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Quebec medical residents could strike Sept. 12 UNITER STAFF

First-year residents in Quebec stand to make Managing Editor $41,000 a year, and can make around $65,000 Aaron Epp » [email protected] by their sixth or seventh year. As well, residents Bsusines Manager in Quebec work on average 66 hours a week, Geoffrey Brown » [email protected] according to the results of a survey of FMRQ members. PRODUCTION MANAGER Ayame Ulrich [email protected] Residents suspended teaching to medical stu- » dents on July 11 as a pressure tactic. c topy and s yle editor While medical students have said they sup- Britt Embry » [email protected] port the residents' side of the debate, many say Photo editor they don't agree with their methods, out of fear Dylan Hewlett » [email protected] that their education is being jeopardized. Phil Vourtzoumis, a third-year McGill Uni- news s as ignment editor versity medical student and Canadian Federa- Ethan Cabel » [email protected] tion of Medical Students representative, likened news production editor the decision to treating students as ”bargaining Matt Preprost » [email protected] chips.” “They basically have us hostage,” said Vourt- arstut and cul re editor Nicholas Friesen [email protected] zoumis. Some students, he said, have been » kicked off of their wards. comments editor “A lot of us support the reason they're going Trevor Graumann » [email protected] on strike, but we don't support the measures listings co-ordinator they're taking,” explained third-year McGill Kent Davies » [email protected] University medical student Andrew Zakhari, who co-wrote an opinion piece in the Montreal Campus beat reporter Gazette denouncing the teaching suspension. Zach Fleisher » [email protected] But Zakhari said he supports residents walk- beat reporter NPavneet all/The Concordian ing off the job. Chris Hunter » [email protected] Medical residents speak at the Fédération des médecins résidents du Québec general assembly on Aug. 26. “I think a full-on strike will probably be a lot more effective at getting the message across,” he beat reporter Anne Thomas [email protected] argued, saying that suspending teaching impacts » Union members suspend vincial Ministry of Health on Aug. 25, repre- only medical students, while the effect of a strike Beat reporter teaching medical school sentatives of the FMRQ presented the govern- would be broader. Riel Lynch » [email protected] ment's latest offer to 1,200 members at a general As the residents' work is considered an essen- ctuul re reporter assembly the next day. tial service, only 10 per cent of the union's 3,000 Aaron Snider » [email protected] students as pressure tactic “I would say that the offer that they've put on members will walk off the job every day until the table on Thursday is far from being satisfac- they come to an agreement with the govern- tory for us. It's simply not enough,” said FMRQ ment. Dussault added that protests and picket- CON TRIBUTOrs: S arah Deshaies president Charles Dussault. ing may be decided at a later date. CUP Quebec Bureau Chief While the offer was slightly higher than the Both sides have agreed to an intense schedule previous one, Dussault said that if the govern- of meetings in Quebec City. However, despite Kaeleighe Ayr ment can't present a better option by the end of having had a strike mandate for weeks now, the MONTREAL (CUP) — Quebec's medical res- this week, residents will walk off the job Sept. union will avoid the strike if possible. Robert Galston idents are one step closer to taking strike action 12. “We want to try and find a way to settle this Adam Johnston after weeks of pressure tactics. Residents argue that they are underpaid and before the strike, that's for sure,” said Dussault. Karlene Ooto-Stubbs The Fédération des médecins résidents du overworked, especially in comparison to resi- “And obviously, the plan is dependent on the Adam Petrash Québec (FMRQ) and the government have been dents in other parts of North America. Dussault results of the negotiations. It's not in our plans in contract negotiations for the past 18 months explained that Quebec residents were on par to stop negotiating.” Scott Price over salaries and acknowledging residents' work with their Canadian counterparts 10 years ago, Spokespeople from the provincial Ministry of Sarah Reilly in training medical students. but that the discrepancy has since grown to 32 Health were not immediately available for com- Jon Sorokowski Following a day of negotiations with the pro- per cent. ment. Michael Anthony Welch

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For inquiries e-mail: [email protected] News 03 www.uniter.ca September 1, 2011 The Uniter Ns ew L ocal Flood evacuee kids face homework, but no home News Briefs Federal red tape blamed for slowing resettlement talks C ompiled by Jon Sorokowski Election campaigns about to take off Progressive Conservative Leader Hugh McFadyen an- nounced at a debate on Aug. 24 that should a PC government be elected Oct. 4, it would be differ- ent from that of former premier Gary Filmon. McFadyen said he would not repeat the Filmon- era budget cuts and vowed not to increase taxes to balance the budget. Premier Greg Selinger blamed McFayden for wanting to cut $500 million from last year’s NDP budget, but it was in fact a Conservative finance critic who pushed for the cut. Liberal Leader Jon Gerrard said his party will provide a third point of view and be the voice of reason during the election, the W innipeg Free Press reported. The official campaign race be- gins around Sept. 6. Tips sought in local cases TheC R MP is seeking tips in multiple cases of missing women from the Winnipeg area, the W innipeg Sun reported. Tif- fany Maureen Skye was recently found dead near Lockport, but the cause of her death has not been confirmed. The police also seek information about the death of Hillary Angel Wilson, who was found murdered just outside of Winnipeg. The RCMP ask anyone with information to call 984-6447. Liberals rounding out nominations D HyLAN ewlett The Manitoba Liberal Party H otel rooms are a reality for 600 refugees from Lake St. Martin First Nation who are waiting in Winnipeg to learn where their flooded reserve will be relocated. has announced it has 51 nomi- nated candidates for the up- Labour Day weekend fast approaching, par- At the same time, Chief Adrien Sinclair coming provincial election on Anne Thomas ents still had no definite word on where their and other members of his community empha- Oct. 4. The final six candidates Beat Reporter kids would be starting school. sized a need for federal involvement in discus- will be nominated this week. “I've heard that plans are in the works for sions with the First Nation and the province, New nominees include a man- a facility to school all of the Lake St. Martin because only the federal government can agement consultant who immi- While Manitoba's summer deluge of flood children - just to keep the kids together,” said grant reserve status for the site chosen. grated from Europe in 2002 and news has slowed to a trickle, little has Roseanne Beardy, a Lake St. Martin flood co- Judy Ricker, a communications officer for became a Canadian citizen this changed for the 1,300 evacuees still waiting ordinator. Lake St. Martin, said that while support is year, a former council member to go home. Compton doesn’t expect that hope to be not unanimous, a majority of Lake St. Mar- from Sagkeeng First Nation, For members of Peguis First Nation, the realized. tin members agree with the demonstrators' a photographer, a child care wait could be over by Christmas. “They'll probably be jumping into local choice of site. worker and a wife and mother, But for 600 refugees from Lake St. Mar- schools nearby their hotels. We haven't heard Once a site is available, Ricker said it all with specific goals for their tin First Nation, the future is more uncertain. any specific plans,” she said. “Some of the should be possible to get the land cleared and respective ridings. They're still waiting - in Winnipeg hotels - to groups wanted to get their children all in one homes in place within six to eight weeks. New coffee shop to learn where home might turn out to be. school, but ... wherever they are, I think is Still, Ricker sees the federal government as open in the Exchange The Manitoba Association of Native Fire- where they're going to be going.” the main source of delay. A new Exchange District cof- fighters has been looking after accommoda- This year's flood disaster was the last straw “The province is willing to help us in fee shop is set to open its doors tions and services for the people stranded after 50 years of near-annual flooding in the whatever way,” she said, “It's INAC (recently in September. Parlour Coffee here. Angel Compton, recreation director Lake St. Martin area. Now, most of the com- renamed Aboriginal Affairs and Northern believes “the capital of Mani- for the association, says little has changed for munity is homeless, waiting to move to drier Development Canada, or AANDC) that is toba deserves better coffee,” evacuees since arriving in Winnipeg in May. ground. not willing to grant the reserve status.” according to its Facebook page, “I guess the only thing now is that we've She said that, earlier, the federal depart- and will serve specialty espres- got a lot of attention for the help that they ment had promised funding. “The province is willing to so and teas. The shop’s owners need,” she said. “They said that they would help as long as have posted on Twitter that they Much of that attention was drawn to the help us in whatever way. the First Nation and the province can come will also sell whole beans, loose need for evacuee kids to have something to It's (Aboriginal Affairs and to an agreement - that they would fund the tea, mugs and equipment and do. As a result, nearly 20 local organizations project, whatever it may be. They're the ones Northern Development accessories for coffee and tea. collaborated to set up day camps, starting in that are doing the stalling.” Setting up shop at 486 Main St., the last week of July. Canada) that is not willing A staff member in Manitoba Aboriginal Parlour Coffee can also be found The University of Winnipeg and the Win- to grant the reserve status.” Affairs Minister Eric Robinson's office would online at www.parlourcoffee.ca. nipeg Aboriginal Sport Achievement Cen- only say that several sites have been brought tre (WASAC) set up a five-week camp mod- - Judy Ricker, communications officer for Lake forward and remain under consideration. Search for new Hydro eled on the WASAC Eco-U Kid's Camps. St. Martin “The sooner there's a decision made on CEO underway The camp offered four hours a day of sports, which site it will be, the faster things will Manitoba Hydro has begun the team-building games, environmental educa- move, but they're still going to move not as recruitment of a new CEO in light tion, cultural teachings, swimming, and arts As the wait dragged on, about 60 Lake St. fast as anyone wants,” he said. of CEO Robert Brennan’s retire- and crafts. Martin evacuees demonstrated at the legisla- “There's been a lot of progress over the ment announcement. Brennan The university also expanded its summer ture Aug. 11, demanding the province acquire summer,” he added. “But ... trying to get land will remain president and CEO soccer camp to make room for evacuee kids. land to set up a temporary community on a set apart as a reserve is extremely time-con- of the utility until a replacement But with day camps winding down and site north of Ashern, along Highway 6. suming, detailed and frustrating.” has been found. Internal appli- cants will be considered along- side candidates found through a global search to recruit a qualified person with thorough The Uniter power-utility experience. A news is back to its weekly publishing schedule. release stated search firm Odg- ers Berndston won the bid to Interested in getting involved at the paper? assist Hydro with finding Bren- Email [email protected] nan’s successor, with expected www.uniter.ca completion in early 2012. 4 News The Uniter September 1, 2011 www.Uni ter.ca The incumbency factor Twelve ridings up for grabs in upcoming Retirements election P rogressive Conservatives • Rick Borotsik, Brandon West • Len Derkach, Russell (now Riding Moun- Chris Hunter tain) Beat Reporter • Peter George Dyck, Pembina (now Morden-Winkler) As Manitoba’s provincial election campaign • David Faurschou, Portage la Prairie gets underway, the retirement of 12 veteran • Gerald Hawranik, Lac Du Bonnet MLAs may incite a conceivably closer elec- New Democrats tion. Over the last year, five Progressive Conser- • Diane McGifford, Lord Roberts (now Fort vative candidates have announced they won’t Garry-Riverview) be seeking re-election. • Gerard Jennissen, Flin Flon Another seven NDP veterans, including • George Hicks, Point Douglas advanced education minister Diane McGif- • Doug Martindale, Burrows ford and finance minister Rosann Wowchuk, have announced their retirement from poli- • Bill Blaikie, Elmwood tics. • Bonnie Korzeniowski, St. James That’s likely to provide interesting drama • Rosann Wowchuk, Swan River when Manitobans head to the polls on Oct. 4, according to Christopher Adams, a Uni- versity of Winnipeg politics professor and vice-president of Probe Research. When someone is familiar with the name “You have fresh people coming in and of a local MLA, they have a tendency to vote turnover is important,” said Howard. “This for them. Likewise, when a candidate is new keeps a government and party healthy.” and unknown, there is a tendency not to Adams agrees. vote for them, he said. “Generally speaking, having people step Adams calls this the incumbency factor. aside means younger people can come in,” he “If someone like (Manitoba's Conserva- said. “This can add some vitality to the party, tion Minister) Bill Blaikie is not running, rather than having a bunch of grey-haired old this might help the other party take the seat,” people.” he said. However, retiring MLAs create the threat However, Adams adds that this is not the of a closer election, Adams said. only factor worth considering. “I would expect, with a different candi- “There are three elements to a local race,” D HyLAN ewlett date, there would be a smaller margin of vic- he explained. “A race is influenced by who The retirements of 12 veteran incumbent MLAs with will make the Oct. 4 election interesting, says Christopher tory,” he said. the leader of the party is, what the party Adams, a political scientist at the University of Winnipeg. Howard also believes new candidates may brand is and who their local candidate is.” be in for a greater challenge. Because of these three diverse factors, consider the party first. said. “Public life is demanding and it is not “There is an added challenge for people Adams believes electoral races will be sub- Jennifer Howard, the NDP candidate unusual for families to want their loved ones that are new to it,” she said. “However, these stantially different in each vacant riding. In for Fort Rouge, says 12 retirements is hardly back.” new folks have already been out for several some ridings, residents will tend to vote for unusual. Howard also believes retirement helps months working hard for their seats.” candidates before a party, in others they will “Ten to fifteen retire each election,” she rejuvenate a government. BE SAFE! DID YOU KNOW UWINNIPEG OPERATES TWO PROGRAMS FOR YOU – FREE! SalafeW k (786.9272)

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SafeRide operates during Fall and Winter sessions, in conjunction with the security patrol: Daily until 11:00 pm News 05 www.uniter.ca September 1, 2011 The Uniter The great chiropractic debate International News Briefs Skeptics and experts discuss the legitimacy of chiropractic C ompiled by Ethan Cabel and Scott Price Libyan rebels not he explained in an email. legitimate government, McCullough also believes that says African Union chiropractors are unqualified for LAIBY : The African Union (AU), a mas- dealing with behavioural disor- sive continental organization that has ders, respiratory illness, rheuma- actively opposed NATO air strikes on Lib- tological problems, cardiovascu- ya, refuses to recognize the NATO-backed lar disease and infections, which National Transitional Council (NTC) as a they often claim to be capable of legitimate replacement to dictator Muam- treating. mar Gaddafi’s regime.A ccording to South According to Newman, chiro- African president Jacob Zuma, the AU will practic is based around a "vital- not recognize the NTC as legitimate until istic philosophy". This philoso- conflict in the region is replaced with sta- phy purports that the health of bility. Ramtane Lamamra, the AU’s com- a person is related to the flow of missioner for peace and security, called innate intelligence, a sort of spir- for the formation of “an inclusive tran- itual energy. sitional government, the establishment “While this energy has never of a constitutional and legislative frame- been demonstrated to exist, the work for the democratic transformation founder of chiropractic claimed of Libya, as well as for support towards that interruptions or distur- the organization of elections and a na- bances in its flow (called ‘verte- tional reconciliation process.” bral subluxations’) were the root UN building bombed in Nigeria of all disease,” explained New- NIGERIA: A UN building in the Nigerian man. capital of Abuja was bombed on Aug. Although many chiropractors 26, injuring several people in a diplo- have abandoned this old theory matic zone close to the U.S. embassy. for a more scientific approach, The bombing completely crippled the many still claim the capability building, which houses 400 people work- to treat several different diseases, ing for over 26 humanitarian agencies including asthma, allergies and in the country. Although no terrorist infections. organization claimed immediate official McCullough argues that most responsibility for the bombing, Islamic chiropractors belong to the lat- sect Boko Haram eventually admitted to ter category, and that those who co-ordinating the attack, claiming guid- use a more legitimate scientific ance from the “wisdom of Allah.” Boko approach are in the minority. Haram has been responsible for a num- “This sort of thinking has led ber of attacks on national targets, mainly to all sorts of ridiculous claims, in northern Nigeria. Their most devastat- from the ability to cure asthma ing recent offensive, which shattered the to a treatment for depression,” police headquarters in Abuja, killed six she said. “If subluxations caused people in June. all these health problems, then why do people never suddenly Canada takes on develop allergies or psoriasis after disproportionate number a back injury?” of Libyan air strikes According to a spokesper- LA IBY : According to a source close to son for Manitoba Health, chi- the National Post newspaper, Canada, Some believe chiropractic practice does not use common, legitimate scientific approach. ropractors are currently regu- given the small size of its air force, con- lated under the Manitoba Chiro- tinues to contribute disproportionately to an informed consent waiver that McCullough via email. “They practors Association through the the air offensive over Libya. Canada’s six Chris Hunter they need to sign,” said Speirs. can do spinal manipulations, Chiropractic Act. CF-18 aircraft’s have logged 733 bombing Beat Reporter “We talk to patients about what but more importantly (they) can However, when the Mani- sorties to date. According to the National will be done and any risks asso- help you strengthen the support- toba Chiropractor Association is Post source, a NATO official who spoke on ciated with treatment. I want ing muscles to prevent future re- ready to transition, they will be the condition of anonymity, Canada was In 2007, Edmonton resident them to know what we are doing injury.” regulated under the Regulated among the three nations who took on Sandra Nette received a neck before we do it.” Gem Newman of the Winni- Health Professions Act, designed the bulk of the mission after the United adjustment from a chiropractor Richelle McCullough, a med- peg Skeptics, a local group that to encompass all medical pro- States withdrew its 50 fighter jets early that would leave her paralyzed ical student at the University of has been critical of the chiroprac- fessionals under the same stan- in the campaign. According to Human from the neck down. Calgary, argues that physiother- tic industry, also advises physio- dards. Rights Watch, which found evidence of As Nette was not made aware apy is a preferred practice to chi- therapy over chiropractic. Despite the controversy 20 dead civilians after a recent NATO air of the treatments risks, the inci- ropractic. “When examined through the regarding his profession, Speirs strike in the village of Majer, Canada’s dent has led many to question believes the medical and alter- involvement isn’t something properly un- the legitimacy of chiropractic. “I think we need to all work together to nate-medicine communities derstood - or widely supported. Rob Speirs, a Winnipeg chi- make people better quicker.” both serve important functions Somali Islamists behead ropractor, claims he is well aware in society. civilians in Mogadishu of the risks associated with such - Rob Speirs, Winnipeg chiropractor “I’m a big fan of the medical SOMALIA: In addition to a catastrophic treatment and says he informs all community,” said Speirs. “I think famine, the government dysfunction that his patients promptly. “If someone is dealing with lens of science-based medicine, we need to all work together to has plagued Somalia since 1991 continues “I can only speak to our lower back pain, physiother- chiropractic offers little to distin- make people better quicker.” as headless civilians are seen strewn on clinic, not others, but we have apy is a good option,” said guish itself from physiotherapy,” the streets of the capital, Mogadishu. In recent weeks, the Islamist al-Shabab mi- ALS: TRENDING. The Ephemerals are an all-female collective of exchange contact information. The event is free and a great litia, which continues to fight against the COMMUNITY EVENTS aboriginal artists and curators. With TRENDING, the collective opportunity to connect with U of W graduates from various African Union (AU) and United Nations- Formerly known as Lights on Broadway, MANYFEST is a week- aims to examine the trend of indigenous-influenced clothing fields in the workforce. Please send your request to attend to backed Somali government, has behead- end of festivals and family fun. Hosted by the Downtown Win- and accessories, encouraging a critical reading of fashion and the UWSA General Coordinator at [email protected]. ed 11 civilians and murdered three others nipeg BIZ, MANYFEST takes place from Friday, Sept. 9 to Sun- highlighting the need for a deeper awareness of its cultural by firing squad. Residents are now pres- day, Sept. 11 on Broadway and will include an outdoor movie implications. The opening reception will be held in Gallery 1C03 V OLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES on Sept. 9 from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. suring the Somali government and AU night, a dance party in the street, a wine and cheese festival, To volunteer for the University of Winnipeg’s Student Associ- and CICLOVIA! Ciclovia is a free, eco-friendly transportation troops to secure their neighbourhoods, Human rights activist Janine LeGal is hosting LOVE MAKES LIFE ation fill out an application on their website, www.theuwsa.ca, which are still victims of guerrilla war- initiative that will see Broadway closed from Osborne to Main GROW on Saturday, Sept. 10 from 5 p.m. to 10 p.m. at the Bul- or grab an application from their office in BulmanC entre. Street, creating a network of car-free streets from Assiniboine man Centre at the University of Winnipeg. Every year for her fare despite the withdrawal of al-Shabab To volunteer for Peer Support email uofwpeersupport@gmail. Park all the way to The Forks. There will be bike shows, skate- birthday Janine organizes a fundraiser to raise money for a rebels from bases in Mogadishu in recent com, or grab an application from their office (ORM13), or from board demonstrations, hockey tournaments, and Winnipeg’s charity close to her heart. This year all monies raised will be weeks. First Annual Soap Box Derby. the UWSA. divided between the Solidarity Committee for Ethiopian Pris- CIA joins hunt for Gaddafi Winnipeg’s fifth annualCHA LK4PEACE is on Saturday, Sept. 10 oners and the famine in East Africa. The fundraising event will To volunteer for UWSA Foodbank email [email protected], at Vimy Ridge Park. The community event includes free perfor- have incredible food, music, dance, poetry from all over the or grab an application from the UWSA. LAIBY : The American Central Intelli- mances from a variety of local acts from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. Dona- world, and a silent auction. There is a suggested $20 donation, THE UNITER, the weekly rag you are holding right now, is look- gence Agency (CIA) has allegedly joined tions will be accepted for War Child Canada. which includes a meal. ing for contributors. See your words in print or your photos the search for Libyan dictator Muammar The seventh annual SHERBROOK STREET FESTIVAL is on Sat- The Students of Science Association are throwing the annual and drawings on the page. Email Aaron at [email protected]. Gaddafi and is sharing intelligence with urday, Sept. 10 between Sherbrook and Wolseley. The fam- BEAKER BASH on Thursday, Sept. 15 in support of the student CKUW 95.9 FM is seeking volunteers for the music and news the NATO-backed National Transitional ily friendly street party features everything from face paint- group. The event is at the King’s Head and features Celtic-rock departments, and as hosts for programs. Email ckuw@uwin- Council. Gaddafi has been in hiding since ing, a bouncy castle, games and crafts with Wolseley Family act BANSHEE’S WAIL and DJs STEVEN THATCHER and NIGEL nipeg.ca. the rebel forces, with the help of intensive Place and Art City. This year there will be an interactive rep- BELL. Tickets are $10 and are available at the U ofW Student The West Broadway Youth Outreach Centre is always looking NATO air strikes, took the capital of Tripoli tile display and an open mic jam stage. There will also be per- Info Booth. for more volunteers to help with a variety of programs includ- early last week. According to a source for formances by TRIO BEMBE, GUERRILLAS OF SOUL, THE EMPTY There will be a MENTORING NIGHT in Convocation Hall open to ing sports, tutoring and other programs to benefit inner-city STANDARDS, SMOKY TIGER and the MANITOBANDITS and more. the The Voice of Russia, the CIA believes all students on Thursday, Sept. 22 from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. hosted youth. Call 774-0451 or stop by 222 Furby St. to offer your skills. by the University of Winnipeg Alumni Association. Students Gaddafi could be hiding in one of 40 shel- ON CAMPUS who register for this event will participate in mentoring ses- The Spence Neighbourhood Association is looking for volun- ters in the capital and elsewhere in the teers to help with their programming. Interested volunteers To celebrate Gallery 1C03’s 25th anniversary at the Univer- sions with various mentors. A one-hour wine and cheese will country. follow in which students can follow-up on conversations and can download a volunteer application form at www.spence- sity of Winnipeg, the gallery will be presenting THE EPHEMER- neighbourhood.org or call 783-5000 for more information. 06 Campus The Uniter September 1, 2011 www.Uniter.ca Campus Campus Local businessman joins student housing development market News Briefs help community outreach so we'd be willing C ompiled by Jon Sorokowski to talk to people,” said Sherri Pchajek, man- ager of campus living at the university. Science complex Although private developments are not already bustling officially affiliated with the U of W, Infantino W ith a projected 2,000 students will enforce rules similar to those for students passing through its doors each day living in campus housing. That includes cur- once classes begin, the University of fews and only allowing students to live in the Winnipeg’s new Richardson College building. for the Environment and Science Infantino says his current occupants don’t Complex has already seen plenty mind the rules, favouring an external arbitra- of action. Professors and students tor to settle down some of the more rowdy have begun to use the energy- tenants. efficient building, according to a U Sam Hanson, co-director of student liv- of W news release. The $66-million ing for the University of Winnipeg Students’ facility, located at 599 Portage Ave., Association, agrees these developments are features more than 30 new teach- beneficial to the student experience. ing and research labs, a vivarium “More affordable housing in the area will and a rooftop greenhouse. It has positively affect the university,” said Han- attracted international students and son. “There are large wait-lists for the current graduates wishing to continue their housing situation.” research. The university’s biology, Meanwhile, land developers from Brit- chemistry and environmental stud- ish Columbia are looking to build residences ies departments also now call the across the street from Infantino, which he building home. believes will be beneficial to the university’s attempt at revitalizing the downtown core. Emerging technology He hopes others will follow suit, but has abundant in library faced difficulty in receiving funding for his The University of Winnipeg library D HyLAN ewlett projects. has expanded, creating a first-of- Sal Infantino, owner of X-Cues Billiards and Cafe, says turning this vacant block into student housing will add “The big problem I’ve fallen up against its-kind Learning Commons on the new life and light to Sargent Avenue. is that I’m out of every catchment area for fourth floor of Centennial Hall, ac- funding and any I did find was exempt from cording to a U of W press release. attention to the student housing market after student housing,” he explained. “I want to The new area has 34 retractable High demand for student acquiring a few homes beside his café. make the area vibrant; if I can throw 25 stu- computers, three learning pods with housing creates need for The businessman believes he can help revi- dents on the corner here it would be a great state-of-the-art discovery software talize the neighbourhood by turning his three addition to the street.” and two technologically equipped private residences near properties into affordable housing. Falling under the jurisdiction of the West study and seminar areas for group “Because of the university nearby, I’m End BIZ, he fails to receive major grants work. Library staff can assist with the U of W starting to go after more student housing,” awarded to developers in the downtown or and teach students how to use the Infantino said. “A (positive) two-way thing West Broadway neighbourhoods. The down- $120,000 expansion. Twenty-five happened because I tore down a decrepit town has more funding for housing, whereas more computers will also be in- Ktarlene Ooto-S ubbs home and am fixing up the block to help the the West End BIZ provides more grants for stalled on the fifth floor as well as V olunteer staff whole corner.” small things like storefront development. new research pods and a quiet study Receiving support from the U of W’s Despite the lack of funding, Infantino area, both on the mezzanine. housing department doesn’t hurt either. hopes to contribute to the university’s safety Wesmen baseball The opening of McFeetor’s Hall in 2009 sig- Infantino and other developers have been and appeal. marathon announced nified a new era in student housing for the The Wesmen have announced their University of Winnipeg. No longer an anom- ”I want to make the area vibrant; if I can throw 25 varsity men’s baseball team will play aly, the idea of students living downtown or Sept. 24 at Shaw Park for the 1st on campus now has a strong core cemented students on the corner here it would be a great addition to Annual Wesmen Baseball Marathon in the $18 million project. the street.” Game, which will last 100 innings. The Its effects are being felt throughout Win- - Sal Infantino, owner, X-Cue Billiards and Café free event, running from 10 a.m. to 6 nipeg’s downtown community, most nota- p.m., will promote and raise money bly by a new barrage of developers looking to for the new Wesmen Varsity Baseball provide affordable housing for students. in contact with the university, which has been “When I’m done this project it’ll be a com- program and let fans meet players One of these developers is Sal Infantino, providing advice and spreading word to stu- pletely lit up corner,” he said. “You’ll come and participate in baseball activities. owner of X-Cues Billiards and Café at 551 dents about new accommodations. around the corner and it’ll be like daylight Supporters can pledge their backing Sargent Ave. Initially investing in parking “If people ask us questions about how to at night. Crooks don’t like two things - traf- and will receive a tax receipt and spaces for his patrons, Infantino turned his develop housing, part of our mandate is to fic and light.” become a part of a program to let fans participate in Wesmen baseball events and get Wesmen baseball gear. Visit www.wesmen.ca for more U of W’s athletics program continues to grow information. C an the university’s clinic accommodate a surging number of athletes? Bookstore offers much more to students, S arah Reilly community the opportunity for more U of W students to As the only therapist officially in charge of The new University of Winnipeg Staff Reporter become Wesmen athletes, Reid said. Wesmen athletes, Billeck has had to increase Bookstore in the AnX is the largest But while the expansion has its benefits, his own hours in order to accommodate the book seller downtown, and with problems have already arisen from the pro- changes. increased floor space comes more In 2010, the University of Winnipeg added gram’s quick growth. “I hope the quality hasn’t decreased, but it merchandise. According to the U of men’s and women’s soccer teams, as well as Amy Ogidan, the fifth-year captain for the is a bit of a juggling act and you have to tri- W, the 6,000-square-foot store’s mis- college basketball teams to the Wesmen ath- women’s basketball team, says the surge in age some days,” he said. sion is to provide access to afford- letic program. new athletes has made it difficult to work on Ogidan has no complaints about the qual- able choices and will sell a greater This year, it’s added three more teams: her game outside of practices. ity of treatment at U of W, but noted getting selection of U of W gear and school men’s and women’s wrestling, and men’s “Shooting around in between classes on immediate treatment for serious injuries can supplies. In addition to textbooks, baseball, which means that in just over a year, free courts is now a thing of the past,” she be difficult. the store will feature local publica- the number of Wesmen student-athletes has said. “Between university classes, kinesiology, The U of W clinic has only six beds for tions and bestsellers, including news jumped from 56 to well over 100. patients, nine if you include the beds in and academic periodicals. Located Doran Reid, the university’s athletic direc- “It logically makes sense the hydro room where athletes are taped at 491 Portage Ave. in the former tor, said the aggressive expansion is being done prior to practices and games; there is sim- bus depot, the AnX will also house a to meet the demands of the Canadian Inter- that we grow our programs ply not enough room for more patients, and to give more student-athlete walk-in clinic, Powerland Computers, university Sport organization (CIS), which there is no money or space to expand at the an MTS Connect store, Garbonzo’s told universities across the country they were opportunities.” moment. Pizza Pub and a Starbucks. expected to expand their programs. Additionally, new teams mean new equip- “Universities wont be booted out of the - Doran Reid, athletic director ment - and more costs. For example, every U of W supports league if they don’t do it, but they would lose team needs a med-kit, which cost between Concert for Africa privileges,” he said. “If we didn’t meet the recreation activities such as college intramu- $300 and $400 each. The University of Winnipeg was a goal, we would potentially lose any voting ral, and the court sports use of the gym, there However, Billeck says there are some posi- recent sponsor of Concert for Africa, privileges.” is barely any time to just grab a court and tive aspects about the expansion. an event to raise money for the East Still, Reid believes that the expansion of shoot around.” For the first time, the U of W has hired an African famine. The Aug. 28 concert the teams will benefit both the university and Jeff Billeck, the university’s head athletic office assistant for the clinic. at the Lyric Theatre in Assiniboine the athletic department. therapist, is also concerned about the speed Despite concerns about finding space for Park featured dancers, drummers “It logically makes sense that we grow our of the expansion. new team rooms, coach’s offices and athletic and Manitoba acts Flo, DJ Co-op and programs to give more student-athlete oppor- Billeck did receive an increase in budget therapy, Ogidan says she thinks that the new Ismaila Alfa, the lead singer from tunities,” said Reid. last season, and has again for the 2011-2012 teams will have a positive effect on the down- Magnum K.I. The Canadian Red Cross It adds up to more students paying tuition season. But a lack of space, time and thera- town youth community. and Mennonite Central Committee at the university, more Wesmen athletes act- pists will present substantial obstacles for the “The more athletes, the more role models also accepted donations at the con- ing as ambassadors in the community and treatment of athletes at the U of W, he said. we have at the U of W for young athletes.” cert. Comments 07 www.uniter.ca September 1, 2011 The Uniter Comments The great importance of a small business

GEOFFREY BROWN W innipeg makes it hard Thankfully for the Americano-drinking tion unacceptable, he could easily order that Stuff a couple of hundred health work- public, my friend did not, and Parlour Cof- all permits for new businesses downtown be ers here, some college students there, higher- for entrepreneurs to get fee is set to open its doors early this month. expedited. income condo dwellers over there, cheap This kind of delay isn’t a problem for cor- This does not happen because small busi- parking everywhere and - voila! - problem started, let alone prosper porate chain stores, which have the resources nesses remain an afterthought, and few at solved, the thinking goes. to wait out any municipal dithering, but it is City Hall recognize their importance in But people, including people who open for an independent, first-time entrepreneur improving downtown. businesses, respond to a vast set of incentives Robert Galston with limited capital. Instead, the engineered, immediate and and disincentives. Opening up a new busi- V olunteer Staff If one is wondering why the plethora of artificial are the priority, while the organic, ness downtown is a risky venture, and facing new eateries popping up around the Univer- gradual and integral are ignored or disdained arbitrary and costly delays by an indifferent sity of Winnipeg are mostly corporate chains, outright. city government increases that risk. A friend of mine is opening a coffee bar on this may be part of the reason. Storefront businesses provide texture, vari- Main Street in the Exchange District. It should be emphasized that this friend ety and humanity to the street - even streets A small operation in a small space on of mine is not building low-density housing In Winnipeg, small that are otherwise architecturally unspectac- the ground floor of a century-old building, on farmland, or opening an adult video store businesses remain an ular. They offer a chance to look at things: the quality of the coffee and aesthetics will next to an elementary school. He is doing the afterthought, and few at products and activities seen in the shop win- be familiar to the discriminating hipster of very thing countless millions of public dollars dows and doors, and a chance to rub shoul- a more metropolitan centre, but have so far have been spent ostensibly trying to encour- City Hall recognize their ders with customers entering or exiting the been unknown here. age: open up a business in downtown Win- importance in improving place. Little places like this are what makes cities nipeg. downtown. Making life easier for small businesses to so interesting and enjoyable, and are exactly And still, the basic occupancy permit takes get off the ground encourages more people to what Winnipeg’s downtown needs a whole 10 weeks to come through because the City visit and live downtown, and make it a place lot more of. of Winnipeg could not be bothered to dem- City Council granted a permit to a group worth caring about. Try telling that to the City of Winnipeg, onstrate the most basic level of competence, that wants to demolish a 129-year-old build- With any concentration of them, there is which took 10 weeks to issue an occupancy to say nothing of enthusiasm. ing in Chinatown (that briefly served as Win- suddenly a pedestrian strip, where people go permit for this coffee bar, after promising it Sure, the inner workings of any city nipeg’s city hall in the 1880s) quicker than it not just to purchase things, but to watch peo- would take two. bureaucracy are famously not always highly issued a permit to my friend who wants to ple and experience the joys of a better civic That is two extra months of paying rent efficient machines. Fair enough, but even open up a coffee shop on Main Street. life. without income, and wondering whether it within this municipal morass, city staff ulti- The civic attitude toward downtown revi- is a good idea to begin purchasing building mately jump to the orders of Council and the talization is that it is a simple two-variable Robert Galston is a University of Winni- materials, stock and equipment. Faced with administration executives. problem: the reason there are no businesses peg student who blogs about urban issues at that kind of pointless delay, many entrepre- If Mayor Sam Katz found this level of downtown is because there are no customers http://riseandsprawl.tumblr.com. neurs would simply walk away. indifference toward downtown revitaliza- in the surrounding area. Now that’s good brew served neat - not blended, not a pure malt, to drink what I enjoy now; it’s quality over If it’s Scotch, what part of Scotland is it Since when did drinking not Canadian, American or even Irish, just quantity. from that gives it its distinct flavour? only imported beer make Scottish. But, this doesn’t make me a snob - just an When it comes to wine, I want to know To me, imports have more to offer - it’s aficionado. about the grape varieties, the cellar life and me a snob? that simple. My world of taste has expanded. I don’t the proper type of glass to use. There are over 2,000 different brands of feel superior drinking imports and I don’t All these little details I didn’t care to know beer in the United Kingdom alone, 1,250 flaunt it. in the past, but now I have an appreciation brewers in Germany, and I can’t imagine the I don’t frown upon people who choose to for what I choose to drink. Adam Petrash many more centuries-old breweries there are drink domestic, either. So, I enjoy imports such as Lowenbrau, V olunteer all across Europe. With so many choices to I know many people who still continue Kilkenny or Newcastle Brown Ale, just to sample from, how can I say no? to drink domestic and even god-awful, sub- name a few. I enjoy how they celebrate their For me, drinking doesn’t mean what it par domestic drinks. I’ve paid my dues and histories and I want to celebrate that history, When it comes to their choices of beer, drink- used to. donated plenty of pocket change to our too, with a raised pint, laughs all around, sur- ers are as loyal to the brands they drink as to Back when I was celebrating my youth it domestic brewers, but that relationship rounded by good people. the sports teams they support. used to be the challenge of who could drink ended long ago. At least these days, unlike in my younger I, for one, have no loyalty. the most and for how cheap. It was all about These days, I like to know what I am drink- years, I’ll be able to remember those mem- I refuse to drink one specific brand and getting blitzed and taking on the night. ing and the processes practiced to achieve it. ories. I will take an import over a domestic brand Thus, there were many nights of the beer If it is beer, lager, ale or stout, I want to any day of the week. tasting like aluminum instead of like beer. know how the hops, barley and other ingre- Adam Petrash aspires to sample many If imports aren’t offered, I’ll take my spirit However, unlike those past glory days, dients are used to acquire the unique flavours imported beers, if not all of them, in his life- of choice: a single malt Scotch whiskey I don’t mind if I have to pay a little more of that particular beverage. time. Yeah, that's a lot of beer. 08 Comments The Uniter September 1, 2011 www.Uniter.ca Tragedy told untruthfully Tenth anniversary of the 9-11 attacks brings insincere remembrance from leaders

Of course, this figure ignores the deaths throughout the North American mainstream tragic loss of life when the towers fell. Michael Anthony Welch of first responders who became terminally media echo chamber - usually accompanied They will remember the legions of decent V olunteer Staff ill after ingesting or inhaling dust from the by images of some brown-skinned creeps in people, including 9-11 victims’ families who debris of the collapsed towers, to say nothing paramilitary garb. valiantly shouted, “Not in my name!” in the of the over 100,000 estimated to have died in And we can probably not unreasonably face of bellicose rhetoric about “fighting for With the 10th anniversary of the Sept. 11 the wars waged allegedly in response to the expect the occasion to provide a backdrop for freedom.” attacks only days away, people in America, attacks. announcements of new military purchases or They will remember the disgusting manip- Canada and most of the western world are continued aggression in places like Libya. ulation of the public’s fear and anger that was being treated to a barrage of messages about As this Sept. 11 anniversary Evoking raw emotion can serve as the per- used to justify a war in search of Saddam this momentous occasion. fect complement to the latest public relations Hussein’s mythical “weapons of mass destruc- Our distinguished punditocracy are sculpt- comes and goes, it is my campaign for more bombastic foreign policy. tion.” ing their commentaries on the significance of sincere hope that people I can see leagues of well-meaning men and They will remember that Canadian 9-11, on what we’ve learned and if we’re safer from all walks of life will women demanding that America and the authorities that justify aggression in the cause today than we were on that fateful day. world re-commit to fighting and decisively of democracy and freedom also facilitated the One can easily imagine modern-day phi- remember not just the tragic winning the “War on Terror” while being torture of Canadians like Maher Arar. losopher kings Barack Obama and Stephen loss of life when the towers blissfully unaware of the oxymoronic nature At its simplest, I hope the carnage of 9-11, Harper, among other western leaders, per- fell. of that phrase. and the chain of horrible events that it set off, haps flanked by 9-11 victims’ families, opin- Elite political pundits will do their best will remind my fellow humans of the state’s ing on how 9-11 changed us. to use the 9-11 anniversary as an occasion capacity for mendacity. Each in turn will throw out variations on Such remarks would also no doubt be to market more aggression and consumer As American singer-songwriter Bruce the theme that the attacks united civilized embellished by the obligatory genuflec- spending. Springsteen put it over 25 years ago: “Blind society and galvanized a divided world to tions toward the “brave men and women of “We can’t let the terrorists succeed in crash- faith in your leaders or in anything will get snuff out the terrorist evil in its midst. the military” who pay the ultimate sacrifice ing our economy and our way of life,” they’ll you killed.” They will solemnly assert that we must in order to protect and secure the freedoms say. “Show the evil-doers we mean business!” never forget this devastating episode in world some of us ungrateful slobs take for granted. (pun intended). Michael Anthony Welch is the news director history, which claimed the lives of almost Yes, our would-be state saviours will do As this Sept. 11 anniversary comes and at CKUW 95.9 FM and the regular host of 3,000 innocent men, women and children their best to resurrect the spectre of hor- goes, it is my sincere hope that people from ALERT Radio. on that day. ror, chaos and mayhem that has resonated all walks of life will remember not just the Lack of think tanks mind-boggling

Innovative policy needed Manitoba has no shortage of political ones. For example, the Frontier Centre for Public to foster a stronger Policy (FCPP) has its main headquarters in Winnipeg, and the Canadian Centre for Pol- discussion for provincial icy Alternatives (CCPA) has provincial head- prosperity quarters here. These two think tanks often undermine each other. For example, one advocates for the priva- Adam Johnston tization of health care, while the other advo- V olunteer Staff cates to keep it public. It is polarization like this that hampers innovative thinking, thinking that could Manitoba is often criticized by analysts for its provide solutions to problems like the health lack of innovative economic policy. care question, or environmental issues such Perhaps this lack of creativity comes from as Bipole III. On these issues the FCPP and the lack of think tanks, or policy organiza- CCPA have opposite viewpoints, and no via- tions. These types of organizations foster ble solutions are produced by arguing. the ideas needed to spur governments in the This province needs more issue-based right direction. think tanks and fewer politically polarizing And we have precious few of them. ones. TheFreeDictionary.com defines a think We need policy think tanks to bring for- tank as “a group or an institution organized ward issues that will spur economic growth, for intensive research and solving of prob- issues like technological innovation, and lems, especially in the areas of technology, microfinance to promote financial oppor- social or political strategy, or armament.” tunities for the poor. Policy think tanks can These organizations have some of the best serve this purpose in Manitoba, where gov- and brightest, who put their skills to work in ernments largely do not have the know-how order to advocate for issues in areas such as or knowledge about the issues. technology and economics. Think tanks also create jobs for pol- P erhaps Manitoba could use a Pembina Institute to promote unique clean energy policies, or a high-tech think The University of tank promoting unique financing for the poor to create Winnipeg Bookstore high-tech small businesses. 491 Portage Avenue Unit 5

Examples of prominent think tanks icy analysts that allow them to gain experi- include Alberta’s Pembina Institute, which ence in developing and promoting policies, universityofwinnipeg.bkstr.ca focuses on issues of green energy and climate while advocating for issues in the media. It change, and the Caledon Institute of Social gives them media experience, allowing them

Policy, which focuses on social issues. to gain exposure for their own portfolio of 915FBTS11 Think tanks can also be more politically skills, while staying in their home province. charged rather than issue-based, like the While think tanks have been criticized by right-leaning Fraser Institute, or the left-lean- some who say that they are run by wealthy policies, or a high-tech think tank promoting Adam Johnston recently finished his B.A in ing Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives. individuals and have agendas, these organi- unique financing for the poor to create high- Economics and Rhetoric, Writing & Commu- All of these organizations have one major zations have a valuable purpose in raising the tech small businesses. nications at the University of Winnipeg. He goal: to influence government policy. With- stakes of the discussion by putting forward It would be a much better alternative to has a blog that focuses on policy matters relat- out that goal, think tanks would not be what policy ideas government analysts lack the continuing to have the bland and boring ing to the environment, technology and pov- they are. vision or courage to propose. economic policies that this province is often erty at http://moderneconomicstechnologyen- While other provinces, such as Alberta and Perhaps Manitoba could use a Pembina known for. vironment.wordpress.com. Ontario, have plenty of different think tanks, Institute to promote unique clean energy WANTED Writers / Photographers / Illustrators / Proofreaders Want to see your article, photo or illustration in this space instead of this ad? We're always looking for more people to contribute to The Uniter. No experience? That's all right. We'll provide training. E-mail [email protected] to get involved. Arts & Culture 09 www.uniter.ca September 1, 2011 The Uniter Arts & Culture School’s out!

Mise en Scene take a year decided to pursue jazz studies at Brandon University. off to record with two "Their priority is school right now and ours Howards isn't,” Johnson says. “I don't think that dur- ing my first degree I would have stopped, but timing is everything in this type of thing." "You just realize how much more you love Nicholas Friesen music when you start putting school aside A rts and culture editor and doing it," adds Dunlop, who plays the drums. "We're doing this, we have no other priorities - this is happening." Even though Mise en Scene will be rocking Thinning down to a two-piece, which was Orientation Week at the University of Win- initially how the group began, has been a nipeg, the local duo, made up of Stefanie benefit for the band. Johnson and Jodie Dunlop, are taking a year "I think we're performing better now," off from educational pursuits in favour of Johnson says. "The last two years has always touring, recording and being accepted into a been Jodi and I. We're the ones who write the prestigious artist residency in Banff. music and arrange everything together." As a newly solidified duo, Mise en Scene "It's pretty much just has been accepted into the Indie Band Res- idency in Banff, Alta. Past residents include like a binge drinking Ohbijou and Woodpigeon. festival. I can't drink Along with two other international bands, C MoURTESY ise En Scene Johnson and Dunlop will get the chance to vodka cranberries anymore Mise en Scene's Dunlop and Johnson skip class. write, record and rehearse with producers because of that." such as Howard Bilerman (Arcade Fire) and - Stefanie Johnson of Mise en Scene on her Tony Berg (Jakob Dylan). didn't really have a chance to think about." ditch and you're in these outfits and they first week at university. But before they begin that two-week pro- In the theme of Orientation Week, the parade you to all these bars in Montreal from gram, they're heading to Vancouver to record girls share the experience of their first weeks two in the afternoon to two in the morn- with producer Howard Redekopp (Tegan & of school. ing. I can't drink vodka cranberries anymore "It will be the first time since Grade 1 that I Sara, Mother Mother). "I didn't know where anything was," Dun- because of that." haven't been in school - it's a bit weird," says "We've been cataloguing songs since we lop says. "I was carrying tons of fine arts sup- Thankfully musicians never drink on tour, vocalist/guitarist Johnson, 25. released our EP (Late Night Triple Feature) plies, trying to be over-prepared. Taking the so they're leaving that hard partying to the Johnson has an English degree from last November," Johnson says. "All we've bus was really hard, I didn't know that they students. You can catch Mise en Scene Thurs- McGill under her belt while Dunlop, 21, is been doing is writing songs and playing and didn't wait for you to sit down - I'd get on day, Sept. 8 on the Spence Street Prome- in the middle of a ceramics and photography touring." and they'd go! The door would just close on nade. degree at the University of Manitoba. The "We don't even play our old stuff, we've me!" decision not to go back was tough but free- changed so much," Dunlop adds. "We Laughing, Johnson shares what she remem- See Mise en Scene perform at the Spence Street ing for the pair. weren't even really a band when we started bers of her first week at McGill. Promenade at 2:30 p.m. on Thursday, Sept. 8 Until recently, the band was fleshed out recording. (Producer) Ron Obvious offered "It's pretty much just like a binge drinking The Bokononists will also perform (12:30 p.m.) by Marco Fiore and Kena Olson, who both to record us for free. It was something that we festival. There are all these sports like Quid- Visit http://www.myspace.com/miseenscene

Splish, splash, they're making you thrash Tolhe ev ution of Orientation Week music. The engineer was Shane Ward, a I don't remember much from my Orientation really cool guy. We booked a week with Week at U of W; my first day of school was Sep- him and did the first three days and every- tember 10, 2001, so things got a little heavy on thing came together really quickly, so we day two. decided to kind of take a day off and lis- People were gathered around televisions set ten to it and come back on Friday and up outside the library, and if there was a beer touch it up. bash, it was most likely sparsely attended. In the time since this writer graduated in So this was about a year ago. When did 2007, O-Week has undergone a pretty big shift, Transistor 66 come into the picture? most notably moving from the quad to the Loeppky: In February, Art (MacIn- Spence Street Promenade. tyre, the label’s owner) propositioned us. I sat down with Fraser Auld, the University of They're really looking for bands that are Winnipeg Students’ Association Events Coordi- self-sufficient. They're not looking to take nator/DJ/occasional U of M film student who over a band and bring them to the top, has helped to turn O-Week into a mini-festi- they're looking for bands that want to do val. Auld believes that creating a positive atmo- that themselves. sphere for every student is as important as hav- ing a good time. Do you guys have any “first week of "One of the things that we identified since school” stories? last year's O-Week is the need for a space for Sean G: I went to (the University of students who, for personal or cultural reasons, courtesy the thrashers Manitoba), but I just showed up when I are not comfortable drinking," he says. Beach party! Ladies and gentlemen, it's The Thrashers. had to. I did get freshied in high school The solution? A second stage with non-ampli- with my own skateboard, actually! So that fied acts, located outside of the beer garden. was fun. Another shift is moving the content of Winnipeg surf rockers live band in the city. Loeppky: I was at (the University of O-Week towards more of a festival atmosphere. The Uniter sat down with the boys at Winnipeg), but that didn't last. I think I Auld believes that bringing in Brooklyn party- The Thrashers are The Toad for a few beers to discuss the talked to, like, one person. starters Telephoned is more likely to engage stu- past year. dents than a singer-songwriter. serious about having Anything else you'd like to add? "It's a celebration," Auld says. "A deeply per- The Uniter: How do you take music seri- Loeppky: Buy our record or buy records sonal singer-songwriter performance might be fun ously without playing serious music? in general. I download stuff, too, and it's more appropriate for an intimate venue like Bercier: I've said right from the get-go a great way to get into new stuff, but I'm the Ellice Theatre, but a big beer garden where that the minute this starts being not fun, an avid collector. This is music (holds up we're excited about being back on campus - it's Nicholas Friesen that's when I don't want to be a part of it a stack of freshly purchased LPs) - you've not a frat party by any stretch - but it's a little bit A rts and culture editor - but we still take it very seriously. We still got to actually hold on to it. It just cre- more excitement oriented." write the songs and practice, it isn't just ates such a good emotional connection to And celebrate they shall, as the most buzzed- some side thing like playing Nintendo what you're listening to. I could probably about local bands will be playing. This year has been pretty decent for The that I'll do when I’m bored. go through my CD or record collection From Wednesday to Friday, between 12:30 Thrashers. Loeppky: It's safe to say we're serious and tell you when and where I bought all p.m. and 3:30 p.m., you can catch the likes of They recorded the theme song to the about having fun. the stuff I have. There's a story attached This Hisses, The Bokononists, Mise en Scene upcoming web series Brad Even Paler and to each one. It helps you stay close to the and The Thrashers, as well as Toronto dance- released their critically acclaimed debut Let's talk about the experience you had art. hall duo Bonjay. LP, Make a Splash, through local imprint in the studio with Make a Splash. Spinning in between sets will be Winnipeg’s Transistor 66. Bercier: It was just having fun in front See The Thrashers perform at the Spence own DJ Co-op. Jesse Bercier (24, guitar/vocals), Sean G of microphones. Street Promenade at 12:30 p.m. on Friday, Sept. 9 O-Week is a free event and open to every- (24, drums) and Iaian Loeppky (23, bass/ Loeppky: We booked five days at Plat- Ottawa’s Bonjay will also perform (2:30 p.m.) one. Visit http://www.myspace.com/thrasherswin- vocals) have definitely carved a niche for inum Gold Studios on Selkirk - they do - Nicholas Friesen themselves as possibly the most energetic a lot of (aboriginal) recording and polka nipeg 10 Arts & Culture The Uniter September 1, 2011 www.Uni ter.ca

Mc usi LiSTINGS with PAPER BEAT SCISSORS and ZOMBIFYUS. ALMOST BIRDS’ EP release party for The Tourist will be at Park Theatre with guests ADAM HANNEY, INNER CITY ELE- Calling all NES aficionados! There will be a Megaman- GANCE and ANDREW MITCHELL. inspired rock opera brought to you by THE PROTOMEN with DJ CHICO and THE INVISIBLE MAN tonight at the Pyramid. LUKE & MURRAY will play Air Canada Park as part of the free downtown concert series presented by the Downtown BIZ. FRIDAY, SEPT. 2 SUNDAY, SEPT. 4 Local indie-rockers JICAH are headed for merry old Lon- don, England and you can send ‘em off at the Pyramid with B. C. metal act TRIBUNE plays Ozzy’s. ATTICA RIOTS. BIG DAVE MCLEAN leads his weekly jam session at Times THE WEST BROADWAY HIP HOP ORCHESTRA hits the Lo Pub Change(d) High and Lonesome Club. tegration Blues. On Friday, Sept. 9, Greg will turn it up with stage. a loud show featuring the CANNON BROS. On Saturday, Sept. T UESDAY, SEPT. 6 10, Greg will turn things down with an intimate and acoustic Folk musician CLINT ROSCOE performs at the Neighbourhood set with JESSE HILL of Slow Dancers. Bookstore and Café at 7:30 p.m. LES JUPES’ German tour kick-off party is at the Lo Pub on WEDNESDAY, SEPT. 7 Thursday, Sept. 15 with THE LIPTONIANS and Vancouver’s DRAWN SHIP. W elcome back students! The UWSA Orientation week kicks off at the University of Winnipeg with performances by elec- ROMI MAYES & JAY NOWICKI’S album release party for Lucky tro-dance Brooklynites TELEPHONED and surf-noir rockers Tonight is at the Park Theatre on Friday, Sept. 16. THIS HISSES. Shows at 12:30 p.m. and 2:30 p.m. Expect DJ CO-OP to also be spinning all O-Week long. Ozzy’s features NEW MUSIC WEDNESDAYS’ Manitoba Music Night with JASON MAAS AND THE LOWER COMPANIONS, Greg Rekus: The Dude Abides JENNY BERKEL and STEWART PORTEUS. Y ou’ve got a date Thursday, baby! Ex-High Five Drive front THURSDAY, SEPT. 8 man and Big Lebowski enthusiast Greg Rekus is releasing O- Week continues at the University of Winnipeg with perfor- his first solo album,The Dude Abides, at the Standard Tav- mances by local indie acts THE BOKONONISTS and MISE EN ern on Sept. 1. The veteran punk rocker’s solo act features DREADNAUT, NINJA SPY, IN TRANSFORMATION and ON THIS SCENE at 12:30 p.m. and 2:30 p.m. Rekus jumping on a custom-built stomp box to infectious DAY play the Zoo. acoustic-guitar-driven punk. No stranger to touring, Greg THE HUNGER CRY plays the West End Cultural Centre with has already performed 50 solo sets across Canada and is Or you could head downstairs at Ozzy’s to check out MULE ABDIRISAQ AHMED and JAMMA GEELGAAT. about to embark on another big Canadian tour. His debut with BROKEN HALO. Folk meets hip hop? It worked at Folk Fest. Maybe that’s why disc is produced by sound wiz John Paul Peters and fea- The PERPETRATORS play the Times Change(d) High and local bluegrass act OH MY DARLING is teaming up DJ CO-OP tures stripped down acoustic-punk musings on parties, pol- Lonesome Club. at the Pyramid. itics and punk bars. Check out some cuts at www.myspace. com/gregrekus. Invest in your spiritual side at the second annual MANITOBA The Gas Station Village Market and Patio Series continues in GODDESS FESTIVAL from Sept. 2 to Sept. 5 outside Matlock, September with a concert by SCOTTY & THE MALCONTENTS. THURSDAY, SEPT. 1 Man. This year the festival will be celebrating Isis, the Egyp- tian goddess of fertility, magic and motherhood, with a fan- THE KRISTOPHER ULRICH BAND will be playing sets of jazz GREG REKUS releases his first acoustic-punk solo effort enti- tastic lineup of performers, presents, vendors and healers. and roots at Aqua Books. tled The Dude Abides at the Standard Tavern. Fellow acous- Festival season ends on a high note with THE HARVEST tic-punk acts HIGH CLASS LOW LIFES and JOHNNY SIZZLE will SATURDAY, SEPT. 3 UPCOMING EVENTS MOON FESTIVAL featuring DEEP DARK WOODS, NATHAN, CHRIS join Greg on the bill along with THE LONELY VULCANS, KRIS The final day of O-WEEK, Friday, Sept. 9, will feature surf CARMICHAEL, RIDLEY BENT, THE CROOKED BROTHERS, INGRID REDINA and CORNILIUS CROCADILE. Show starts at 9 p.m. and ALANADALE play the Lo Pub with THE WILDERNESS OF MAN- GATIN and more. The festival takes place from Sept. 16 to will sell out. Get there early! ITOBA. rawk wunderkids THE THRASHERS and hot electro-dance act BONJAY at the U of W at 12:30 p.m. and 2:30 p.m. Sept. 18 near beautiful Clearwater, Man. VREID, KAMPFAR, NECRONOMICON, LAIKA and HOARFROST Ontario alternative rock act SOCIAL CYANIDE play the Zoo. One-man band BOB LOG III is coming to Winnipeg on Sunday, blow eardrums at the Park Theatre Café. The West End Cultural Centre is hosting not one but two The FUNK BOAT sets sail on Saturday with DJ CO-OP and DJ nights with Winnipeg’s favourite singer-songwriter GREG Sept. 25 at The Royal Albert. Cross your fingers the venue is Local rock act THE HOOTS’ tour kick-off starts at the Lo Pub HUNNICUTT. All aboard the MS River Rouge at 5 p.m. MACPHERSON in celebration of his brand new album Disin- open by then. MORE MUSIC THIS week

THE HOOTS BRIAN JAMES JICAH The Hoots are hitting the road to “tour the universe” In April, singer-songwriter Brian James released five digital singles under (OK, Western Canada), but not before bidding its city One of Winnipeg’s most exciting and chaotic bands is the name Brian James and the Tigers. farewell at a tour kick-off show. making that bold move that every group ponders (no, not The diverse and poppy tracks are just the first wave of a planned series The band’s first trek to B.C. begins Thursday, Sept. Toronto). of singles to be released sporadically from James and Grammy-nominated, 1 at the Lo Pub, where The Hoots will be joined by Jicah will be packing up and moving to England. Juno-winning producer Jordan Jackiew. Three Imaginary Boys, a.k.a. Sloop John B, who hails The band, which consists of Micah Braun (guitar/ The two have been working together since the latter mixed the first EP from Victoria. vocals), Maciej Haczkur (guitar/vocals), Joey Penner by Quinzy, a band James used to play in. Also on the bill are Zombifyus, an electronic duo (bass/vocals), Alex Campbell (keys/vocals) and Jeff Bruce Since amicably leaving Quinzy a few years back, James has worked with from Saskatoon who shared the stage with Chad Van- (drums/keys), inked a deal with 369 Management (who Kerri Woelke, had a brief stint in Jicah, toured with Matt Epp and Bryce Gaalen earlier this year, and Paper Beat Scissors (relo- also handle Kasabian and The Fratellis). Pallistar, and amassed a large collection of solo material. cated Brit Tim Crabtree), who recently recorded his “It was kind of a no-brainer for us,” Bruce says. “They As someone who formerly considered himself a “studio guy” (as opposed debut album. (369 Management) are moving the band out there to tour, to a “live performance guy”) the comfort and controlled environment of The Winnipeg foursome, who lists The Brian Jone- release a record and promote the band in Europe. We’re the recording space is a safe haven. stown Massacre and The Stooges among its influences, extremely excited about the move.” “You can do something a thousand times the way you want,” James has a sound that is reminiscent of Joy Division, with a It’s fitting, since Jicah formed out of the ashes of Win- says. “But the older you get the more you realize that spontaneity is cool.” more dynamic vocalist. nipeg’s brief love affair with ‘60s mod pop, which spawned The concept of releasing singles online combines spontaneity and This show guarantees to be a noisemaker, with the such artists as The Morning After and The Telepathic But- freedom, without James and Jackiew being tied down to the idea of an boys describing their sound as “a vicious racket with its terflies. album. arms around your children.” The British influence was only a starting block for the “There’s different expectations behind an album,” he says. “It’s almost The group has made a strange, but economical (and genre-defying sounds that Jicah would create (check out like you’re not allowed to release anything for a while afterwards.” sustainable) request for this show, asking showgoers the group’s amazingly named 2009 record For Promotional Additionally, it allows the duo to work with a variety of people, includ- to donate new or used logo-free T-shirts to be screen- Use Only for further proof). ing Quinzy’s Sandy Taronno, pop singer Bean and musician Jeremy Rusu. printed and sold as merch along the road (alongside the Though Jicah has always been an important fixture in “We’re just striving to get this musical community together,” James says self-titled EP from I’m Trying Records). the Winnipeg live scene, it’s important that our city learns of the collaborations. Join The Hoots along with Three Imaginary Boys, to share. “If you’re just steadily releasing music then there’s less expectation with Zombifyus and Paper Beat Scissors at the Lo Pub Blow them goodbye kisses on Friday, Sept. 2 when that. I want my slogan to be, ‘let’s see what he’s doing now’.” Thursday, Sept. 1. Visit www.facebook.com/dashoots. they’ll be playing with Attica Riots at the Pyramid Caba- Right now, he is working on the next batch of tunes and has just released - KaELEIGH Ayre ret. Visit www.myspace.com/jicahmusic. his first video for the single, Crazy Love. - Nicholas Friesen - Nicholas Friesen

visit uniter.ca/listings for more of what’s happening Arts & Culture 11 www. uniter.ca September 1, 2011 T h e U n it e r Sleep-deprived songwriting with Wax Mannequin CD REVIEWS

GREG MACPHERSON Disintegration Blues Disintegration Records

GMac's latest (and first for his Disintegration Records label) ranks up there with his best work to date. The disc, recorded sporadically with multiple musicians (including Weakerthans drummer Jason Tait and label mates Cannon Bros) works perfectly as a group of songs together. Opener Party at Greg's is his most upbeat song yet, while Ukrainians is a story song with that classic strum we expect from Winnipeg's working man. Frequencies is a frenetic head-nodder, but like every properly balanced disc, Blues has its darker moments in tracks such as R eckless and River.Lake. Not since C alifornia (from 2005's Night Flares) has the listener experienced something so chilling as Lost At Sea, the disc's epic closer. Watch for this on more than a few “best of” lists in December. - Nicholas Friesen

THIS HISSES Surf Noir Transistor 66

One of the most talked about local bands this year has undeniably been This Hisses, and the debut LP (or is it an EP? At eight hearty songs, we'll call it a full length) Surf Noir does not disappoint. The trio of bassist/vocalist Julia Ryckman, guitarist Patrick Short and drummer JP Perron have all done time in a handful of bands, making this disc feel as though all roads in those groups were leading up to this bit of surf rock majesty. Keep What's Good In Your Heart is the sad strummer that James from Twin Peaks would pine about Donna to, while Bronzed Etiquette might play when Laura Palmer wanted to get freaky. Swagger gets frenetic, taking the listener on a paranormal boogie past the gates of hell, while closer Lycanthrope is the party you have when you arrive. A solid disc from one of our city's most important new groups. - Nicholas Friesen C WoURTESY ax Mannequin Hamilton, Ontario's Chris Adeney, better known as Wax Mannequin. SAMANTHA SAVAGE SMITH Tough Cookie Western/ Famine Arts & Crafts Hamilton-based singer- Time spent alone also allows Adeney to reflect on towns he visits and the stories sur- Produced by Lorrie Matheson (Rebels United), Calgary's songwriter Chris Adeney rounding them. He feels that whenever he Samantha Savage Smith has unveiled a striking debut in returns to a town, he’s continuing a life that Tough Cookie. My guess would have been that composi- finds inspiration on the he’s spread out through a number of years. tions such as Keep It In A Box and the title track were road “I revisit people that I’ve met and fallen not only sung but penned by a ‘50s jazz chanteuse, so in love with,” he says. “Other musicians and this is not your typical Albertan. Creeping up on you friends of mine, we kind of pick up where we’ve left off like no time has passed.” and slinking into your bed (you really won't mind) is The D ylan Wilks Fight, while Ladybird could easily fit into your iTunes playlist between Feist and Lykki But the biggest challenge for Adeney on this Li. Things get raw and dangerous on Nobody Loves Me But My Own Kind and What I've N exus (Camosun College) tour isn’t the lack of sleep or a spotty memory - Tasted, proving that this lady does not want to be pegged down stylistically. As appropri- it’s spending such a prolonged amount of time away from his 10-month-old son. ate for a late-night rendezvous as for a day at the beach, Tough Cookie is worth more VICTORIA (CUP) — The best way Ham- “I’m having a great time at the shows and than a few nibbles. ilton-based indie singer-songwriter Chris with the people but it’s emotionally taxing - Nicholas Friesen Adeney can capture the strange stories of his being away from my little guy for so long,” tours as Wax Mannequin may be through says Adeney. “I Skype; I see him on the Inter- THE PACK A.D. sleep deprivation. net every day and he’s learning new stuff and Unpersons “Sleep is really sporadic,” he says from the changing while I’m not there, so I feel I’m M int Records road. “I’ve reached the hallucinatory stage of missing a bit of it.” the tour. I find it hard napping when there are Despite the emotional taxation, Adeney is Produced by Jim Diamond (Dirtbombs), the fourth disc big weird people sitting next to me.” glad to be out on the road with his music and from this Vancouver two-piece guitar and drums demol- Adeney is taking Greyhound buses for part is excited about his life as a father. ishing duo kicks off hard with Sirens and never lets go of his current tour in support of Hear Some Wax Mannequin has come a long way since Evil, an EP written and performed with Cana- back in his younger years, when Adeney toured throughout the 13 tracks. The disc is one of the few in dian indie band The Burning Hell. across Canada in a 1991 Honda Civic with a recent memory that feels super clean, yet so raw that Adeney says the bus is actually a great oppor- wooden window. you just know that these are how the tunes will sound tunity for him to delve into his stories of being “I had to smash it right before a gig to get live. The listener is easily transported to a stinking club on the road before he forgets them. my drum machine out,” says Adeney. “I had on a Tuesday night to have their face melted to songs such as Lights and the booze- “My memory is a bit spotty so I want to get locked it inside with my keys. I constructed soaked Rid of Me. Vocalist/guitarist Becky Black delivers a black widow seduction on the a lot of these stories written down,” he says. a wooden window the next day and drove one-two punch of Body Parts and Pieces, and things close out on an incredibly focused “It’s been a very productive project so far, and home with it. It was a terrible blind spot but Hear Me Out. This is a record for most occasions. In stores Tuesday, Sept. 13. at the very least it’s given me a jumpstart to my it stopped the winter cold from freezing me all - Nicholas Friesen songwriting as well. What I’m lacking in sleep the way home.” I’m making up for in lucid-delusional ram- bling writing.” Visit www.waxmannequin.com. BXO OF WOLVES C ourtship EP Independent

This three-track chill-wave offering is the first official release from The Venom Blog's Gabriel Akinrinmade. The Nigerian-born Winnipegger is an indie music aficionado online, and he really puts his money where is mind is on these three free tunes. The Gaze is a beautiful instru- mental, perfect for the long tram ride to nowhere, while Meeting Places is a slow thumper that will keep your Write for body in check. Secret Affair really brings that tingle to life - the so-wrong-but-so-right magic one gets from breaking all the rules. As enticing as this short romance is, it only makes one salivate for a potential full length from Box of arts and culture Wolves. Download the EP at www.boxofwolves.tumblr.com/courtship. - Nicholas Friesen Email [email protected] to get involved 12 Arts & Culture The Uniter September 1, 2011 www.Uni ter.ca Gender equality not present in video game industry Females just as interested in gaming: study

ence programs. It is too easy for them to feel that they don’t belong and so too many leave the program for the wrong reasons. In some ways, the minority is self-perpetuating,” Sza- fron continued. But there are many up and coming women within the gaming industry. Judy Truong is a project manager in the Technology Group at Ubisoft, a video and computer game com- pany with a development studio in Mon- treal. Truong said that any female engineer, not just in those in the video game industry, will face male-dominated environments. However, she explained that what drew her to the industry was that “the video game industry is so up-and-coming; there’s design, marketing and computer science aspects; there’s just a lot of possibilities.” Szafron’s research also confirms that for many women, the lure of video games is not the enjoyment derived from playing the A BmINA aTYREva/The McGill Daily W omen are still underrepresented in the gaming industry. games, but rather the design and creation aspects of the industry. However, according to Truong, “Many Jenny Lu Their findings show that girls and boys women don’t know about the industry unless The McGill Daily (McGill University) showed equal interest in the program, despite they have been exposed to video games, differences in initial experience. which is not as common for women.” According to Duane Szafron, one of the For Truong, who is an occasional gamer, MONTREAL (CUP) — I grew up playing paper’s researchers, it is important to have video games were not something foreign nor Goldeneye and Super Mario Brothers, and, as more women in the field. He believes that a unfamiliar. a result, gained a small modicum of video greater balance between genders is necessary. But even with this prior exposure, she was gaming skills. "The education they experience should be still surprised by the breadth of the industry. Though I enjoyed gaming, I was reluctant in a context in which they interact with as For many women, it seems that this lack of to admit to it, since I knew it was not a typ- many women as men," he said in an email. information deters those who would, if made ically female activity. The rarity of women who play, or who will admit to playing, video “Anytime someone is in a minority population there is a games is just one reminder of the male dom- ination of the video game industry. danger that they will be treated differently by the majority The video game industry is comprised of and feel that they don’t belong. I believe this is currently people from many different fields, such as the case for women in computing science programs.” design, music and marketing. About a third of these people come from computer sci- - Duane Szafron, researcher, University of Alberta ence programs, where graduates are primar- ily male. "This idea also suggests that other kinds of aware of the different disciplines involved, be Addressing this skewed gender distribu- diversity should be present in the university interested in the design of these games. tion is the subject of a joint research proj- (setting) to match the diversity of the Cana- Szafron and Truong agree that the best ect between the University of Alberta’s fac- dian community with regards to race, reli- way to increase the number of women in ulty of education and its computer science gion, etc. computer science is through a change in cur- program. “Anytime someone is in a minority pop- riculum. Their research involved introducing boys, ulation there is a danger that they will be Currently, high school computer science who had more experience with video games, treated differently by the majority and feel curricula are much less developed than those and girls, who had less, to ScriptEase, a game that they don’t belong. I believe this is cur- of other sciences, such as physics, biology design program. rently the case for women in computing sci- and chemistry, and vary widely from school to school. Additionally, many universities do not allow computer science to be used for entrance credits. This means that computer science can be an afterthought for many students in high school, resulting in mis- conceptions about the discipline. However, Szafron believes these problems can be solved by implementing a course that centres around game design, where students work in project groups to create a game. "They learn computer science and pro- gramming concepts while they are work- ing on it, but they have a concrete creative goal and they can discuss the artifact that they are working on throughout the term,” he said. Truong agrees and suggested introducing more three-dimensional design and com- puter science-specific courses that could be beneficial for all streams of engineering. Perhaps the day will come when girls in video games won’t only bring to mind those of the animated variety. Arts & Culture 13 www. uniter.ca September 1, 2011 T h e U n it e r

FILMw revie FILM The Cinematheque is showing the beautifully photographed and paced SMALL TOWN MUR- The cemetery that gave life DER SONGS. The film is a modern gothic tale of crime and redemption about an aging police officer from a small Ontario Mennonite town German documentary who hides a violent past until a local murder upsets the calm of his new life. The film plays explores a community that Friday, Sept. 2 and Saturday, Sept. 3 at 9 p.m. Also at the Cinematheque is the German film is no stranger to struggle, IN HEAVEN UNDERGROUND, playing from Thurs- day, Sept. 1 to Saturday, Sept. 3. All showings or overcoming it are at 7 p.m. The film centres on a secluded 130-year-old Jewish Cemetery that was one of the few institutions to remain untouched dur- Aaron Snider ing the Second World War by the Nazi regime. Culture reporter Legendary fashion photographer Bill Cunning- ham is featured in a recent film portrait of his life in BILL CUNNINGHAM NEW YORK show- In Heaven, Underground ing at the Cinematheque. Shows nightly from Directed by Britta Wauer, 2010 Wednesday, Sept. 7 through Thursday, Sept. 90 minutes 15 at 7 p.m. Plays at Cinematheque Aug. 26-28 and Aug. 31-Sept. 4 at 7 p.m. As a part of the Downtown Winnipeg BIZ’s MANYFEST enjoy a free movie in Memorial Park on Friday Sept. 9. In the middle of modern Berlin lies the largest C oURTESY WFG LITERATURE Jewish cemetery in Europe. But beyond holding Just one of many touching moments in I n Heaven, Underground. the remains of more than 115,000 Jews, Weis- FRANCES GREENSLADE launches her book SHELTER on Thursday, Sept. 1 at 7 p.m. in the sensee cemetery provides the ideal setting for Grant Park Atrium at McNally Robinson. tales of romance, intrigue, loss and resistance. the present day. lends itself to a feeling of isolation that sur- German documentary filmmaker Britta Surviving through two world wars, the Holo- rounds the characters that travel through it. Author and historian KENNETH G. HOWARD launches STORIES OF SELKIRK’S PIONEERS AND Wauer’s In Heaven, Underground explores the caust, disrepair and disregard under social- The camera work throughout the film uses THEIR HERITAGE on Tuesday, Sept. 6 at 7 p.m. rich history of the massive cemetery while also ist East Germany and the splitting of the Ger- the contrast of shots from within and outside of at McNally Robinson. following several different people as they go man Jewish community by the Berlin Wall, the Weissensee as well as between the past and the about their business on the forested grounds. themes of struggle and resistance appear often. present to establish a strong sense of character BARBARA SCHOTT will be the featured reader at Speaking Crow at Aqua Books Tuesday, From the ancient Rabbi who conducts the But there are surprising and effective epi- for the place. Sept. 6. The Crow starts as usual at 7 p.m. and funeral ceremonies at Weissensee to the athe- sodes of mirth and celebration that give the film It is easy to understand why Hitler and the is followed by two open mic sets and short ist coffin maker, to the young family living an overall sense of triumph. Nazis were highly superstitious of the exclu- breaks in between. in a house in the middle of the cemetery, the In addition to its strong storytelling, In sively Jewish cemetery. On Sept. 7 at 7:30 p.m. authors CENDRINE MAR- range of feelings expressed towards the place are Heaven, Underground boasts beautiful visuals As a documentary, this film is rich with his- ROUAT and KAY ALEXANDER will be at McNally refreshingly unexpected and honest. and a superb soundtrack that draw the numer- tory and takes a unique approach to tell stories Robinson to read from their books of poetry The stories of several people exploring family ous stories into a single coherent tale. of a unique community. VOICES OF THE FORGOTTEN and FIVE YEARS history are well told and often candidly touch- The score by Karim Sebastian Elias is rem- At its core, In Heaven, Underground is a tale of AND COUNTING. Godfa- ing. iniscent of Nino Rota’s Oscar-winning survival. The setting is inextricably tied to death GALLERIES & MUSEUMS The documentary tells a non-linear and ther compositions and appears at all the right and decay, yet Weissensee cemetery is much intriguing story that stretches more than 100 moments. more important as a place filled with life. W ayne Arthur Gallery is showing WILD BEAU- years from the cemetery’s founding in 1880 to The lush, natural scenery of the cemetery TIES & UNTAMED BEASTS: CONTEMPORARY WORKS BY MICHELE CAMPBELL AND LORI ZEBIERE from Thursday, Sept. 1 until Wednes- day, Sept. 26. A wide range of media The Outworks Gallery is presenting TACHYON REDUX by GILLES DECRUYENAERE. An exhibi- tion of mysterious technological devices of New art exhibit showcases unknown origin will be showing from Sept. 2 to Sept. 9. Join Gilles at the opening night recep- the work of over 70 artists tion on Sept. 2 at 7:30 p.m. The Manitoba Museum also presents REEDS AND WOOL: PATTERNED SCREENS OF CENTRAL Nicholas Friesen ASIA, an exhibition featuring rich and unique A rts and culture editor decorative reed screens, carpets and fibre weavings made by Kyrgyz women. Now until Sept. 5 in Festival Hall. The Rural and Northern Art Show is heading RYAN J. CARMAN is showing CASTLES THAT YOU into its ninth year, and this year’s show, taking BUILD until Sept. 10 at the Semai Gallery. place at the Pavilion Gallery Museum at Assini- CARL BEAM, one of Canada’s leading contem- boine Park, is poised to be the biggest and best porary Aboriginal artists is featured at the thus far. Winnipeg Art Gallery until Sept. 11. The show opens Tuesday, Sept. 6 and offers Plug In Institute of Contemporary Art in col- a wide range of media from over 70 artists, laboration with Musée International des Arts including drawings, paintings, mosaic work, Modestes is presenting MY WINNIPEG AT LA wood and stone carvings, sculptures, fabric MAISON ROUGE, PARIS, FRANCE. Some of Win- nipeg's best-known artists are to be repre- work and quilting. sented including MARCEL DZAMA and DIANA The event operates as somewhat of a show- THORNEYCROFT. The exhibition runs until case for the winners of six regional competitions Sept. 25. around the province. THE HEART THAT HAS NO LOVE/PAIN/GENEROS- The shows in each region (Central, Eastman, ITY IS NOT A HEART by Vancouver-based art- Interlake, Northern, Parkland and Westman) ist JAYCE SALLOUM and Afghan- Hazara art- usually circulate within the regions, giving dif- ist KHADIM ALI records the destitution of cur- ferent cities a chance to host, and are organized rent conditions in Bamiyan Valley in central by local committees every spring. Afghanistan, reflecting on the tensions shap- "I'll go to these shows and it's incredible," ing an incipient modernity in Afghanistan. Showing at the Plug In ICA until Oct. 9. says Tim Schouten, visual arts coordinator for the Manitoba Arts Network. "There are hun- The ENGAGING CONNECTIONS exhibition by dreds of people that are just making art in their ALAN MCTAVISH, MARGAURITE KRAHN and INGRID MCMILLAN will be running until Oct. 11 spare time because they want to, but they don't at the Buhler Gallery at St. Boniface Hospital. regard themselves as professionals. Some of them are, but many of them aren't - they just The Manitoba Museum is presenting MUSEUM 911, an exhibition that explores how the Muse- make art because they want to." um’s conservators save history from time, The culmination is the Winnipeg show, which pests and humidity and what this can mean was held at The Bay Downtown last year. N FiCHOLAS riesen for you and your own precious objects. The This year, and for the foreseeable future, the " Narcisse Snake Mating Ball" by Selkirk's Gordon Kanne is just one of nearly 80 pieces at the Rural and Northern Art exhibition runs until Oct. 16 in the EW Discov- show will act as part of Assiniboine Park's Man- Show. ery Room. itoba mandate. The Rural and Northern Art Show will coin- the boundaries, some of the mixed-media pieces the Winnipeg Art Gallery, Plug In and Martha THEATER, DANCE & COMEDY cide with Culture Days (Sept. 30 - Oct. 2), are sort of pushing what some of the commonly Street Studios Printmakers' Association. The Check out PHIL HANLEY, winner of the Vancou- bringing in a much wider audience. understood boundaries of painting are. In terms participants seem to really enjoy having that ver’s funniest comic competition, at Rumors And, for the first time in its history, it will be of controversial subject matter ... there are a connection to the urban art world." from Sept. 8 to Sept 10. split into two parts: the main exhibit will take couple of people that are pushing the edges a An opening reception for the show will take Comedian Jerry Seinfeld brings his stand-up place on the second floor of the Pavilion Gal- little bit, but it's a general audience show in a place on Friday, Sept. 9 from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m., act to the MTS Centre on Thursday, Sept. 8. lery, while the Conservatory Gallery will play lot of ways, too." and will feature a cash bar and catering from FEMFEST 2011: STAGING INSPIRATION runs from host to work from teenagers and younger art- While this show helps to expose the work Terrace 55. Sept. 17 to Sept. 24 at the Canwest Centre for ists. of these artists from across the province, it also Theatre and Film. As for the content of the show, it's main- serves to expose the artists themselves to a lot of The Rural and Northern Art Show is on display Sunday night is open mic comedy at the Cav- stream, but it gets a little rough around the Winnipeg's finest art. at the Pavilion Gallery Museum (55 Pavilion ern, featuring JOHN B. DUFF. edges at times. "Each year we try to do programming for the Crescent, Assiniboine Park) from Tuesday, Sept. "We're not the Plug In Gallery," Schouten participants," says program assistant Alexis Kin- 6 to Sunday, Oct. 2. says, laughing. "There's some work that pushes loch. "Last year we did guided tours through 14 Arts & Culture The Uniter September 1, 2011 www.Uni ter.ca

AWARDS & FINANCIAL AID T he Awards and Financial Aid staff of the University of Winnipeg provides the student body with current information on award opportunities. This information is updated weekly.

THE UNIVERSITY OF WINNIPEG AWARDS: Wyork Stud Program enrolled in: Commerce at the Asper School of Business *Canada Student Grant for Students with Dependents majoring in Accounting, Finance, Human Resources or *Rural/Northern Bursary http://www.uwinnipeg.ca/index/services-awards The Work-Study Program provides on-campus part-time job Marketing; or a four year Business Administration degree opportunities for eligible full-time University of Winnipeg Tulhe Sa & Claribel Simkin Bursary program majoring in Accounting or Finance. Awarding based These grants are the first money students will receive in undergraduate students. These jobs are available during on academic performance, financial need and community their financial aid packages, before any loans are awarded. This bursary was established to provide support for indig- the Fall/Winter (September to March). Various faculty and involvement. Many students may, in fact, receive the majority of their enous students to pursue a combination of studies and work administrative departments participate in this program so financial assistance in the form of grants. experiences in the pursuit of an undergraduate degree in there is a broad range of jobs from which to choose. 1. Second to Final Year Management Bursaries - aboriginal Be sure to apply early and to submit all requested documen- Indigenous Studies, Environmental Studies, Business & Public students in their second year or higher of studies at a Students interested in a campus job need to fill out an tation as soon as possible to ensure that you receive all the Administration, or in an area of climate change within the Manitoba University enrolled in: Commerce at the Asper application. The application to apply for Fall/Winter 2011-12 grant funds for which you are eligible. Geography program, or within the Master's in Developmental School of Business majoring in Accounting, Finance, Human positions will be available on Monday, Oct. 3, 2011. Please Resources or Marketing; or a four year Business Administra- Practice Program. Application forms are available from check back with the awards office, or online on or after that PROCEDURES the Awards & Financial Aid office (located in room 0GM05 tion degree program majoring in Accounting or Finance. date: http://www.uwinnipeg.ca/index/services-awards-work- Awarding based on academic performance, financial need C onfirmaTION of Enrolment & Release of in the mezzanine of Graham Hall) or online at http://www. study-program. uwinnipeg.ca/index/services-awd-bursaries. and community involvement. Government Student Aid Documents AWARDS OFFERED BY EXTERNAL AGENCIES Deadline: July 29, 2011 (late applications are being 1. First Year Information Technology Bursaries - aboriginal Approximately three weeks before classes begin, the Mani- accepted) AND ORGANIZATIONS: student accepted into first year of studies at the University toba Student Aid Program (MSAP) will begin printing official of Manitoba, Winnipeg or Brandon in Computer Sciences or assistance documents for students whose MSAP documenta- The Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Anishinabe Oway-Ishi Manitoba Aboriginal Youth Achievement Awards: The Frank Wesley University One Computer Science curriculum. tion and University course registration are in order. MSAP Canada Scholarship will mail the documents to students at the addresses they 1. Second to Final Year Information Technology Bursaries Award have provided on their MSAP applications. The document you This scholarship was established in 2010 in recognition of the - aboriginal student enrolled in second to final year of receive already will have been electronically approved by the important work of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission These two awards of $1,000 each are open to all aboriginal studies at the University of Manitoba, Winnipeg or Brandon in Awards & Financial Aid Office. It will indicate the fees you owe of Canada and to honour students who are descendants peoples ages 16-24 and are based on academic performance. Computer Sciences. of survivors of residential schools or who themselves are Visit their website for more information or to apply: to the University of Winnipeg. These fees will be deducted residential school survivors. Two awards of $5,000 will be For more information or application forms, please visit www. from your student aid. http://www.hydro.mb.ca/careers/student_opportunities/ hydro.mb.ca. Application forms are also available from the made annually, one each to a female and a male student. * If the document is a Canada Student Financial Assistance awards/anishnabe.shtml. Awards & Financial Aid office. Application forms are available from the Awards & Financial document, you should take it to an approved Canada Post Deadline: Sept. 15, 2011 Aid Office or online at www.uwinnipeg.ca/index/services- Deadline: Oct. 1, 2011 outlet for forwarding to the National Student Loan Centre. awds-current-continuing. E thel BoYCE Achievement Award M anitoba LoTTERIES Employment Equity Educa- * If the document is a Manitoba Student Aid document, Deadline: Sept. 10, 2011 Application for a $1,000 student/athlete bursary is available tion Awards you should forward it to the MSAP Loan Administration for registered softball players enrolled full-time at a Department. The Winnipeg Police Service Opportunity Manitoba Lotteries is pleased to continue its Employment Canadian post-secondary institution (registered means that Scholarship in Memory of Injured and Fallen Equity Education Awards program to promote our commit- The National Student Loan Centre of the MSAP Loan the individual is a member of a team that is registered with ment to Employment Equity and assist us in meeting future Administration Department will process the document, Officers the provincial/territorial association of Softball Canada). All employment needs. These awards are available to students transferring the fee payment portion directly to the This scholarship has been established by the Winnipeg Police applications must be endorsed by the respective provincial/ who are members in the following Employment Equity University and depositing any additional balance to your Service to support educational opportunities for students territorial association. The award is administered by Softball groups: aboriginal peoples, persons with disabilities, visible account. Instructions on these processes will be included in from the North End and Downtown Winnipeg high schools. Canada and is annually awarded to a female and male minorities, or women in or aspiring to be in male-dominated your student aid document package. The two scholarships of $2500 each are renewable annually, recipient. It is expected that the award winners will have occupations. Awards are available to students in Culinary with the intention that students receive scholarship support exhibited leadership traits and skills in softball. Application Cadourse Lo Arts, Information Technology, Management or Trades throughout their university degree. Consideration will be forms are available from the Awards & Financial Aid office or programs. For more information or to apply, please visit www. The minimum course load for which you must register to given to applicants who have made a contribution to, or been online at www.softball.ca. mlc.mb.ca. be eligible for any form of government student assistance involved with, their school or community. Application forms Deadline: Sept. 15, 2011 is 60% of the maximum course load required for your study are available from the Awards & Financial Aid Office or online Deadline: Oct. 1, 2011 period: at www.uwinnipeg.ca/index/services-awdsinfo. Bill Mason Memorial Scholarship F oundATION for the Advancement of Aboriginal * Fall or Winter Term only - 9 credit hours minimum Deadline: Sept. 10, 2011 The Bill Mason Memorial Scholarship Fund is a tribute to Youth (FAAY) Awards the late Bill Mason, a Canadian recognized both nationally * Fall/Winter Session - 18 credit hours minimum Opportunity Fund Bursaries C anadian residents of First Nation (status or non-status), and internationally as an avid canoeist, environmentalist, You must maintain the appropriate minimum course load for These bursaries are for the 2011-12 academic year and will filmmaker, photographer, artist and public speaker. Paddle Métis or Inuit heritage who are attending either high school or a post-secondary institute full-time and within Canada your study period in order to retain your student assistance be awarded to students who show academic promise and Canada is proud to award this annual scholarship of $1,000 eligibility. financial need, and who come from a population currently to assist with the education of tomorrow's environmental are eligible to apply for financial support. Mature students under-represented at the University of Winnipeg. Individual stewards - to those people who help make a difference in and adult education programs are included. The FAAY Registration at Another Post-Secondary applications and nominations from high school counselors, the kind of world we live in today and pass on to future Selection Committee looks for: demonstrated financial need; Institution school officials, or other community and adult learning generations. To be eligible, you must be a Canadian citizen academic and career commitment; contributions to family If, in addition to University of Winnipeg courses, you are center counselors or staff are welcome. Applicants or enrolled full-time in your second, third or fourth year of and community; and leadership and role model qualities. registered and taking courses elsewhere during the academic nominees must meet the following criteria: your undergraduate studies in an Outdoor Recreation, Application forms are available from the Awards & Financial year for credit towards your University of Winnipeg degree, Environmental Studies or other related program, and have a Aid office or online at http://www.ccab.com/uploads/File/ 1. They must: you must present proof of registration to the Awards & GPA of at least 3.5. Application information is available from FAAY/FAAY-Application-2011-2012.pdf. Financial Aid Office before your student assistance document · Be of aboriginal (First Nations, Métis, or Inuit) heritage; or the Awards & Financial Aid office or online at http://www.crca. Deadline: Oct. 15, 2011 can be authorized and released to you. · Come from another population currently under-represented ca/about-us/bill-mason-scholarship/application-criteria.html. at the University of Winnipeg (e.g., the immigrant and refugee Rhodes Scholarship F ee PaYMENT communities); or Deadline: Sept. 30, 2011 For more than a century, the Rhodes Trust has funded Y our fees will be deducted from the student assistance docu- · Be the first member of their family to enroll in post- R.W.F. Hunt Scholarship scholarships for exceptional Canadian students for two and secondary education. ment when it is electronically approved by the University. The Thompson Chamber of Commerce established the possibly three years of study at the University of Oxford. Government Student Aid is used first to meet educational 2. They must show academic promise and potential for R.W.F. Hunt Scholarship in 2002 in memory of Hunt, the first A Rhodes Scholarship includes tuition, college fees and a costs. All overdue fees and emergency loans as well as success in university studies. For sequential students, this president. There is one $1,000 bursary available each year, stipend covering living expenses. The Rhodes Scholarships fees for the current study period will be deducted from the can be determined by possessing a high school diploma or one per student. The bursary is open to first and second year have come to be recognized as one of the highest honours student aid document. If your student assistance does not equivalency certificate or by an assessment and recom- university/college students who are studying in a business- available to any student, but they represent much more than cover your required fee payment, you will have to make mendation of their high school counselor. For adult learners, related field. High school graduates, mature students and an academic award. The Rhodes Scholarship requires that payment on your own by the fee payment deadline. Credits this can be determined through a PLAR/prior learning those making career changes are eligible to apply. You must the candidate be a well-rounded individual, having shown for scholarships you may be receiving will be used to reduce assessment. Continuing students must have an overall "C" be a resident of Thompson's trading area communities: not only academic excellence, but also active engagement the amount of fees deducted from the student aid document. average (GPA 2.0) from previous post-secondary studies. Thompson, South Indian Lake, Leaf Rapids, Lynn Lake, Nelson in their community and evidence of a strong commitment 3. They must demonstrate financial need, which will be House, Split Lake, Gillam, Wabowden, Ilford, Pikwitonei, to leadership in improving the state of the world. The Fee Deferral scholarship also requires evidence of physical vitality, assessed by the University of Winnipeg's Financial Aid & Thicket Portage, Cross Lake, Norway House. Application The Awards & Financial Aid Office can defer your fees if whether in sports, theatre, music or other pursuits. It is Awards staff. information is available from the Awards & Financial Aid you have applied for Government Student Aid but have not this multifaceted approach, combined with the opportunity 4. They must be admitted to the University of Winnipeg on office or online at www.thompsonchamber.ca/hunt.htm. received your confirmed assistance document by the fee to meet similarly exceptional students at Oxford, which either full-time or part-time status. payment deadline. Student Central and the Awards Office Deadline: Sept. 30, 2011 has defined the scholarship as the beginning of a life-long The value of the bursaries will be determined by need - up to will begin maintaining the Fee Deferral List for Fall term Marymound Bursary Program commitment to community service, and a demonstration of on Aug. 31, 2011. a maximum value of $5,000. Priority will be given to first- and willingness to make use of academic credentials to improve second-year students. Application forms are available If you are registered in a full- or part-time post-secondary the state of our society. · Fee deferral means that your registration will not be in Student Services (first floor, Graham Hall) or Student education or training program, you may be eligible for a cancelled because of your failure to pay by the deadline. For information on how to apply, visit www.canadianrhodes. Central (first floor, Centennial Hall) as well as online at www. Marymound bursary. The Marymound Bursary Program uwinnipeg.ca/index/services-awd-bursaries. org. · However, you will be charged the late payment fee unless provides educational and support funding to eligible young you have submitted your Student Aid application in sufficient Deadline for submission of applications and required Deadline: Sept. 15, 2011 people who received services from Marymound or who time for it to be processed by the payment deadline (by Aug. documents to the Provincial Rhodes Committee: Oct. resided in a Marymound placement for a minimum of six 17, 2011). NOTE: Assessments will be done on an on-going basis. As months. Funds are provided to help cover costs such as 15, 2011 there are limited funds, early applicants have a greater If your name is on the Awards & Financial Office fee tuition, books, living expenses and more while you are Cal Callahan Memorial Bursary chance of receiving a bursary. attending school. Individual bursary awards may range from deferral list but you withdraw from university courses, between $500 to $2000, with a maximum of $4000 in total A bursary or bursaries, not exceeding $20,000 in total, is you will be responsible for the fees you owe until your International Student Continuing Scholar- actual date of withdrawal. ships awarded in a calendar year. Bursaries are awarded dependent awarded in the fall of each year by the Pipe Line Contrac- on available funds. Application forms are available from the tors Association of Canada to a son, daughter, or legal DID YOU KNOW... That Manitoba Student Aid staff can be Scholarships are available to international students who Awards & Financial Aid office or online at www.marymound. ward of persons who derive their principal income from on campus on Fridays from 1 - 4 p.m. To meet with them, have completed at least their first year (30 credit hours) at com/wp/donations-sponsorship/bursary-fund. pipeline construction. To qualify, the parent or guardian you need to set up an appointment time. Come to student the University of Winnipeg and who are continuing in their of the applicant must be employed by, or have a history of Deadline: Oct. 1, 2011 services and book an appointment, or phone 786-9458 or degree programs. Applicants must have an overall grade employment with, a firm who is a Member of the Pipe Line 789-1420. point average of at least 3.0 and must have made extracur- Manitoba Hydro Bursaries & Scholarships Contractors Association of Canada. The applicant must be ricular or volunteer contributions to the University and/or enrolled in first-year studies at any recognized Canadian DID YOU KNOW... You can check the status of your student the larger community. Application forms are available from The MB Hydro Educational Funding Program supports the university or college in a program leading to a degree or aid application, find out what documentation is still the Awards & Financial Aid office or online at www.uwinnipeg. continued education of Manitoba's students by offering certificate in any field. The application must be supported by outstanding, update your address information and much ca/index/services-awds-current-continuing. awards, bursaries and scholarships to those in high school, transcripts of high school record, evidence of university or more online? Go to www.manitobastudentaid.ca and then to college and university enrolled in programs that support college enrollment and proof of payment. Application forms MySAO to log into your existing account. Deadline: Sept. 15, 2011 our operational requirements. Listed below are the various are available from the Awards & Financial Aid office or online scholarships and bursaries available for application with DID YOU KNOW… If you are a student who has had past S pecial AwARDS for High-Need Students at www.pipeline.ca. Government Student Loans and are currently a full-time eligibility criteria. Application Deadline: Oct. 31, 2011 student but do not have a student loan this year, please fill 1. Employment Equity Bursary - must be a member of out a Schedule 2 document to remain in non-payment status. The awards on this application are directed to students Employment Equity designated group entering first year of MANITOBA STUDENT AID PROGRAM (MSAP): Please come to the Awards Office to obtain and complete who have high levels of financial need. Financial need is studies at University of Manitoba, Winnipeg or Brandon in the a form. Application to Manitoba Student Aid for the 2011 Fall Term or determined by the assessments of Manitoba Student Aid following: Engineering, Computer Science or Commerce. Program (MSAP) and recipients will be students who have 2011-12 Fall/Winter Session is now open. Students can apply OTHER AWARD WEBSITES: 1. Generating Futures Scholarships - must be of aboriginal online at www.manitobastudentaid.ca. MSAP financial need assessments of at least $8,000 or can C anada Student Loan program and other important ancestry, registered as a full-time student in one of the demonstrate high financial need through the Financial Need *New to the Student Aid program are a series of grants and information on finances and budgeting can be found at www. programs listed below to qualify: Business (majoring in Information section of the application for the Fall/Winter bursaries: canlearn.ca. Accounting, Finance, Human Resources or Marketing); academic year. The application is available from the Awards *Canada Student Grant for Students from Low-income Surfing for dollars? Try www.studentawards.com and www. & Financial Aid Office as well as online at www.uwinnipeg.ca/ Engineering (majoring in Civil, Electrical or Mechanical); Families Computer Science. scholarshipscanada.com. index/services-awd-bursaries. *Canada Student Grant for Students from Middle-income Deadline: Oct. 1, 2011 1. First Year Management Bursaries - aboriginal student Families accepted into first year of studies at a Manitoba university Arts & Culture 15 www. uniter.ca September 1, 2011 T h e U n it e r

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