Similar maps have seen global success, and or promotion of neighborhood stability. cant changes since August 2006, while other provinces have made what MADD considers to he Spence neighborhood is about the University of Manitoba has been working on The map will highlight a wide variety of sites, be sizeable strides. to receive a green map highlighting a city-wide green map, but the Spence neighbour- including murals, historical buildings, parks, com- According to the Canadian Press, the solic- T community oriented and environmen- hood map is the first of its kind in Winnipeg, says munity gardens and existing open spaces used as itor-general, John Les, defended his government’s tally friendly locales. The project aims to height- Andrew Lindsay, the Manitoba Eco-Network’s resi- playgrounds for kids. Unfriendly or ‘toxic’ spots actions but elaborated on expanding the zero- like traffic hazards and areas of high noise pollu- tolerance law to age 21. He also stated his fear that roadside sus- tion or litter will also be noted. pensions might warrant constitutional challenges. The project’s possible positive effects range “from housing improvements to organizations like Meteorite may be cause the SNA,” says Lindsay. “I just see so many positive for illness things happening [in the Spence neighborhood].” LIMA, Peru: A meteorite crash in Peru’s south- The green map aims to be an extended ern region causes health and environmental piece of the local movement for affirmative de- concerns. velopment. “It’s a small part, but it’s something,” Shortly after the meteorite fell close to the Bolivian frontier, residents of the area claimed to Lindsay says. feel nausea, headaches and breathing issues from He notes that a map like this can also affect the rock’s fumes. civic policy as certain areas that are being used by A scientist from the National Geological, children as play areas are being groomed by the Mining and Metallurgical Institute said that fol- lowing impact, water in the crater boiled for ap- city for development. The map can become an ef- proximately 10 minutes, with the vapor potentially fective discussion tool and illustrate the impor- causing the residents’ sickness. tance of such areas. The Associated Press reported that doctors Large prints of the map will be available at sent to the area could not find any reason for the meteorite to sicken people. They also ruled out ra- the Magnus Eliason Recreational Centre and other dioactive contamination. various locations around the neighborhood. An online version of the map, hosted by Manitoba Remains of the oldest Eco-Network’s website server, will be an interac- colonizersfound tive experience akin to Google Maps. Visitors will DMANSI, Georgia: Scientists leading an exca- be able to pull up information and pictures on the vation in the medieval town believe they have locations they are interested in, send in feedback unearthed the remains of four early hominids and nominate further additions. dating back 1.8 million years. BBC News reported the archaeologists As the Spence map is being polished for hypothesized this species may have been the public release in mid-October, the Manitoba Eco- hominid species that migrated from Africa and Network hopes to start a new green map project colonized the rest of the world. for the West Broadway area. The bones discovered appear to have a combination of primitive and advanced char- The green map was made possible due acteristics: the four skeletons reveal human- to support from the Winnipeg Partnership like spines and lower extremities but their small Agreement, the Winnipeg Foundation, the Thomas craniums and primitive upper limbs lead the Sill Foundation and the Assiniboine Credit Union. researchers to believe these hominids have more in common with earlier species, Homo habilis and Australopithecus. The Dmansi skeletons are among the oldest remains of humanoids to be found outside of Africa.

Olympic torch to brave Mount Everest

BEJING, China: The Chinese government will have the Olympic torch scale the heights of Mount Everest and take its place 9678 metres above sea level. According to the Associated Press, the host of the 2008 Olympics hopes the accom- plishment will impress the world while groups critical of the government’s rule over Tibet see it as a political statement. The torch has been designed to remain ignited during the climb and the mountain’s harsh conditions. September 27, 2007 The Uniter contact: [email protected] News Editor: Ksenia Prints E-mail: [email protected] Phone: 786-9497 0 NEWS Fax: 783-7080 Shopping at local used websites cuts greenhouse gas emissions Dan Huyghebaert Beat Reporter “Everything on the site therefore is relevant,” he There is no registration process, and Weathington “We have some serious automobile junkies says. “Would you put a car from Calgary in the reports it’s incredibly easy to surf and shop. here, and I mean that in a nice way,” he says. classified section of the newspaper?” “One’s man junk is another man’s treasure,” Aside from selling used items, UsedWinnipeg According to Freeman, one can just drive he continues, noting that a house was recently also has job postings, free items, community no- n an attempt to cut shipping fees, Winnipeg- across town and actually meet the person who is sold in 15 minutes on UsedCalgary. tices, personals and garage sale notices based used websites provide users with local selling the merchandise. UsedWinnipeg is part of the UsedCanada The site is not going to hurt garage sales at Ialternatives. This redistribution of items through the network, which also includes other cities in all, according to Freeman. A used vehicle gets sold on eBay every minute, website and the reduction of landfill waste also Canada. According to Freeman, the site gets about “People still like the whole socialization bit,” and $102,000 worth of transactions happen. The attracted Freeman, an avid environmentalist. 75,000 unique hits a month he says. same number of headaches occur when the sell- Freeman talks of seeing couches and beds in gar- The site is entirely Canadian-owned and op- Freeman recalls one response from an online ers finds out their buyer lives on the other side of bage bins, noting that perhaps we live in a dispos- erated, something that Weathington takes pride survey, which stated the website was like being the country. able culture. in. This means the money stays in the country, as able to go to a garage sale everyday, “Only I don’t This is part of the reasoning behind the “To me, it’s like throwing away money,” opposed to an office down in the United States. have to drive around all the time.” founding of UsedWinnipeg.com. he says. The site is also moderated, Weathington Weathington is also weighing the idea of a “We try to make it as local as possible,” says Unlike eBay, UsedWinnipeg is free. adds, which keeps spam away. large day-long swap meeting once or twice a year. Rick Freeman, UsedWinnipeg’s promoter. “The students love it,” says Nathan Freeman says there are about 3,000 car ads “It will all be consumer to consumer,” Ads that are not local get kicked off. Weathington, UsedWinnipeg’s business developer. on UsedWinnipeg. he says.

52 jobs in 52 weeks Business administration The project is to end in February 2008, mark- to charity,” he says. grad teaches yoga and picks cattails to find his passion ing 52 jobs in 52 weeks. The search for experience was Aiken’s main The costs are minimal for the pair. They travel motivation. After graduation he realized that a de- Courtesy of sean aiken by bus and hitchhiking. They rely on viewers’ and gree’s value is determined by society, and that it employers’ generosity for room and board. held no guarantee of helping him find or maintain At first, One Week Job was maintained strictly a job. as a blog with some photographs. But MacKenzie’s “It does say a person was able to commit and experience with videography quickly transformed follow through, it’s an accomplishment… but ev- it into a weekly Internet show on its own website at eryone learns differently,” he says. www.oneweekjob.com. “You need so much more when you’re out “It’s an easier way to bring people along on there.” the experience with me,” Aiken says. Aiken believes young people experience Already, Aiken has been a florist, a dairy shock after graduating as they are faced with the farmer, a brewmaster, a tattoo parlour assistant, a “real world,” realizing that most workplaces require radio DJ and a yoga instructor. But he is not done applicants to have some experience in their field. exploring the Canadian job market yet. He still “When you’re fresh out of school you don’t wants to be a pizza delivery driver and an MTV have that experience,” he says. video jockey, among others. Aiken believes post-secondary institutes But Aiken is not fussy. should include more occupational training in their “[I’d like] any situation where I can learn programs around the second year. something new,” he says. “In school, you’re learning how to learn and The wages are also unstable since employ- process information, and it can be intimidating ers get to decide what Aiken makes in his week of going out into the real world,” he says. “This is a sit- work. But the pair are not cashing in on the proj- uation in which you can get some practical experi- ect anyway. All proceeds from Aiken’s jobs go to ence and learn skills that are transferable.” Week fourteen, Aiken as a Talent Broker with the Venatus Conseil Ltd. head hunting firm in Montreal, Quebec. the Make Poverty History (ONE) Campaign. So far Aiken is also an avid supporter of govern- more than $10,000 has been collected. ment projects and incentives that bring jobs and “It is a win-win situation: the company gets training for students, but says students should be Aiken says. “Now, the lines between the working publicity, I get experience and the money goes made more aware of their availability. Ksenia Prints life and social life are blurring, and [today’s youth News Production Editor are] looking for a more balanced lifestyle.” Aiken’s father’s advice resonated in his head: “It doesn’t matter what you do, just make sure it’s hen his university education did not something you’re passionate about.” point him towards a job that could This pushed Aiken to a decision. Instead of Wbecome his passion, Sean Aiken de- jumping into the first job that came along, he says, cided he would change jobs every week until he “I thought I should first figure out what I want from finds it himself. a career.” Aiken graduated from Capilano College with The One Week Job project was born. a 4.0 grade point average and a degree in business In February 2007, Aiken and a fellow gradu- administration in 2005. But the 25-year-old from ate, website marketing consultant Ian MacKenzie, Vancouver still lacked direction. began traveling Canada looking for a different job “For the older generation, work was work,” each week.

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Comments Editor : Ben Wood Comments E-mail: [email protected] Why we should ignore the UN

many, of how top-down approaches imple- Assembly of First Nations, sees this declara- band claims that the land is traditionally Ben Wood mented by bureaucratic agencies do very tion as “an aspirational document, neither theirs and that the province did not consult Comments Editor little to address the realities of the problems convention nor a treaty.” The aspirations with them before they decided to develop they analyze. being that it would advance First Nations the area. Instead of waiting for the proper First, it must be said that this agreement self-government within Canada. policy to be in place to prevent the develop- hat does the United Nations is non-binding. Many other declarations or Land claims are a serious issue, but also ment of their land, they are physically stop- Declaration on the Rights for agreements the UN has passed all struggle an issue that is connected to the events, pol- ping the land from being developed, and W Indigenous People actually rep- with the same problem: the lack of authority icies, people and economies that are con- subsequently, forcing a response from the resent? If an optimistic view is taken, then it or enforcement behind these policies. There stantly present and are consistently at work government. is a significant document that would ensure is nothing at stake, save for international within Canada. Therefore, to speak of land This is a more effective strategy towards aboriginal groups in Canada would be able reputation, if ratified countries do not follow claims in this manner is to attempt to change dealing with land claim issues. The band is to settle the land claims with the government through with their promises. This should be the entire system that we operate within. It not relying on some external force or agency, and be on their way to becoming more of a taken into strong consideration when deter- is an attempt to undo all the mistakes made such as the UN, to resolve the problem but self-governing entity. However, optimism is mining the declaration’s potential effective- in one fell swoop. This kind of change is not instead have identified, in their own terms, never really an intelligent approach when ness. something that can be the result of signing on what the problem is and formed an effective analyzing policy. Canada did not give that reason for not to a non-binding declaration. Moreover, to way of forcing the government to deal with I believe that signing on to this decla- signing on. Instead, they did not sign on to change this over-arching system is not some- their case. ration would represent nothing more than this declaration because of the vague word- thing that can be done in such a manner. I When examining these cases the a country’s efforts to highlight, but not work ing of certain articles, such as those pertain- see this declaration as nothing more than an question becomes: At what point do these at, the egalitarian principles of democracy. ing to entitlement claims to indigenous peo- attempt to publicize a country’s empty in- efforts affect the larger system we oper- That being said, if Canada had signed on ple’s land and resources. As well, Canada tentions, and to make known to the world ate within, the same system UN declara- to the declaration it would result in noth- claims that this declaration is in stark con- our strong, democratic, egalitarian ethics. tions address? Moreover, can these efforts ing more than international applause for trast with the Charter, which they insist de- There are many indigenous groups, actually make changes that are significant our “commitment” to human rights. This fends the rights of aboriginals. concerned with addressing the issues of land enough to even be noticed at the federal becomes yet another example, among the Phil Fontaine, national chief of the claims and self-governance, who operate at level? a much smaller level. They do not seek to Always framing the issue in the larger transform the entire system immediately but context may be exactly what leads people to instead work on more direct levels—levels feel the need to attempt to change the entire Crossword #4 that force the government to acknowledge system, either through policy or through their presence and their agenda. electing new government leaders. However, Recently, the Hollow Water First Nation the direct approach to these problems, such blocked a road near Lake Winnipeg leading as the Hollow Water First Nation roadblock, to land that is to be developed into a new is just the thing to force the government to cottage subdivision. This is a classic exam- deal with their problem in a way that is not ple of traditional land claim disputes. The empty policy.

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is easier to applaud the few successes of fem- inism than to truly examine the continuing Why feminism is a dirty word inequalities in our society. The public is con- stantly being pacified with reassurances that a part of our culture. The cost of ending legal These women are entitled to wear hot pants and they have come a long way, baby, and anyone Bronwyn Jerrett-Enns discrimination has been an explosion of re- jump on trampolines, because they have chosen who desires more change is considered greedy, sentment towards feminism, with feminists to do so. But what made them choose this? The demanding extra privileges for women. All the being characterized as hairy, scary, man- very entertainment industry they attempt to important battles have supposedly been won, eminism has failed to grasp the hearts and hating she-wolves. From radio shock jocks have a career in? and feminism is to become a thing of the past. minds of women in our generation, and this to humour columnists and men’s magazines, Feminist backlash is still in full swing, and At least, that’s what we’re supposed to think. Fweek’s Take Back the Night rally was a disap- feminists are painted as a humourless bunch young women are understandably hesitant to Those in power will never relinquish it pointing example of the current difficulties within the of spoilsports. They spout degrading filth for participate in a movement surrounded by such without a struggle, which is precisely why fem- movement. The crowd struggled impatiently through laughs and blast any critic who attempts to a derisive portrayal of its members. The empty inism has been painted as an obsolete, unap- the opening speeches as they were led through a disparage this hyper-masculine “fratire,” and promises made by politicians give youth more pealing, unnecessary fringe movement. Those feeble, disorganized chorus of “yes, she is my sister” their light-hearted, misogynistic humor. The reasons to take a back seat and allow someone who do claim to promote feminism are selling in response to descriptions of vicious attacks upon adoption of the idea that feminists persecute else to fight for the rights of women. The press a bastardized idea of the movement for votes Winnipeg women. The brief march through Wolseley, men allows them to openly propagate hatred is quick to applaud the election of any female or album sales. Like the safe, well-lit, police- which finished before sunset, was accompanied by and then behave like victims when criticized. politician, and paying lip service to women’s a police escort and ended in a communal gathering protected march through the innocuous where the snack table received more attention than In the world of music and film, the pimp is cel- rights is a useful promotional tool for electoral streets of Wolseley, the current ideas of femi- the speakers. Feminism has been co-opted, sanitized, ebrated as a savvy, street-smart hero, while in candidates. Unfortunately, the government nism are useless at promoting any real change. and fed back to us by the government and the media, reality pimps and street workers in our own is either unwilling or unable to affect seri- Stigmatizing any more extreme version of fem- and women have responded by dropping out of a city do not fit the description of their fictional ous change in our country. Our government is inism allows those in power to stay in power movement that is now considered largely irrelevant. counterpart; they are perpetrators and victims supposed to protect us from injustice, but ac- by defusing the threat of women demanding Ironically, part of the problem results of real abuse, real rape and real murder. cording to StatsCan, women earned a mere 64 equality. If women can be convinced that their from the successes of second wave feminism. Women are objectified and lampooned by per cent of men’s salaries in 2005. There have struggle is over, they can continue to be mar- In the past 50 years, Canada has seen a revo- our entertainment industry, but there still is one never been a higher percentage of women with ginalized. Women’s pay will remain unjust, lution in women’s rights. Many of the battles form of “feminism” the mainstream is willing to postsecondary education, but the academic, they will continue to be excluded from pow- feminists fought in the ‘60s, ‘70s, and ‘80s have support. Artists such as the Pussycat Dolls claim medical and political fields remain dominated erful professions, and violence against women been won. Women have better access to edu- to promote strong independent women, and by men. Positions which contain higher pro- will continue. All of this enforces the helpless- cation and employment, as well as more re- while no one is eager to associate themselves portions of women, such as teaching and ness and subservience of women to our patri- productive freedom. Second wave feminism with the word feminism, it is a continuation of social work, carry less prestige and lower archal society. In order for women to become made it illegal to discriminate against women the girl power movement that helped propel salaries than male-dominated professions. truly equal in our society, we need a strong solely because of their sex. Unfortunately, as the Spice Girls to fame. The emphasis of this girl These systemic injustices have been present grassroots movement to educate and inspire the status of women has improved, interest in power movement is that women can choose to for decades, and the few women in parliament men and women of all ages from all walks of the movement has declined. Many women be- be whatever they want to be. More often than will not be able to address these issues. Most life. Until then, the positive influence of femi- lieve that there is no longer a need for femi- not, this involves dressing like a stripper and importantly, an MP in Ottawa cannot stop a nism will remain ignored by the very people it nism, even though misogyny is still very much singing and dancing about their desire for men. sex worker in Winnipeg from being attacked. It strives to help. On firing squads, irony, and an astounding lack of safety

for weapons might be a good idea. us comprising the school’s external “human ability quashing emails (which stress the impor- Nick Tanchuk On first blush, this seems reasonable shield,” that as a group, we were being endan- tance of “personal choice” in one’s decision to enough; however, while one waits in an unpro- gered by an astonishingly ill-thought out “secu- attend or not attend classes) that it is doing ev- tected line, snaking around the school, for nearly rity measure.” erything possible to secure our safety. ou’d think that a former cabinet minister an hour, one can’t help but reflect on one’s cir- Perhaps, standing outside, between a brick I decided to go home. I figure, if there is in the government that brought Canada cumstances. The first thing that struck me as odd wall and the street, he’d also have found it odd enough of a threat to justify searching everyone’s its federal gun registry would know a thing Y (besides the fact that I would miss much of my that there was nothing done to secure or limit bags, then there is certainly sufficient reason for or two about weapons and how to secure them in the name of public safety. After standing in morning seminar) was who wasn’t in line outside. non-transit bus traffic on Spence Street, which us not to wait exposed, like sitting ducks out- the structural equivalent of a firing squad (for There certainly didn’t seem to be any members of ran beside all of us who waited in line to enter side the school, missing the classes we came, which, thankfully, the shooter failed to show up), the University of Winnipeg Administration, nor through the Riddell doors. The quick appraisal: bravely, as citizens of an open society, to attend. I’m not so convinced. For those who weren’t at were there any members of the Winnipeg Police clear escape routes, not a cop in sight, and hun- The Oxford English Dictionary defines irony as, the school at 8:30 on Tuesday morning, in the Service visible anywhere among the hundreds dreds of students lined up against a wall. This sit- among other things, “a state of affairs that ap- name of safety for the insecure student (or perhaps of students standing exposed, waiting to get into uation, as far as I could tell was the same on at pears perversely contrary to what one expects.” liability, for the cash-clutching institution), Dr. their morning classes. This isn’t to say that we as other entrances, where there were similar line- So far as irony is concerned, I suppose that if Axworthy and our administrative betters decided students required the Axe’s presence to enter our ups of students. This of course, is all after a threat worse comes to worse, we’ll at least have the fed- that, with the help of the Winnipeg Police Service, school safely, simply that it might have occurred has been made in writing against us and while eral gun registry to help the cops track down the systematically searching everyone’s back-packs to him, had he stepped outside among those of the administration is claiming, in a barrage of li- weapons used against us. Thanks Lloyd, for that.

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email: [email protected] Uniter reporter follows While Haiti is often covered by the Canadian mainstream media on Haiti press—in fact far more often than many other Caribbean and Latin American countries—the I was disappointed to read Dan news is usually about Haiti’s abject poverty Huyghebaert’s coverage of Roger Annis’s and sky-high crime rates, and Canada’s contri- recent Winnipeg presentation on the cur- bution of “aid and development.” What is not rent realities of life in Haiti (Issue 2, Vol. 62). discussed are Canada’s multiple corporate in- Disappointed, mainly because of his inac- terests in Haiti, the increase of its operations curate account of recent Haitian history. since Aristide’s ousting, and the involvement According to Huyghebaert, “Haiti has been in of the Canadian Government in the whole shambles since the February 2004 resignation process. of Jean-Bertrand Aristide.” Resignation? Even Jean-Bertrand Aristide was intentionally the CBC (three years after the fact) has sug- kidnapped in a premeditated coup orches- gested that Aristide was kidnapped. It is well trated by the governments of the U.S., France documented that on the night of Feb. 29, 2004, and Canada, so that the corporate powers that the democratically-elected Aristide was black- sustain them could profit. He did not resign. mailed into leaving his home by U.S. Marines, For more information on Canada’s in- taken to a private jet guarded by members of volvement in Haiti, see Yves Engler and the Canadian Forces Joint Task Force (JTF2), Anthony Fenton’s “Canada in Haiti: Waging a flown to the Central African Republic and War on the Poor Majority”, Fernwood, 2005; forced into exile. or visit http://www.canadahaitiaction.ca/re- The corporate media has been at best sources.php ambiguous and at worse silent about the true nature of Aristide’s removal from power. Matthew Gemmel September 27, 2007 The Uniter contact: [email protected] 10 FEATURES Features Bale houses take Art, Straw and Sustainability shape in Manitoba

James Janzen little else in terms of building resources. Bales Courtesy of Kathryn MacKenzie Beat Reporter were stacked and tied together with various materials and a roof placed on top. This load- bearing, or Nebraska-style, method is still used “You guys looking for Kathryn?” says a and now more effective with the introduction of burly, bearded man as we pull onto his yard a high density bales that can support six times as few kilometers north of Gimli. He points through much weight as a typical field bale. the bush towards his massive backyard. Non-load-bearing bale structures, where His name is Kirk Creed, and he and his the building is wood-framed and bales are used partner, Veronica Greene, own Steel Wheel as insulating infill, have also become common Studios. They use their gorgeous piece of prai- practice, and in many places they are the only rie land as an artist’s enclave for wood-fired pot- kind of bale structures which will pass building tery, photography, painting, gardening and all codes. Once stacked, bales in both load-bear- sorts of environmentally-friendly hi-jinks. This ing and non-load-bearing structures are cov- is all done without a single electrical outlet. It’s ered with any of a number of different plasters. the perfect spot to host an experimental eco-art The practice is becoming mainstreamed and building project. thousands of these buildings exist across the Initially, the site doesn’t look like much. I United States and Canada. In fact, a company took a look around as I met Kathryn Mackenzie, in Manitoba has begun contracting buildings the soft-spoken woman behind the project. utilizing bale techniques. Bales were stacked three or four high in a half Yet what Mackenzie, who spends her circle. I saw a lot of straw and mud lying around weeks working with a local Winnipeg neighbor- and not much else. I would soon come to ap- hood revitalization organization and has been preciate the simplicity of this, and as the day involved with bale projects around the prov- went on I found myself and my fellow volun- ince, was working on that weekend was some- Volunteer workers spend their evenings and weekends on the experimental bale structure in Gimli. teers mixing clay, beating bales with a giant thing of a different nature and isn’t intended to hammer and joyously shooting the shit as we be used as a home. When she informed me that once the building is finished she plans to build enjoyed our day in Manitoba’s backcountry. tional building. “Bale houses have stood up “Some [of these techniques] are an- a giant fire around it, I got really interested. Mackenzie tells me about the project very, very well in all fire testing, even with- cient and have withstood the test of time,” “There’s a chance it may go up in flames,” she and straw bale building in general. “It’s impor- standing forest fires,” Mackenzie says. Mackenzie says, “Eco-building methods are said with a grimace, getting down on her knees tant you understand this isn’t your conventional “Because the bales are so tight together there paving a way for us as a society to use less to inspect the bales they had stacked and plas- bale structure,” she says. “This is very much ex- is very little room for oxygen and the chim- toxic and more local materials to build and tered the weekend before. perimental.” In any case, I realized I wasn’t ex- ney flu effect that one may get in conven- renovate our homes. Straw is essentially a

actly going to learn how to build my very own tionally framed walls doesn’t happen in a recycled product and undoubtedly will be bale home, and my hopes of pilfering bales off fully plastered or stuccoed bale building.” local.” farmers’ fields on the way home and building Redefining convention, thinking outside the box This is eco-art at its roots. It’s a seem- There are a number of like-minded such a structure to keep my student ass warm ingly natural offshoot of what some are call- bale enthusiasts all over Manitoba who have over winter were diminished. ing “the fourth wave,” or the sustainability built or are currently working on a myriad of “The idea is to turn traditional build- revolution, following in the footsteps of the straw bale projects. These range from full- ing practices on its head,” she explains, “The agricultural, industrial and information rev- scale houses of modern norm, eco-friendly experiment is to build a bale structure using A bit of background olutions of past history. Where art asks one to greenhouses, to shops and sheds and one- the bales to form some rounded walls and think outside the box, so does sustainability. room shacks. One of these highly motivated then, after applying a clay plaster to all sur- There are hundreds of Internet sites, video The essential idea is that we should be able individuals is David Neufeld, who has been faces, fire the building like a giant piece of series, books and magazines dedicated to the to meet our present needs without jeopar- running an eco-business with his family just pottery.” bale-building process. The modern use of ma- dizing the needs of future generations and outside of Boissevain called Room to Grow. It’s not as crazy as it sounds. Properly chine-made bales for human dwellings sur- this is where eco-building methods are going The business grew out of the family’s ef- built bale buildings have been known to be faced out of practicality in early 1900s Nebraska to become increasingly important. forts to connect themselves with the nature over two times as fire resistant as a conven- where there was plenty of grass to be found but around them. Initially it featured an or- ganic greenhouse and offered guided nature Courtesy of Kathryn MacKenzie tours with a sustainability focus for school groups and adults. In 1996 they began build- ing a straw bale house that would eventually become a successful guesthouse that com- fortably holds seven patrons. Like the Steel Wheel Studios owners, the family lived com- fortably without conventional electricity for years, relying solely on wind and solar energy, until the guesthouse opened in 2002 when they tapped into the province’s power lines for the first time. “Bale building is certainly an answer [to environmentally unfriendly building prac- tices] in agricultural areas where you have lots of bales,” Neufeld says. All of the straw used for the guesthouse was found on neigh- boring fields. “On a philosophical level I be- lieve straw should go back into the field but so many farmers are burning their excess straw anyway. It’s an acceptable level of taking from nature.” Neufeld praises bale building for its low impact on the environment. He figures a bale structure uses only 10-20 per cent of the wood needed to build a conventional building. It in- sulates twice as well as any new home, saving enormous amounts of energy in heating and cooling. The nature of the building materials also makes it a very healthy building to live in, it’s aesthetically pleasing, and bales are easy to build and work with. Yet bale building is still highly exper- imental in many respects, and while the average bale builder may not be taking Mackenzie’s fiery approach to their project, they will undoubtedly run into difficulties. Neufeld’s building was initially leaking The outside of the bale house is covered with hardened mud and clay. water into one of its walls, a problem that ap- contact: [email protected] The Uniter September 27, 2007 FEATURES 11

itself and with the “environmental intrigue and beauty” that the Neufeld operation has to offer. Sustainable building promotes com- fort, energy-efficiency, durability and commu- nity-oriented construction. Building Without Borders, a book dedicated to sustainable con-

en struction, says that “the empowerment of vol- z

an unteers to contribute to the building process J is the greatest attribute of bale construction.”

ames This was the case for Neufeld’s guesthouse and J is most definitely the case for Mackenzie’s proj- ect, which has received unending support from volunteers who show up on their Saturdays and Sundays to get their hands dirty and take part in her eco-art experiment. For the sustainability revolution to execute itself successfully it may take a substantial push from dedicated and open minds. They need to think bigger and smaller, go back to the basics of ancient architecture and predict the resources of the future. Turning off the power altogether a la Kirk Creed and Veronica Greene may not fit well with most. This is where the undefined lines of art emerge and may very well carry sustainable construction further than anybody could imag- ine. “I wanted to push the materials and use them to their fullest extent,” Mackenzie writes in an email. She’s not the only one. Elsewhere, balers have shunned straw altogether and have attempted, some successfully, others not, to build similar style buildings using car tires, card- board, plastics and even old carpet. There are many ways to check out, and get involved with, straw bale projects. The University of Manitoba has an impressive 40 by 107 foot bale structure which is being used to Workers saw and hammer bales into place before plastering. study environmental effects on the bales, the St. Norbert Arts Centre boasts a great straw bale greenhouse and the Internet is chock-full of in- pears to be the bane of any bale builder. Straw that point is often a process of trial and error, Growing public interest in formation and how-tos. Visit www.roomtogrow. will keep forever if kept dry, as straw has been and Internet sources widely debate different the sustainability revolution info to learn more about David Neufeld and his discovered in some ancient Egyptian tombs, methods of erecting a proper bale building. eco-business. And Kathryn Mackenzie is open to but any moisture eventually leads to rot and “A bale building requires a certain amount It’s no question that public interest in sus- having people come out to her site at Steel Wheel loss of structural integrity. If constructed prop- of maintenance,” Neufeld says, “We were sur- tainability and eco-building methods is increas- Studios to see the project and help out with the erly a bale structure should last for a century prised how easy it was to repair though. Simply ing. Room to Grow’s guesthouse is almost always final bits of building. Shoot her an email at kath- without any major difficulties but getting to removing and replacing the blocks.” busy with people fascinated with the house [email protected] before you go.

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Arts & Culture Editor: Whitney Light Arts & Culture E-mail: [email protected] Looking happy Matt Good has nothing to hide

Aaron Epp Earlier this month, Good began his Volunteer Staff Nothing to Hide solo acoustic tour in Victoria. He enjoys performing by himself because of the intimate atmosphere it creates with the hether it’s Rumors by Fleetwood audience. Mac, So by Peter Gabriel, or Sea “It’s so fun,” he says of playing live. “It’s so W Change by Beck, failed relationships absolutely fun, right? And not only that, but ev- have been the catalyst for some of the most ac- eryone kind of gets involved. There’s always claimed albums in rock history. Is Matthew someone who yells something in the crowd and Good’s Hospital Music another break-up that becomes the kind of running joke for the album? whole show. It’s fun as hell, man.” roup “I think `break-up’ would be too light of a And if there’s anyone who deserves to have G term,” says the 36-year-old singer/songwriter, some fun these days, it’s Matthew Good. who plays a sold out show at the Garrick Centre romotions

Friday September 28. Matthew Good also plays the Western P “I don’t know,” he continues, when asked to Manitoba Centennial Auditorium in Brandon describe the album in one sentence. “It would be, on Nov. 6. Visit www.matthewgood.org for more rontside `The best way to encapsulate a nervous information. F breakdown in 15 songs.’” Matt Good plays the Garrick on Friday. Good chuckles, but while he may be able to laugh now, the events that inspired Hospital Music are no joke. In early 2006, his marriage ended. Depressed, the singer moved in temporarily with his parents.While there, he accidentally overdosed on an incorrect prescription. Good was rushed to the emergency room and during the hospital stay that followed, diagnosed as bipolar. He deals with all of these events candidly on the new CD, his third release since dissolv- ing the Matthew Good Band in 2002. “A Single Explosion” details his trip to the ER. “She’s in it for the Money” and “Born Losers,” the first single, deal directly with the divorce. In the latter, Good sings, “When the lights come on this whole place gets ugly / But when they’re out strangers fall in love / She could never say that flat out she don’t want me / `Cause I could never say that halfway ain’t enough.” Good says that working through the divorce had less to do with forgiving his ex- wife than it had to do with forgiving himself. “Forgiving myself for not seeing it for what it was, and for allowing myself to be used,” he explains. “Ultimately, you can be mad at some- one forever, but the reality is [that] you’re not really mad at them, you’re angry at yourself for allowing it. That’s really, in the end, what you’ve got to come to terms with. You can’t really blame the other person, as much as that would just be easy to do.” Given the difficult subject matter, is Hospital Music hard for him to listen to? “Not particularly. It’s one of the few records in my career where I listen to it and go, `Yeah, I got that right,’” he says, laughing once again. “I can’t really look back at a lot of other records I did and say that. There’s always parts on them that make me cringe.” Hospital Music debuted at number one in Canada when Universal Music released it at the end of July. That same week, without an American record deal, the CD reached number 17 on the iTunes U.S.A. sales chart. While Good says he was happy with the CD’s debut, sales don’t equal success for him. “I think that an artist does what an artist does because an artist has to do it,” he says. “I don’t think that an artist sets out particu- larly to make money… Success in art is finish- ing a painting, or finishing a book, or finishing a record, or writing a song, and listening to it or playing it, or looking at it for the first time in its entirety, and in that moment understanding that you’ve accomplished what you set out to do. Everything that happens after that—the sale of that painting, the sale of that book, the sale of that record—that’s all kind of an aftermath that comes with being in a business.” September 27, 2007 The Uniter contact: [email protected] 14 ARTS & CULTURE Street culture Freestyle connects campus with community

the Dangerous Goods Crew will both be facilitat- Tom Llewellin ing the breakdancing workshop. Artist Pat Lazo, Volunteer Staff artistic director of the Graffiti Gallery, will be mentoring the graffiti art tutorial. Team SK8 and the Wesmen will be mentoring the skateboard- reestyle, a week long campus outreach ing and basketball workshops, respectively. Each event that runs Oct. 1-5, wants to increase of the workshops is designed to be a helpful and Fyour awareness of urban art and culture. positive environment where everyone can learn With workshops, panel discussions and perfor- from each other. mances all free of charge, hip hop devotees and Freestyle is also about getting through to the uninitiated alike are invited to get involved. youth. “[The culture] provides them with positive The focus of the event, says UWSA out- ways to channel negative emotions, and empow- reach coordinator and Freestyle mastermind ers people to find a voice,” says Turner. Public Ted Turner, is on connecting community mem- perception of the culture at large, he explains, has bers with the student body through culture. become a field of stereotypes, and as a result, so Workshops will help everyone in attendance to has the mainstream culture. Its marketability has gain a new perspective on urban art and culture been maximized, and its diversity and creativity and connect with the local scene. Daily panel dis- have been reduced. cussions, which will be broadcast live on CKUW, “The commoditized media culture just will focus on topics like the future of the Winnipeg talks about all that thuggish, misogynistic gang- hip hop movement, common media stereotypes sta stuff, which is just such a misrepresentation about urban culture, and how to make urban cul- of what hip hop is about,” he says. “[Artistically ture a positive influence on neighbourhoods. “For speaking] it rivals the development of rock and every opportunity a student has,” says Turner, roll, if not transcends it. But people have a ten- “there is an opportunity for community mem- dency to focus on the negative.” bers. We want to aim for a shared sense of com- Turner is a believer in the effects that urban munity life [on campus] that we can be comfort- culture can have as a creative outlet for the dis- able with.” Everyone is invited to participate in possessed and as a way to get messages out. He this effort to open up the flow of people and ideas sees a bright future for the craft. between our campus and the surrounding areas. “Thirty years from now, we’ll look at hip hop The best and the brightest of Winnipeg’s in the same way we looked at jazz: as a legitimate vibrant hip hop scene are mentoring the work- art form.” shops, which are open to all ages and skill levels. The workshops still have plenty of room, Indie rappers Pip Skid, Nestor Wynrush and but space is expected to become very limited in At Large bring the 35 years of experience be- the next few days, so visit Ted Turner in 0R30 (lo- tween them to the hip hop and DJ workshop. cated in the Bulman Centre) or call him at 786- Nationally ranked breakdancer B-Boy Bob and 9779 to register. See K’Naan introduce his film4 Real Kenya, 12:30 p.m. Oct 4 at Convocation Hall as part of Freestyle. Arts & Culture Editor: Whitney Light contact: [email protected] The Uniter September 27, 2007 E-mail: [email protected] Phone: 786-9497 ARTS & CULTURE 15 Fax: 783-7080 Obscene theatre

The upcoming workshop presentations desire to understand what it is about sexu- We all have a side of ourselves that we Don Moman of Obscene represent one stage in the ongoing ality that can inspire violence. Of the inter- hate, but our struggles exist in a private Volunteer development of the play. Mozdzen is “giving nal violence necessary to drive a man to cas- bubble. We don’t subject ourselves to scru- audiences a chance to see a work in progress trate himself, Mozdzen says, “There’s beauty tiny by our fellows. That would be... obscene. and give feedback on it.” He is testing audi- in human excess.” He says Obscene also ex- Mozdzen wants to provoke his audience, ouldn’t you just like to be free? ences to see what works and what still needs Obscene, the current work- work. The goal, said Mozdzen, is to strike a in-progress of Winnipeg play- Out of Line Theatre W balance between “button-pushing and honest wright, director and actor Ian Mozdzen, subject matter.” opens with that question. The play portrays An experimental work, Obscene includes the life and inner world of a professor of clas- a variety of media. As he describes the various sical studies who examines his own warring elements in the play, Mozdzen gets a gleeful, dualities: male/female, logic/emotion, and mischievous look on his face, like he can’t wait vulgarity/beauty. His attempts to break free to see how far audiences are willing to follow of internal strife eventually lead him to the him on this bizarre odyssey. He uses shadow act of self-castration. to present himself as a centaur. There is video Mozdzen studied at Simon Fraser footage of a horse being castrated and of University and the University of Winnipeg, Mozdzen putting himself in a dress, in a bag, obtaining degrees in English and Theatre. and dumping himself in a river. He lip synchs In 2002, he formed Out of Line Theatre with an aria performed as if by a castrati and acts fellow theatre student Mia van Leeuwen, and in front of a photo collage of self-castration their edgy productions have proven they are images. More traditional monologue advances a group to watch. Peep Show, developed be- the plot, and, as Mozden adds, “I do a bit of tween 2003 and 2005, saw multiple incarna- drag too. I put a dress on and have a wig [and tions, including a national fringe festival tour. act like I’m] this drunken girl.” Jealous/Pervert was produced in 2006, a fusion Obscene, however, is deeper than an of the Egyptian Osiris myth with the story of a excuse for obscenity. I asked why his work modern woman jilted by her lover. Witch, pro- seems to focus on the “darker” aspects of sex- duced earlier this year, is a fantastic adapta- uality. Mozdzen spoke about his mother, who tion of the true story of a father-daughter pair he says communicated a sense of “No” asso- who accused three women of witchcraft. Ian Mozdzen will perform a workshop version of his play Obscene. ciated with sexuality, about being bullied in school because of his sexuality, and about a

amines the “human desire to shape, control, yes, but he also wants to leave them thinking pacify” our primal, sexual urges. and moved. Although the focal point of the work is Free workshop performances of dark, Mozdzen says there are “beams of light” Obscene will take place at 8:00 p.m. on throughout and that “Obscene is the most Sept. 27, 29 & 30 at Creery Studios, 95.9 FM CKUW Campus/Community uplifting show I’ve done, in a funny way.” 125 Adelaide Street on the second floor. Radio Top 10 CD – Albums He says the play looks at how similar people Seating is limited so reservations are rec- really are, and the professor’s extreme action ommended. Contact ian@outoflinetheatre. September 19 - 25, 2007 springs from a common internal conflict. com or 786-7980. ! = Local content * = Canadian Content RE=Re Entry NE = New Entry

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Dark edges and pop hooks Sick City psyched for local CD release Aaron Epp Volunteer Staff ecords R

“It’s really hard to talk about your own mallman record,” says T.J. Stevenson, bass player for Winnipeg’s Sick City. “It’s a weird thing.” The record in question is Nightlife, and it

was released all over Canada this past COURTESY OF S Tuesday. Sick City will celebrate the CD’s release with a show this Sunday at the West End Cultural Centre. The new full-length is the band’s first on Smallman Records. (U.S. label Trustkill will release the CD internationally next month.) It’s the follow-up to Where Do We Go from Here, an EP Stevenson and his bandmates— Josh Youngson (vocals), Dorian Paszkowski (guitar), Dave Grabowski (guitar) and Joel Neufeld (drums)—released independently a few months after playing their first show in 2005. Since then, the band has played on the Taste of Chaos and Warped tours, and Sick City play the WECC on Sunday. was featured twice this year in Alternative Press—once as a Hometown Hero, and once as one of 100 Bands to Know in 2007. The quality of music on Nightlife indi- Tree Sound Studios in Atlanta, GA. The disc musicianship. like,” he says of the shows with Papa Roach. cates that the hype is justified. Rooted in was produced, recorded and mixed by Zack “We usually schedule about three days “We’ve done a few tours since that weren’t as hardcore, the 12 tracks are written with Odom and Kenneth Mount, who have for drums when we’re recording with a band, big, and it’s not necessarily a letdown, but it a pop sensibility most bands talk about worked with Jimmy Eat World in the doing as many songs as we did with them, just shows us that we have to work so much but rarely achieve. Although he screams past. They expressed interest in work- and [Joel] came in and played the entire harder to get where we actually want to be. at points, Youngson mainly sticks to sing- ing with Sick City after hearing Where Do album in one day,” says Mount. “I don’t think It’s kind of frustrating to know that just be- ing melodies that are extremely accessible. We Go from Here. The song “XX & XY,” we’ve ever had anybody do that.” The rest of cause we’ve made it to a certain point, we “Antoinette,” the first song on the CD, is a which the band re-recorded for Nightlife, the band worked just as quickly, which “was still have so much more work to do.” good example of this, and Stevenson says the made the biggest impression on the two. really good because if we had an idea, we That said, the band is looking forward to song is representative of the entire album. “That song in particular [is] so catchy,” says were able to try it out. It didn’t take them long promoting an album they’re proud of. “We’re “We’re excited about [“Antoinette”] because Odom. “Once we heard some of the other at all just to do it. We had a great time.” really excited about the record,” Stevenson for the people in the band who like catchy songs, they were also very, very good, but Stevenson says that the best part of says. “It’s been a long time coming.” hooks, we have the catchy hook. For the that one just blew me away. The instru- everything that’s happened in the past year See Sick City at the WECC on Sunday, people in the band who like the heavier stuff, mentation’s so heavy on their songs, but has been having a variety of opportunities Sept. 30 with Boys Night Out, Sights & we have the heavier stuff. That song pretty they’re somehow—somehow—still very come their way, including an opening spot Sounds, and Living with Lions. Tickets for much represents the record. It’s got a darker catchy pop.” on a Papa Roach tour this past winter. And the all-ages show are $15 at Ticketmaster, edge to it, but it’s catchy at the same time.” While working with the quintet, Odom the worst part? Music Trader, and Sk8. Visit www.myspace. Nightlife was recorded this past March at and Mount were also impressed with their “We got a real taste of what a big tour is com/sickcity. Vancouver band make Better Friend’s Than Lovers

guitarist Mandy Hardwick, Tom Llewellin who both had their own Volunteer Staff side projects, assembled themselves into a five- piece with members from he first thing that grabs you about all over the continent. Better Friends Than Lovers is their in- They then released a self- Tfectious joy. The five of them are thor- titled, homemade EP, oughly enjoying what they’re doing, and it and were recently signed shows. They’ve found a label and recorded by Global Symphonic their first full-length album, Great Loves, a lo-fi Records. “It doesn’t feel kaleidoscope of danceable, charismatic, cap- like we’ve been signed at tivating indie pop. “We’re just really happy all,” says Leary. “We still about it,” says vocalist Eli Leary. “It turned out pretty much do our own really well.” thing; there’s no outside With Great Loves, the band takes a step influence from the label.” in the right direction; their gritty head-bop- The bargain-base- ping dance pop sound has become more con- ment production style fident. They wanted the result to contain a bit and rough edges in the more heaviness while still retaining the many ublicity P songs (there are small catchy hooks and vocal harmonies that char- mistakes left in) may be a

acterized their first EP. Mandy Hardwick’s eabody turnoff to those who were muddy guitar, Chloe Gammon’s throbbing expecting something a organ and curious synthesizers, and Jeremy little more polished, but Pelland and Laura Hatfield’s ever-present it adds immensely to groovy rhythm section define this band’s COURTESY OF P their charm as a cohesive sound, but no instrument really overpow- Better Friends Than Lovers play the Royal Albert on Saturday. whole that enjoys making ers any other. Each member has a chance to music together. The band shine, and they do so in a very genuine way. and the album give off an For the band, the creative process air of honesty and unpre- “is pretty much a group effort,” explains Their spontaneity works surprisingly heavy than the former, and it’s currently tentiousness. You might think you were just Hardwick. “[A song] isn’t done until we’re all well. “Forget Everything” encapsulates the making the rounds on the North American listening in on five friends having fun. equally happy with it, and we just let the song band’s many good qualities seamlessly. Their college radio circuit. Chloe Gammon sings go wherever, we all do something with it, and affinity for catchy hooks, soaring harmonies lead, unfortunately without their signature Better Friends Than Lovers play the let it stop in a new direction.” and a head-nodding beat are in good form harmonies, but it’s a memorable track none- Royal Albert Arms with The People Verses As for how Great Loves itself began? “It here. “If it’s all the same I’d like to / remem- theless. and Anthem Red on Sept. 29, and in-store just kinda happened,” the group laughs. ber only what I need to,” they sing. “Half The Better Friends Than Lovers came to- at Music Trader in Osborne Village the Battle” is another standout, a bit more guitar- gether in early 2005, when Leary and following day. Arts & Culture Editor: Whitney Light contact: [email protected] The Uniter September 27, 2007 E-mail: [email protected] Phone: 786-9497 Fax: 783-7080 ARTS & CULTURE 17

cd REviews ARTS BriefS Compiled by AARON EPP AND JO SNYDER Shawn Lee’s Ping Pong Orchestra Broadway Calls BURNTHE8TRACK Hits the Hits Broadway Calls Fear of Falling Skies Polyvinyl Smallman Curve Music Mentorship program helps Inspired by Hailing from Winnipeg youth toward careers

Henry Mancini and Rainier, Oregon, punk quartet The provincial government, in partnership Hugo Montenegro’s Broadway Calls Burnthe8track is with the Arts and Cultural Industries Association of covers of ‘60s and is a plucky new one of those bands Manitoba, has developed a new career website de- ‘70s pop tunes, punk band that that I really want signed to encourage youth as they work toward careers Shawn Lee’s Ping has been tour- to like, but when in the arts and culture sector. The site is Manitoba- Pong Orchestra’s Hits the Hits is a primarily ing extensively over the past two years, I listen to their CDs, I end up disappointed specific, and features information on more than 140 instrumental cover album of pop music breaking only to record their self-titled and frustrated. They’ve got the Manitoba-based cultural jobs. “The Manitoba govern- ment is committed to helping youth make informed from the last decade. Lee plays all the debut album. Reminiscent throughout greatest band name this city has career choices and these new tools will increase the instruments on the album except horns and of radio hits by Blink 182, Sum 41, Good seen since Guy Smiley, and they resources available to them,” Peter Bjornson said in a strings. He also sings, arranges, produces Charlotte and Green Day, it’s fairly stan- definitely have a signature sound I wouldn’t press release. Bjornson is Manitoba’s education, citi- and mixes. His music was featured in dard pop-punk fare. “Save our Ship,” confuse with anyone else. However, the zenship and youth minister. Also in development is a trailers for Ocean’s 13 as well as other which starts off like an acoustic number music needs more work. Like a gang of mentorship program that will see a range of profes- movies and TV shows. Tracks include a before morphing into an anthem, and pirates each missing a hand, most of sionals from arts-related disciplines lead workshops piano-driven cover of Outkast’s “Suffer the Kids,” an energetic medita- these songs are in bad need of a hook. All and one-on-one meetings with interested youth. “Hey Ya!” (featuring Mick Talbot of The tion on what we’re leaving for our legacy, is not lost though; Burnthe8track full- Interested individuals are encouraged to contact men- torship program coordinator Talia Pura by telephone Style Council), a very funky take on represent the best this album has to offer. lengths always have at least one really at 204-927-2787 or e-mail at mentor@creativeman- Gorillaz’s “Clint Eastwood,” and a beauti- With 14 tracks of fast beats, catchy tunes excellent, memorable song. It’s always itoba.ca. Information on potential career options is ful and frantic cover of Britney Spears’s and sing-along lyrics, Broadway Calls the fourth track on the CD, it’s always available on the website at www.growcreatively.ca. “Toxic” on a sitar. This album makes great certainly has the formula for successful somehow both anthemic and wistful, and background music for reading, study- pop-punk down pat, but the album lacks it always uses water imagery to talk about Barbies become literally, ing or driving and will interest lovers the energy to be called truly inspiring. returning home. On 2004’s The Ocean, it not just figuratively, poison of funk, jazz or electronica. DJs might This album will resonate with pop-punk was the title track, and on Fear of Falling want to check it out for its infinite fans, but won’t be winning any converts. Skies, it’s “San Sebastian.” That’s it, Well, we don’t know if the feminist community has thrown any sort of victory party, but according to sampling possibilities. though—just one really excellent, memo- Salon.com some Barbies are being pulled from the -Don Moman rable song. If Burnthe8track could learn to shelves across the United States. Sadly, however, -Don Moman sustain the magic captured on those children who have been ingesting their toys instead of songs for an entire CD, they wouldn’t make using them merely to reinforce gender stereotypes are me want to Getridofthecompactdisc. finding that they require surgery because of intesti- nal perforations. CBC.ca has also reported that 25,500 -Aaron Epp of the suspect toys were recalled in Canada. Mattel warned consumers that there may be even more re- calls as investigations begin on overseas factories.

Winnipeg band up for ECHO songwriting prize

The ECHO songwriting prize was created by Talk therapy New theatre company workshops Hersteria SOCAN last year to award independent musicians for their hard work and talent. The conditions on quali- fying are that your band has to be Canadian and you exciting…almost like Erin McIntyre can’t be on one of the four Major Labels. Winnipeg’s Volunteer Staff therapy for us.” Propagandhi won the first ever ECHO prize last year The theatre setting, however, can cause to the tune of $5000. This year, Roots group Nathan a certain tension for women in the audience: are up to receive the award and if they win it, then n Sept. 29, Winnipeg’s newest the- some still feel that it’s a boys’ club, a feeling Winnipeg has ALL the ECHO prizes! Awesome. atre company, Winnipeg Studio Gordon understands all too well. Gordon OTheatre, will showcase its first orig- hopes that Hersteria will be relatable, and inal production, Hersteria, in a workshop that it will communicate in a fresh and reading. The play is about four women who honest way “really good stories from a wom- find solace, humor and healing in their rela- an’s perspective,” stories that perhaps have tionships and “talk sessions” with each other. been untold, or told only in clichéd ways But Hersteria is not your average play about in the past. Bajer also hopes women will be women—the kind WST artistic director Kayla able to relate and “see their own secret expe- Gordon characterizes as being focused on rience exposed” in Hersteria, and that the in- Kayla Gordon “menopause, PMS, the physical changes fusion of humor used to explore the taboos women deal with.” Hersteria, she says, is a and the things dealt with in daily life (illness, musical comedy that communicates “heart- death, eating disorders) will allow audiences writing plays out of frustration with the lim- felt stories about women that people can to “laugh at the things that make us scared.” ited amount of good parts for women, she relate to, both men and women.” While women in the theatre world have also feels that in her experience as a play- The reading will be the second work- certainly come a long way, there is still much wright, “a good play is a good play” and will shop the play has undergone, and will focus to be done. Theatre about women, whether it receive the attention it is due, whether or not on getting feedback so it can be further de- be entire plays or simply good roles, is scarce. a woman has written it. Bajer advises up- veloped before its debut as a finished piece. Gordon says that although there are many and-coming female playwrights to “write Throughout the creative process, the female playwrights currently working, there about your own experience” and keep your WST has taken a kind of think-tank approach. is little opportunity for their pieces to be de- “agenda as a playwright to reach all people, Gordon began working on Hersteria several veloped to their full potential, and they aren’t not just women” in order to open plays up to years ago, eventually approaching American being produced. Gordon predicts it will take a wider demographic. composer and singer Sally Fingerette and another five to 10 years before female play- Hersteria will be read in the Winnipeg local playwright and actress Sharon Bajer wrights will be able to enjoy a sense of equal- Contemporary Dance Studio, located on the to come on board. The play developed over ity with their male colleagues. second floor of 211 Banatyne Ave at 8:00 p.m. the course of improvs, workshops and talks, Bajer began her career in theatre as an on Sept. 29. a method Gordon says she found “extremely actress, and while she says that she started September 27, 2007 The Uniter contact: [email protected] 18 ARTS & CULTURE Capturing human emotion on film at Platform: Centre for Photographic and Digital Arts

most of the other figures in Soft Ground. rts

A Both artists succeed in unsettling the viewer;

igital I felt like I was seeing something I should not D have seen. and

Small’s photographs are more abstract, but that does not change the unsettling effect. Some of Small’s work, for example “Paul and the Girls” hotographic

P or “Pappa Sleeping,” feel like a natural moment. for But others are obviously unnatural circumstances

entre which caused an interesting moment. Often, : : C Small’s subjects are naked. “Blue Bird on Laura” feels contrary to any snapshot I have ever seen or latform P would expect to see: a young woman is naked, her body appearing distorted because she stretches and holds her face in a pout. In front of her and stretching to the left, a bright blue bird wing re- peats the shape of her stretched out body. Around her is blank white space. The tension speaks of frustration. The isolation here is different than that of “Cindy,” but I am unsettled again. It is im- possible to feel at ease on Soft Ground. Small and Stocki do not create art that can sit in the back- ground; their works fight to be noticed.

Sarah Small, Ariella & Crow, 2005. 27” x 40” Digital Pigment Print COURTESY OF Platform: Centre for Photographic and Digital Arts

Kathleen Gallagher Volunteer Staff

oft Ground, the current show at Platform: Centre for Photographic Sand Digital Arts, is a combination of work from two young photographers, Sarah Small and Elaine Stocki. Small is an American artist based in New York and Stocki is from Winnnipeg. Although they have not lived or studied in the same place, they appear to be doing the same thing with their art: project- ing genuine human emotion through photography. Lisa Stinner, the curator of Soft Ground, describes Stocki and Small’s work as “counteract[ing] two different tendencies in today’s photographic art making,” those tendencies being “emo- tional detachment and digital manipu- lation.” Stinner’s comments about the Sarah Small, Papa Sleeping, 2004. 27” x 40” Digital Pigment Print show (available in a pamphlet at Platform) seem well put. Both women, but especially Stocki, have captured their subjects in their most vulnera- ble moments. Both women have man- aged to capture human thought on film. I felt emotionally engaged with each subject, as though I was sharing the moment with them. This engagement was an unset- tling one. The viewer is forced to look rts the subject right in the eyes and see A their emotional state—distress or igital D melancholy. The subjects of Stocki’s and photographs appear isolated from the world; “Cindy” comes to mind as an ex- ample of this. It is a picture of a woman, hotographic sitting on a chair and tipping it back- P for ward. Behind her is a wooden bench.

The image is tinted yellow, as are most entre : : C Stocki’s photographs. There is tension in this woman’s movements and in her latform facial expression, and a sense of isolation, too. I could not help but feel discomfort when I saw “Cindy,” and COURTESY OF P

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NATIONAL RIGHT TO KNOW WEEK Events organized by a local co- alition of access-to-information advocates. Oct 2: Lunchtime panel moderated by Tim Brodbeck, Wpg Sun, Portage Place Edmonton Court, 12:00 p.m. Oct 4: Former federal information commissioner Lectures & Seminars John Reid: 20 Years Later: The Increasing Importance of Access to Information, 4M47, 3:30 p.m.

GALLERY 1C03 Show + Tell: Notions of Home and Place by Alumni, WINNIPEG INTERNATIONAL WRITERS FESTIVAL EVENTS Poetry until Oct 27. Organized in conjunction with the University of Winnipeg’s reading by Janice Kulyk Keefer Thurs, Sept 27, 10-11 a.m. in Room 40th anniversary, Show + Tell features art in various media by 13 UW 1L08. “Writing Through Race,” a literary panel with Paul Yee, Law- graduates. New work by Steve Bates, Richard Dyck, Richard Hines, Leah rence Hill, and David Chariandy, Fri, Sept 28, 2:30-4 p.m. in Eckhardt- Fontaine, Allan Geske, Glen Johnson, Blair Marten, Kegan McFadden, GrammattéHall. “A Sip of Juice,” readings by UW student writers Fri, Solomon Nagler, Freya Bjorg Olafson, Paul Robles, Donna Szoke and Sept 28, 4-5 p.m. in Eckhardt-Gramatté Hall. These events are free Racheal Tycoles. Gallery hours: Mon-Fri: noon-4 p.m. Sat: 1-4 p.m. and open to the public. Presented by the WIWF and the UW English THIN AIR 2007 Sept 23-30: A literary celebration, an annual week-long Department Sponsored by The Canada Council for the Arts. festival of readings, panel discussions, school shows, book signings, and professional development opportunities. It engages new and established writers, and is enjoyed by thousands of Manitobans of all ages and backgrounds. These events are held across the city, a Lying: Confessions of a Free Woman few specifically on the U of W campus. For the schedule and more information visit www.winnipegwords.com or pick up the paperback AROUND TOWN program for a complete guide to the festival. FILM Cinematheque ENGLISH DEPARTMENT EVENTS All students are welcome. Fri, Sept 28: MA & Scholarship Proposal-Writing Workshop, 3M57 12:30-1:20. Lindsay Jane Fri Jan 11, 2008: Applying to MA Programs Info Session, English CINEMATHEQUE 100 Arthur St. Sept 28-Oct 4 7:00pm: Flying: Con- Common Room 12:30-1:20. fessions of a Free Woman. 9 p.m: The Sweet Ride (until Sept 30); 8-Bit: A Film About Art and Video Games (until Oct 3). Oct 4-7: WNDX -Festival of Avant-Garde & Underground Film

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PARK THEATRE 698 Osborne St. 478-7275 Sept 27, 28, 29, 8 p.m: Ruth Cansfield Dance with the Glenn Buhr Band. MEAL EXCHANGE VOLUNTEERS WANTED Groups of costumed volunteers will walk door to door on Halloween night on pre-assigned streets asking for donations of canned goods and non-perishable food items. Students will also help count and sort donations, then visit community organizations to drop off our collections. Meal Exchange CONCERTS Sept 28 at the Folk Exchange Kidd Pivot performs Lost Action (MX) is a student founded, student run, registered charitable organi- zation that has grown to 48 campuses across Canada. The mandate of the University of Winnipeg Chapter is to promote civic engagement through the development of hunger solutions. MX implements pro- HIDE YOUR DAUGHTERS CD release with special guests Under grams and events that transform students from passive contributors Pressure, Velodrome and Ramirez. Sept 29, 7 p.m. Label Gallery 510 to active agents in the fight against hunger. Contact mealexchange@ Portage Ave. Tickets $7 at the door. All ages. hotmail.com FREE CONCERTS AT OLD MARKET SQUARE Thursdays at noon. Sept STUDY ABROAD OPPORTUNITIES An information session will be 27: Little Boy Boom. held on Wed, Oct 17 12:30- 1:20 p.m. in 1L12 on U of W Exchange Programs and other study abroad opportunities. For more information LINDSAY JANE Sept 28, The Folk Exchange, 211 Bannatyne Ave contact the International Office at 786-9469 or visit us in 1W04D. Doors 7 p.m., show at 8. Tickets at the Festival Music Store 231-1377 $10 advance/$12 door. YOUTH ENCOURAGING SUSTAINABILITY A program of the Sci- ence Council of Manitoba, is looking for university students to AN EVENING WITH MARTIN SEXTON Sept 29, Garrick Centre. Doors participate as volunteers in the Youth Forum, “Challenges for a 7 p.m., show at 8. Tickets $30 and $35 at Ticketmaster or the Festival Sustainable Future”, to be held at the University of Winnipeg, Music Store 231-1377. Sept 28 and 29. Volunteers will work with workshop presenters on a variety of topics. For more information, visit www.scmb.mb.ca or K’NAAN Oct 4, West End Cultural Centre. Doors 7 p.m., show at 8. contact Dr. H. Robinson, Chair Youth Encouraging Sustainability W: Tickets $25 and $30 at Ticketmaster or the Festival Music Store 231- 947-1674 H: 284-5024 [email protected]. 1377.

WINNIPEG FREE PRESS & WRITERS’ COLLECTIVE NON-FICTION THE BESNARD LAKES w/ HYLOZOISTS AND MAHOGANY FROG Oct CONTEST The challenge this year is to write a non-fiction story based 6 at the West End Cultural Centre. Doors 7:15, Show 8. Tickets $12 on the theme “I knew I wasn’t in Kansas anymore when…” Prizes are in advance @ Ticketmaster, WECC, Into the Music, and Music Trader. $500 for first place, $300 for second place and $100 for third place. Winners will be published in the Winnipeg Free Press or in the Collec- THE GORGON with Hide Your Daughters and Mad Young Darlings. THEATRE & DANCE tive Consciousness, the journal of the Writers’ Collective. All winners Oct 6 Royal Albert Arms. Doors 10 p.m. $5 Winnipeg’s Contemporary Dancers, Sept 28 & 29 receive a one-year Writers’ Collective membership. All entries must be sent with an entry form or available by calling 786-9468, or email- ing [email protected]. Entries must be post-marked no later than Oct 31. WINNIPEG’S CONTEMPORARY DANCERS PRESENTS CRYSTAL PITE’S LOST ACTION Performed by the ensemble Kidd Pivot Fri, Sept 2008 STUDENT ENTREPRENEUR COMPETITION celebrates the com- 28 and Sat, Sept 29, 8 p.m, The Gas station Theatre 445 River Av- mitment, determination and achievements of student entrepreneurs. enue. Tickets Adult $25, Senior & Student $20 through Ticketmaster Through this annual program, ACE and CIBC create a platform for 780-3333 or WCD Box Office 452-0229. young business leaders to network with like-minded students, show- case their business on a regional and national stage to top executives MANITOBA THEATRE CENTRE 174 Market Ave 942-6537. Oct 18- and leading entrepreneurs, receive relevant training and leverage Nov 10: Our Town. valuable mentorship opportunities to accelerate the growth of their

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PLATFORM CENTRE FOR PHOTOGRAPHIC AND DIGITAL ARTS 121-100 Arthur St (Artspace) 942-8183 Until Oct 19: soft ground: Sarah Small + LITERARY Elaine Stocki. COMMUNITY EVENTS PLUG IN GALLERY 286 McDermot Ave Scratching the Surface: The Post- Prairie Landscape feat. 19 Winnipeg artists. Until Nov 17. 2007 PRAIRIE FIRE PRESS – MCNALLY ROBINSON WRITING CON- SKYWALK CONCERTS & LECTURES A co-presentation of Winnipeg TESTS Bliss Carman Poetry Award - Judge: Barry Dempster, Short Fiction VAULT GALLERY 2181 Portage Ave “The Colours I Have Seen....” New Public Library, the University of Winnipeg and Virtuosi Concerts Inc. paintings by Argentinian artist Debora Cardaci. Until Sept 29. Hours 11 - Judge: Bill Gaston, All events take place from 12:10 to 12:50 p.m. in the Carol Shields a.m.-5 p.m. Tues-Sat. Auditorium, second floor of the Millennium Library, 251 Donald St. Creative Non-Fiction - Judge: Mark Anthony Jarman. $6,000 in prizes. Admission is free. Oct 3: Vesna Milosevic-Zdjelar, U of W Physics, on First prize in each category $1,250, 2nd prize $500, 3rd prize $250. Dead- WAH-SA GALLERY 130-25 Forks Market Rd Until Sept 30: Solo exhibit by Astrobiology: Search for Life in the Universe. Oct 4: Those Rooks play line: Nov 30, 2007. For information contact: 943-9066, [email protected], or Rick Beaver, an Ojibway artist from Rice Lake, Ontario. laid-back pop and “bring back the melody!” check out our web site for guidelines at www.prairiefire.ca. WAYNE ARTHUR GALLERY 186 Provencher Blvd. Trees: Inside and Out- PUBLISHING SEMINARS Presented by The Manitoba Writers’ Guild and THIN AIR BOOK CHATS Mon, Sept 24 to Sat, Sept 29, daily from 2:30 side the Box. Sept 30-Oct 31. Artist reception Sept 30 1-4. Hours Tues THIN AIR, and the Winnipeg International Writers Festival. Sept 29, 10 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. Enjoy a coffee in the Prairie Ink Cafe (McNally Robinson to Sat 11-5. a.m.-12 p.m: “So, You Want to get Published?” feat. novelist Lawrence Portage Place) and check out some behind-the-scenes talk about the writ- Hill, editor Pat Sanders, and publisher Gordon Shillingford. Sept 30, 11 ing life. Thurs, Sept 27: Michael Winter and Kathleen Winter. Fri, Sept 28: WINNIPEG ART GALLERY 300 Memorial Blvd. 789-1760. John Hartman: a.m.-1 p.m: “Where Do I Sign?” feat. veteran negotiating team, Martha William Gibson. Sat, Sept 29: Trisha Cull and George Ellenbogen. Cities. Into the Collection: Will Gorlitz, until Nov 8. Around Here: Scenes Brooks and husband Brian Brooks, and lawyer Brian Bowman. Seminars of Manitoba from the Historical Collection, until Nov 10. Inuit Games, take place in the Red River College Princess St. campus multipurpose MCNALLY ROBINSON GRANT PARK Sept 27: Merril Paul with Linda ongoing. Into the Collection: Highlights of Historical Painting From 15th room. Tickets $20 for Guild members, $30 for non-members per seminar. Clarke and Emma Burns: In Our Hands: On Becoming A Doctor, 8 p.m. century panel paintings to Post-Impressionism, ongoing. Guild members can attend both seminars for $35 ($50 for non-members). Call 942-6134 for more information. Sept 29: Marie-Louise Gay: storytime for children, 10 a.m. Oct 1: Dara Horn: The World toCome, 7 p.m. Jonathan Garfinkel: Ambivalence; Cross- MANITOBA WRITERS’ GUILD COURSES Approaching Poetics with Di ing the Israel-Palestine Divide, 8 p.m. Oct 2: Ilana Simon: The Fondue Brandt; Writing from Spirit with Katherine Bitney; Capturing the Moment Bible: The 200 Best Recipes, 7 p.m. Will Ferguson: Spanish Fly, 8 p.m. Oct with Tim Higgins; Stories that Work with David Elias. Contact the Mani- 3: Climate Change Connection discussion, 7 p.m. Nicole Petroski: The Girl The Paperbacks CD Release toba Writers’ Guild for details. in the Moon, 8 p.m. Oct 4, 7-9 p.m: Sharing Craft. Join skilled artisans for a hands-on crafting session. Oct 4: Judy Kozar (nee Gibbs): Canada’s War ROCKIN’ RICHARDS RECORD & CD SHOW ‘N’ SALE Featuring all music Grooms and the Girls Who Stole Their Hearts, 8 p.m. genres with a huge selection of CD’s, videos, posters, memorabilia and that hard to find vinyl with over 50,000 records. Sun, Sept. 30, 10 a.m.–4 p.m. Victoria Inn 1808 Wellington Ave. Admission $4, children under 12 free. Bring a tin for the bin for Winnipeg Harvest to be entered in a draw COMEDY for a $100 gift certificate from Into The Music! MANITOBA’S FILM INDUSTRY is looking for accountants, artists, cos- tumers, draftspersons, hairstylists, location managers, office workers, make-up artists, and people with technical skills to work in the lighting and grip departments. If you are bright, energetic and thrive in a high- THE CROSSEYED RASCALS PRESENT MUTANT TURKEY RACING An eve- pressure environment, please visit Film Training Manitoba’s booth in the ning of clean improvisational comedy. Fri, Oct 12 7:30 p.m. at PTE’s Colin Red River College Atrium Oct 3, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Film Training Manitoba is Jackson Studio (3rd floor, Portage Place). Tickets $10, or $8 in advance the source for training and professional development for Manitoba’s film at: Hull’s Family Bookstore (372 Graham Ave) - 947-1365, or by contact- industry. For more information visit filmtraining.mb.ca. ing [email protected] For more information about the show or the troupe call: 226-4446 or e-mail: [email protected]. REGIONAL CALL FOR ARTISTS The Winnipeg Arts Council invites art- ists to submit Expressions of Interest to create a permanent Gateway and Transit-related public art project developed in conjunction with The University of Winnipeg/Spence St. Redevelopment. The selected artist will develop a proposal in consultation with City of Winnipeg, University of Winnipeg and Winnipeg Arts Council staff that will include a transit shelter for the Ellice Ave transit stop and associated public art elements at the BARS, CAFES & VENUES Ellice Ave and at the Portage Ave stops. Interested artists must submit a Sept 27 at the West End Cultural Centre complete application package. Please visit www.winnipegarts.ca for full details. Deadline for application is Oct 26.

WHO DO YOU THINK YOU ARE? Discover the 5 W’s of your family history. The Southeast & Winnipeg Branch of the Manitoba Genealogical Society ELLICE CAFÉ & THEATRE 585 Ellice Ave Upcoming free movies Oct 1: is hosting the MGS Seminar 2007 Oct 19-21 at the Viscount Gort Hotel in Transformers. Oct 8: Garfield.O ct 15: Mr. Bean. Shows start at 7 p.m. Winnipeg, Manitoba. Please visit our website at www.mbgenealogy.com for details. KING’S HEAD PUB 100 King St. Every Sunday: All the Kings Men UPCOMING WINNIPEG PUBLIC LIBRARY EVENTS Oct 10, 7 p.m: Phil MCNALLY ROBINSON PORTAGE PLACE MUSIC Sept 28: Neufeld & Kid- Edmonston, Millennium Library Carol Shields Auditorium. Digital Photog- der (blues) 6:30 p.m. raphy: Henderson Library Tues, Oct 2, 6:30 p.m. 986-4314 to register. How to Take Better Pictures: Henderson Library Tues, Oct 9, 6:30 p.m. 986-4314 MCNALLY ROBINSON GRANT PARK MUSIC Sept 28: Marguerite’s Mood to register. How to Buy a Computer: Cornish Library, Tues, Oct 2 at 5 p.m. (jazz & pop). Sept 29: Knut Haugsoen Trio (jazz). All shows start at 8 986-4679 to register; West End Library, Sat, Oct 13, 1 p.m. 986-4677 to p.m. register; Fort Garry Library, Sat, Oct 27 at 1 p.m. 986-4918 to register.

OZZY’S 160 Osborne Downstairs Sept 28: Nocturnal Divinity, Igor & The WRITING GROUP FOR NEW IMMIGRANTS Every other Wed at 7 p.m. in Skindiggers, Black Optic, Five Hundred Pound Furnace. Oct 5: FREQ 107 Meeting Room 1 at the Millennium Library, 251 Donald Street. To register presents High Five Drive’s Tour Kick-Off feat. The Cease Fire, The Alibi, call 986-4294. Asado, Burden of the Decade. Pine Boughs by Michael Cox PYRAMID CABARET 176 Fort St. Sept 29: 7th Annual “For the Love of Lucille” Benefit, a fundraiser for Cancercare Manitoba. Featuring The Gallery Lacosse Fighting Hellfish. Tickets $15 (2 for $25 in advance) Silent Auction, Door VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES GALLERIES Prizes. Sept 30: Bodog Battle of the Bands.

REGAL BEAGLE 331 Smith St. Sept 28, 29: Scotty Hills. Every Wed at 9 p.m. The Marlborough Men. Thur at 9 p.m. Shandra and Jason. CANADIAN DIABETES ASSOCIATION October is Residential Campaign A LABEL FOR ARTISTS is currently accepting submissions for our next Month. This campaign is an annual event where Canadian Diabetes As- exhibition Homage to Picasso. We are looking to salute Pablo Picasso ROYAL ALBERT ARMS 48 Albert St. Sept 28: The Toasters, The Peacocks, sociation volunteers canvass door-to-door in neighbourhoods to seek and by showing works by you that have his influence. This can be collages, St. Alvia Cartel, The Flatliners, 9 p.m. Sept 29: Better Friends Than Lov- collect donations for Association research, education, service and advo- paintings, drawings, sculpture or photos. If you wish to participate please ers, Anthem Red, 10 p.m. Oct 2: 3 Inches of Blood. Oct 3: Nebula, Les cacy. If you meet one of our canvassers in your neighbourhood, please email [email protected] or phone 772-5165 to make drop off ar- Breastfeeders, Bonk (Norway). give what you can for a better tomorrow. For more information, contact rangements. We ask that all works be labeled with name, title, and contact Michelle Perera, Development Coordinator, Individual Giving at 925-3800 info. Paper works should be framed. THE ZOO Osborne Village Inn 160 Osborne St. Sept 29: FREQ 107 pres- (ext. 240) or email [email protected] ents Psychotic Gardening, with guests. Oct 2: Supersuckers, The Black ACEARTINC 2nd floor, 290 McDermot Ave 944-9763 The Winnipeg Trash Halos (Vancouver), with guests. Advance tickets $10. BE A VOLUNTEER LITERACY TUTOR WITH FRONTIER COLLEGE! Work Museum: An Exhibition of New Art by Frieso Boning until Oct 13. with children, youth and adults in schools and community centres around TIMES CHANGED HIGH AND LONESOME CLUB 234 Main St. Sept 27: the University of Winnipeg. The commitment is one hour per week through GRAFFITI GALLERY 109 Higgins 667-9960. Not-for-profit community The Western States and The Swag, live recording for High & Lonesome the school year. Call 253-7993 or email [email protected] for youth art centre. Vol. 4. Sept 28 and 29: Andrew Neville and the Poor Choices feat. Josey more information. Literacy is an essential skill in today’s world. At Frontier Krahn (28), Adrien Sala (29). Sept 30: Jam with JP Lepage. College, we believe it’s a fundamental right. 42% of adult Canadians have KEEPSAKES GALLERY 264 McDermot Ave 257-0374 Non-profit art gal- trouble with everyday tasks that involve reading. Through a network of thousands of volunteers, Frontier College is helping people to realize lery. Handmade art, pottery, candles, cards, paintings, photography. WEST END CULTURAL CENTRE 586 Ellice Ave Sept 27: Paperbacks CD their potential and seize the opportunities that come their way. See www. release party. Sept 28: Lovechild Monarchy. Sept 29: Spread the Nets frontiercollege.ca. GALLERY LACOSSE 169 Lilac St. 284-0726 Studies in Contrast feat. the Fundraiser. Sept 30: Boys Night Out. Oct 1: JPP- Finland Fiddle Ensemble. work of Michael Cox, Jim Corbett, and Terry Lacosse. Listings Coordinator: Kristine Askholm Want to submit your listing to Uniter Listings? Email your listings to [email protected] contact: [email protected] The Uniter September 27, 2007 E-mail: [email protected] Deadline for submissions is Wednesday, eight days before the issue you’d like your Phone: 786-9497 listing to first appear in. The Uniter publishes on Thursdays, 25 times a year. @ Fax: 783-7080 LISTINGS uniter.ca 21

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or part-time basis. Complete and sign the MANITOBA LOTTERIES CORPORATION: FOUNDATION FOR THE ADVANCEMENT OF Applications are available in the Awards of- application form so the Awards & Financial EMPLOYMENT EQUITY EDUCATION ABORIGINAL YOUTH (FAAY): fice located in Graham Hall or go to website Aid Office can confirm your status in terms AWARDS www.blindcanadians.ca Deadline: Oct 15, UNIVERSITY of being a war-affected student. Application FAAY is operated by the Canadian Council 2007. forms are available at the University of Win- The Manitoba Lotteries Corporation is for Aboriginal Business and is dedicated to nipeg Awards Office located in Graham Hall pleased to continue the employment Equity developing future generations of Aboriginal NATIONAL ABORIGINAL ACHIEVEMENT OF WINNIPEG and at Student Central in Centennial Hall. Education Awards program. University of leaders through higher education. FOUNDATION: Return the completed application forms to Winnipeg students who have completed 30 the Awards Office in Graham Hall. Deadline: credit hours in the Computer Science pro- Oct 1, 2007. 85 scholarships of $2000 - $4000 will be NAAF scholarship applications for 2007-2008 gram are eligible to apply for the Information awarded to aboriginal (Status, non-status, provide a variety of awards for Canadian Ab- Technology award. To apply, you must also Métis and Inuit) students enrolled full-time original students. Aboriginal Students (First INTERNAL AWARDS: UNIVERSITY OF WINNIPEG STUDENT be a member of at least one of the following in a university, college or technical institute. Nations, Métis or Inuit), studying in the area ASSOCIATION GRADUATE STUDIES categories: Award funds can be used for tuition, books, of Information Technologies are encouraged SCHOLARSHIP computers and other educational equipment, to apply for one of three remaining $4000 UNIVERSITY OF WINNIPEG SCHOLAR- - Canadian Aboriginal peoples transportation, housing, food or clothing. bursaries. Applications are available on-line SHIPS FOR CONTINUING STUDENTS: This scholarship provided by the University (First Nations, Métis and Inuit) Applications are available at the Awards at www.naaf.ca or for pick up in the Awards of Winnipeg Students’ Association, will be - Persons with Disabilities office in Graham Hall or at www.ccab.com office located in Graham Hall. For more Approximately 650 scholarships and prizes awarded to a University of Winnipeg graduate - Visible minorities Deadline: Oct 12, 2007. information call 1-800-329-9780 or email are awarded each year by the University of entering either the Joint Master’s Program, a - Women in or aspiring to be in [email protected]. Deadline: until they are gone. Winnipeg to undergraduate students. These graduate program of the Faculty of Theology, male-dominated occupations BRIDGET WALSH SCHOLARSHIP-SINGLE awards range in value from prizes of $100 or the Master of Marriage & Family Therapy PARENT IRISH WOMEN: MANITOBA STUDENT AID PROGRAM to major scholarships of over $8000. In program. The value of the award is $500. Applications are available at the Awards (MSAP) order to be considered for undergraduate Applications can be picked up at Student Office located in Graham Hall. For more The Bridget Walsh scholarship is based on scholarships, students must have completed Services located in Graham Hall. Deadline: information, please contact MLC Employee at least 30 credit hours and must have an Oct 1, 2007. academic merit or promise as well as financial DID YOU KNOW..... You can still apply for a Services and Organizational Development need. It is awarded to low-income, single-par- 2007/2008 government student loan online at overall minimum grade point average (GPA) at 957-2500 ext 3968. Return completed of 3.00. ent Irish women in Canada who wish to pursue website www.manitobastudentaid.ca MR. & MRS. ONG HOO HONG MEMORIAL applications to the University of Winnipeg their education at university or college levels. BURSARY IN RELIGIOUS STUDIES Awards office, 515 Portage Avenue, Wpg, Scholarship values vary from year to year de- Most undergraduate scholarships are MB R3B 2E9. Deadline: Oct 1, 2007. DID YOU KNOW..... you can check the status pending on royalties. Contact: Mary Broderick, of your student aid application, find out what awarded without the necessity of students This bursary fund will be awarded at the dis- Chairperson, Bridget Walsh Scholarship, 205 having to apply for them. These include: documentation is still outstanding, update cretion of the Awards & Financial Aid office, MANITOBA HYDRO: EMPLOYMENT EQUITY Mountainview Road North, Georgetown, ON, your address information and much more to students who have a minimum 2.5 GPA BURSARY L7G 4T8, Tel: (416) 873-0873. Deadline: Oct on line? Go to www.manitobastudentaid.ca - Department Scholarships and who are facing unique financial hard- 15 , 2007 MySAO to log into your existing account. - Academic Proficiency Scholarships ships, such as students with dependents or Manitoba Hydro offers 11 bursaries of - General Undergraduate Scholarships students with a disability, who register for at $1500 to students who meet one or more of J. DOUGLAS FERGUSON HISTORICAL DID YOU KNOW.... Manitoba Student Aid least one Biblical Studies course in the Dept. the following criteria: RESEARCH ESSAY CONTEST: of Religious Studies during the academic staff is on campus on Fridays from 1 - 4p.m. A small number of undergraduate scholar- year. The value of the award is variable but To set up an appointment time, phone Tanis ships do require application from students. normally up to $1000. Applications are - Women entering Engineering, Computer This is an annual competition for three awards. at 786-9984. The Awards & Financial Aid Office sends available at Student Services in Graham Science or Commerce programs Student essay topics concerning aspects of applications to all students who were regis- Hall, or at Student Central. Return completed - Aboriginal peoples of Canada numismatics, monetary history, primitive tered for courses in the previous year, who CONFIRMATION OF ENROLMENT & applications to the Awards office in Graham (First Nations, Inuit or Métis) money and medallic art will be accepted. RELEASE OF DOCUMENTS: have completed at least 30 credit hours, and Hall. Deadline: Oct 9, 2007. - Members of a visible minority who There will be two competitions. One award who have an overall GPA of at least 3.75. are non-Caucasian in race or for $1000 may be awarded to the author of This application form had a deadline of Aug non-white in colour. the best postgraduate essay and two others, - Before a student loan document will be is- 10. Students are sent scholarship offers THE UNIVERSITY OF WINNIPEG TUITION - Persons with disabilities for $750 each, may be awarded to the under- sued to you, you must have submitted all the as assessments are done and/or nomina- BURSARY PROGRAM 2007-08 graduates who write the best essays. To be documentation requested by the Manitoba tions are forwarded to the Awards Office. Pick up application forms at the U of W eligible for an award, applicants must either Student Aid Program to the MSAP office, This process begins in June but continues This bursary program has been developed Awards office located in Graham Hall and be enrolled in a postgraduate program (M.A. and you must be registered in the minimum throughout the summer and into the fall. for the 2007-08 academic year to assist return your completed application to the M.Sc or Ph.D.) or undergraduate program course load required for student loan eligibil- Most undergraduate scholarship offers are students, primarily those in their first year University of Winnipeg, Awards & Financial (B.A. B.Sc) at a Canadian university or have ity. If you are on a waiting list, these course sent to students in Aug and Sept. of university study, who are experiencing Aid office, 515 Portage Avenue, Wpg MB completed a degree in such a program no credits will not be counted towards minimum financial difficulties because of tuition costs R3B 2E9. Deadline Oct 1, 2007. earlier than Dec 2004. Detailed instructions course load calculations. SPECIAL AWARDS FOR HIGH-NEED and books and supplies expenses. Financial can be obtained in the Awards office located STUDENTS: need caused by living expenses may also be RHODES SCHOLARSHIPS FOR 2008: in Graham Hall. Deadline: Oct 15, 2007. - Loan documents will be mailed to the considered in exceptional circumstances. addresses on your MSAP application. The University of Winnipeg provides op- NATIONAL FEDERATION OF THE BLIND: - The University of Winnipeg Awards and Three scholarships will be awarded to The Financial Aid office will have portunity for students who have high levels The maximum award will be equivalent of Western Region of Canada (Manitoba, Sas- (AEBC) SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM: of financial need to apply for a variety of tuition and books/supplies costs for the electroncally approved the loan katchewan and Alberta) and are tenable at document you receive. It will indicate scholarships and bursaries offered through the University of Oxford, England. They are The Alliance for Equality of Blind Canadians our Awards and Financial Aid Department. the fees being deducted from your loan current academic year. To be eligible the granted for two years with a possibility of (AEBC) is an organization dedicated to pro- to reimburse the University of Winnipeg student must meet the following criteria: a third year. Scholars are required to go to viding blind, deaf-blind, and partially sighted for Term 1. To be eligible for a scholarship, you must Oxford in Oct 2008. individuals with the opportunity they need - The first document you receive will have an overall GPA of at least 3.00. To be - must be registered in an undergraduate to compete on an equal basis with other be a Canada Student Loan document. eligible for a bursary you must be making degree program or pre-professional To be eligible for this scholarship you must members of Canadian society. This year, Take it to an approved Canada Post satisfactory academic progress (maintaining program in Arts, Science, or Education meet the following criteria: four scholarships of $1500 will be awarded. outlet and they will send it to the a “C” average GPA 2.0). Preference will be at the University of Winnipeg during the Criteria as follows: National Student Loan Service Centre given to students whose financial need as- 2007-08 academic year. 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To be eligible, applicants must be admit- Deadline date: Oct 1, 2007. ted to the University on regular status in any year of a degree or pre-professional program. All recipients must be registered for courses in the 2007-08 academic year. Registration may be on either a full-time September 27, 2007 The Uniter contact: [email protected] 22 SPORTS

Sports Editor: Kalen Qually Sports E-mail: [email protected] NHL revival at the MTS Centre Warm welcome for Jets alumni at pre-season clash

Phoenix, Winnipeg hockey fans did have time playing hockey in Winnipeg since the said after the game, “(It was) extra special to Steven Kotelniski many familiar faces to cheer for on both ends Jets left. have a chance to score a goal here and even Volunteer Staff of the rink last Wednesday. The Toronto Maple Leafs also have a just play here,” especially after watching his Goalie Alex Auld started for the Phoenix former Jet, Chad Kilger, on their roster. Kilger father play so many games in front of many Coyotes, making 29 saves in the 3-2 loss. was traded to the Winnipeg Jets just months of the same fans. he NHL enjoyed great success with an He looked right at home playing hockey in before the team was to move to Phoenix in For the second year in a row Winnipeg exhibition hockey game in Winnipeg the MTS Centre. Auld was a netminder with the deal that sent Teemu Selanne to Anaheim. hockey fans came out in full force to sup- T last year featuring the Phoenix the Manitoba Moose for parts of four sea- The trade did not work out for the franchise, port NHL hockey. The majority of people in Coyotes and the Edmonton Oilers, and the sons, including a starting position during and Kilger was generally unpopular here as a the arena showed their true blue colours, level of enthusiasm the second time around the 2004-05 season when the NHL was result. However, Maple Leafs fans in Winnipeg cheering for the Toronto Maple Leafs over was no different. Hockey fans gathered at the locked out. warmed up to him when he was responsible the Phoenix Coyotes. Alex Steen and Chad MTS Centre Sept. 19th for the second annual Shane Doan, still popular in this city, for scoring the game-winning goal against Kilger, who still hold strong connections NHL Exhibition game. This year the Phoenix was drafted seventh overall by the Winnipeg the Coyotes. to the city, gave the home fans lots to cheer Coyotes played host to the Toronto Maple Jets in the 1995 NHL Draft. He was the last Thomas Steen played for the Jets from about with the opening and winning goals Leafs, though it was impossible to tell from player drafted by the franchise, as they 1981-1995 and his son Alex Steen grew up of the game, respectively. With the success of the crowd. There were at least five Maple would later move to Phoenix after the 1995- in Winnipeg. Alex played minor hockey in the two NHL exhibition games in Winnipeg, Leafs fans to every Coyotes fan. A noticeable 96 season. Doan, the Coyotes’ captain, is Winnipeg but moved to Toronto to play for it is no stretch to think that the NHL will boo came from the crowd when the Coyotes currently the only remaining Jets player on the Maple Leafs when he turned professional. be eager to come back to the MTS Centre. emerged from their dressing room. But while the Phoenix Coyotes’ roster. Including last The fans showed him their appreciation with Winnipeg hockey fans will be even more it was obvious that Winnipeggers still have year when his team played the Edmonton perhaps the loudest cheer of the night as eager to have them back. not forgiven the NHL for moving the Jets to Oilers in preseason, this was Doan’s second Steen scored the first goal of the game. Steen MJHL Season Preview Steelers try to defend while Saints threaten

Kalen Qually return seven defencemen, all of whom are eli- league last year.” Drew Ellement will also be means that there will be a lot of leadership Sports Editor gible for at least two more seasons. This means a key contributor. The defensive group in- on the team. This season Cassidy has chosen that not only will they be deep this year but cludes six veterans with Junior A hockey ex- to go with an unconventional system for the will be very strong next year as well. Scoring perience. In goal, instead of relying on Hilton Steelers’ captaincy. He’s named both Russ s the 2007-08 season kicks off, here is should not be a problem for the Saints either. the Blues will look to the recently acquired Payne and Chris Tyslau co-captains this year, a look at how the three Winnipeg area Gingera and Mistelbacher will be depended on Mitch David. “We believe (David) will be a as well as four other players to share two as- A teams stack up. to fill the net, but they have many others who very good goaltender for us for a few years,” sistant captain letters. “We’ve got a unique can do the same. “We will have at least three commented Pearson. Scoring may be more situation this year in that we’ve got six guys dangerous scoring lines,” bragged Anning. difficult than past seasons for the Blues. that we feel are tremendous leaders and were The Winnipeg Saints Early season verdict: The Saints are a They start the season with only one-third of a big part of our success last year,” explained The Saints finished the regular season good bet to take the Addison division and be a their scoring line from last year, Tyler Riel. Cassidy. This definitely won’t be the same respectably in third place in the Addison di- top contender come playoff time. They will need to get more production from high scoring force that last season’s Steelers Stephane Phaneuf, who is in his third season were, but don’t call it a rebuilding year. There vision. However in the playoffs they stunned with the Blues, as well as Jordan Wilson who are enough returning players and a lot of their city rivals, the Winnipeg South Blues, Winnipeg South Blues was also acquired from the Terriers in the commitment to winning again. Cassidy is by beating them in the first round. They later bowed out in the second round to the even- The Blues got off to a torrid start last Nixdorf deal. Early season verdict: As they do confident that they will find ways to win. tual champion Selkirk Steelers. The Blues had season, going undefeated through the first every year, the Blues will find a way to stay “It’s going to be a lot tighter checking, a lot of a very strong season but the Saints, led by 25 games of the season. Throughout the competitive. At this point it seems unlikely uglier goals, but that’s a beautiful thing in its their captain Jason Yuel, upset the perennial year they had stellar goaltending from their that they will be Cup contenders. own way.” Early season verdict: With a good MJHL powerhouse. The Saints hope to build starter, Brant Hilton, which may have been group of character players, it’s hard to be- their downfall according to head coach Ken lieve the Steelers will roll over if they stum- on their strong playoff performance, having Selkirk SteelerS lost only two players to graduation this year, Pearson. “I think we overachieved a little last ble out of the gate. They will remain compet- including Yuel. Returning are their top scor- year. I feel that our goaltender, Brant, really The Steelers are defending MJHL cham- itive and may surprise some teams but they ers Matt Gingera (45 goals, 91 pts) and Tyler carried us for much of the year and we didn’t pions and are looking to defend without will still have to contend with the powerful Mistelbacher (70 pts, 176 PIM), as well as Dan experience much adversity during the season. many of their top players. They had four Saints. League preview The Addison division Watt who left the WHL to join the Saints last That seven-game series was a learning experi- players with more than 100 points last will largely be dominated by the Saints and season. The Saints’ head coach, Bruno Zarillo, ence for us,” referring to being knocked out by season, all of whom have graduated. Along Winkler Flyers, not leaving much room for stepped down from the team last spring, so the Winnipeg Saints. Unfortunately the Blues with losing their top scorers, they’ve also the Blues and Steelers. The Flyers made many they have hired an all new coaching staff. New won’t have Hilton back in net. They will also been forced to replace both goaltenders. But off-season moves in anticipation of a solid head coach Doug Stokes has lots of experi- be without Wade Poplawski, possibly the best head coach Keith Cassidy isn’t worried, re- playoff run. In the Sherwood division, from ence in the MJHL and spent the past two sea- defenceman in the MJHL last season. Along minding us that, “[W]ith the talent up front top to bottom they may be weaker than the sons coaching the Flin Flon Bombers of the with losing key players to graduation, they we had last year, we also had a tremendous Addison division, but the top will be the dom- SJHL. David Anning, one of two new assistant traded leading scorer, Riley Nixdorf, to Portage supporting cast. Those guys are now getting inant force in the league. coaches, had a lot of good things to say about for young goaltender, Mitch David. On paper, their opportunity to shine.” As for the goal- The Portage Terriers made some very the new staff. one might question how the Blues will remain tending situation? After bringing in three significant moves in the off-season acquir- “We have a lot of junior hockey experi- competitive this season. new goaltenders into camp, Alan Armour ing Gavin Mchale, a 6’6” goaltender with ence...Doug has been part of some successful However, coach Ken Pearson is not wor- has emerged as the new starter. As Cassidy two years of WHL experience, as well as the championship programs.” He certainly feels ried. The Blues roster will be anchored by a comments, “(Armour) has stepped up and Blues leading scorer Riley Nixdorf. Nixdorf that they can help the team build on a strong solid group at the back end. Most notably played well for us so far.” In losing so much will center Mike Audino and Jeremy Dawes, finish last year. “We lost only two guys in the Poplawksi’s former defense partner, Jason offensive talent, the Steelers will be forced to making what will likely be the league’s top off-season. There’s a lot of momentum going Gray, who will be a stalwart on the blue line change their style of play. “Our style is defi- scoring line. Nixdorf, Audino, and Dawes into next season.” for the Blues this season. “We have not named nitely going to change a bit from last season compiled 16 points between them in the first Another key graduate from the Saints is a captain yet,” explains coach Pearson, “but in that we were pretty free-wheeling,” admits weekend of the season. The early season ver- goaltender Landon Kroeker. They are confident there is no secret with this team that Jason Cassidy. “The premise behind (our game) so dict here is that Portage will be the team to they can replace Kroeker with former backup Gray is our leader. He has been with the far is just a complete team effort. Everybody beat, while the Saints and Flyers will battle for Eric Potvin, who was able to post a winning team for four seasons now and he was part chipping in from everywhere.” supremacy in the Addison division. record in 22 games last year. The Saints also of probably the best defensive tandem in the Part of the premise of a team effort contact: [email protected] The Uniter September 27, 2007 SPORTS 23 SportsTube: Mad Skills COMPILED BY Kalen Qually

Bonds’ 756 ball awaits fate Fashion designer Marc Ecko paid $752,467 for Barry Bonds’ home run record breaking base- ball and is now trying to decide what to do with it. According to espn.com, Ecko posted a web- site allowing fans to vote for one of three possi- ble outcomes: Hand the ball over to the Baseball Hall of Fame in Cooperstown, brand it with an asterisk, or blast it into outer space. Ecko, known for engineering bizarre publicity stunts, is being praised as a genius by some. David Kohler, pres- ident of SCP Auctions who was in charge of sell- ing the baseball, claims the idea is “brilliant.” My idea for the baseball has yet to be accepted by Ecko. I was hoping to give the ball to that dog from the movie The Sandlot. (espn.com)

Soccer phenom causes controversy with Kerlon vs Atletico Rob Hisey’s Sick SticK seal dribble

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YBXv5FISzjg http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Jvv-4hz1hHE and The 19-year-old Brazilian soccer phenom, http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=033KSeflgrs&mode=related&search= Kerlon Moura Souza, has been causing con- troversy in Brazil over his “seal dribble.” He The 19-year-old Brazilian phenom, Kerlon Moura Souza, tries bounces the ball onto his head and continues to pull off the seal dribble (see Sports Briefs) against several defend- Rob Hisey was a scorer in junior hockey and now plays pro bouncing the ball while running, making it im- ers. Let’s just say the opposition, Atletico, didn’t want any part of in Finland. He was never drafted, but Hisey has pulled off some of possible for players to strip the ball from him. it. An Atletico defender makes like the Brazilian Scott Stevens the most disgusting moves in all of hockey. The first clip is Hisey’s Like Shaq in the paint, it’s impossible to le- and drops Kerlon’s punk ass. Anarchy ensues. Not exactly a bench notorious between-the-legs 360 roof job he pulls in the Barrie Colts’ gally defend against. He has tried the seal drib- clearing brawl, but still entertaining. Note: Scott Stevens’ sweet skills competition. The second clip is of Hisey, up to his old shenan- ble many times since he began playing profes- sionally, and every time has stirred a violent re- yellow shoes. igans in the Finnish Elite League, skating at near full speed behind action from opponents. Most recently, according the opponent’s net and scooping up the puck before shelfing it from to SI.com, in a game against rival Brazilian team, behind the goal line. Atletico, a defender drilled Kerlon with a high shoulder tackle in response to the seal dribble. At that time in the game, Kerlon’s team Cruzeiro was winning 4-3 late in the final half. Another player from Atletico commented on the inci- Scott C 12-3 .800 dent saying, “What Kerlon did was not right. We Tom A 11-4 .733 know he is a skillful player but I think it would be Jonathan V 11-4 .733 wrong, even if he was playing for us.” Opponents Steven K 9-6 .600 generally view the move as an act of provocation NFL PICKS Kalen Q 9-6 .600 Dan V 9-6 .600 and showmanship, not an act directed towards 2007 Gridiron Gurus scoring a goal. (SI.com)

Tom Asselin is the co-host of the Ultra Climbing Mount Everest part Mega Sports Show and is also the defending Game #2: New York Jets @ Buffalo Bills Game #4: Tampa Bay Buccaneers of Olympic torch relay NFL Picks champion. @ Carolina Panthers “I’m just going to go right ahead and say it: According to SI.com, Olympic organizers have Kalen Qually is the Sports Editor at the the Buffalo Bills aren’t a very good football team. “To be honest, I’m not incredibly familiar with decided to include Mount Everest in the Olympic Uniter, appears regularly on the Ultra Mega Not only are they now 0-3 thanks to a thrashing either of these teams. I thought I had them figured torch relay prior to the beginning of the 2008 Sports Show, and is a former NFL Picks champ. by the New England Patriots, but starting pivot out; Tampa Bay was the team with the washed up games in Beijing. The torch will be taken from Steven Kotelniski is a regular contributor JP Losman may not start next week after being defense and a walking Rogaine commercial for a a base camp at 17,000 feet to a staging area to Uniter Sports, a rookie to NFL Picks, and a injured. But honestly, even if he does start, that quarterback, meanwhile Carolina was the team former Fantasy League Champion. at 27,400 feet and from there to the summit at doesn’t mean anything. I personally thought that due for a comeback year. CONTRARY! Tampa is Jonathan Villaverde is a long time foot- 29,035 feet. The torch being used in the climb after the Everett incident, Buffalo would become the stronger club at this point, having just finished ball player, first year NFL Picks member, and had to be designed to burn in bad weather, low emotionally involved in the season, but clearly clubbing St. Louis to the ground after stomping regular contributor to Uniter Sports. pressure, and high altitude. There are also po- they haven’t yet. Despite how shaky the Jets looked the New Orleans Saints. Carolina has an identical Dan Verville is a contributor to Uniter litical issues with the climb, as Mount Everest down the stretch against Miami last week, this one record, but didn’t have a convincing win against Sports and is making his first appearance in straddles the border of Nepal and Chinese-con- shouldn’t be much trouble for them.” Atlanta this past weekend. Garcia will march the NFL Picks this season. trolled Tibet. Activists believe the climb is being –Dan Verville Buccs into Carolina for the close victory.” Scott Christiansen is a rookie to NFL used to help legitimize China’s often brutal 57- –Kalen Qually Picks and is also a contributing member of Tom picks: Jets year rule on Tibet. Personally, I think it will just Uniter Sports. Kalen picks: Bills Tom picks: Buccaneers legitimize why everyone should have a personal Steven picks: Bills Kalen picks: Buccaneers sherpa. (SI.com) Game #1: Green Bay Packers Jonathan picks: Jets Steven picks: Panthers @ Minnesota Vikings Dan picks: Jets Jonathan picks: Buccaneers Scott picks: Jets Dan picks: Buccaneers Doctors think Bills’ Everett “After Favre threw his record-tying and Scott picks: Buccaneers will be walking in weeks game-winning touch down against the Chargers Following a life threatening spinal-cord injury on last weekend I had a realization: the Packers sud- Game #3: Seattle Seahawks Sept. 9 in a game against the Denver Broncos, denly have a receiving core now! The return of @ San Francisco 49ers Game #5: Philadelphia Eagles Buffalo Bills’ tight end Kevin Everett is continu- Jennings was obviously huge (4 rec, 82 yards, in- @ New York Giants “One might be wondering, why bother pick- cluding the 57 yard game winning catch and run), ing to show signs of improvement. According ing the winner for this game? Isn’t it obvious? Yes “This year’s New York Giants are one of the rookie James Jones has stepped it up (6 rec, 79 to espn.com, Bills’ doctor Tony Marzo said in a and no. Yes, Seattle is an obviously more talented most consistently bad teams in the NFC. They have yards ), veteran Donald Driver is solid as always press release that, “Kevin Everett remains med- team, but the theme of our NFL Picks this week given up around 100 points in three games on de- (6 rec, 126 yards, and a TD). Bubba Franks, who is ically stable in intensive care unit, and contin- is divisional match-ups. ANYTHING can happen fence. The offence is struggling without a healthy 5th on the Favre TD catches list, has disappeared ues to make daily improvement in his neurologi- in a divisional match-up (see: Cincy at Cleveland, Eli Manning, Brandon Jacobs, and Plaxico Burress. over the past few years but after another end zone cal status.” Marzo went on to say, “Kevin dem- week 2). The ‘Hawks haven’t exactly looked like Philadelphia struggled on offence for the first two grab last week it looks like he wants to play again. Superbowl contenders, but the deciding factor is games but managed to put up 56 points against onstrated increased strength in the muscles of The Vikings will not be able to stop Favre and co. that the 49ers currently run the third least effec- the Detroit Lions last week. Philadelphia should his legs. In addition he was able to show move- nor should they be able to score a lot against a tive offence in the league. Even Kansas City is get- have enough momentum to carry them into New ment in both hands.” According to tsn.ca, Everett very solid defence. Packers improve to 4-0 and ting it done better. Pick the Seahawks, but don’t be York for a win. NFC East teams always play each was moved to a hospital in Houston on Friday, keep their longest active regular-season winning surprised if San Fran makes a game of it.” other close, so do not expect a blowout here.” Sept. 21, to continue the next phase of his re- streak alive with this eighth game in a 31-10 win.” –Kalen Qually –Steven Kotelniski habilitation. Dr. Barth Green told the Associated –Jonathan Villaverde Press that, “Soon they’re going to stand him Tom picks: Seahawks Tom picks: Eagles up. They’re very confident he’ll be walking very Tom picks: Packers Kalen picks: Seahawks Kalen picks: Giants soon...in the next days or weeks, not months.” Kalen picks: Packers Steven picks: Seahawks Steven picks: Eagles Steven picks: Packers (espn.com, tsn.ca) Jonathan picks: Seahawks Jonathan picks: Eagles Jonathan picks: Packers Dan picks: Seahawks Dan picks: Eagles Dan picks: Packers Scott picks: Seahawks Scott picks: Eagles Scott picks: Packers