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SENIOR EDITOR » Leighton Klassen 05 [email protected] Derek Leschasin of the internet. website explains. 06 BEAT REPORTER » Whitney Light News Editor Seemingly in contrast with the above “The practical reality is that the [email protected] principles, the Summit failed to achieve ICANN board can’t help, but recognize BEAT REPORTER » Alan MacKenzie early 20 thousand participants gathered any change in the internet status quo: that the US retains ultimate control and 07 [email protected] the fact that the Internet Corporation for the ability to veto… US governmental in Tunis, Tunisia from Nov. 15-18 for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN) positions are unquestionably factored FEATURES EDITOR » Lori Ebbitt 08 the World Summit on the Information – a non-profit private corporation - still into the decision-making process,” says [email protected] N Society, including representatives of the Canadian operates solely under the guidance of the Micheal Geist, Canada Research Chair ARTS & CULTURE EDITOR » Mike Lewis US government. ICANN assigns domain in Internet and E-Commerce Law, and a 09 [email protected] government. Among the issues discussed at the names and IP addresses, and controls Professor at the University of Ottawa. UN-sponsored event were the diffi culties in making the internet’s root servers which act as Interpress Service reported the SPORTS EDITOR » Mike Pyl 10 [email protected] information technology available to all, and the a master directory, the organization’s efforts of EU and developing nations at negotiations in the days prior to the 11 COMMENTS EDITOR » Daniel Blaikie future governance of the internet. Summit to try to obtain a resolution [email protected] towards creating a multilateral structure HUMOUR EDITOR » Matt Cohen Attendees at the Summit approved “The ICANN board can’t to replace or modify ICANN. However, 12 [email protected] two documents known as the Tunis the US was unwilling to agree to this, Commitment and the Tunis Agenda for help, but recognize that and the negotiations produced only a PHOTO EDITOR » Wade Andrew the Information Society. In addition to compromise solution – the creation of 13 [email protected] the US retains ultimate affirming such principles as the free a Forum on Internet Governance. This LISTINGS COORDINATOR » flow of information, and bridging the control and the ability to forum will have no coercive power, but 14 Nick Weigeldt [email protected] so-called “digital divide” between those will provide an outlet for discussion of with access to Information Technology veto” internet governance. COPY & STYLE EDITOR » 15 Melody Rogan [email protected] and those (mainly in the developing Geist says that while the EU and world) without, the documents several developing nations challenged DISTRIBUTION MANAGER » – Micheal Geist 16 affirmed the principles of “multilateral, the US, Canada failed to follow suit. Scott McArthur transparent and democratic” governance “On the internet governance issue PRODUCTION MANAGER & they’ve been closely aligned with the 17 GRAPHICS EDITOR » David C. Tan United States which I think is frankly [email protected] unfortunate. I thought that Canada… has often pushed for a multilateral approach, ADVERTISING MANAGER 18 » Ted Turner [email protected] and I thought they would have done well 786-9779 to have pushed for it here as well,” says Geist. Geist says he believes the Canadian THIS WEEK’ S CONTRIBUTORS government took the position it did

Ben MacPhee-Sigurdson, Deniz Izzet, Ben Morris, because it has been satisfied with the Joel CoteSelig, William O’Donnel, Thomas Asselin, job ICANN has done thus far. But more Daniel Falloon, Kalen Qualley, Jon Symons, Sheri important, says Geist, is “to create an Lamb, Patrick Faucher, Sarah Hauch, Jaya Beange, Jessica Antony, Jill Johnson, Shane Gibson, Ben effective system of oversight that involves Snakepit, Iain Ramsay all governments, and one that doesn’t leave control to any single government, in this case the United States.”

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NEWS EDITOR: VIVIAN BELIK SENIOR EDITOR: LEIGHTON KLASSEN NEWS EDITOR: DEREK LESCHASIN E-MAIL: [email protected] E-MAIL: [email protected] E-MAIL: [email protected] NEWS 03 RESEARCHERS EXAMINE THE EXCHANGE PUB TOWN WITH NO POVERTY EXPANDS AGAIN Whitney Light in New Jersey, rural areas of that there was a mere one percent Beat Reporter North Carolina and Iowa, Seattle decrease in work effort by men, and Denver, and Gary as part and a three percent decrease by nce upon a time, in a place of President Johnson’s “war on women. Those figures flew in poverty.” the face of theories that a GAI called River City, there But as economic tides would create a society of couch Owas a community where turned, the GAI plan fell out of potatoes. everybody was treated equally and favour. The Dauphin experiment What remains to be studied ended without the data ever are the health, financial, and nobody knew poverty… being analyzed. social effects of the three-year Now, however, a team of experiment. The new research, Although it may sound researchers from the Universities titled Town With No Poverty, like a fairytale, River City, of Manitoba and Winnipeg plan aims to answer these questions: code for Dauphin, Manitoba, to uncover the effects of the Did participants suffer less really did exist. From 1974 to GAI. Forget recently presented poverty during the GAI 1977, the residents of Dauphin their research proposal at a experiment? What would be the participated in the only Canadian colloquium at Health Sciences effects of less poverty? And, Photo by: Wade Andrew guaranteed annual income (GAI) Centre. how long would the effects last experiment. The Mincome Unlike in a welfare system, after the experiment ended? The King’s Head is set to expand into the building next door. experiment, as it is known, was The plan is to find out what one of five projects developed to happened to the residents of find out what would happen if “People believed Dauphin. Where are they now? Alan MacKenzie owners and they told him he’d people were promised a yearly How do they live? What has Beat Reporter be the fi rst to know when they’d minimum income. Would people we were just a happened to their children and be ready to sell. In March the still work? their children’s children? Forget couple approached Khanuja, The projects began during hair’s breath away and her colleagues expect to popular Exchange District saying they were closing due to the 1970s when “history was from creating a just determine much about a GAI personal reasons. changing in some fundamental f rom a det a i le d look at i nd ividua l, watering hole that started Khanuja said the cost of ways,” says Dr. Evelyn Forget, society” family, and neighbourhood-level Aout as a 36-seat lounge in the expansion is more than the professor of Economics at the factors. 1988 will soon have almost 10 times $50,000 he was expecting, mostly University of Manitoba. “People But a number of challenges because of zoning. He said the believed we were just a hair’s stand in their way. The data its original seating capacity. new building was zoned for offi ce –Dr. Evelyn Forget breath away from creating a just collected from participants space before but a restaurant or society.” remains in hundreds of Jay Khanuja, owner of bar has a higher occupancy rate, A hopeful young Premier disorganized boxes. Only a the King’s Head Pub, located so changes had to be made to of Manitoba, NDP leader Ed the Dauphin GAI payments subset of participants provided at 120 King Street, said he is meet fi re codes and for breathable Schreyer, was interested in the were not based on a subjective health and social data. And, expanding the second fl oor of air space. However, he said the concept of the GAI. He and measure of need. According to no one has ever used income the pub into its neighboring expense will be worthwhile. the cabinet RED Committee, family size, a level of support security data in the way that is building, the former Heirloom “The extra space will come dedicated to social justice, secured was set that would be received proposed. Antiques. When the expansion in handy at Christmas and the province as the Canadian in full should a family have The research is still at an is complete, the pub will have during the Fringe festival,” he test site. Similar experiments no other income. Additional early stage, says Forget. There’s a capacity of 350, up from said. Business, he said, peaks had been undertaken in the U.S. income earned by the family a long road ahead, but it will be the current 220. This is the during the 12-day theatre festival was multiplied by a tax rate, and a meaningful one. Figures on second major expansion for and is the busiest time of the that amount was subtracted from Grade 12 high-school enrolment the British-style pub. year, along with the December the support payment. are an encouraging indication In October, Khanuja took Christmas party rush. “It lets people plan ahead,” that the GAI may have had ownership of 124 King Street, Khanuja noted he will be says Forget. “It lets people get positive outcomes. During the and he began renovations just ready to open the expanded space beyond just making ends meet.” experiment years, enrolment after Thanksgiving. He said within the next week, but said And at the time, the GAI plan in Dauphin surged compared the main fl oor will be rented that it may take longer due to a was a better deal than residents to other areas of the province. out as offi ce space for the wait on permits. He said a recent would find in other social Perhaps, says Forget, income next while, but noted the pub bylaw states that commercial support programs. In 2004 security gave families the means will eventually expand into spaces over 4,000 square metres dollars, an individual would to keep their sons and daughters the space, probably within the that are renovating need to hire have a minimum $5,685 income in school who might otherwise next three to fi ve years. an architect to take care of the and a family of five qualified have gone out to get a job. “At that time you will design. for $17,980 – a level of support The question of whether a likely see the area’s fi rst The renovations to the comparable to welfare payouts GAI plan is in the future of brewpub,” Khanuja said. King’s Head are being designed today, says Forget. Canadian government remains “One of the reasons we’re by Donna Ilago of XYZ The initial question unanswered for now. “It’s a doing this is because we get Design International and will regarding work incentives under tough political sell,” says Forget, so many requests to use the be constructed by Inner City a GAI was answered by two of but “it’s an idea that comes back upstairs for offi ce parties on Renovations. the researchers, Derek Hum and again and again and again,” the weekends,” he noted. “I think that expansion Wayne Simpson, in an article because it appeals to people “This way we’ll have space of the King’s Head would be published in the Journal of across the political spectrum. for that without it being an benefi cial,” said local actor Labour Economics. They found Conservatives see it as a potential inconvenience to our regular and King’s Head regular Karl money-saver, customers.” Eckstrand. “Some people might eliminating Khanuja said he was disagree that the “pub-ness” the duplicated initially interested in acquiring factor would be lost. However, bureaucracies the building in 1996, not long with the Red River College of other social after the pub’s last expansion, just opened, and more people programs. For which saw the second fl oor - hopefully - coming downtown, liberals, it’s a open. He said at that time he bigger would be better.” just solution to was misinformed by Stevenson “A few years ago, at a New poverty. Realty that someone already Year’s party there, I was sitting “All people bought the building. Six at the bar, and I was in danger would be treated months later, when Guy and of being swallowed up by the equally,” says Jan Wood came into the crowd,” Eckstrand said. “So, in Forget, “no pub to celebrate just having my opinion, the expansion will matter what purchased the space for help the King’s Head in the long social program their antique store, Khanuja run.” they fell under.” realized he had missed his chance. He said he developed a relationship with the new December 01, 2005 The Uniter

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THE MACKENZIE GAS PROJECT OVERVIEW

Its Implications on Our Future

Ksenia Prints aboriginal people living in the NWT in Rolheiser, disagrees with this claim. “In available for the indigenous community the formation of the pipeline, who will terms of GHG emission, the companies of the region. The proposed route of he Northwest Territories of Canada are have the chance to purchase up to a are all operating within Canada. They are the pipeline crosses four large aboriginal one third interest in the MGP, given the all subject to the same guidelines… The settlement regions in Canada’s Northwest known to most as immense patches proper funds. This pipeline is expected market demand for natural gas in North Territories: the Inuvialuit Settlement Tof land which have mostly remained to transfer 1.2 billion cubic feet of natural America is growing, and what the Kyoto Region, the Gwich’in Settlement Area, unscathed for generations. The Inuit and Dene are gas per day, grossly enlarging Canada’s Protocol is all about is trying to fi nd ways the Sahtu Settlement Area and the Deh natural gas production and export. of bringing this natural energy the country Cho Territory, ending in a short segment among the various nations that compose the area’s Despite the promising increase to needs, while doing it in an environmentally in northwestern Alberta areas bordering population, the biggest concentration of which is Canada’s economy, not everyone believes responsible manner within the regulations with the NWT. The route is widely seen in the city of Yellowknife. These areas have never the Mackenzie Valley Pipeline project and guidelines”. The MGP is subject to as a serious threat to the life of the people to be a good idea. The Sierra Youth an environmental impact assessment as residing in those regions. Their struggle been known to attract much attention except as Coalition is a part of the Sierra club, part of the regulatory application process is voiced through the Arctic Indigenous a unique travel destination, which still has not one of the most respected environmental that may pull the plug on the project. Air Youth Alliance (AIYA) that has done lost its pristine and unruly charm. However, when organizations in Canada and the US. quality is one of the factors that will be extensive work and is in fact going to be The SYC have expressed profound worry examined in this assessment, but no part present at the public hearings that will the Mackenzie Gas Project was announced, they about environmental issues resulting from of it refers to GHG emission and potential take place late January, and determine the became the focus of attention. the MGP. global warming. faith of the Mackenzie Valley Pipeline. Their main concern revolves around The project is presumed to cost 7 The MGP trust the assessment process the further use of non-renewable resources billion dollars that will be invested in to make sure that the environmental The MGP is a proposed 1220 and the increase in greenhouse gas emission building just the pipeline itself, but the damage to the otherwise untouched kilometres long pipeline, which will pass that is caused by burning natural gas. SYC estimates an additional 88 billion region and its wildlife and plantation will through the Mackenzie Delta and deliver Greenhouse gases are any atmospheric will be go to the development of the oil remain minimal. Many of the indigenous natural gas to southern locations. The gases that absorb infrared radiation in and gas wells themselves, bringing the tribes highly depend on the game and idea for the project was raised after the the atmosphere and are considered a total cost of the project up to 95 billion. caribou herds in the Mackenzie Valley for discovery of three natural gas fi elds in the direct cause for global warming. Canada Pius Rolheiser promises the 7 billion will sustainment. “Obviously, there is going Mackenzie Delta region. Four major gas is now strongly focusing on the reduction come out of the companies’ pockets, and to be some environmental disturbance… companies, Shell Canada, ConocoPhillips of greenhouse gas emission by 6 percent as that at the moment there is no direct However, our project planning is designed Canada, ExxonMobil Canada and the part of its Kyoto Protocol goals. “It is highly government or tax royalty involvement in such a way that we make every attempt Imperial Oil Resources (owners of the unlikely that we will hit our Kyoto target at the project. Yet, that may come in the to minimize it. In particular, given the Esso brand) are planning to partake if this goes through”, says Barbara Hayes, future. “Just last week we received a letter diffi cult location a very important part in the project. Another partner is the SYC’s “Choose Your MVP [Mackenzie of assurance from the federal government... of this is building a pipeline in such a Aboriginal Pipeline Group, formed in Valley Pipeline]” Campaign Manager. so I believe the government has indicated way that it protects the permafrost. All 2000 to represent the interests of the The MGP representative, Pius that they would be supportive of the of these very important details are part development”. Barbara Hayes argues that of the application we fi led, that will be “the total investment that we as Canada available for public review [during the are committed to in the long run will be public hearing]”. around 95 billion, through our taxes… Currently, the MGP is at its early We are already somewhat involved in development stages. Regulatory the project. The Canadian government applications were fi led, and what lies ahead is already looking at a 20 percent stake in are the public hearings, scheduled to start the pipeline”. in late January of 2006 and possibly The SYC and other environmental taking anywhere between 6 months to organizations claim that the money invested over a year. The AIYA will participate in in the MGP could be put into another the hearings, but the SYC has yet been goal of the Kyoto Protocol, the invention unable to raise enough funds to fi ght for and research of alternative and more environmental issues in the hearing. To environmentally friendly technologies. “It help advocate environmental and NWT is true [that the project will be benefi cial communities critical issues, the SYC and to the Canadian economy], but there is a AIYA request the public’s support in strong argument to be made that creating signing online petitions and if possible, an entire another industry, like a green even donating. Raising awareness of the energy industry, by pouring the amount issue still remains the biggest part of the of money that we’re pouring into gas into struggle, Barbara Hayes stresses. Further green energy would create a huge amount information on helping these causes can be of jobs and really help the economy”. found in http://www.syc-cjs.org for SYC, While the MGP management has http://www.deneyouthalliance.ca for the agreed to consult with local residents about AIYA, and http://www.generationkyoto. the project, work with local businesses org for Generation Kyoto, which is a and aid the development of aboriginal coalition of various youth environmental and other northern people, they cannot groups including the SYC. guarantee that in reality many jobs will be The Uniter December 01, 2005 NEWS 05 Take your laundry home to mom...... just remember to empty your pockets.

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UWSA BOARD BEST BEFORE: FEB. 22, 2006 LETTER TO THE EDITOR DEVELOPS Dating and Marriage for First-Generation Canadians CHURCHILL CONFLICT CLARIFICATION HEARING PROBLEM Deniz Izzet due to the diffi culties many have with Ben Morris learning English as a second language. I agree with the Nov. 17, 2005 Letter Why you ask? I am nearing the to the Editor that there should have been For the past year or so, I have been a student dreaded age for all fi rst-generation In any event, I am never, ever going more information regarding the reasons for at the University of Winnipeg. I enrolled at this single women … in February I’ll be to marry a Turkish guy from anywhere. I the cancellation of Ward Churchill’s scheduled university because I hope to have a career in fi lm, turning 25 years old! This is the age at have nothing against being Turkish… it’s talk. and it has a good fi lmmaking program. I was once excited to be a U of W student, and which my mother, and every relative I just that I grew up as a Canadian, and I intended to get involved in many of the different have or haven’t met, can call me an old can’t relate to people my age who grew As the sister of Ward’s deceased third wife, groups and events at the university. This, I thought, maid, spinster, the “older, unmarried up in really strict families where the role I am disappointed that readers of the article would enhance my university experience and make daughter,” etc. Why? According to my of women is subordinate to men. The may have viewed my family’s concerns about it more enjoyable, but I quickly trashed those relatives there are two reasons. First, guys of my culture have everything done the book Churchill wrote about my sister Leah thoughts. I soon felt ostracized by the message of at 24 I’m still unmarried. Second, as for them, from cooking to their laundry, as a family feud. Maybe there should have this university and the politics of the UWSA. Some Winnipeg Transit bus shacks carry a consequence of this, I don’t have any by their mothers. Guess what? They are been more on my family’s concerns, and the promotions for the University of Winnipeg. One of children. taught to expect the same from their point that Churchill himself raises in his own the ones I saw said: “Dare to be different,” when it future wives. In contrast to what girls are article that the contentious book was only a should have read: “You had better be different, or The understanding of my parents’ not allowed to do, the guys are allowed to biography begs the question ‘why could he not there’s no room for you in the UWSA.” culture – which is Turkish – and for date and marry anyone from any culture; get a simple biography right?’ Instead, there Back in high school, if you were different most cultures around the world is that although this is not encouraged because were so many inaccuracies in the book, and you were the loner, the unpopular one, and if you were normal you had it all. This university has it a woman’s main purpose in life should they are also supposed to marry into our this is not the forum for me to raise the list of the other way around. If you are a gay, left-wing be to get married to a man from culture. concerns my family and the Ojibway people feminist vegan you get to sit with the “cool” kids their culture, and have grandchildren have with this book. First, I note that the two- in the Bulman Centre. Straight white guys need for their parents. Since women have The situation is worse if you are page article allows Mr. Churchill to portray not apply. become a part of the workforce, recent a gay, bi-sexual, or transgendered himself as some hero taking a stand against How about instead of dare to be different, the changes for women who live in fi rst fi rst-generation Canadian. Do not tell the state. Remember the scheduled talk was to slogan be: “Dare to be yourself?” How is it that the UWSA was able to world countries encourage being your parents and other relatives right be focused on “Struggles on the First Nations maniacally hijack the voice of the University of educated, going to university/college, away, because you won’t be considered People,” and that is where the offense comes in Winnipeg student? By the people elected to offi ce and having their own careers, as well “normal” (what is normal anyway . . . by real First Nations people. Mr. Churchill’s and the issues they put forth, you’d think we are all as getting married and raising a family. ?). Some of your relatives might even own greed for money and attention drives his the same. That is not true. I see many different types As far as my relatives are concerned, I suggest that your parents should get you controversial attacks and representation, and of people in this university: the punk, the jock, the am nearing the age where all single some serious psychological treatment for students should have the opportunity to make brain, but the majority of these are voiceless. their own decisions based on the facts presented Canadians are at the mercy of the Liberal women are considered old. what they consider to be your “problem.” government. The NDP are useless and the leader of Unfortunately, coming from a cultural about Churchill. the Conservatives is the defi nition of a prick. The First-generation children are background means having to deal with same political depravity exists at this university. faced with the daily struggle between the very narrow-minded thinking of If Mr. Churchill is so honourable, why has Instead of the UWSA stealing money from their culture’s expectations and what older relatives and parents towards their he not offered to return the money the U of W us they have stolen our voices. I am not the one they value as a Canadian. I go through children’s sexual orientation. Student Association had to pay him despite the to scream. I’m the shy, quiet guy, but it sure is cancellation? annoying. No, infuriating, to see a female student this every day with my parents, having wearing a patch on her bag that has the name of to live two lives if I want to pursue a If you haven’t guessed already, I’m men crossed right out as if we were all creeps, and relationship with anyone. Basically, I considered the “trouble maker” of the Rhonda Kelly to hear the UWSA insist that vegan food should be have to come up with a lot of creative family because I tell every cousin, Turkish the chosen food in the cafeterias. reasons to get out at night during visitor, guest or anyone else my views, When I go to LGBT* barbeques I want the week or every other Friday and and in so doing I’ve pissed off many, the option of real burgers, juicy tender beef burgers, not fake, crappy vegan food. Not everyone Saturday night. many Turkish people… mostly older follows a vegan diet, and if the UWSA wants an relatives. When I speak against marrying inclusive barbeque that lots of students come out to My cell phone is my only way of within our culture, or in favour of equal participate in, then they shouldn’t push their politics having private conversations between treatment between the men and women on students. friends or whomever else over the of my generation, I usually embarrass my Has anyone noticed the same people over phone. The advantages of having parents in front of their Turkish guests or THE REBEL SELLS... AGAIN. and over again have been elected into the UWSA? I was confused when I opened the listings The same people with different faces. This can’t be a cell phone as a fi rst-generation relatives. They all tell me that I should blamed on the voters. They are like Iraqi citizens Canadian include being able to give act more like a “nice” Turkish girl. I don’t page of the Uniter last Thursday. I was faced who had to vote for Saddam, or else. Students a phone number to your signifi cant care what any of them think about me. with a “Lead the Revolution” slogan, capped with different view points are forced out of the other. Having that special friend call First-generation girls should decide for by the familiar apple logo. Below this was a list organization, never learn the ropes, or how to your home number IS NOT an option themselves who they want to marry and of enticing opportunities for up-and-coming mount an effective campaign. for the many of us who still live with what they want in life. Marketers, obviously of the ipod-wearing hipster I have problems with the “anti-man” variety our parents. Trust me; I’ve caught variety. of feminism and I’m proud to be a man. I like meat, and won’t hesitate to make comments about both my mom and dad listening to me Even though the world my parents The ad claims that as an “Apple Campus a woman’s bust. If I were a candidate in an election or my sister on our home phone. And and older relatives grew up in does not rep,” a.k.a. one of those annoying trying-to-sell- and the UWSA found out this out, there would be a if you get busted for dating, all hell exist here, their old fashioned beliefs and you-things-you-don’t-need-and-leaving-heaps- smear campaign so bad it would put the Republican breaks loose… values remain something fi rst-generation of-fl yers-in-the-library type of people, you will Party to shame. Canadian men and women have to struggle throw concerts, tote power-books, talk-savvy This is not a way to run a students’ association. Arranged marriages are with everyday. Despite this, I will choose and evangelize the Apple brand. Yes, they If they love democracy so much, they ought to let other people and other groups with different politics something I am totally against, what I want for my life instead of simply actually use the word evangelize. To Apple, speak. Not all students on this campus are members even the very relaxed version of just what is expected of me. In my future, I we are, of course, pagan pc users hell bent on of the Green Party. In fact, most of us aren’t. meeting potential husbands and their want to have children, hopefully with stopping their glorious shiny-white revolution I wouldn’t have a problem with pro-Bush parents. That’s right, I am expected to someone I love and who loves me back. with our evil black machines. rallies or barbeques with meat products. I want the marry into the Turkish culture. This Someday I’d like to marry the person of Not only this, the ad promises a wonderful feminists to tone down the “anti-man” rhetoric, includes Canadian and British-born my choice, rather than be trapped in a marketing experience for all involved, even you, because even though I’m a man, I am not a repressive, spousal abusing rapist. Turks, as well as guys from Cyprus loveless marriage of convenience to please the happy pawn of a consumer with “smiles on This country is democratic, which means (Major Island in the middle of the my parents. a thousand faces.” we can all voice our own beliefs and opinions. So Mediterranean Sea) who might not This ad is nothing less than a malicious why isn’t that the case in our students’ association? speak English at all. Though I would I have greater ambitions that don’t attempt by a large corporation to ensnare Maybe the answer is not to vote in the upcoming be able to understand what they are conform to this narrow-minded view of ignorant students into a mobilized force to student council elections. Then the UWSA will saying because what a Turkish woman should be or do. promote consumerism on campus -- it is an mention democracy. Listen well, ‘cause it’s the only time you’ll hear them talk about democracy in the I grew up speaking Turkish, it At least the next generation, our children, invasion of our academic privacy and personal organization all year. would bother me to bring a guy all won’t have to go through what I am now space. I am concerned with the administration’s At the end of the day, if you aren’t aligned with the way to Canada who does not going through with my parents. Even lack of concern for its own students when a them and share their exact beliefs, you don’t count. speak English. I know and have though I’m approaching the expiry date profi t-driven entity is taking time away from To me this is simply wrong. Where is my voice? seen the frustration of other Turkish set by my culture, I know that it’ll still be a students to “distribute marketing materials” to Where’s yours? Wherever it is, it’s not being heard, immigrants being unable to fi nd the very long time before I begin to sour. other students. because the UWSA is deaf, at least to you. same employment they had back home Chris Webb The Uniter December 01, 2005 07

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The Double Cover Charge and How to Fix It Mr. John Reynolds (West Mr. Gilles Duceppe (Lau- Hon. Bill Blaikie (Elm- Vancouver—Sunshine wood—Transcona, NDP): rier—Sainte-Marie, BQ): Mr. Speaker, my question is Coast—Sea to Sky Coun- Mr. Speaker, this past May, on the same topic. try, CPC): Mr. Speaker, in Ontario announced an Daniel Blaikie coat check is a crucial part of creating such an its dying days, the Liberal agreement with Ottawa on U2 singer Bono has said that Comments Editor environment, but is it fair to expect customers government has resorted climate change, totalling he hopes his music will last to trying to bribe Canadi- $538 million. Imagine our for 100 years. I think Bono to pay an extra fee for this improvement? If himself will have to last for ans with their own tax dol- ‘Tis the season once again in Winnipeg. a bar owner was planning to renovate the surprise to read in the Min- 100 years if he wants to see lars on an unprecedented ister of Finance’s economic The season of kind words and hands in your washrooms at her establishment, would we the Liberals keep the com- scale. According to media statement that the amount mitment they keep making accept pay toilets as part of contributing to ‘the pockets; of people looking to get their grubby estimates, the Liberals Ontario will be receiving over and over again. In fact, little paws on more of your money. That’s right, cause’? I think not. have made over $20 bil- from Ottawa is, instead, they now will not even make I’m talking about coat checks at the bar. a commitment to 0.7% of lion in bogus pledges over $738 million. GDP for overseas develop- Moreover, a pay-per-use coat check the past two weeks, new ment assistance, unlike many As the temperature continues to drop, jeopardizes the entire enterprise and puts well spending that was not in- I would like to know of the other more progres- people across the city are heading down into meaning bar goers at risk. Those who are cluded in any of the three whether the fi gure is $738 sive countries in the world. budgets that the minister million or the $538 million their basements to rustle up their parkas. strapped for cash, thrifty, or rightly outraged I want to ask the Minister brought in over the past It’s not a question of style. It’s a question of at effectively having to pay two cover charges, as announced. Has a $200 of Human Resources, who year. million error slipped in survival. may opt to leave their coats in the car. As they is throwing a reception for somewhere, somehow? Bono, how the Liberals even wait in line to make an empty bar look busy, Is it not true that the Liber- have the nerve to hang out Savvy business people that they are, these poor souls’ teeth will begin to chatter als have thrown away any [English] with the guy when they bar owners know this and put it to work for and as frostbite sets in, the dark shadow of are so distant from what he fi scal plan they may have wants of them. them. When patrons of Rhum Jungle or The hypothermia will cast itself over the formerly had in their desperate ef- Hon. Ralph Goodale Empire line up in down parkas or nylon excited partiers. Once inside, their skin will fort to distract voters from (Minister of Finance, The Deputy Speaker: I am jackets, they’re trying to keep warm, not make begin to thaw, tears will well and makeup will their decade of corrup- Lib.): Mr. Speaker, the cor- not sure there is any question tion? rect fi gure is $538 million. to a ministerial responsibility a fashion statement. In fact, the bars depend run, killing the party mood and persuading but I do see the Minister of on this assumption proving true. I don’t think them to leave early. A free coat check would Finance on his feet. Hon. Ralph Goodale [Translation] it’s a stretch to say that for a large portion easily prevent this unhappy scene. (Minister of Finance, Hon. Ralph Goodale (Min- of the clientele, a signifi cant part of these Lib.): Mr. Speaker, on fi scal Mr. Gilles Duceppe (Lau- ister of Finance, Lib.): Mr. Speaker, let me just make a institutions’ appeal rests on their frequenters’ Some might argue that the coat check fee matters, the hon. gentle- rier—Sainte-Marie, BQ): dedication to looking good and employing is a legitimate means for business owners to point, which the Minister of man is fl atly wrong, but Mr. Speaker, in other words, International Development a minimalist criteria in determining their cover the cost of a seasonal service. No one is let me deal with another we have just been told that has pointed out. In the last costume. Winter jackets tend to prevent others going to claim that the extra cost of staffi ng a issue. the economic statement, budget there was an in- from appreciating the hard work of the wearer. coat check during winter is negligible, and the seemingly so seriously pre- crease of $3.4 billion, which I understand today that the pared, contains a $200 mil- will serve to double Canadi- That is to say, they act as a kind of ‘smut- money obviously has to come from somewhere. an aid to Africa over the next screen.’ While business owners realize the However, there is no reason why the extra opposition leader is travel- lion mistake. Does this not two years and double Cana- ling to British Columbia, smack of improvisation? importance of people being able to ditch their money should be raised by instituting a double dian aid, generally, around where the Prime Minister is We do not want to hear the world between now and jackets once inside, their solution is dubious. cover charge. at the aboriginal summit. I that, just by pure chance, the year 2011. hope the opposition lead- $200 million too much has People already pay a lump sum just to As it is, the outrageous prices charged In the meantime, we are also er will take the opportunity somehow gone missing. investing $342 million in spe- get into the bar; a cover-charge. I suppose for drinks ought to be enough to cover the to apologize to the Prime Might there not be some cial measures in relation to it’s simply understood that there will be an cost, but that aside, there is a case to be made Minister for the outrageous millions more, as was the diseases like malaria, tuber- entry fee for places such as these. More than that coat checks are simply the cost of doing smears that he made in the case with Human Resourc- culosis, AIDS and others. We House yesterday, and that es in 2000? Hon. members are putting $500 million into likely, this cost plays some role in people’s business in Winnipeg. Even in the event that global peace and security deliberations as to which bar to attend. But this argument is rejected, an extra fee is not members of his shadow will recall that a trifl ing $1 that is being used in places cabinet repeated outside billion went missing that once they’ve arrived, paid to get in, and go the way to go. Hidden fees are ignoble and like the Sudan and Darfur. the House. time. to remove their outer-wear . . . Whamo! The infuriating. Why not simply raise the cover This government is very ac- hidden cover-charge is unveiled. All of a charge for the winter months? Then the cost is We have seen this kind Can we count on the other tively engaged. sudden, what was a four dollar cover-charge out there in the open and people can consider of thing before from the fi gures given in the state- has been bumped up to six dollars because of it when choosing what place to go to. While Leader of the Opposition. ment, when there is $200 a coat check fee. Preposterous! customers will still be paying the difference, This time I hope he shows million too much for the they’ll do so as part of an open, honest a little dignity. agreement with Ontario. Once the original outrage subsides, a process. Can somebody explain little sober refl ection – as if there were any that to me? other kind at four dollars a drink – shows this The only question left is how to get the bar [English] underhanded strategy to be not only bad for owners to do what’s right by their customers customers, but bad for business as well. and good for their business. What they need is Hon. Ralph Goodale some tough love, a coat check boycott. (Minister of Finance, The issues surrounding cash coat checks Lib.): No, Mr. Speaker. are many and complex. As mentioned above, The next time you go to a bar with a pay- the lack of winter parkas is at least in part per-use coat check, don’t check your jacket. what makes the bar an attractive destination. Wear it proudly in the bar. Dance, drink, sit Moreover, parkas can conceal outside food alone in a corner; do whatever it is you do at WRITE TO US AT [email protected] OR COME and alcohol, or lead pipes and guns. Having the bar, but this time, do it with your coat on. If DOWN TO THE UNITER OFFICE ORM14 BULMAN CENTRE AT THE a place for patrons to put their coats for the enough people heed the call, bars will quickly UNIVERSITY OF WINNIPEG. GENERAL CONTRIBUTOR MEETINGS WILL night, then, is good both for customers and lose their appeal. Then, bar owners will be BE HELD THE FIRST MONDAY OF EVERY MONTH STARTING SEPTEMBER ? bar owners. forced to rescind the fee for coat checking on 12 FROM 12:30-1:30PM IN THE UNITER OFFICE. EVERYONE NITER pain of going out of business. Once the dust U IS WELCOME. IF YOUʼRE AN ASPIRING WRITER, WRITE FOR THE THE Currently owners are downloading the settles, people will be able to freely demean TO UNITER. ING entire cost of coat checks to the customer, themselves without having to worry about BUT despite their benefi ting from the service. In having their night spoiled by unforeseen costs CONTRI order for a nightclub to remain a viable or the bitter cold. IN business, it has to be a place people want to TED RES come (i.e. not a parka-fest) and a place people INTE feel safe in. Doubtless, in the winter months, a

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By Jessica Antony Consequences of Unsafe Piercing t was a clear, sunny Saturday in the summer

of 1997. The wind brushed the hair back from The gun used to pierce my nose is a Imy face as I walked down Osborne Street in standard in jewelry stores and hair salons, and Winnipeg with four of my friends. We made our is generally not a threat to those wanting their earlobes pierced. The nose, however, is entirely way, laughing and giddy, to the shops in Winnipeg’s different due to the presence of cartilage. The popular Osborne Village area, happy to be outside force with which the stud was shot into my on such a beautiful day. We stopped by a jewelry right nostril caused the cartilage in my nose to shatter, therefore increasing the chances store to window shop, as most unemployed 16- of infection. If the shopkeeper had used a year-olds do; we had only our allowances to spend. sterilized needle instead of a gun, the cartilage I had been thinking about having my nose pierced would not have shattered, but would have merely been pierced, the result being a much for the past week or so, and fi gured that this was as thinner hole that would have been less likely to good a time as any to have it done. I didn’t realize become infected. my decision that day would result in many years of Since that summer day, I have dealt with repetitive infection and had my nose pierced torment. two more times. I am entirely convinced the use of a piercing gun and the services of an After a quick breath and confi rmation untrained shopkeeper on that day in 1997 are from my friends, I walked up to the counter of the reasons why I am now left with a constant the jewelry store, my seven dollars in hand, and reminder of my poor decision. Rather than a asked to have my nose pierced. The woman pretty silver stud in my nose, I have instead an behind the counter happily obliged, pulling a ugly, red, raised scar that serves as a reminder tall stool out from the back room and placing of the horrors I faced in having an untrained it in the centre of the crowded and cramped shopkeeper shoot a hole in my face. The problem This Christmas there’ll be something other than mold jumpin’ out of store. As my friends stood by, watching in remains, however, that I am not the only person the fruitcake. This lovely number looks great in stockings and is anticipation, the woman rubbed the side of that has gotten infections and scars from delighted to be Santa’s little helper. my nose with a harsh-smelling ointment. She untrained and unsanitary piercing practices. then took out a green permanent marker and In fact, until recently, Winnipeg’s piercing made a mark on my nose where she planned industry had been entirely unregulated. to place the stud. After I agreed that the mark On February 15, 1989, the City of she made looked to be in the right spot, she Winnipeg passed a bylaw in order to regulate time, but industry members certainly saw a brought out the piercing gun. I had a choice what was then becoming more apparent within need for increased protection. Eric Johanson, Since 1995 Eric has been trying to bring between gold and silver jewelry, and I picked the city: the tattoo subculture. The bylaw 33, owns Soul Survivors Body Art in Osborne the health concerns related to an unregulated silver. The woman placed the small silver stud was designed to harness unsanitary tattoo Village and was the first to voice his concerns piercing industry to the attention of Winnipeg’s in the piercing gun, and brought it to my nose. practices and studios, stating tattooers could on behalf of the industry. lawmakers. “The first six or so [years] have As she was about to pull the trigger – my body not operate a studio without first obtaining Eric started piercing in Winnipeg in 1989, been just trying to get politicians to take tensing more and more the longer I waited a permit from the Public Health Inspector. after realizing his interest in body modification notice,” he explained. The past four years have – the stud fell from the gun, landing on the The studio itself, according to the bylaw, was something more than just a hobby. Years been what Eric describes as “bureaucratic red fl oor. A sigh of relief, squeals from my friends, must be separate from living, dining, and of collecting National Geographic magazines tape,” due to the sheer number of stages and and the woman quickly scooped up the stud sleeping areas and any business, eating, or and studying the photographs of modifications processes that must take place before these and put it back into the gun. She placed it drinking place. Restrictions were placed with from around world influenced him to get his health concerns could become entrenched in awkwardly up into my nose, and with a quick regards to sanitation; namely, studios must be own body piercings. As he explained, “Getting law. Taking on the task of bringing about pull of the trigger, the stud was shot through equipped with autoclaves – a machine used into the industry was more just a natural change in Winnipeg’s bylaws was something my right nostril. My eyes immediately began primarily in the medical field – to sterilize progression, not like a planned event. I just was Eric felt he needed to do as a conscientious to water and my nose started to burn. The equipment, and persons with communicable always into body modification before I even member of the industry. “This [industry] is my woman told me it was normal for my eyes to diseases were restricted from any tattooing. knew what it was.” At the time that Eric was life, and if I’m going to leave a positive mark on water and handed me a tissue. My friends Minors were also protected by this new bylaw, having his own body piercings done, there was the industry, other than doing good consistent and I left the store in a fl urry of laughter and as those under 18 were restricted from getting no industry in Winnipeg, but rather a small, work, this is going to be it,” Eric explained. excitement over the new modifi cation to my tattooed without the written permission of a unknown subculture. Slowly, more and more It was, however, an arduous task; with only face. I stopped at every store window to look parent or guardian. While this bylaw made people became interested and the business a minimal number of shops in the city at the at my revamped refl ection. It certainly was an a significant contribution to the safety of aspect of tattoos and body piercing started to time, city councillors were not inclined to see exciting day in my life. customers and those working in the tattoo grow. Eric owned a shop called Primal Art, his concerns as a public safety issue, but rather Unfortunately, this naïve 16-year-old was industry, it unfortunately made no mention of now defunct, from 1993 until he started his a sub-cultural phenomenon that only affected a in for a few years of problems due to her body piercing. current shop, Soul Survivors in 2001. small number of people. “When I was first into decision on that summer day. The lack of regulations on the body [the piercing industry], 10 and 15 years ago, it piercing industry may not have been top Changing the Industry was very much a fringe element; it was punk priority for Winnipeg’s city councillors at the rockers, bikers, a very small group of people.” The Uniter December 01, 2005

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Eventually, however, Eric’s problem remains that there are a buy tongue barbells. It would cost and, after being turned away from you take that away from them they’ll efforts caught the attention of Fort number of places willing to sacrifice me $10 for five of them, and I was reputable piercing studios, hand be up in arms…it’s not feasible.” Rouge-East Fort Garry Councillor safety and quality work, along with to take them back to Sorenson’s and their money over to someone who The implementation of the Jenny Gerbasi, a former community accepting underage clients, in order he would pierce my young sister for does not care about age. Second are bylaw could possibly cause some health nurse. “One of the reasons I to provide the cheapest price and only $15. He explained that he had a those who are price shoppers who shops to have to close their doors; felt compelled to do something was attract those customers who are “deal” going with Claire’s and that will try to get the cheapest price however, it is better they close I do have a fair bit of understanding looking to save a few dollars. In he used their jewellery because he they can, which often means lower down than continue running with of infectious diseases and the health most cases, those customers happen trusts that it is good quality. “No quality. “If we’re doing something unsafe and unsanitary practices. implications and what that means to be underage youth that will have one else in the city will do it for this that’s $50 and Pete’s Piercing Hut The question remains, however, as as a nurse. Also I’m a mother of the procedure done where they can cheap,” he assured me. Amazed at is doing it for $25, it’s probably to whether or not the new bylaw can teenagers who have some piercings.” get it. “There are so many people such a low price, I wondered whether because they’re cutting some kind be properly enforced. Winnipeg’s Councillor Gerbasi, then chairperson out there doing it because they think Claire’s Boutique even sold barbells of corners, whatever they may be.” health inspectors now have a whole of the Standing Policy Committee on they can make a quick buck,” Eric made of the proper materials. With the new bylaw approved, new set of regulations to understand Protection and Community Services, explains. “Seventy-five per cent of “Anything that’s $10 is piercing studios now have nine and enforce in the city’s 28 piercing with the help of Eric’s knowledge the shops out there are doing things obviously low end…the cheapest months to complete the licensing studios. Eric would rather see one of the industry and suggestions way below par.” wholesale tongue bar isn’t anywhere requirements and any necessary inspector thoroughly trained than a for change, developed a bylaw and Improper jewellery placement is near that,” Eric told me. He also renovations to their shops needed number of inspectors only partially started the process of its introduction. the most common thing Eric sees in informed me that while he is not sure to get them up to snuff. In January familiar with the ins and outs of “It took a lot of time,” she recalled, customers coming into his shop. “If what kind of jewellery Claire’s sells, 2006, Winnipeg will be the first the industry, but believes that the but noted that Winnipeg was the first you measure something improperly he could safely say it would probably city in Canada to have such a high testing and certification requirement city to develop such an extensive or if you put something on that’s not be sterilized. minimum standard of safety and of the new bylaw will alleviate a body modification bylaw. too tight, it can actually sink right Meghan Carruthers, 24, has cleanliness, and will hopefully act portion of the enforcement concerns. The new Body Modification into the body.” When that happens, had a number of piercings and as a guide for other cities to follow. Councillor Gerbasi is confident that Bylaw – which was only just approved a piercing will actually have to be tattoos, and told me that she had While the bylaw is not perfect nor the $12,000 the city has put aside by city council on March 23, 2005 cut out of the body. When Eric sees her tongue pierced at Sorenson’s. all-encompassing, Eric is happy for the training of health inspectors and will not come into affect until infections and poor quality work on “Nothing seemed sketchy when I that his concerns have finally been will sufficiently address any issues January 1, 2006 – requires all body his clients, he asks where they’ve had got my tongue pierced there, but addressed: “There’s always things regarding enforcement. piercing technicians to be tested, their piercing done and, surprisingly, I heard a whole bunch of horror that are going to be missed, I mean It has been almost eight years certified, and licensed. Certification there are a few specific shops that stories afterward,” she explained. As this is not a perfect world, but it’s since I first had my nose pierced and exams are to be issued once every come up over and over again. In one a 19-year-old just looking for the best like night and day…from what we I am still reminded, every time I look three years, to ensure technicians case, “these three young girls under price, Meghan did not pay as much had.” The exemption of those shops in the mirror, of the horrible decision maintain safe practices. The bylaw 18 wanted to get piercings… and it attention to the safety practices of and businesses using piercing guns I made. The allure of a cheap, quick, also maintains that anyone under was just one set-up, they used the the shop and its employees as she to pierce earlobes is not ideal, in exciting procedure like the one I had 18 years of age is not to be pierced same needle, same clamps on every now realizes she should have. Eric’s eyes, as he’s seen evidence that in the shopkeeper’s busy store that unless accompanied by a parent or single one of them.” guns can cause more infections than day is something that can easily draw guardian who can provide written Pointed in the Right needles, especially in areas that have in other naïve teenagers with little permission as well as remain A Piercing Truth more cartilage, like the nose or upper money. While piercing is somewhat present during the procedure. Shops Direction ear. An outright ban of piercing a more popular phenomenon among providing only earlobe piercing with I decided to call a couple of guns is just not possible though, as youth than tattooing is, the seemingly piercing guns were left exempt from the piercing studios in Winnipeg According to Eric, there he explains: “They’re traumatic to temporary nature of a piercing can the bylaw, as the risk of infection was myself to see what responses I are two particularly vulnerable the tissue, they cause scarring, and be deceiving. Just like tattoos, scars seen as very low and the ability to would get over the phone. After categories of piercing clients. they cannot be sterilized…but there’s can last a lifetime. enforce the bylaw in every hair salon explaining that my 15-year-old sister First are those who are underage many hair salons in the city, and if and store offering earlobe piercing wanted to have her tongue pierced was considered unrealistic. Along and that I was shopping around for with regulations designed to reduce the best price, most of the shops I bacterial transmission and infection called were somewhat taken aback in the piercing studio, the new bylaw with my approach. Almost all of bans the practice of scarification, the piercing studios I spoke with or branding, and piercing implants. told me it was a bad idea to price Scarification is a form of body shop when having such an invasive modification in which the skin is procedure done, as the lowest price burned with hot metal in particular is usually accompanied by the lowest patterns to produce a raised image quality. Two of the studios I spoke on the skin, and implants are a with lectured me on the dangers form of modification whereby metal involved in having procedures jewellery is inserted underneath the done by untrained piercers. One skin. They were both banned because shop even gave me a crash course they were considered to require a on the lack of regulations on the high degree of medical expertise and piercing industry, as the new bylaw posed too high a health risk to be does not come into affect for nine done in a piercing studio. While Eric months. The prices were all within does not particularly like the idea of the same range of between $45 and a ban on these two procedures, he $60, including jewellery. Of the five believes that it is better to have an shops I contacted, three told me my outright ban than having the public younger sister would have to bring faced with the serious risks involved our parents to the shop to grant when a piercing technician does not permission and be there during the know what he or she is doing. He procedure. One of the five shops told explains, “I just wish there was a me that if the parents could not be way to word it so that it could still there, they would have to answer a be offered because if people want series of questions over the phone. something they’re going to get it, By this point, I was fairly impressed that’s the bottom line. If you can’t with the standards I was hearing offer it in the shop, they’ll find it with regard to parental consent for somewhere else.” underage piercings. It was not until In a city with no regulations I contacted the fifth piercing studio on body piercing, the outcomes of that I truly understood the need for botched piercing procedures have regulations in Winnipeg’s piercing been, at times, horrific. As the owner industry. of a piercing studio, Eric sees people The phone rang at Sorenson’s walk into his shop every single day Tattoo and Body Piercing Studio, and with infections, improper jewellery a woman answered after a number placements, and scars. Soul Survivors of rings. After confirming that this has self-imposed restrictions in that was, indeed, Sorenson’s, she passed they will not pierce anyone under the phone to a man. I explained my 18 years old without parents on the situation. “You’re looking for the best premises and proper identification; price?” he asked. He went on to tell anyone under 16 who wants a high me that in order to get the best price, risk or more invasive piercing, such I needed to go to Claire’s Boutique, as a navel, will have to take their a teenager-oriented jewellery store money elsewhere. However, the in Polo Park Shopping Centre, and December 01, 2005 The Uniter ARTS EDITOR: MIKE LEWIS E-MAIL: [email protected] PHONE: 786-9497 012 Arts & Culture FAX: 783-7080

But you’ve got to be ready for it as well. If you’re a developing artist, moving to Toronto can be VOLCANA a death knell. I think for artists, An Eruption of Contemporary Icelandic Artists the ability to develop in a smaller place is great. With the internet, By Jaya Beange you don’t have to move to a big Five Icelandic artists are city to make it happen, you can presently exhibiting their art at the sell 100,000 records and never Plug In Gallery in the exchange. leave your city. It’s tough but it’s Each artist works with different possible.” media, including, but not limited to One wonders, though, if hair, acrylic, household materials, Winnipeg can support an artist fi lm, ceramic and textiles. In each

only so far, after which, a city the work one can identify traditional AndrewPhoto Wade by: size of Montreal is necessary for Icelandic themes – the barren further development. Did that landscape and traditions of literature

factor in to the decision for the and craft. The artists mention that Volcana can be seen at Plug In ICA, 286 move? they are wary of the Canadian McDermot, Nov. 18 to Feb. 11 “No, I don’t think I need landscape and its “hiddenness” – in A Fond Farewell a bigger city,” he says, quick to that you cannot see the land that inspired by Canada and have defend the city he’s called home is camoufl aged by so many trees. not yet fully established their for so long. “The move isn’t at As one of the artists of the group meaning. By Mike Lewis Mike has all fi gured out, Winnipeg all for that kind of logic, it’s explains, you can almost feel the In this show we once again audiences are an entirely different more personal. I need a change Icelandic landscape with your palm see an attempt to obscure the “C’mon, let’s get out of here,” matter. of scenery for a little while. I – there are no layers – and in this line between art and craft. As he says. Donning a plaid scarf so “Kids are going to the want to be able to come back to these artists fi nd security. women, this is particularly thin it must be for show, Mike Petkau bigger shows,” he says, somewhat Winnipeg and feel invigorated. Let us consider, fi rst of all, the momentous as they consider the steps out of the chaos of the Royal bewildered. “The idea is still in my It’s not a move to be able to play art of Hrafnhildur Arnardottir. work of their grandmothers and Albert’s interior and we step outside head. The comment sprang from in front of bigger audiences. If Her preferred medium is hair. its recognition (or lack thereof) into the chill of the Winnipeg winter a brief comment of a friend in line anything, it’ll be like starting This interest began when she in society. Hildur Bjarnadottir night. The long-time Fort Richmond for the Arcade Fire show. He said from the ground up. I’ve only discovered and was enchanted presents a ceramic triptych resident leads me to the stoop of the ‘all these people are going to these played Montreal a couple of by a fl ower made of woven hair, entitled ‘My three grandmothers,’ next building over, the rambling shows, and it seems like no one’s times and not too many people a fi tting medium with which to referencing the kitschy fi gurines craziness conveniently out of earshot going to the smaller shows.’ It seems know me there.” reference the feminine image. that her grandmothers would for the moment. As Mike takes a like the crowds for the touring indie Starting from the ground T he a r t i st i s fa sc i nated by soc iet y ’s display in their homes. In Bjork drag from a Marlboro, recently bands, and even the local indie up is a daunting prospect for obsession with ornamentation, Gudnadottir’s work this is present smuggled into Canada by a friend bands, are defi nitely not what they anyone in any occupation. But and admits that she readily in her intricate textiles – she from Grand Forks, he settles in to used to be. I mean the quality of Mike, braving the cold in a t- partakes, diagnosing herself with wonders why the hard work of tell of his move to Montreal and of the bands in town is higher than it’s shirt and light sport-coat, seems IVD (intensive vanity disorder). her grandmother seemed to be times gone by. probably ever been. It’s a great time excited by the idea. In hair she sees both beauty and so insignifi cant in society. The “I joined my fi rst band when to be a musician in Winnipeg.” “I’m a pretty competitive disgust (we might read into this the artists want to make allusions to I was 19,” he recalls, “it was called When asked whether it’s guy, and I hope it’ll push me experimentation with aesthetics this tradition while at the same Astarte. I guess I’ve been playing in a matter of time until the locals to play better, write better. I and its beyond). Why are people time transcending the defi ned some form or another since then.” come around or if there’s something think it’ll be a time of writing, so eager to be rid of the hair that archetypes so that they might Indeed, Mike has toured back specifi c that needs to be done, Mike and I want to take the writing they shed? The piece she exhibits bring new life to craft and to and forth across this great nation thinks for a moment behind the in a bit of a different direction. is entitled ‘Left Brain, Right beauty, deliberately attacking of ours, as a solo artist, pretty much cigarette, and says, “Everything is We’ll see what happens.” Brain’ and this makes emphatic the existing stereotypes. They non-stop for the last two years. If cyclical, and goes in waves, and So how does one of Winnipeg’s many dichotomies including our speak of this experimentation as the number of interruptions we trends, and yaddah yaddah yaddah. more prominent indie-scene disparate reactions to hair. a ‘transformative state.’ endure there on our stoop from I think it is just a matter of time.” members leaving help those of The guest curator, Kevin It was strange that, when passersby is any indication of how Next door, the Albert is fi lling us left behind to weather the Kelly, discussed the importance questioned about their artistic Mike’s work ethic has impacted the up to something just shy of packed, soul-destroying winters? What of negative space in this show, and literary infl uences, the artists city over the years, it would be safe each person excited to see the line- could he hope to bring back to and this is particularly noticeable would mention only inspiration to say he’s done alright. This being up for the evening and to wish Mike the rover city? in Hrafnhildur’s work. The space from life in general or particular Mike’s last show in town for awhile, a farewell. It would seem that Mike “Maybe a better haircut,” surrounding the actual materials daily objects and experiences. friends, associates, and family have has little to fear from the bigger acts he laughs, running a hand self- becomes important to the general The artistic process involved congregated on Albert St. to wish coming through town. consciously through his shaggy message of the work. This is complex and often ambiguous him well. So is it dissatisfaction with blonde do. “I’d like to have typical of the dominant concern interactions between the artist With a closer look at the spine Winnipeg audiences that has become a better musician. To in postmodern philosophy – the and her environment – any one of any of Mike’s releases, one can prompted the move to Montreal? become more confi dent in my importance of the other and how of a number of factors could be fi nd the upside down stickman logo “It’s just a comfort level thing,” own skin as a musician and more the other makes demands of us. responsible for completing any for Mike’s label, Head In the Sand he says. “I’ve got more friends confi dent in what I want to do. The work of Thordis particular work. Perhaps the Records. in Montreal than anywhere else. If anything I think it’ll also give Adalsteinsdottir is more familiar artists are cautious so as not to be “The label is a funny thing,” There’s a great music scene there other Winnipeg acts the chance in that she works with the more locked into some art-theoretical Mike explains. “I started a little right now, and there’s a couple of for a better crowd if they play in traditional paint on canvas. Her framework that is not of their label just to put my own stuff out on, friends I’d like to play with. I’ve left Montreal, or at least a place to subjects are simplifi ed humans choosing. But more information just to have a logo on paper, and in [the move] pretty wide open with no stay for free.” and animals set into fl at spaces. and context seems to be necessary all essences of the word it’s still that. real plans. I’m going to tour the 401 The cold begins to get the She too experiments with in order to better understand the For a brief time, about a year ago, corridor a bunch.” better of us, so Mike butts out the negative space. It sometimes direction of their work. it started getting serious. I hired Speaking of the 401 corridor, last Marlboro from the current serves to hide the fi gures, while at It was suggested to me that a business partner, we made some what about Toronto? pack and he turns to head back other times the fi gures transcend these artists, having matured, plans. I just don’t have time to be “I considered Toronto for music inside the Albert. The bar has the ambiguous limits presented and having developed their an administrator. It’s a full-time job, industry reasons, but I thought that fi lled up quite nicely during our by the canvas. The interchange skills and way of thinking, on and I already have two.” was just pointless, you know? You’re conversation, and everyone seems between characters is almost such an isolated island, work The one job he’s most known throwing yourself into a massive to be having a genuinely good painful. It seems to refl ect the within a different conceptual and respected for is that of Mike pool which is hard to emerge from.” time. Doug from the Paperbacks personal nature of the series as a framework that would not be Petkau, the performer. The other job He is, of course, referring to is fi nishing his set, and Anthem whole, which is also suggested by immediately considered by is that of Mike Petkau, the producer, the “big-fi sh-little-pond” theory Red is getting set to get the place the titles of the works. the observer of their work. one he is equally respected for. It’s about attaining success in a city rocking before Ian LaRue pays Margaret Blöndal would Icelanders, for instance, do not not often that in a city the size of like Winnipeg. So, does Mike owe his respects. be the most controversial make such defi nite distinctions, Winnipeg one can make a living his success simply to the size of our This show of support is as of the group. Her work is the as do North Americans, between producing independent albums, but fair city? uplifting a sight as anyone is most likely to be misunderstood social classes, but rather consider Mike’s managed to do alright. “I’m not a big fi sh in Winnipeg, likely see amongst the music scene by those who don’t have the themselves genuine (and without “I only work with great stuff!” maybe a medium fi sh,” he laughs. “I of this city. Friends supporting time to carefully consider reference to so many particular he exclaims. “I’ve enjoyed everything think that would be part of it. I think friends, fans supporting bands, her motivations. She uses the factors) Icelanders. Considering I’ve gotten to work on. I’ve got a it’s much easier to come out of a and musicians supporting each materials closest to her – rubber, this alternative perspective good network of musician friends place like this than Toronto because, other. That’s what it’s all about. mattresses, plastic sheets, wooden makes their work more easily as a result.” Chris Neufeld, Monica at least at the basic level, you’re able One hopes that Montreal will be dowels – in order to examine understood and is ultimately the Schroeder, and Mahogany Frog are to be the last one standing a lot as welcoming. the ‘geology of the domestic.’ key to the charm of this show. just a few of the acts he’s had a hand quicker. There’s less competition. In Keep track of Mike’s goings-on at She claims that the pieces shown Volcana can be seen at Plug In in producing. some senses, competition is a good www.mikepetkau.com in Winnipeg (different from any ICA, 286 McDermot, Nov. 18 to If production is something thing and it can make you stronger. other installation thus far) are Feb. 11. The Uniter December 01, 2005

ARTS EDITOR: MIKE LEWIS E-MAIL: [email protected] PHONE: 786-9497 FAX: 783-7080 Arts & Culture013 TEDIOUS MINUTIAE OR: INEFFECTIVELY DETAILING CD REVIEWS ONE’S CULTURAL CONSUMP- TION FOR THE UNCARING INSTALLMENT #10

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CONSIDERED: TURNING 30 SYLVIE RYAN ADAMS AND THE CARDINALS An Electric Trace Jacksonville City Nights Smallman Records 2005 Lost Highway 2005 Well, this installment marks the move of the column into double digits, which, while not a huge milestone, is signifi cant enough to me to I was not exactly surprised when I found out Oh Jesus. Oh God. Like Cold Roses (the last warrant some refl ection on my part. I do hope that Regina band Sylvie recently opened for the Ryan Adams record, that came out, like, a week you will indulge me in my retrospection… heavy bass and drums duo Death From Above before this one) Jacksonville City Nights is the biggest In a way this is the perfect column for me 1979. It was the fi rst band that came to mind when ball of twang in Minnesota. Just to be clear, I love to be writing in that I sometimes have diffi culty I heard the tight rhythmic changes and deep feel- the guy, but I’m not a big fan of the lap steel. I am generating ideas or “pitches” for stories. It gets it-in-your-gut bass tones. Sylvie’s An Electric Trace a big fan, however, of Ryan Adams’ ability to create me writing, gets me thinking about the ways in is the newest release from Winnipeg’s Smallman well-structured, melodic and energetic, or sad songs which various forms of popular media impact Records. However, bassist Riva Farrell Racette’s in whatever genre he chooses; the genre this time my life, and how they might be in some way technique is more straightforward then DFA’s Jesse is country. But this is his genre - Adams is an alt- connected. Keeler’s because she doesn’t have to make up for country artist, and he is one of the best. Once past However, a wave of anxiety washes over lack of guitars. Guitarist Chris Notenboom and the twang and lick of the now full-bearded Adams, me every time I think about the ways in which vocalist/guitarist Joel Passmore fi ll out the sound the songs are pure and beautiful. After an energetic I should critically engage said stimuli, and with intensely pretty riffs. Her playing is solid start with three lap steel songs in a row, and the as such a more general documenting of the and her tone is huge. The guitars are sometimes seemingly Neil Young inspired, and incredibly tedium of my life begins to take over. And clean and pure, the parts weaving in and out of gripping Dear John, Adams brings us to familiar dark here we are, ten installments later, with little each other, and sometimes they are distorted and places with Withering Heights, and Don’t Fail Me Now. acknowledgment of the unimportance of this crunchy, discordant and dark. The keyboard parts These are songs of failed love and intimacy with column. rest in the background and are tasteful, melodic and death: “Oh Mary, Oh, Mother of all that is near, One facet of many installments of TM complementary. Every instrument on the record lead me to freedom from my kingdom of fear.” Oh is that a large proportion of popular culture (including voice) is clearly its own but also acts as a man. Agony. “Why do you do me wrong when the about which I’ve been writing is male- layer in a kind of texture-focused song-writing that’s rope gets tight?” Ack. I can’t take it. dominated (something mentioned in the one quite unique, but there are enough dynamics and The Hardest Part is also a notable and classic reader email I’ve received—thank you, lone hooks to avoid ever sounding like a big shapeless Adams tune; it’s upbeat with a lot of movement reader). I’ve been trying to rectify this, or write wall of sound. Jeff Romanyk’s drumming keeps even propelled by acoustic guitar and lyrically somewhere about gender-neutral minutiae (like tap water, the softest wandering parts of this album driving between depression and hope. Like Cold Roses, for instance). and keeps your heart rate high from track one to Jacksonville City Lights is a record to learn, to savour, But avoidance is not a good tactic with track twelve. Joel’s strong vocals are kept interesting and to love. which to tangle with these issues. It is, however, with bang-on sometimes-sweet-sometimes-dissonant a perfect way to shimmy around any sort of soaring harmonies, up to three- or four-part, like a -J.S. critical thinking whatsoever. The fact that weird Fleetwood Mac/Tool lovechild. The male- PROTEST THE HERO space in a campus newspaper is being wasted female harmony combination makes for a refreshing Kezia on some white dude who talks about stuff he vocal contrast. The production of this album is also Underground Operations does or sees is questionable when one removes fantastic, and all the layers of voice and guitar blend the critical aspect of it all. seamlessly. In fact, I hope to take some freaking As for the songs themselves, they don’t Kezia, the latest from Canadian band Protest responsibility from now on—I am going to generally have the kind of choruses that stick with the Hero, is a mix of fast punk rock and talented think far more critically about the minutiae of you after the fi rst or second listen. In fact, sometimes vocals, topped off with a twist of metal. The result? my life, why I am allowed to write about it, and you’re not sure where the chorus is at all. But in the Deliciously intoxicating. Or what I mean to say what I can do to utilize it for the best intents case of An Electric Trace, Sylvie’s energy, huge sound is, a solid album from a young band with a lot of and purposes. I recognize the opportunity and musicianship, interesting interweaving parts potential. granted to me by having this space to, in and emotive chord progressions make up for it. Aside from their obvious technical skill, what essence, write about whatever I want, and will struck me the most after listening to this CD is try my best to engage responsibly with the -Sarah Sangster the wide range of vocals the band utilizes – from cultural buffet (albeit a bland one) that is my crooning falsetto to truly brutal growling. The life. But fi rst I have to eat some chips. addition of guest female vocals complements Rody Walker’s vocals, and there are also great sing-along ***** gang vocals on track eight - “Turn Soonest to the Sea.” Maybe all this refl ection is due in part Kezia falls into the hit-or-miss category of a to the fact that I recently turned thirty. I concept album. It tells a story from the perspective don’t feel any different, but then again I had of three characters: a prison priest, a prison guard, no fear about turning thirty. My knees still and a girl about to be executed – the latter, the under-function when I stand up, my ankles album’s title character. Accordingly, the tracks are don’t crack any louder than they did when I divided into an “act” for each character plus the was twenty-nine. Cerebral functions seem to fi nal track ten. be relatively steady. Hangovers maybe feel a Kezia is a remarkably mature and technical bit worse, but I’ve only had one so far, and it package of music, especially coming from a band in was the day I turned 30, and it was a bad one. which the members have yet to hit age 20. It’s clear Always in moderation, folks. that they have something fresh to bring to Canada’s But I guess all the age stuff is psychological, aggressive music scene. right? Like being on the cusp of 30 is the 4 stars out of 5 equivalent of being priced at $29.97 as opposed to $30 even (or, like me, about $30.005). Well, -Derek Leschasin maybe once you add in the GST and PST that metaphor gets a bit messy, but you catch my drift, no? My continued absence is totally shameful Hm. I guess I really skirted the age issue Anyhow, is there anyone else who and inexcusable, especially given the “carte as well. I, sweet prince of evasive literary contributes to this paper that is over thirty blanche” (I think that means ‘white cake’) actions! (advertising manager aside… ZING)? Am I the with which to work. I can walk to the damn oldest of farts amongst the whipper snappers University in ten minutes, and I work on ***** and still-in-my-late-twenties writers? Am I the campus. Is there really a reasonable excuse for only weekly contributor to The Uniter that has my absence? There is not. I will most defi nitely Happy birthday, sweet tedium… happy never been to a Uniter meeting before? be at the next Uniter meeting. 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Juice accepts fi ction, drama, creative non-fi ction Musica! an eclectic concert (jazz, opera and classical music) showcasing the innovative talents is $5 for adults, $2.50 for youth, kids under 5 and poetry submissions from current U of W EXPERTS ON TAP December 8th, 7pm at Ellice AROUND TOWN of the students from the University of Manitoba’s admitted free. Tickets at the door, or charge by SKANUKA PUNKMAS PARTY Dec 21st at Fort Garry and Collegiate students and recent alumni. 10 Theatre & Cafe (587 Ellice), long time artist, Faculty of Music. Wed. Dec. 7th at 7pm. Smartpark phone - 943-6090. Community Club, 6pm. Featuring Breaking Their page max for prose, 6 poem max for poetry. All actor, musician and activist, Loa Henry (Winnipeg at the University of Manitoba, Lobby of 135 Hold, The Perms, SPRC, Last Man Standing, 6th submissions should be double-spaced, on 8 1/2 X Labour Choir, Nellie McClung Theatre) presents Innovation Dr. Call 474-7975 or email goodacre@ PROPAGANDHI Dec 16th Ramada Entertainment Mind, Burning Eternity, Arumai. Tickets $6 at the 11 paper and must include a digital copy (disk, cd, her own songs and play excerpts. Then, at 8pm, CONCERTS ms.umanitoba.ca to reserve your seat. Seating is Centre 330 Garry 7:30pm. W/ Wife, Peanuts and door, all ages. email) in MS-Word [.doc], Rich Text [.rtf] or Plain Jamil Mahmood of Food Not Bombs takes the limited. Registration required. Event is free. Corn Crew. A benefi t show for Sage House and The Uniter December 01, 2005

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We’ll have some special PERFORMANCE competive original Spoken Word! The time limit FUNDRAISING for guests and even an appearance from Vincent Price. is three minutes and you can use props. There are CRIMESTOPPERS Friday, December 9th at 8pm. $8 ($4 for the fi rst THE GRIND Every second Thursday at Ellice Café McNALLY ROBINSON BOOKSELLERS (GRANT PARK) no score cards or time penalties, but there is still LSAT, MCAT, GMAT, half, $4 for the second) at The Park Theatre ( 698 & Theatre (585 Ellice Ave) The Grind, a venue to Dec 1st: Jennifer Cook will read and sign ‘Windsong a prize and a ‘winner’! Prizes sponsored by Sugar Evenings Mon. to Fri. GRE Preparation Seminars. Osborne St.). encourage and develop performers and their ideas on the Silver River’, a novel for young adults at 7pm. Vintage, Winnipeg’s newest vintage shop. There must be 18+ and Clean Criminal Complete 30 Hour Seminars. through the presentation of scenes, sketches, Dec 1st: Join us as cast members of ‘The Nutcracker’ will only be one round so come prepared. For more Record Cash Paid Daily Proven test taking strategies. IMPROV SUPPER CLUB Mondays, Toad in the Hole monologues, spoken word, short fi lm, stand-up read the timeless, seasonal story. Expect a visit additional info or to ‘sign up’ for either half of the Personalized professional Pub & Eatery, 8, 9, 10, 11pm. and music in front of a live audience. 7pm, $4 per from a very special guest, 11:30am. Dec 5th: Jordan evening, contact [email protected] or Call John @ 793 2660 instruction. Comprehensive person. Next show Dec 1st. Wheeler will be on hand to read and sign copies of [email protected]. study materials. Simulated JACK ‘UM AND ATTACK ‘EM IMPROV featuring Ron ‘Christmas at Wapos Bay’, a children’s book, 7pm. practice exams. Free repeat Moore. Tuesdays, The Park Theatre & Movie Café, ANNABELLA, a new company committed to the Dec 5th: Reading from her contribution to ‘Chicken OUT LOUD is an open mic opportunity for you to policy. Personalized tutoring 8pm. $4.99. writing, design, production, and performance of Soup for the Cat Lover’s Soul’. Sharon Melciner is give your words voice. Every two weeks a special available. Thousands of Satisfi ed original theatre combined with visual arts, presents a Winnipeg writer whose story, ‘Solomon’s Smile’, guest will kick off the evening after which the PULFORD STREET IMPROV PALACE Weekly shows was selected for this book of original stories, Students. 1.800.779.1779. www. her inaugural show, a shadowplay, ‘Ffi onn and the mic is open for your words of any genre in fi ve oxfordseminars.com. and workshops. All shows/workshops $4.99 Three Sisters Meet Chaos’, created specifi cally for 8pm. Dec 6th: Launch of Camilla Chameleon, a minutes or less. Runs every second Tuesday at available at the door. SHOWS: Fridays, 12am the Christmas season. December 6th to December picture book for kids ages 3-7 by Colleen Sydor, the new Millenium Library after that. Sign up is (midnight): Rotating performances by Outside 18th 8pm. 405 - 52 Albert Street. For more 7pm. Dec 6th: Launch of ‘Like the Sound of a at 7pm. Free. TEACH ENGLISH Joke, The Jist, George, Young Lungs and more. information call Nadin Gilroy & Carolyn Gray at Drum: Aboriginal Cultural Politics in Denendeh OVERSEAS. Saturdays, 8pm: Showcasing Winnipeg’s newest 956-4868. and Nunavut’. Peter Kulchyski grew up in northern AD LIB is an evening of improv style word games. E.S.L. Teacher Training improvisers and some “brand spanking new” Manitoba and was one of the few non-Aboriginal Every night is guaranteed to be diff erent and full Certifi cation Courses. Intensive improv troupes with the support of the Manitoba THE CERCLE MOLIERE THEATRE SEASON Until Dec students to attend a government-run residential of laughs. From round stories to fridge magnet 60 hour program. Classroom Improv League. Hosted by Stephen Sim. All ages. 10th: “Grace et Gloria” by Tom Ziegler. Theatre de school. He is the head of the department of Native poetry, from opening lines to creating new management techniques. Saturdays, 10 pm: The world reknowned CRUMBS! la Chapelle 825 Rue St Joseph. Nov 28th – Dec Studies at the University of Manitoba. 8pm. Dec endings, there’s no limit to the places these games Detailed lesson planning. DROP-IN WORKSHOPS: Sundays, 1:30-2:30pm : 1st: “Cette fi lle-là” by Joan McLeod. Salle Pauline- 7th: Launch of ‘Symphony of Flavours’, an enticing – or your writing – can go. Runs every second Internationally recognized The Ladie’s Room (an improv comedy workshop Boutal, CCFM. Tickets for each show $11-29.50. Call book of recipes from the Women’s Committee of Tuesday, alternating with Out Loud. 7:30pm. Free. teaching certifi cate. Job for Ladies only). Sundays 3 - 4pm The Social Hall 233-8053 or email [email protected]. the Winnipeg Symphony Orchestra, 7pm. Dec 7th: guarantee included. Thousands (an improv comedy workshop for Ladie’s and Derek McCormack reading & Signing ‘Christmas LYLE E. STYLE Author and musician Lyle E. Style of Satisfi ed Students. Gentlemen only). The Pulford Street Improv Palace MANITOBA THEATRE CENTRE Until Dec 17th: The Days’, 8pm. Dec 8th: Fred Penner launches his comes to Millennium Library on December 13th at can be found at 109 Pulford St (Augustine Church), classic ‘The Cat Came Back’, 6:30pm. Dec 8th: David 1.800.779.1779. classic ‘A Christmas Tale’ adapted from Dickens’ noon in the Carol Shields Auditorium. The always www.oxfordseminars.com. side door, second fl oor. novel by Bruce McManus. Tickets available at Arnason & Mhari Mackintosh launch ‘The Imagined entertaining Lyle will read and perform from his 942-6537. City: A Literary History of Winnipeg’. Featuring the recent work “Ain’t Got No Cigarettes: Memories writing of Margaret Laurence, Guy Maddin, Adele of Music Legend Roger Miller.” A show not to be PRAIRIE THEATRE EXCHANGE Until Dec 4th: Wiseman, Carol Shields and The Weakerthans’ John missed. For more information call 986-4294. FILM ‘Dogbarked’ by James O’Shea. A comedy about life K. Samson, to name a few, and including more on the prairies. Season tickets available from $85 than 200 photos and illustration, The Imagined City CINEMATHEQUE 100 Arthur St Dec 2nd & 3rd - $130. Call 942-5483 or visit www.pte.mb.ca. is destined to be a cherished keepsake. 7pm: Folk Masters: Roots Legends – Isn’t This A Time: A Tribute To Harold Levanthal who passed PRAIRIE THEATRE EXCHANGE presents its Family SPEAKING CROW OPEN-MIC POETRY First Tuesday GALLERIES & away on October 4th. Arlo Guthrie’s 2003 tribute Holiday Show ‘Munschapalooza’ based on the of the month at Academy Bar & Eatery. 8pm. Free concert features Peter, Paul and Mary, Theodore beloved stories by Robert Munsch. December admission. December 6th – Featured reader Carol EXHIBITIONS Bikel, Arlo Guthrie and family, and a reunion of 21st – January 4th. Call 942-5483 or visit www. Rose. Rose’s fi rst book of poems was Behind the The Weavers. Dec 1st 7pm: Giant, James Dean’s pte.mb.ca. Blue Gate. In its 5 loosely organized suites, we fi nd fi nal movie before his death. Dec 2nd – 4th 9pm: as subject matter the struggles between the Israeli Death By Popcorn: The Tragedy of the Winnipeg Jets ROYAL WINNIPEG BALLET presents the holiday & Palestinian peoples; a feminist reclamation of STUDIO OPEN-HOUSE featuring the artists of 52 by l’Atelier National du Manitoba. Dec 4th 2pm: classic ‘The Nutcracker’ December 17th, 22nd, 23rd, theology & spirituality from The Gentlemen’s Club; Albert Street. Come and visit the open studios James Dean: Forever Young, Michael J Sheridan’s 28th at 7pm and December 18th, 27th and 29th at sexual predation within families & the healing of: Deborah Danelly - prints/ mixed media; David documentary on the star’s early career. Dec 4th 2pm. For tickets call 956-2792. from same; devotional, erotic love poems; & the Krindle and Justin Dyck - rooftop pottery; Lex 7pm: Be Here to Love Me: A Film About Townes historical spirituality of being Jewish. Two sets of - cartoons in ink; Kelly Ruth – textiles; Karen Van Zandt by Margaret Brown, 2004. Dec 5th ISRAELI CONCERT SERIES December 3rd: Classical open-mic poetry to follow. Taylor- Taylor-made pottery; Ben Mitchel- wolf – 8th alternating 7pm and 9:30pm: Pickpocket (a pianist Einav Yarden will perform a program mattress illustrations. December 2nd 12-9pm and masterpiece of French Cinema) and I Am Cuba (an featuring works by Schumann, Kurtag, and Haydn, AQUA BOOKS 89 Princess St The Stone Soup December 3rd, 12-5pm. unforgettable classic from 1964), alternating each as well as an Israeli sonata by one of Israel’s most Storytellers’ Circle, veteran Winnipeg storytellers, night. Dec 9th 7pm: Presented by Video Pool Media celebrated composers, Joseph Bardanashvili. 8pm meets for storytelling once a month on Saturdays ACE ART INC. 290 McDermot St 944-9763 Tues-Sat Arts Centre The Process of Weeding Out acting as a at the Rady Jewish Community Centre 8100-123 at 7:30pm. All are welcome. Next get-together 12-5. Until Dec 9th: ‘Winter Warmer’ an aceartinc. veritable video art mix tape. Dec 10th – 15th 7pm Doncaster St. Tickets $27 adults/$16 students. Call is on December 17th. Aqua Books Conversation member show. Opening reception from 7pm (2pm on Dec 10th): Grizzly Man the story of an 477-7510 or visit www.radyjcc.com. Series, in conjunction with St. Benedict’s Table, is – late. Will include show and sale of members’ amateur bear expert and conservationistTimothy pleased to present a monthly conversation series artwork with all proceeds going to the artists, Treadwell and his life in the Alaskan wilderness. RENNAISSANCE VOICES chamber choir directed by dealing with issues of faith, life, theology and pop music by Mamma Cutsoworth, the launch (and Dec 11th 2pm: Pickpocket. Dec 12th – 15th 9pm: Derek Morphy returns with its annual celebration culture. December 10th: ‘Santa Claus: Friend or performance) of Shary Boyle’s book ‘Witness My A collection of Slovak Forbidden Films from the of the Christmas season. December 9th and 10th at Menace?’ by Dr Gerry Bowler, Professor of History, Shame’, accompanied by Christine Fellows as well Communist Era. Dec 16th – 22nd 7pm: The Wild Young United Church (Furby at Broadway) 7:30pm U of Manitoba and author of ‘The Encyclopedia of as a 50/50 draw and silent auction. Free admission Parrots of Telegraph Hill. Dec 16th – 22nd: The both nights. Tickets $20 adults, $10 students and Christmas’ and the soon-to-be-released ‘History of though donations are very much appreciated. Syrian Bride, Montreal Film Fest multiple award include one complimentary beverage of hot mulled Santa Claus.’ Aqua Books Presents It Came From The winter. wine or cider. Available at McNally Robinson Vault is a fi lm series showcasing forgotten gems. THE ANNEX GALLERY 594 Main St 284-0673 Booksellers. 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installation about disturbed adolescent girls. Until to unsuspecting Winnipeggers to shoot snapshots. Candice Ring, Larry Glawson, and many more! December 3rd The second part is a collection of Winnipeg Tickets are on sale for $40 at the PLATFORM photographers showcasing their skills. Together gallery, guaranteeing the ticket holder one piece ART CITY 616 Broadway Ave 775-9856 Mon 5-8 the exhibitions show the accessibility of snap shots of art. Art work will be on view December 8th ,Tues-Fri 4-8, Sat 12-4. Featuring high quality and the quality of a good eye. The goal of Snaps is and 9th, with the auction and party taking place artistic programming for kids and adults. to encourage people to share what they see behind December 10th beginning at 7pm. We hope to see the camera. everyone there! CREAM GALLERY 944 Portage Ave 957-7367 Tues- Fri 10-5, Sat 11-5. 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Deadline for submissions is Wednes- Nixon and Kathleen Black. curator Kevin Kelly explores lingering traces of day, eight days before the issue you’d like GALLERY 1C03 Centennial Hall, University of this mysterious land in the work of fi ve female your listing to fi Winnipeg 515 Portage Ave 786-9253 Mon-Fri MANITOBA CRAFTS COUNCIL EXHIBITION GALLERY artists dividing their lives between Reykjavik and rst appear in. The Uniter 12-4, Sat 1-4. Non-profi t public gallery providing 214 McDermot Ave 487-6114 Tues-Fri 11-5, Sat New York. publishes on Thursdays, 25 times a year. everyone opportunities to learn about visual art. 11-4 Until Dec 23rd: ‘Holiday Salon’ featuring holiday-themed crafts. ST. NORBERT ARTS CENTRE presents: “Lock Up Your GALLERY LACOSSE 169 Lilac St 284-0726 Tues-Fri Chickens, There’s a Cartoonist in the Barnyard” 10-6, Sat 10-5. Until Dec 7th: ‘Eclipse’ by Jim MARTHA STREET STUDIO 11 Martha St 772- an exhibition in ink featuring the work of Lex. Corbett. 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Dec 9th: KING’S HEAD PUB 100 King St Sundays: All The The Reverend Percy Tuesday. Dec 8th & 9th: The LABEL GALLERY 510 Portage Ave 772-5165 the scope of artistic expression in various media. Nancy Edell, including rug-hooking, paintings and After All These Years. Dec 10th: The Wedgewoods. King’s Men. Wednesdays: Papo Mambo Latin Jazz D Rangers, Shuyler Jansen. Dec 17th: “Tonight’s Tues-Sat 12-5. Currently: Snaps: an exhibition Contributing artists include: Paul Butler, Diana prints. Until Mar 19th: ‘Aliyah Suite by Salvador Dec 11th: Scott Place. Dec 13th: Pat Alexander. Dec Night. Dec 2nd: The Rowdymen. Dec 3rd: Guy the Night” performed by The Turnstiles. Dec 22nd: from disposable cameras. Snaps is a two part Thorneycroft, Roewan Crowe, Collin Zipp, Shaun Dali. Commissioned to commemorate the 20th 15th: Manitoba Hal. Dec 16th: The Black Aces. Dec Abraham Band. Dec 9th: Nastic. Dec 10th: The Christine Fellows. Dec 23rd: Times Change(d) photography show. One part is a display of photos Morin, Sarah Anne Johnson, Lisa Stinner, Sandee anniversary of the independence of the State of 17th: Twilight Hotel. Dec 18th: Hamsteaks. Dec Mailman’s Children. Dec 16th: Original Painkiller. Christmas Party with Big Dave McLean. Dec 29th: from 12 disposable camera that where handed out Moore, Paul Robles, Richard Holden, Lisa Wood, Israel, these works combine biblical texts with 20th: Pat Alexander. Dec 22nd: Jenn Jozwiak. 23rd: Dec 17th: Rubber Soul. Dec 30th: Funk band Cosmic Campfi re Night hosted by Knick Knackerson. Dec references to the Second World War, creating Nastic, Groove Port. Dec 27th: Pat Alexander. Dec Canines. Dec 31st: JFK & The Conspirators and The 31st: New Year’s Eve doubleshoot - $20 gets you images at once both tragic and hopeful. 28th: Funk Dubious. Dec 29th: Jeremy Proctor. Dec Wind Ups. both Nathan and Scott Nolan at Times Change(d) 30th: South Thunderbird. Dec 31st: The Lemons. and Andrew Neville and The Poor Choices at next- WOODLANDS GALLERY 535 Academy Road McNALLY ROBINSON BOOKSELLERS – PRAIRIE door Winnipeg Hotel. 947-0700 ‘Wish Collection’ Dec 3rd - 23rd. ELEPHANT & CASTLE PUB 350 St Mary Ave Sundays: INK RESTAURANT: Portage Place Dec 2nd: African Small Works and Aff ordable Treasures by Student Night. Dec 5th: Scott Nolan. Rhythm / Drums by Coffi eman, 6:30pm. Dec 9th: TOAD IN THE HOLE 108 Osborne St Sundays: Vinyl several gallery artists that make unique gift Starlight Jazz brings you some holiday music, Drip. Mondays: Improv Supper Club hosted by Steve ideas. Opening reception Dec 3rd 1-3pm. ELLICE CAFÉ & THEATRE 587 Ellice Ave. 6:30pm. Dec 16th: Derrick McCandless. Dec 30th: McIntyre. Tuesdays: Trivia. In the Basement, The Neighbourhood café and theatre showing fi lms The Burton jazz Trio. Grant Park: Dec 2nd: Blues Cavern: Grand reopening party Dec 3rd: The Waking and showcasing local talent. Dec 2nd: Rise Up! with Three Blind Mice, 8pm. Dec 3rd: Jazz with Eyes, Novillero. Dec 8th: The Perpetrators. Dec 9th: Winnipeg Harvest Benefi t Show. See Concerts The Grant Jones Trio, 8pm. Dec 9th: The Bob Watts The Wind-Ups. Dec 10th: The Fabulous Kildonans. BARS, for more details.Dec 8th: UWSA Experts on Tap Quartet brings you more jazz music, 8pm. Dec Dec 16th: The Adventurers. Dec 17th: National featuring Loa Henry presents her own songs and 10th: Jazz with A Taste of New Orleans. Dec 16th: Monument. Dec 19th: Australian Dale Willis. Dec play excerpts and Jamil Mahmood of Food Not Martha Brooks. Dec 17th: Sister Dorothy. Dec 23rd: 22nd: The D-Rangers. Dec 23rd: TrouserMouth – A CAFES & Bombs. Begins at 7pm. Richard Tyborowski. Dec 30th: South Thunderbird. Christmas Wish. Dec 31st: Novillero.

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LISTINGS COORDINATOR: NICK WEIGELDT E-MAIL: [email protected] PHONE: 786-9497 @uniter.ca FAX: 783-7080 Listings 017 Tim Butler. Tuesdays: Latin Jazz Night featuring 2005/06 Wednesday, December 7th ‘Behind Jeff Presslaff , Rodrigo Muñoz, Julian Bradford, the Scenes in Argentina’ This Travel Night will 10pm. Wednesdays: Jams with Big Dave McLean. focus on two diverse regions of Argentina AWARDS & FINANCIAL AID: INFORMATION Saturdays: The Perpetrators. including the vibrant city of Buenos Aries and the breathtaking scenery of Patagonia. Your THE ZOO / OSBORNE VILLAGE INN 160 Osborne St hosts Peter Tilbrook, Colleen McCarthey and AWARDS & FINANCIAL AID: of the Integrated B.Ed program. COMMONWEALTH SCHOLARSHIP Tuesdays: Heavy Metal & Draft Night. Dec 9th: Brian Kovaks will take you behind the scenes 3) have documented fi nancial need: a PLAN: Pretty Train Crash, Forgetful Jones, Jaw. Dec 10th: A to experience the capital’s raging nightlife and INFORMATION UPDATED SOROPTIMIST FOUNDATION OF CANADA: Canada Student Loan/Provincial Loan Country – New Zealand Very Metal Christmas with Diademegon, Skull Fuck, the country’s stunning recreational paradise Grants for Women Arctic Circle and Ted. Dec 16th: Pretty Train Crash of outdoor pursuits. Travel Nights are held at WEEKLY or a Student line of credit at a banking Awards are available for graduate The Soroptimist Foundation of Canada w guests. Dec 17th: The Paul Stanleys w guests. the Sport Manitoba Building, 200 Main Street institution. studies or research in New Zealand. provides several grants of $7500 to Dec 23rd: The Zoo Christmas Special featuring The 7:30- 9pm unless otherwise noted. 4) both full-time and part-time students Canadian citizens only are eligible to female graduate students in Canada to Fabulous Kildonans, The Barrymores, Hot Live Guys may apply. apply. Applicants should have at least assist them with university studies that & The Ferrell Brothers. Dec 30th: Red Seed, Kildare. AMNESTY INTERNATIONAL holds its annual UNIVERSITY Applications are available in the Awards an A- average. This program is highly will qualify them for careers that will Dec 31st: Zoo Year’s Eve 2007 House Party. Advance “Messages of Hope” campaign on Thursday, offi ce located in Student Services and will competitive. Preference is given to improve the quality of women’s lives tix $4.99. December 8th, 7-9pmpm. Welcome Place, 397 be accepted beginning October 15, 2005. applicants who have obtained a university (Masters or PhD). Examples include but Carlton St. Come and send greeting cards to OF WINNIPEG Students may apply any time during the degree within the last fi ve years. Apply are not limited to: providing medical prisoners of conscience around the world. All INTERNAL AWARDS: Fall/Winter academic year, providing on-line at website, www.scholarships. services, providing legal counselling and welcome, free admission. Please call Dan at that funding is available for this bursary. gc.ca COMMUNITY 957-1789 for more information. assistance, counselling mature women Applications will be evaluated on a fi rst Deadline: December 23, 2005 entering or re-entering the labour UWSA GRADUATE STUDIES come, fi rst serve basis. market, counselling women in crisis, LATIN AMERICAN CULTURAL EVENING SCHOLARSHIP: YOUTH SERVES MANITOBA PROGRAM: counselling and training women for non- EVENTS Guatemala Relief Fundraising Event. Featuring This scholarship, provided by the Youth Serves Manitoba (YSM) encourages traditional employment, and positions various Latin American dance and musical University of Winnipeg Students’ WINNIPEG FOLK FESTIVAL MUSIC STORE presents groups. Plus traditional food and cultural post-secondary students to engage in in women’s centres. Applications are Association, will be awarded to a a Craft Sale on Saturdays from November 26th displays. December 10th 8pm - 2am, 112 meaningful, part-time community service available in the Awards offi ce located in UNIVERSITY OF WINNIPEG graduate EXTERNAL to December 17th. It will feature many of the Market Avenue. Tickets: $10 available at with incorporated non-profi t or registered Graham Hall. More information can be entering either the Joint Master’s well-known artisans from the summer Festival, Cafecito La Fiesta (Ph. 783-7755) and at charitable organizations. Upon successful found at www.soroptimistfoundation.ca providing shoppers with the opportunity to fi nd Program or a graduate program of the Chilean Corner (The Forks, Ph. 942- AWARDS: completion of at least 100 hours of Deadline: January 31 2006. unique gifts for the upcoming holiday season. 1646). Sponsored by the Guatemala Relief the Faculty of Theology. Value of service, approved students will receive a Choose from such items as jewelry, clothing, the award is $500. Applications are Foundation. $500 bursary towards tuition or student Surfi ng for more Dollars? pottery, handbags, children’s toys and much more. available in the Awards Offi ce located THE CANADIAN BUREAU FOR loans. For more information and an Try these websites for more possibilities! 211 Bannatyne at Albert in the Exchange District in Graham Hall. Return completed INTERNATIONAL EDUCATION: application form, contact [email protected] These two sites will lead you through from 11am – 6pm. applications to the Awards offi ce. On behalf of the Canadian International ANNOUNCEMENTS & 1-800-282-8069 ext3560 Canadian-based scholarship searches. Deadline: December 2 2005. Development Agency (CIDA), CBIE Deadline: January 9, 2006 www.studentawards.com HOSTELLING INTERNATIONAL MANITOBA presents ANTHONY J. BESARABOWICZ BURSARY: administers an Emergency Fund for How To Pack Seminar where experienced travelers OPPORTUNITIES FOREIGN GOVERNMENT AWARDS: www.scholarshipscanada.com This annual award of $1000 will be students from developing countries will impart the secrets for hassle-free travel. Find awarded to a certifi ed teacher who that are in fi nancial diffi culty due to out what to pack, what to leave behind and how to BECOME A MENTOR at the Immigrant Women’s Countries – Chile, Colombia, Korea, The carry it. The seminar will cover everything from the Association of Manitoba. Being a Mentor has taught for at least one year unforeseen circumstances. The Fund is Philippines and Russia nuts and bolts of a good fi rst aid kit to the latest in will entail speaking to a variety of audiences and who registers at the University open to students in their fi nal academic Awards are available to Canadian citizens travel and backpacks. December 1st HI Travel Shop on how being a fi rst or second-generation of Winnipeg in a degree, diploma year of a Bachelor’s degree or diploma for graduate studies or research abroad FINANCIAL at 701B Westminster Ave 7-9pm. Participants will immigrant has impacted your life, along or certifi cate program leading to program at a Canadian post-secondary at the master’s, doctoral or post-doctoral receive a $10 voucher towards any purchase over with your personal challenges and choices. further qualifi cations, not necessarily institution. Please note that the total level. For most countries, applicants ASSISTANCE: $50. Call 784-1131 to register. Advantages of being an IWAM Mentor include in the fi eld of education. The annual funding available in 2005 is must have completed a fi rst degree or, receiving a generous honorarium, learning applicant must be planning to return $40,000. In order to extend assistance to a for post-doctoral fellowships, a Ph.D. AMNESTY INTERNATIONAL CLUB AND ARTS COUNCIL new skills, making new contacts and meeting to teaching in Manitoba. Preference broad range of students, each institution by the beginning of the tenure of the MANITOBA STUDENT AID APPLICATIONS: (U of M) presents WORLD AIDS AWARENESS WEEK interesting people. Please call the Immigrant will be given to a student in need of is limited to 3 applications per six-month Women’s Association of Manitoba’s offi ce at award. Apply on-line at website, www. Manitoba Student Aid On-line applications November 28th - December 1st. November 28th: fi nancial assistance. You will need period. The six-month periods run 989-5800 or email [email protected]. scholarships.gc.ca for the 2005-2006 Academic Year are still Bake sale at Fletcher Argue, University of Manitoba between April 1 and September 30 and to supply information about your Deadline: January 27, 2006 available. Go to www.studentaid.gov. to raise money for Nine Circle Community Clinic’s previous teaching experience, your between October 1 and March 31. People Having Aids (PHA) Fund. November 29th: VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITY Manitoba Artists Note: the governments of Italy, Japan, The mb.ca if you wish to submit an application current program of studies, your Bake sale at University of Winnipeg to raise money in Healthcare is looking for musicians willing Netherlands and Spain also off er awards on-line. The MSAP offi ce will send you a future plans for employment in the CBIE relies greatly on the information for PHA Fund. November 30th: Video presentation to volunteer to play in hospitals. For details to Canadian graduate students. The “Notice of Assistance” in approximately on Stephen Lewis ‘The Value of Life’ and followed please call Shirley Grierson at 475-8085 fi eld of education, and your need and recommendations made by embassies of these countries in Canada two weeks time. If you have questions, by a guest speaker living with HIV/AIDS at the between the hours of noon and 6pm. of fi nancial assistance. Applications International Student Advisers since they are responsible for the administration of you may wish to phone the MSAP offi ce GSA Lounge 217 University Centre (U of M) from are available from the Awards are the persons who know the students. their respective scholarships. at 204-945-6321 or surf their website for 12 noon - 3pm. Thursday, December 1st” World WINNIPEG HARVEST has an immediate and Financial Aid offi ce, located in Application forms are available in the Organizations of American States answers to common questions. The offi ce need for up to 10 volunteer drivers to pick AIDS day. HIV/AIDS discussion panel followed by a Graham Hall. Deadline: January Awards & Financial Aid offi ce located Fellowships: is located at 1181 Portage Avenue on the up and deliver food from our Winnipeg candle light ceremony, in remembrance of people 6 2006. in Graham Hall. Return completed Fellowships are available to Canadian 4th fl oor of the Robert Fletcher building. aff ected with HIV/AIDS, at the University Centre Avenue warehouse to community food banks GRACE THOMSON MEMORIAL applications to the Awards offi ce. citizens or permanent residents of Canada throughout the city. Volunteers must have a (Portage and Wall St.) Room 210 (U of M) from 6-8pm. BURSARY: Deadline: Oct 1/05 – March 1/06 who hold a university degree, to pursue valid Manitoba drivers license and be willing This bursary is presented in memory to work at least one shift per week. Shifts are graduate studies or research in any fi eld, MANITOBA STUDENT AID SECOND RESIDENTIAL SCHOOLS AS HEALTH HAZARDS: of Grace Thomson. It is awarded to an FRANK KNOX MEMORIAL FELLOWSHIP: Monday to Friday, 9am to 2pm. Drivers will be with the exception of the medical sciences DISBURSEMENT: The Case of Cross Lake Residential Schools. Guest Up to three awards for GRADUATE studies assigned to a van, two-ton cube truck or 5 ton aboriginal woman who is registered and introductory language studies. Manitoba Student Loan staff will be Speaker: Dr. Paul Hackett, Dept. of Community currently in any year of the B.Ed (Master’s and Ph.D) at Harvard University Health Sciences, U of M. 3pm, 409 Tier Building, truck. Reliability is essential. Please contact Countries where tenable: Antigua and on campus to accept completed loan program at the Winnipeg Education will be off ered for one academic year University of Manitoba. Everybody Welcome. Free our Volunteer Coordinator at 982-3678. Barbuda, Argentina, Bahamas, Barbados, documents Centre. The value of the award is valued at $18,500.00 US, plus tuition fees Admission. Belize, Bolivia, Brazil, Chile, Columbia, FRONTIER COLLEGE There are 168 hours in a $1000. Applications are available at and student health insurance. These Costa Rica, Dominica, Dominican Republic, Place: Bulman Centre MANITOBA NATURALISTS’ SOCIETY 11th Annual week. We are asking for one! Frontier College WEC from Kevin Lamoureux, or the awards are open to Canadian citizens Ecuador, El Salvador, Grenada, Guatemala, Date: January 3 and 4, 2006 Members’ Market / Members’ Night December 5th, is a non-profi t literacy organization that Awards and Financial Offi ce, located or permanent residents of Canada who Guyana, Haiti, Honduras, Jamaica, Mexico, Time: 8:30a.m. - 4:30 p.m. 7:30pm in the Pauline Boutal Theatre, Franco- recruits volunteers to act as tutors to work on the main fl oor of Graham hall have recently graduated or who are Nicaragua, Panama, Paraguay, Peru, Saint with children, youth and adults who want to Manitoban Cultural Centre, 340 Provencher Blvd. on the U of W campus. Deadline: about to graduate from an institution in Kitts and Nevis, Saint Lucia, Saint Vincent Bring your SIN card, Photo ID and void improve their literacy skills. Frontier College (a) Eastern Screech Owls in Winnipeg - Christian January 6 2006. Canada, which is affi liated to AUCC (the U and the Grenadines, Suriname, Trinidad cheque or bank transit information with Artuso (MNS member). For the past two years aims to strengthen communities by enhancing WINIFRED GAMBLE BURSARY: of Winnipeg is affi liated to AUCC). More and Tobago, United States, Uruguay and the pride, self-esteem, and confi dence in you. Christian Artuso has been studying Eastern Screech This bursary is presented in honour information is found at www.aucc.ca or by Venezuela. Please note that a permanent Owls in the Winnipeg area as part of an MEnv at individuals and their families. We run a variety of Winifred Gamble, a longtime emailing [email protected]. of fun literacy programs in various Winnipeg resident of Canada is not eligible for a REMEMBER: Make sure all your the University of Manitoba. This short presentation member of the University of Applications are available on-line or in the neighbourhoods and schools. Programs are scholarship tenable in the country of outstanding documentation, including will be a summary of the fi ndings to date and a Awards offi ce in Graham Hall. one hour once a week and run from October Women’s Club and a former chair which he/she is still a citizen. your Summer Income Verifi cation form, way of saying thank you to the many volunteers of the University Women’s Club Deadline: November 30 2005 who have helped with the project thus far. through to December and January through Apply on-line at website, www. is submitted to the Manitoba Student Scholarship Committee. It is (b) Mongolia, A Land Without Fences - Debbie to April. Training and on-site support are scholarships.gc.ca Deadline: January Aid offi ce. Forms can be downloaded at awarded to an aboriginal student WOMEN’S OPPORTUNITY AWARDS: Norman (MNS member). Debbie Norman will provided. For more information please visit 27, 2006 www.studentaid.gov.mb.ca share stories of her 2004 adventures in Mongolia our website at www.frontiercollege.ca or who has completed 30 credit hours This is a program sponsored by REMEMBER: If you have reduced your that included a Habitat for Humanity build, and contact us at 253-7993 or wpgcoordinator@ and is registered currently in the Soroptimist International of the THE DATATEL SCHOLARS FOUNDATION course load, these changes will aff ect your some experiences traveling in northern Mongolia. hotmail.com. second year of the B.Ed program Americas. To be eligible for the Women’s SCHOLARSHIPS: Manitoba Student Loan assessment. The mysteries of Inner and Outer Mongolia will at the Winnipeg Education Centre. Opportunity Award, you must: The University of Winnipeg is a new BHAKTI YOGA: Kirtan and Karma-Free Feast: be revealed! Admission $2 for members and The value of the award is $600. Be a women with primary fi nancial Datatel client institution and as such, DID YOU KNOW..... you can check the status Sundays at 5:30, 11 Alloway Avenue. For more $6 for non-members. Members must show a Applications are available at WEC responsibility for supporting your family Datatel is off ering unique scholarships of your student aid application, fi nd out information phone Vrinda at 947-0289 or valid membership card at each Indoor Program from Kevin Lamoureux, or the Awards (including children, spouse, siblings, ranging in value from $1,000 to $2500 to what documentation is still outstanding, or contribute the non-member admission. For email [email protected]. and Financial Aid Offi ce, located on and/or parents). students from our institution. update your address information and information call MNS offi ce (943-9029). the main fl oor of Graham Hall on the Attend or have been accepted to an CALLING ALL SILVER HEIGHTS COLLEGIATE much more on line? Go to MySAO to log U of W campus. Deadline: undergraduate degree program or a • Returning Student scholarships assist GET OUT AND HAVE FUN THIS HOLIDAY SEASON! GRADS! 50th Reunion is being planned for into your existing account. Scroll down January 6 2006. vocational/skills training program. current outstanding students who have From your friendly Listings Coordinator Nick. September 2007. Send your contact info, to reach a link to the Manitoba Student including email address, mailing address, and UNIVERSITY OF WINNIPEG BURSARY Have fi nancial need. returned to higher education after an Aid website. APPLICATIONS: Women’s Opportunity Awards are cash HOSTELLING INTERNATIONAL TRAVEL NIGHTS if applicable, married/maiden names, to silver. absence of fi ve years or more. [email protected]. Application forms are now available awards that assist women in obtaining DID YOU KNOW.... Manitoba Student Aid in student services located in Graham the skills and education they need to • Nancy Goodhue Lynch scholarships are staff is on campus regularly on Fridays 1 - Hall, and at the Student Central improve their employment status. awarded to outstanding undergraduate 4p.m. To meet with them, you need to set Kiosk located in Centennial Hall. Recipients may use the awards for any students majoring in information up an appointment time. Come to student Bursaries are small, supplementary expenses related to their educational technology related curriculum programs. services and book an appointment, or fi nancial assistance awards, normally pursuits. Applications are available in the phone Tanis at 786-9984 to book an $300 - $750 in value. In order to be Awards offi ce located in Graham Hall. For Application Process: appointment by phone. considered, you must prove fi nancial more information you may contact The Datatel Scholars Foundation online need and you must be making Heather Menzies, 1204 – One Evergreen scholarship application process is as satisfactory academic progress Place, Winnipeg MB R3L 0E9 475-2526. follows. (i.e. maintaining a “C” average). Deadline: December 15 2005. 1. A student attending an eligible Datatel Because funds are limited, not client institution may apply via the online The Awards and Financial everyone who qualifi es will receive P.E.O. INTERNATIONAL PEACE SCHOLARSHIP application form between September a bursary. Many of our University FUND: 1, 2005 and January 31, 2006. (NOTE: Aid staff at the University of Winnipeg bursaries are available This organization provides awards grants applicants must complete and submit an of Winnipeg will continue to our students in any year of to women in the USA/ Canada to help application in order to be considered for their program. Return completed women achieve their dreams. Believing nomination.) to keep you informed applications to the Awards offi ce that education is fundamental to world 2. The scholarship administrator from of available awards, in Graham Hall. Deadline date: peace and understanding, members each participating Datatel client January 31 2006. of the P.E.O. sisterhood provide grants institution reviews, evaluates, and scholarships and bursary GRADUATE & PROFESSIONAL STUDIES in aid for selected women from other nominates applicants between Feb. 1, APPLICATION EXPENSES BURSARY: countries for graduate study in the USA 2006 & Feb. 15, 2006. opportunities. Please This bursary assists students with and Canada. Maximum $6,000 annually. 3. Nominated student applications direct your questions respect to the high costs associated You must be a F/T Graduate student are forwarded to the Datatel Scholars with applying to Graduate and and promise to return to your country Foundation review committee for fi nal regarding awards and Professional Schools. Applicants must within 90 days of completion of degree evaluation and award determination in scholarships to Tanis meet the following criteria: to pursue your professional career. Pick the spring. 1) have a minimum GPA of 3.55 in the up an application in Awards offi ce or go to Kolisnyk. t.kolisnyk@ previous academic year. www.peointernational.org For more information go to the website or 2) be registered in the fi nal year of an Deadline: December 15, 2005 email scholars@datatel. uwinnipeg.ca honours or four-year degree program DEADLINE: submit online at www.datatel. in Arts or Science, or in the fi nal year com/dsf by January 31 2006. December 01, 2005 The Uniter SPORTS EDITOR: MIKE PYL E-MAIL: [email protected] PHONE: 786-9497 018 Sports FAX: 783-7080 SPORTS FEATURE Love & Basketball NOW HIRING: BLUE BOMBER HEAD COACH Jeff Reinebold need not apply

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1) DENNY CREEHAN: Defen- sive guru that heads one of the most aggressive and successful defenses in the league. There are rumors going around that Denny is unhappy with his situation in Calgary, as he was promised to be promoted to head coach for the 2006 season and it now appears that Tom Higgins will retain that title for at least one more year. He’s my personal favourite based solely on the strength of the de- fense of the Stampeders under his tutelage

2) STEVE BURRATO: Former By Thomas Asselin Burrato, offensive coordinator of head coach and off ensive coordi- the Calgary Stampeders; Denny nator of the BC Lions and current League Fashion & Raptor Bashin’ Creehan, defensive coordinator OC of the Calgary Stampeders. n 75 years, the Winnipeg Blue of the Stampeders; Joe Paopao, There are two things that make former head coach of the Ottawa Burrato stand out: a) he has ex- Bombers have employed 24 men Renegades; Gregg Marshall, perience as a head coach (leading EVERY THIRD WEEK, PATRICK FAUCHER BRINGS YOU LOVE & BAS- as head coach, as well as others former defensive coordinator of the Lions to a championship in I 2000) and b) his Midas Touch with KETBALL, A BREAKDOWN OF ALL THAT IS NBA. E-MAIL HIM (LOVE that had served as interim head coaches the Renegades; Richie Hall and OR HATE) AT [email protected] Marcel Bellefeuille, defensive off ences. Off ences under his guid- when the situation called for it. The next and offensive coordinators ance are usually at or near the top of the league statistically. While he After all the tantrums T.O. versus Artest… Orlando’s man who is chosen to wear the whistle respectively of the Saskatchewan may be the best choice, he’s given thrown over summer, it appears Dwight Howard became the Roughriders; Rich Stubler and will be the 25th to do so and hopefully the impression that he’s content NBA players have fi nally come to youngest player ever to post 20 Kent Austin, the defensive and with the role he has in Calgary for will be the fi rst since Mike Riley to offensive coordinators from the accept the new dress code forcing points and 20 rebounds in a at least another year. them to don suits rather than game when the Magic beat the guide the team to a championship. Toronto Argonauts; and Doug sunglasses and jeans to all league Charlotte Hornets Nov. 15. He’s Doing so would give Winnipeg its Berry, co-offensive coordinator 3) GREGG MARSHALL: For DC functions, including games. not even 20 yet…The Raptors: of the Montreal Alouettes. tenth championship and the ninth by for Ottawa and Edmonton, just Players like Denver’s Marcus 48.9% FG. 105.1 points per one year ago he was a fi nalist for Camby cried afoul, demanding game. Too bad those statistics the Blue Bombers. Can whoever takes Whoever it is that ends up the HC job in Edmonton. His de- a clothing allowance when the are their opponents’ averages. the reins do this? How successful have being chosen, he has his work fenses are always a force to be rule was fi rst announced. One Those stats, by the way, are worst cut out for him. The new head reckoned with and he has one company has decided to offer the and second worst in the league, his predecessors been? Out of the 24 coach will have to assemble an championship caliber defense to next best thing. Levi Strauss & disrespectfully…Rumours are individuals to captain the ship, only four entire new crop of assistants. his name. What makes him one Co.’s Dockers brand has offered circulating around the ‘Net that of them have taken the team all the Hopefully one or two can come of my favourites is how much he to outfi t every NBA player with Kevin Garnett is on the trading from the other head coaching improved the Renegades defense fi ve pairs of pants, ten shirts, two block. If anyone has ever seen way: Reg Threlfall (1939,41); Bud Grant candidates. The next coach will this year, but more importantly, pairs of shoes, a sports coat, nine a game at the Target Center, (1959,60,61,62); Cal Murphy (1984) also need Brendan Taman and he has already approached the Bomber head offi ce about the pairs of socks, and a reversible they’d know that if anyone in the and Mike Riley (1988,90). Many other the Bomber management to belt. The $960 US wardrobe Timberwolves’ organization were assist him by being aggressive position. Some may see it as des- peration but I see it as ambition, giveaway to each player would to support such a move, they’d coaches also had successful careers in the free agent market for a something Jim Daley certainly did be a welcome handout to many never make it to the parking lot. too, even though they did not win change and do whatever possible not show last year. players tied to low-paying KG is an institution in the Twin the big game. Dave Ritchie’s Bombers to bring as much talent to contracts. But the league’s elite Cities. He’s to the T-Wolves what facilitate the rebuilding process dominated the CFL from 2001-03 and 4) JOE PAOPAO: Former head don’t seem to mind shelling Milt Stegall is to the Bombers for the new coach. coach of the Ottawa Renegades, out the dough for high fashion, (who, if you haven’t heard, is appeared in the ‘01 Cup, and Ray Jauch, Joe is a very popular coach with placing orders at places like returning for another season a victim of the Warren Moon Eskimo If you take a look at the players and also has experience Elevée, Shaq’s choice clothing with the Blue & Gold). companion article, I have listed dynasty, are prime examples of this. running off ences as a coordina- supplier, where suits can fetch my fi ve picks as shoe-ins for tor and a quarterback. His most more than $15,000. QUOTE OF THE WEEK: the job. There are some notable valuable asset is the fact that he “Charlie Villanueva compares There were some disastrous names missing, but my decision has experience as a head coach, 24-SECOND DRILL: This one’s himself and Chris Bosh to David tenures for some of these guys as well. for the top fi ve has to do with something that will factor heav- for Marcus Camby - $102 per Robinson and Tim Duncan. I Jeff Reinebold’s 6-26 record from my personal preferences. The ily in the Bomber management’s diem. That’s an NBA player’s wish I was kidding. Apparently 1997-98 and Joe Zaleski’s horrendous candidate I think would be decision. I personally would not daily food allowance, given to that exchange rate up in Canada 10-37-1 record from 1967-69 are two best suited as head man for be surprised to see him resurface them every day their team is on is better than we all thought.” examples of some of the futility this the Bombers should a) have somewhere in the near future, ei- the road. Eat some McDicks for –Lang Whitaker of slamonline. team has gone through in the past. previous experience as a head ther in Winnipeg as our new HC or a couple of weeks and you can com. And yes, although the body is not yet coach; b) have an impressive Hamilton as an OC. save up for a suit…The Raptors cold, Jim Daley’s time here will one record running either offence or hosted (and unsurprisingly lost GAME OF THE WEAK: day be considered a dark time for defense; and c) be eager to take 5) RICHIE HALL: Defensive co- to) the Sixers Nov. 16. But of Friday, Dec. 2 @ 6 on TSN. the franchise. the job, unlike Jim Daley, who ordinator for the Saskatchewan particular note were the stats This one’s for the diehard Raptor was quite reluctant to take the Roughriders. As a former player- of 76er Andre Iguodala (26pts. fans, as the Tdot Dinos face the job in the fi rst place. Given the circumstances the turned-coach, Hall has a good 10rebs. 6/8 three pointers) and not so Hot-lanta Hawks. At least franchise is now facing, missing understanding of how defences Raptor Rafael Araujo (uh, 4 mins someone’s got to win that game. the playoffs the last two seasons Whoever takes the controls work on the fi eld and on the side- played, uh, that’s the only non- For the rest of us, Winnipeg’s and hosting the Grey Cup next has to want to be here and have lines. His knowledge shows, as zero stat he had). Raptor GM most exciting four-day basketball year, they must fi nd a coach who a solid plan to bring this team his defensive units have been as Rob Babcock chose Araujo over affair, the Wesmen Classic, runs is capable of righting the ship, and back to respectability. We’re good as defences can get in the Iguodala in the 2004 draft. I hear Dec. 27-30 at the Duckworth do so quick enough to allow the now in the midst of our second CFL over the last three years. I per- Babcock’s latest bright idea is to Centre. Bombers to make a legitimate run at consecutive long off season. This sonally would bring him in just to sign Terrell Owens to improve the Cup in front of the home crowd. team cannot afford a third. see if he can turn the Blue Bomb- team chemistry. Just imagine, There are quite a few candidates out er’s CFL-worst secondary into one there that are more than suitable to that resembles the league’s top take the job. Some of the names that unit from Saskatchewan. have been tossed around are: Steve The Uniter December 01, 2005 Sports 019 THE SCORE NFL Picks

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Friday, November 27 Saskatchewan 3-Wesmen 1 (26-24, 25-19, 21-25, 26-24)

Saturday, November 28 Each week the Uniter Sports team will at- Saskatchewan 3-Wesmen 1 tempt to disseminate and scrutinize fi ve of Game #4: Denver @ Kansas City (27-25, 25-17, 29-31, 25-23) the upcoming week’s most intriguing Na- tional Football League’s matchups for ours and yours, the reader’s, leisure. The parity of “To put it lightly, Denver quarterback the NFL consistently embarrasses even the Jake Plummer has had some inconsistencies most knowledgeable of analysts. Why not let over his career. Never short of confi dence, the WOMEN’S VOLLEYBALL (7-1, it embarrass us too? one dubbed “The Snake” has always followed 1ST IN GREAT PLAINS, NO. 10 a mantra rooted fi rmly in his faith to make the CIS COACHES’ POLL) Game #1: Minnesota @ Detroit big play. Fans of the Arizona Cardinals, his former team, can enlighten anyone interested Friday, November 27 Wes- “Two teams going in opposite directions as to how that cocksure attitude translates to men 3-Saskatchewan 1 as battles for playoff spots heat up. The Vikings the gridiron. Too often, Plummer has been the (23-25, 25-10, 25-23, 25-21) seem to have learned from their mistakes the type of pivot that can just demoralize you, and past two seasons, where they blew good early by you, I’m referring to the rest of his team. Saturday, November 28 season starts by playing pathetic down the That being said however, he has been a shade stretch. Remember, it’s not how you start, of his former self thus far this season. With an Wesmen 3-Saskatchewan 0 but how you fi nish. Brad Johnson isn’t fl ashy, effi ciency rating of 92.5 and 14 touchdowns (31-29, 28-26, 25-21) but he gets the job done and his 4-0 record to, most impressively, only 4 interceptions, proves it. If the Vikings can win their fi fth he is banking on the Broncos’ strong running straight, they go two games above .500 and game and defense while limiting his mistakes. can deliver the fi nal nail in the Lions’ coffi n While Denver is certainly good enough to take COMING UP as far as the playoffs are concerned. When a out the rival Chiefs even at Arrowhead, the team plays musical quarterbacks like the Lions real question is: come playoff time, can Jake WOMEN’S VOLLEYBALL have been doing all season, it doesn’t usually Plummer really be trusted?”! Home vs. Trinity Western (no. mean success. Can a once woeful road team 9) - Dec. 2 @ 6:30 & Dec. 3 @ win their third straight away from home? I say Thomas Asselin says: Denver defi nitely. Vikings win 24-18.” – Sheri Lamb Sheri Lamb says: Kansas City 7:15 Mike Pyl says: Denver Thomas Asselin says: Minnesota Kalen Qually says: Denver MEN’S VOLLEYBALL Sheri Lamb says: Minnesota Jon Symons says: Denver Home vs. Manitoba (no. 5) Mike Pyl says: Minnesota – Dec 2 @ 7:30 & Dec. 3 @ 6:00 Kalen Qually says: Minnesota Game #5: Oakland @ San Diego Away @ University of Califor- Jon Symons says: Minnesota nia – Los Angeles – Dec. 30 @ “The Raiders have quickly become the 7:00 Game #2: Dallas @ NY Giants bottom feeders in the AFC West with Kansas Away @ University of Califor- City and San Diego battling closely for a wild- nia – Irvine – Dec. 31 @ 3:00 “Both of these teams are fi ghting for the card spot. The Chargers have regained the NFC East title. With the season starting to form of last season’s magical run, having won come to an end, every game counts, especially four in a row, while Oakland’s been up and WOMEN’S BASKETBALL against division rivals. Both teams lost down all season and has never really looked Away @ UBC – Dec. 2 and 3 @ heartbreakers in overtime this past week and dominant. LaDainian Tomlinson gained 184 6:15 will both want to redeem themselves. Jay Feely yards on the ground capped off by a 41- will be looking to redeem himself, if he can yard game-winning TD last week against the MEN’S BASKETBALL kick the game winner over Dallas this week at Redskins and will be licking his lips rushing Away @ UBC – Dec. 2 and 3 @ home.” – Thomas Asselin against one of the more sub-par defenses in the 8:00 league this year. Look for the Chargers to keep Home – MTS Mobility Wesmen Thomas Asselin says: NY Giants the momentum going and pick up win number Classic – Dec. 27-30 @ TBD Sheri Lamb says: NY Giants 5.” – Jon Symons Mike Pyl says: Dallas Kalen Qually says: NY Giants Thomas Asselin says: San Diego Jon Symons says: NY Giants Sheri Lamb says: San Diego Mike Pyl says: San Diego Game #3: Cincinnati @ Pittsburgh Kalen Qually says: San Diego Jon Symons says: San Diego “I am seeking redemption, as last time these teams met I wrote off Pittsburgh on account of Roethlisberger’s helmet-on-knee Standings collision. That, and I was going through this whole ‘Carson Palmer is God’ thing. But Qually 35-20 .636 I’m over it. Roethlisberger should be 98.5% Pyl 33-22 .600 WRITE TO US AT EDITOR@ healthy and Palmer is still 100% human. That Verville 22-18 .550 UNITER.CA OR COME DOWN TO THE UNITER being said, Pittsburgh is the one true threat Asselin 29-26 .527 OFFICE ORM14 BULMAN CENTRE AT THE to the Indianapolis Empire this season. They Lamb 28-27 .509 UNIVERSITY OF WINNIPEG. GENERAL have an explosive, durable running game and Symons 19-21 .475 CONTRIBUTOR MEETINGS WILL BE HELD an often over-bearing defense. As much as I Geisheimer 11-19 .367 THE FIRST MONDAY OF EVERY MONTH like Palmer and the happy-go-lucky Bengals, STARTING SEPTEMBER 12 FROM 12:30- R’Berger and the Steelers will win this one. 1:30PM IN THE UNITER OFFICE. EVERYONE Especially at home.” – Kalen Qually IS WELCOME. IF YOUʼRE AN ASPIRING WRITER, WRITE FOR THE UNITER. Thomas Asselin says: Cincinnati Sheri Lamb says: Cincinnati Mike Pyl says: Cincinnati Kalen Qually says: Pittsburgh Jon Symons says: Pittsburgh December 01, 2005 The Uniter SPORTS EDITOR: MIKE PYL E-MAIL: [email protected] PHONE: 786-9497 020 Sports FAX: 783-7080

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