WINNIPEG’s weekly urban journal ISSUE

2008/11/13 VOLUME12 63

Going past the Giller: defining literary success in Canada arts & culture  page 15

Now that Victoria’s homeless can Is World of Warcraft legally camp in parks, is Winnipeg next? a healthy pastime news  page 2 or an all-consuming Why finding transportation might get a whole obsession? lot harder for Winnipeg’s physically disabled Two gamers weigh in news  page 3 comments  page 10 November 13, 2008 The Uniter contact: [email protected] 02 NNeewsws

“They’re not very talented, but they Musical genius or just Why titty tassels think they can go out and make a plain cuckoo? The and professional million bucks because they see it on TV” Secondhandpants: sports are like Flipping a house isn’t as easy as it seems raised by goats, in space oil and water

news  page 4 arts & culture  page 14 sports  page 22

News UNITER STAFF Managing Editor Stacy Cardigan Smith » [email protected] Business Manager James D. Patterson » [email protected] Victoria allows homeless to erect tents PRODUCTION MANAGER Melody Morrissette » [email protected] Yet other zones are open game. Copy and style editor Experts weigh While Winnipeg winters would Ashley Holmes » [email protected] in on B.C. rule out such shelters, summers Photo Editor are a different story. Mark Reimer » [email protected] court ruling; is “We are seeing more tents on News assignment editor riverbanks in the summer,” said Toban Dyck » [email protected] Winnipeg next? police spokesperson Const. Tim News production editor Houska. Ksenia Prints » [email protected] Peter Dueck, the transi- Arts and culture editor tional support worker at Siloam Aaron Epp [email protected] Dan Huyghebaert » Mission, said tent cities arise Comments Editor Beat reporter from a lack of shelter spaces for Devin Morrow » [email protected] the city’s homeless. Sports & fitness editor British Colombia court As a result, desperate measures Vacant ruling allowing the are undertaken to secure a safe Listings co-ordinator homeless to camp out overnight place in the winter. Curran Faris » [email protected] Ain city parks may reverberate “They will sleep around gar- Beat reporter throughout the country. bage dumpsters and between Dan Huyghebaert » [email protected] The B.C. Supreme Court buildings to find shelter,” Dueck Beat reporter robert huynh ruled that in the event of a short- said. “People have frozen to Joe Kornelsen » [email protected] age of emergency shelters, it is death. Where else are they going Beat reporter unconstitutional for the City to go?” Sandy Klowak » [email protected] of Victoria to prevent homeless Houska said the police usu- Beat reporter people from erecting temporary ally investigates only after a com- Andrew McMonagle » [email protected] shelters in city-owned parks. plaint has been lodged, and then things are treated on a case-by- Winnipeg’s Park and overheated housing situation in “It is a sign Recreation bylaw prohibits peo- case basis. CONTRIBUTORS: Cory Falvo, Robert Huynh, Ryan Janz, Concerns such as fires, garbage Vancouver and Victoria. James Culleton, Devon Kerslake, Clayton Winter, Cindy ple from using public parks as a “There is a lack of govern- that the societal Titus, Garrett Elias, Craig Heinrich, Renee Lilley, Michael camping area. and parties are usually the issues Hancharyk, Emily Payne, Alex Garcia, Danielle Webb, that bring police involvement. ment response to the unafford- safety net J. Williamez, Dan Pamintuan, Marko Bilandzija, Kait Ken Allen, spokesperson for able housing situation there,” he Evinger, Chris Friesen, Jonathan Dyck, Matt Prepost, Ian the City of Winnipeg Public Houska believes there are some McAmmond, Courtney Schwegel, Clare Raspopow, Ian said. “There is not enough being has collapsed.” Bawa, Brittany Thiessen, Meghan Miller, Elliot Hanowski, Works department, said the B.C. who choose this as a lifestyle. “They have the resources, but done.” –Jino Distasio, Paloma Friedman, Adam Peleshaty, Natasha Anne ruling is not binding here. Dueck would rather see some- Tersigni, Sagan Morrow, Adam Johnston, Tom Asselin, if they needed help, we will help Institute of Josh Boulding, Kevin Chaves, Scott Christiansen, Mike “It is not binding, but it is per- thing else than more emergency Collins, Brad Pennington, Jo Villaverde suasive,” Allan Fineblit, C.E.O. them find it,” Houska said. Urban Studies Jino Distasio, director of the shelters. of the Law Society of Manitoba, “I would like to see more tran- The Uniter is the official student newspaper of the University of Institute of Urban Studies, esti- “Everyone has a right to a Winnipeg and is published by Mouseland Press Inc. Mouseland said. sitional housing that supports Press Inc. is a membership based organization in which students mates there are 300 visible home- home, addictions or not.” “The constitution is a national sobriety,” Dueck said. “It would and community members are invited to participate. For more charter and would apply to all less in the city. information on how to become a member go to www.uniter.ca, or He sees tents as the last resort free up one bed for another who The B.C. court decision came on call the office at 786-9790. The Uniter is a member of the Canadian jurisdictions,” he said. needs it.” Oct. 14, a result of extended lob- University Press and Campus Plus Media Services. 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The Uniter will not print submissions that are place.” homophobic, misogynistic, racist, or libellous. We also reserve the facts are the same here, the rul- ing,” Distasio said. right to edit for length and/or style. ing may have implications. Distasio also pointed to the CONTACT US » General Inquiries: 204.786.9790 Advertising: 204.786.9790 Editors: 204.786.9497 Fax: 204.783.7080 by Andrew McMonagle E-mail: [email protected] Q: How would you feel if people couldn’t find a bed in Web: www.uniter.ca a shelter and were allowed to camp in our public parks? LOCATION » Room ORM14 University of Winnipeg 515 Portage Avenue Asannie Star, student Emeric Seguin, Hannah Buckley, Winnipeg, Manitoba R3B 2E9 Work for Youth program first year, bio-anthropology third year, international develop- “It would be better than them “I think less people would ment studies sleeping on the street. People go to the park because they “I don’t see the harm in letting would get mad pretty much no might be afraid. 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Robert Williams, Tanner Jacobson, Leon Bandon, temp agency worker, Smith student, Work for Youth third year, kinesiology Personnel program “I think that’s good. There Cover Image “I think I would feel sorry for “Fuckin’ rights. As long as should be a designated park. them. I see that happening they’re not hurting people. It How can you regulate their “Untitled (Katherine)” right now in bus shelters. We wouldn’t be a problem to me. behaviour? That has to be taken spend more money on things People need a place to sleep. under consideration.” by Paul Robles outside the country than within. A lot of stuff has to part of PaperCut, now showing at be changed. We should help Martha Street Studio those born within Canada. I’m thinking of running for Photo by Mark Reimer politics.” Ne w s As s i g n m e n t Ed i t o r : To b an Dy c k contact: [email protected] The Uniter November 13, 2008 E-m a i l : Ne w s @u n i t e r .c a Ph o n e : 786-9497 News 03 Fa x : 783-7080 Suicide prevention on reserves an uphill battle needs basis. “The policies Policy Fellow with the Frontier Funding and “The policies that have been Regarding suicide Centre for Public Policy, sees a front line designed by Health Canada have that have been connection between suicides on re- been detrimental,” she said. Between 1988 and 1994, the designed by serves and absent chiefs. workers ignored, “We have to jump through mean age of aboriginal people “This is an area that needs their hoops trying to access services that who committed suicide in Health Canada attention, and they are traveling ex- researchers say other Canadians get.” Manitoba was 27.0 compared tensively,” Sandberg said. “Where The AMC has been researching with a mean age of 44.6 years have been are they going?” the high rate of suicides on reserves for non-aboriginal people. detrimental. Meawasige said the chiefs are since 2006, in conjunction with often in Winnipeg fighting for the Dan Huyghebaert Source: http://www.cmaj.ca/cgi/reprint/156/8/1133 Beat reporter Chris Lalonde of the University of We have to jump release of health care funds. Victoria. through hoops “They have to travel there, but Meawasige, who was also a fessor of psychiatry at the University not to the extent that they do,” he lack of resources and youth suicide prevention co-or- of Manitoba, said First Nations trying to Sandberg said, adding that isola- community-based workers dinator with the AMC, said it is a people do not run to health aides access services tion and gang intimidation also on Canada’s First Nations common misconception that ab- when they have a problem, instead play a role in reserve suicides. Treserves is contributing to the originals receive free health care addressing friends and family. that other Both studies are following growing rate of suicides, claim re- and benefits. “We need to figure out how to a strict aboriginal perspective. searchers involved with suicide “The funding we get is limited help and train the care providers,” Canadians get.” Sareen’s study is expected to take prevention on reserves. and it has not gone up in at least 10 he said, adding that themes of bro- –Amanda Meawasige, five years. “There is a big problem and years and is often tied up at the ad- kenness and inner pain have been Assembly of Meawasige is also proud of the no resources,” said Amanda ministration level,” she said. recurring themes in their study. Manitoba Chiefs grassroots approach of their study. Meawasige, health policy analyst The role of traditional aborigi- Sareen is leading another group She said previous research focused with the Assembly of Manitoba nal elders in the healing process is of researchers in a study of the on the helicopter method, where Chiefs (AMC). often overlooked, Meawasige said. the community, but provincially researchers would come in, do Swampy Cree Tribal Council, and federally. “We are still suffering from sui- “Even though they don’t hold a where suicide rates are seven to their work and leave without offer- cide on a daily basis.” degree, they are very experienced “Whose problem is it? Where is ing any community support, leav- 10 times higher than in the rest of the funding coming from?” Sareen She said that funding provided on the subject,” she said. Canada. ing many with reopened wounds. for psychological help by the First Elders and front line workers said, adding it is hard to affect Attempts to contact First Sareen said community and change when leadership changes Nations, Inuit and Aboriginal are included in the AMC’s research leadership issues are part of the Nations, Inuit and Aboriginal Health branch of Health Canada process. every two years. Health were not returned by press problem, with a breakdown in the Don Sandberg, the Aboriginal is done so per capita and not on a Similarly, Jitender Sareen, a pro- role of responsibility, not just in time. Taxi fare increase doesn’t cover need mark reimer mark proved an eight per cent increase in fares Higher gas prices across the board for standard, metered taxis. This means that all four-door sedans and me- and repairs keep taxi tered wheelchair-accessible vans are charging more per ride. companies struggling, The rise went through Nov. 3, with all especially with taxis switching their meters by Nov. 14. But the eight per cent rise isn’t enough wheelchair service for some companies to make ends meet, es- pecially in the case of wheelchair-accessible vans. Andrew McMonagle “They’re getting to the point that they’re Beat reporter not financially viable,” said Ken Wiebe, manager at Spring Taxi. “The vans are in ex- cess of $40,000 each. We’re losing money on “The customers espite the recently approved taxi them.” fare hike, cab companies might Spring Taxi driver Peter Pelletier drives would be screwed.” end up cutting some essential ser- one of the wheelchair-accessible vans. He –Peter Pelletier, Spring vicesD due to lack of funds. notes that gas and upkeep can create an un- Taxi The Manitoba Taxicab Board (MTB) ap- tenable situation. “They’re always breaking down,” he said. “Either something radical has to happen or they’ll have to get rid of them.” Peter Pelletier of Spring Taxi is worried that unless additional funding comes through for their company, their fleet of wheelchair-accessible cars will have to go. “The customers would be screwed,” he said.

“The customers would be screwed.” off the road by the end of next year. Spring Taxi has the largest fleet of wheel- If Spring Taxi discontinues their wheel- chair-accessible vans in Winnipeg. Those chair-accessible van rides, Shalom Residences, vans run at the same rate and frequency as who provide support to people with disabili- regular taxis. ties, will be directly affected. In order to keep the vans running at this “We’ve had really good service from capacity, more appeals for money have been Spring Taxi,” said Nancy Hughes, executive made. director of Shalom Residences. “We would Duffy’s Taxi and Unicity Taxi, the two big- have to reconsider the contract if they didn’t gest taxi companies in Winnipeg, requested have the vans. Then, if we started with a a 15 per cent raise from the board. new company, would we get the same good This request was denied, along with service?” Spring Taxi’s appeal for wheelchair-accessi- The options are limited. Handi-Transit, ble funding. the city’s discounted bus line that caters ex- “They have to prove there’s a higher cost. clusively to clients with disabilities, does A rationale has to be provided,” said Jerry not have a large enough fleet to pick up the Kozubal, secretary of the taxi board. slack. According to the City of Winnipeg, “We’re forced to use that eight per cent to applicants have to be unable to walk for offset the price of the vans,” said Wiebe. “We more than 575 feet or be legally blind. also rely on the gas savings on the hybrids to “No-one can count on getting Handi- help the vans.” Transit when they need it, especially on “That’s just not good business practice, short notice,” said Hughes. using one hand to pay for the other.” Winnipeg can still boast having the second- Wiebe said that unless the vans become fi- cheapest fare in Canada, according to the nancially viable, they might have to be taken MTB, right after Windsor, Ontario. November 13, 2008 The Uniter contact: [email protected] 04 News

International Are you good enough to do-it-yourself?

reimer mark News Briefs “There are a lot of Compiled by Craig Heinrich Inexperienced home renovators the bane people that watch a Britain gets another shot at Brown lot of TV. They’re not LONDON – Stunning political pundits, British of contractors and Prime Minister Gordon Brown bounced back very talented but they from near-political death after winning a crucial future home buyers think they can go out byelection. According to the New York Times, the strength and make a million provided from the election will allow Brown’s Joe Kornelsen Labour Party to stay in power until as late as Beat reporter bucks because they 2010. see it on TV.” Brown won over challenger the Scottish ising labour costs driven by a once National Party by 6,000 votes. –Tony Martone, Re/Max The prime minister, who was formally Britain’s booming economy are showing up finance minister, has garnered support for his in shoddy home improvements Rdone by homeowners looking to save a little response to the international economic crisis. bit of cash. thought people should be doing their own work around the home, Windsor Plywood Disarmament talks renewed Gerry Murray, a contractor with in Washington Goodman and Kojima Electric, often finds employee, Nathan Back, had a quick WASHINGTON – American diplomats have been himself fixing up the jobs that amateurs have response: meeting with a North Korean official to negotiate attempted. “Heck yeah.” an abandonment of the nation’s nuclear Because Murray is a professional contrac- From the self-satisfaction to the overall programs. tor he has to get a city permit for any job he Garry Solkoski of the City of Winnipeg believes DIY savings, Back said there are plenty of good North Korea took part in a six-nation agreement does; that means that the price for his work wannabes can have disastrous results: he links reasons to do your own work around the in 2005 to abandon its nuclear programs in favour starts at $100. many of the city’s fires to inexperienced home house. of economic and diplomatic incentives. However, Amateurs will do a job themselves because owners taking on major structural, electrical or Back believes that people can find all the that agreement had virtually collapsed earlier they want to save the money. plumbing jobs with no previous knowledge. information they need online to do most this year when North Korea reversed its efforts Murray thinks their confidence may be cosmetic work. at dismantling its Soviet-era nuclear reactor, misplaced. paint jobs are the most obvious, but sloppy “As long as you know how to use a tape reported Reuters. “They’re all weekend warriors,” he said. wiring can be a safety concern. measure you’re good to go,” he said. The United States has worked at improving “Now you can go to Home Depot and Although a poor job can lower property Garry Solkoski is the housing and exist- relations between the two countries, taking North value in the short term, hiring professionals ing buildings administrator for the City of Korea off its terrorism blacklist and agreeing to they’ll give stuff to anyone.” can usually resolve the problems involved in Winnipeg. He said he would strongly dis- aid in verifying the nation’s nuclear dismantling Tony Martone, a realtor with Re/Max, suade anyone from taking on major struc- process. said the booming housing market has gotten bad do-it-yourself jobs. many into the business of flipping houses. The Re/Max website recommends an as- tural, electrical or plumbing jobs if they don’t know what they are doing. African conflict escalates “There are a lot of people that watch a sortment of home improvements that can with Angolan help lot of TV. They’re not very talented but they add to the value of homes. Improving the Solkoski points to all the fires in the city GOMA, Congo – Angolan troops joined the think they can go out and make a million plumbing and electrical circuits in a house is as a result of poor electrical work. Congolese army to help stop a Tutsi-led rebellion bucks because they see it on TV,” he said. one of the best ways to increase its value. “They are doing it under the radar be- in the country, further escalating a conflict which Martone said he has shown houses that But those in the home improvement in- cause they don’t want an inspector to tell African leaders are struggling to end. can have any number of problems. Poor dustry feel differently. When asked if he them that it’s wrong.” According to the Globe and Mail, Congo asked for Angolan support on Oct. 29, as the Tutsi rebellion forces advanced on Goma, the Congolese capital. The Angolan involvement may add kindling to the fire, causing the conflict to spread beyond Debating our right to shop Congo’s borders. The Rwandan government, rumoured to support the rebels, may see the arriving Angolan she said, especially in a period of troops as a provocation to join in the battle. Buy Nothing economic downturn. Day could hurt Burch disagrees with her Obama gets unexpected concerns. support from Middle East “The economy that’s in trou- DAMASCUS, Syria – Syrian president Bashar economy, says ble is not an economy that we al-Assad congratulated President-elect Barack prof; focus should have had in the first Obama on his electoral victory, and hopes that place,” he said. “I don’t feel any the two nations will be able to have an open on local, fair obligation at all to rescue the dialogue in order to overcome their difficulties. economic order.” A recent United States helicopter raid in Though one day won’t have a eastern Syria has caused relations between the trade products tangible effect, Burch feels Buy two countries to plummet, reported Reuters. Nothing Day is a symbolic re- While reportedly successful in neutralizing Abu important Ghadiya, an al-Qaeda associate, the raid resulted minder that life’s not all about in the deaths of eight Syrian civilians. Sandy Klowak buying stuff. J RYAN Excessive consumerism raises The recent raid strained the nations’ already- Beat reporter AN tense relationship, after the Bush administration concerns about environmen- Z destroyed diplomacy between the two countries. tal damage from production, “If you have to shop, consider local, In 2004, the American government imposed s shoppers gear up for packaging and transportation trade sanctions on Syria over domestic policy the holidays, activists of goods, as well as human organic options: there [are] ways to issues, and stated the Israeli-Syrian peace talks discourage excessive rights violations for third world are not a priority. Abuying despite current economic workers. consume in a sustainable manner.” concerns. Yet O’Gorman said those –Matt Morison, EcoPIA CHINA CLOSES HERBAL DRUG “Consumption is necessary worried about third world work- FIRM LINKED TO DEATHS for life; [but] when we make con- ers should continue shopping: economy and ethical businesses. Morison said. BEIJING – In an effort to restore trust in its sumption the point of life, we go the growth of emerging markets “By buying locally you de- For Christmas, Burch sug- products, China has closed down a pharmaceutical off in a different direction,” said such as China depends on North crease the environmental foot- gests giving home-made or non- company blamed for local deaths. Mark Burch, co-director of the American consumer spending. print of your purchases, but at material gifts, such as offering a Three have died from adverse reactions to Simplicity Practice and Resource Burch feels the current en- the same time you’re not harm- service. chemicals found in the company’s milk products. Centre (SPARC) and director of vironmentally and socially un- ing economic activity.” These options are cheaper and The nation ordered a product recall and issued the University of Winnipeg’s sustainable system needs to be Still, sustainable and socially aren’t “as high on the consump- a report outlining the circumstances leading to conscious options are often more tion scale as plastic gadgets that the deadly distribution. Campus Sustainability Office. re-evaluated. expensive. What about those suck electricity,” he said. According to Reuters, Chinese police have Nov. 28 is Buy Nothing Day, “If you have to shop, con- sider local, organic options. who can’t afford to buy green? apprehended a man who may face criminal during which activists encourage EcoPIA plans to host a peace- There [are] ways to consume “That’s a tough one,” Morison charges for the health disaster. people not to shop. ful Buy Nothing Day protest at in a sustainable manner,” Matt said. “Everyone should have China recently had to respond to a number of But Melanie O’Gorman, pro- a local mall and an on-campus Morison, co-co-ordinator of the access to local, sustainable health scares, including a dairy and egg recall, fessor of economics at the U of ‘greening your holidays’ week with U of W’s Ecological People In options.” and a recall on children’s toys after concerns W, believes encouraging a halt other university organizations. Action (EcoPIA), said. Both Morison and Burch over lead content. on spending may not be the For more information, call 786- O’Gorman sees local and fair agree that curbing consumption answer. 9189 or e-mail uwecopia@gmail. trade consumption as a viable al- is not an all-or-nothing deal. “[In the short-term] spend- com. ing is crucial to the economy,” ternative that supports the local “It’s doing every bit you can,” Ne w s As s i g n m e n t Ed i t o r : To b an Dy c k contact: [email protected] The Uniter November 13, 2008 E-m a i l : Ne w s @u n i t e r .c a Ph o n e : 786-9497 Fa x : 783-7080 News 05 Local Winnipeg’s building frenzy News Briefs City residents “Manitoba is the Compiled by Renee Lilley only province choose New cancer center opens where more money at Winnipeg hospital building and South Winnipeg cancer patients is spent on home no longer have to sit in a hospital basement to receive chemotherapy. renovating renovation than Hospital officials unveiled the $10.5 million Buhler Cancer Centre at their home new houses.” the Victoria General Hospital, 2340 –Mike Moore, Pembina Highway, on Nov. 4. The new 13,000-square-foot facility over moving Manitoba Home dwarfs the hospital’s old oncology Builders’ Association unit: it is quadruple the size of the previous department, which was J Andrew McMonagle AME located in the hospital’s basement S

“Winnipeg is a hotbed of ren- c and built in 1975. Beat reporter ulleton ovations, basically due to house The Buhler centre is located at the front of the hospital and provides prices,” said Cliff King of RE/MAX more space for chemotherapy he rising cost of houses Canada. “People tend to do fancier treatments and exam rooms, reported and rentals is driving renovations. There’s a shortage of the Winnipeg Free Press. Winnipeggers towards It will house three full-time resale houses on the market so that oncologists. The center is currently Tbuilding and renovating at a rate How much is this costing? puts pressure on people to build.” The values of building permits in Winnipeg (in millions of dollars): looking for two of those, as previously unseen. Even with new develop- oncologists are hard to recruit. Residential building permits ments like Waverley West, many A healing garden is planned around 100 the new addition. have steadily risen for the past 10 Winnipeggers choose to spruce up years, reported Statistics Canada. their existing homes. Province unveils another In August this year, the estimated “Manitoba is the only prov- 80 publicity campaign value of all building permits in ince where more money is spent If the Spirited Energy campaign Winnipeg was $87.8 million wasn’t enough, the provincial on home renovation than new 60 dollars. government is supporting a new houses,” Moore said. public relations organization and its “It’s part of having a diversi- While residential properties are campaign encouraging Canadians to fied economy,” said Mike Moore, being renovated, new commer- 40 “start living” in Manitoba. president of the Manitoba Home cial building is on the rise. Non- The Manitoba Promotion Council Builders’ Association. “Winnipeg is comprised of volunteers who residential building permits were 20 will work with both the private and spreads its building out. We don’t worth $49.2 million dollars this public sectors in the promotion of the have a boom or bust like Calgary.” year, up from $26.1 million last province. The cost of the permits them- The new group is supported and year. largely financed by the Government selves went up 21 per cent as of Moore believes Winnipeg’s non- 2001 ugust 2002 ugust 2003 ugust 2004 ugust 2005 ugust 2006 ugust 2007 ugust 2008 ugust of Manitoba. May 2008. residential building value rose due A ($31.2) A ($45.1) A ($69.3) A ($49.6) A ($54.8) A ($60.7) A ($82.4) A ($87.8) On Nov. 8, advertising began Residential building itself is cur- to the expensive building jobs of Source: Statistics Canada in newspapers and magazines; a 30-second commercial is planned for rently at the second-highest value the new Manitoba Hydro build- the spring of 2009. it’s ever been. The highest was last ing downtown and the airport to avoid pouring money into house, like putting on an addition. The cost of the campaign is $2 million year. expansion. renovations. Once you pass that threshold, you dollars, which the company claims is “When the value goes down In fact, the previous owner had may have to move on.” lower than that of Saskatchewan and While many Winnipeggers Nova Scotia promotion campaigns. it means there’s less units being done a lot of work before having to seem to be on a construction craze, Building permits are required for But coupled with Spirited Energy’s built,” said Nicole Charron, build- sell for medical reasons. those who just bought new homes most indoor and outdoor home ren- $2 million price tag, this assertion ing permit analyst for Statistics Marion notes that he’s willing begins to waver. are being more modest. ovations, and can be purchased from Canada. “They fluctuate a lot.” to do work on the house, but to a Joel Marion and his fiancée the City of Winnipeg Permits Office. Winnipeg’s tight housing mar- limit. Manitoba MP runs for bought their first home this past More information is available at ket means people are choosing to “There’s a threshold in the speaker, citing decorum summer. Marion admits to buy- winnipeg.ca/ppd/permits.stm. A Manitoba MP who wants to see renovate instead of moving. ing a slightly more expensive house amount of work that can go into a better behaviour in Parliament is running for the role of Speaker of the House of Commons. Merv Tweed, Conservative MP for the Manitoba riding of Brandon- Souris, said the behaviour of federal Connecting the farm and the city politicians reflects “real meanness,” with personal attacks during question mentally-friendly way,” said Dyck as big a culprit as fertilizers used on period, reported the Globe and Mail. Green issues Martin Entz, a professor in the residential lawns. “A farm has to be He is running on a platform of department of plant science at Finding ways to make envi- returning decorum to question help bridge the period. the University of Manitoba, said ronmentally sustainable choices profitable to be Potentially, any MP could be that although some farmers do a economically sustainable can be sustainable in elected Commons Speaker. Tweed and urban-rural good job of minimizing their en- another challenge facing farmers another Conservative MP have openly announced their candidacy so far, divide; more vironmental footprint, the special- today. the long term.” while current Speaker Peter Milliken ization in the international food Richard Westwood, a profes- –Ted Dyck, is running for re-election. market hurts sustainable farming sor of environmental studies at the A vote to decide the next Speaker help is needed farmer will be held on Nov. 18, when the new in Manitoba. University of Winnipeg, said that government convenes for the first Crop diversity is important to money can often stand in the way time. Joe Kornelsen get a sustainable balance of nu- of farmers looking to minimize Beat reporter trients in the soil, while ensuring their ecological footprint. Environmental health a balanced diet can be produced “Economics still holds the ham- projects get schooled Schools across the province will locally. mer in terms of sustainability,” he begin offering activities for students he push for green has Entz said urbanites looking to said. highlighting links between the Manitoba farmers rethink- support environmental farming Dyck said that when farmers environment and health with a new ing their traditional ways, should avoid large grocery store are not turning a profit they will provincial investment. Tbut urban shoppers and legislators The project is financed by a chains. Big grocers buy food from be forced to choose methods that provincial contribution of more than also have a role to play. a global food market that expects are quicker but not necessarily $120,000. Two different grants are From carbon emissions to soil each region of the world to grow sustainable. available for schools to encourage erosion, growing crops and raising single crop types. He pointed to Europe where a better understanding of the environment and its effects on human livestock is a business inevitably “Diversity leads to stability,” he farmers are able to invest in green health. linked to environmental concerns. said. practices because their govern- Through the province’s Healthy Ted Dyck is a farmer in the Dyck believes it is important for ments ensure that farmers receive Schools initiative, schools will receive Winkler area who has served as the $100 plus 35 cents per student to environmentally-aware urbanites a small profit every year. provide activities that promote head of the Rural Municipality of to have a full understanding of the “A farm has to be profitable to awareness on the issue. Stanley. issues facing farmers. be sustainable in the long term,” An additional 15 grants of up to He believes farmers are doing a He pointed to the recent New he said. $2,000 each are available through the Education for Sustainable good job of managing their land Democratic Party moratorium on melo The Government of Manitoba re- Development grants initiative. d and the environment. hog farm expansion to prevent morri y Schools can apply for funding until cently committed $1 million to sus- “Most farmers are being envi- chemical leeching into Manitoba’s Nov. 14 at gov.mb.ca/healthyschools/ tainable farming research. ronmentally friendly… they are rivers. Both Entz and Dyck said ss campaigns/envirohealth.html. ette looking to farm in a more environ- that hog production was not nearly November 13, 2008 The Uniter contact: [email protected] 06 News

PEOPLE WORTH READING ABOUT Peace activist takes baby steps towards awareness

It doesn’t seem to hit Canadians in reimer mark Dianne Cooper their lives,” she said. “We who are Her organization is seeking to active need to feels every little change this passivity. Co-founded bit counts in the by Cooper in 1984, Project be more creative Peacemakers is the Winnipeg about the struggle towards chapter of Project Ploughshares, which is committed to advancing strategies we use.” approaches to peace building from world peace –Dianne Cooper, a faith perspective. Through peace education, Project Peacemakers Michael Hancharyk Cooper believes people will wake Volunteer staff up and notice the events going on more creative about the strategies around the world. we use.” “Whatever we can do indirectly Cooper’s group throws events hen one of her daugh- can have huge implications,” she like the Annual Toy Store ters was having night- said. Inspection, when volunteers go mares about nuclear To educate others, Project Diane Cooper, co-founder of Project Peacemakers, believes that every little thing we out and grade certain stores on the Wwars, Dianne Cooper stepped up Peacemakers publishes Peace can do to encourage peace is worthwhile. “It might not make a big difference in the violent content of their games and and became involved in opening Projections, a quarterly news- world, but it makes a difference in our little hearts.” toys. people’s eyes to the world. letter on peace issues. At their “Each of us has to do some tiny She wanted to show her children Westminster United Church office from warring countries and so “Students. Young families. things. It might not make a big dif- that someone was taking a stand. location, they also have an exten- ference in the world, but it makes a “There was a time when people many soldiers still out there, pub- Seniors. These are the groups of sive array of relevant books avail- licly discussing the dilemma of war people who are engaged.” difference in our little hearts.” thought what they did make a dif- able for borrowing. The group also is a delicate situation. Recently the peace group has Project Peacemakers’ Annual Toy ference,” said Cooper, chair of the raises funds for various initiatives “It’s hard to talk altruistic on started looking at an environ- Store Inspection will take place on board for Project Peacemakers. through concerts and voluntary these issues,” Cooper said. mental angle to “get Canadians Nov. 22. To learn more about the She feels that it’s become too donations. As a fan of the University of engaged.” With the earth and its organization, visit 745 Westminster easy for people to separate them- One challenge for the group is Winnipeg Wesmen, a graduate of health a hot topic, Cooper believes Avenue, call 204-775-8178 or visit selves from the terror that isn’t in that peace issues are becoming in- the U of W, and a mother of three people will start to see the connec- www.projectpeacemakers.org. their own lives. creasingly taboo in Canadian con- “It’s not on the public agenda. more U of W grads, Cooper has tion and raise questions. versations. With troops returning seen where the support is. “We who are active need to be

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Campus News Campus News Briefs Career centre resurrected Compiled by Ksenia Prints U of W scores big

c The University of Winnipeg once again in

d “I am graduating in received rave reviews in the Maclean’s y titu y university ranking, surpassing 12 other

s 2009 so I need a lot undergraduate universities. of help finding a job. The U of W ranked ninth overall in Canada among undergraduate universities, and I’m excited [the career third in Western Canada. While surpassing Brandon University, it never got to square centre is] open again.” off against its rival the University of Manitoba because their data was once –Abu Nazimul, again unavailable. University of Winnipeg U of W scored highest on average class size (first and second places) and lowest on advertised. library expenses (10th). Twenty-one undergraduate institutions CCS employee Dinuk Dias, until recently were marked in this year’s Maclean’s alone in his department, can return to one- rankings. The U of W’s overall marks haven’t on-one counselling with students. changed since last year. Abu Nazimul, who was previously turned For full rankings, check out the Nov. 24 away from the CCS, is elated. issue of Maclean’s. “I will go use them again,” he said. “I am graduating in 2009 so I need a lot of Flute brings cultures together help finding a job. I’m excited they’re open Ninety inner-city children blended classical Western music with Native The Counselling and Career Services Centre has hired one student assistant and is posting for another; again.” American flutes in a special concert put yet its job board still lacks space and another employee. According to communications, a one-year forth in partnership by the university’s term position for an experiential learning co- community learning centre. ordinator has been posted. This position will the fourth floor by the Uplink computer lab, The University of Winnipeg’s Wii Centre reopens after deal with students looking for practicum op- Chiiwaakanak Learning Centre partnered are still lacking resources. The space con- portunities, internships, service learning and with the National Arts Centre (NAC) three week closure; tains only a small selection of pamphlets and community service administration. Orchestra to train 90 kids to play the flutes. magazines. The position of receptionist is still vacant The 10-week program culminated with a But a student assistant was hired to main- grand performance on Nov. 12. individual career with no plans for recruitment. The children, all from the Mulvey and tain the centre’s physical and electronic Currently the CCS, student counselling job board postings, said Diane Poulin of Dufferin schools, created and decorated counselling available and the Disability Resource Centre (DRC) their own flutes for the performance. The University of Winnipeg communications. share a single receptionist. The CCS used to piece played was Vivaldi’s Four Seasons. again for students It is also still waiting for a better space. share a receptionist with student counsel- The career centre was originally located next ling, but now all appointments have to go Why students skip door to its larger branch, Counselling and through the DRC. The Manitoba government is investigating Andrew McMonagle Career Services (CCS). The near future of the CCS is promising, why so many of the province’s students just Beat reporter That space is now being used by the edu- although there is no guarantee it won’t close can’t seem to stay in class. cation department. The study, commissioned by the again during the slow months as it did this department of education, will look at Despite the job postings’ location, the CCS past summer. fter three weeks without personal all aspects of low attendance, from is now almost fully staffed. As of press time, the president’s office was consultation meetings and a limited suspension and skipping out to expulsion A corporate recruiting position has been unavailable for comment. and dropping out. It is expected to make staff of one, the university’s career filled, which will handle the upcoming ca- recommendations on how to keep students Acentre is back in business, partially. Counselling and Career Services are located in reer fair in January. Three weeks ago it was in. The career centre cork boards, located on unknown when this position would even be the Basement of Graham Hall, 0GM06. Despite this noble goal, the government specificially instructed the report should not call for additional funding, reported Maclean’s. It is proposed that poverty and the growing influence of gangs are large U of W recruits Chinese international students contributors to students’ absenteeism. mark reimer mark

Manitoba’s “Canadian Getting into business The university is having an open house to trade mission education is a expose all potential students to its brand pretty valuable new faculty of business and economics on to China Nov. 24. commodity.” The faculty opened in September of this year. It is unique because it combines encourages –Neil Besner, business with a liberal arts approach, and University of Winnipeg allows interested students to enrol in it as diverse early as their first year. to create scholarship and bur- Business and Administration Students’ student body sary programs to aid Chinese Association members will be present at high school graduates who en- the event to provide university tours and background of the program. Sandy Klowak roll at the U of W. The open house will take place from 7 to Beat reporter “We want to create a more… 9 p.m. on Nov. 24 at the second floor of the diverse student population,” Duckworth Centre. Besner said. “We think that it here too,” he said. student services, scholarships s part of provincial ef- makes everybody’s education Still, international students and bursaries and their specific Behind the looking glass forts to cash in on the that much better.” at the U of W pay more than faculty. A University of Manitoba professor is the growing Chinese mar- leading Canadian in search of rare medieval Kelwyn Shek, a U of W stu- double the tuition of regular “We’re trying to support them Aket, a university representative stained glass and its history. dent originally from Hong Kong, students. in every way that we can,” he went to China last week to nego- Jim Bugslag is a professor at the supports the university’s negotia- Besner does not feel this is a said. “This is all part of a larger tiate academic opportunities for University of Manitoba’s fine arts tions with Chinese schools, as it disincentive for foreign students incentive to bring strong quali- department. He has been working for over Chinese international students. will get the university’s name out interested in the U of W. fied immigrants to Manitoba.” 20 years at uncovering the stories behind “We try to develop strong, to more interested students. “Canadian education is a Several Canadian premiers, various stained glass pieces. lasting relationships with schools Bugslag’s work is like a detective’s as he “More people [will have] pretty valuable commodity,” he including Gary Doer, were in in [other countries],” said Neil usually investigates undocumented pieces heard of the university and I said. China last week to negotiate Besner, University of Winnipeg from scratch, without any information feel it makes the name bigger,” The new negotiations will new trade and investment deals deputy provost and associate about their source or background, reported he said, as international students facilitate bursaries and scholar- with Chinese leaders. University Affairs. vice president international. often choose their destinations ships on the basis of marks and Corpus Vitrearum Medii Aevi (CVMA), “What we want is good students The university’s International through word of mouth from need. of which Bugslag is the Canadian here.” Office has moved to the first floor friends. In addition, Besner claims representative, is a British society of The university is currently of 359 Young Street, located be- medieval stained glass research and Shek is happy with his pros- that 90 per cent of the added in- working with Beijing Concord hind the MacNamara building. conservation. pects in Canada. ternational tuition gets put back College, a high school that uses The reception area and student Check out CVMA’s stained glass collection “I just feel it’s more free out into areas of the university that a New Brunswick curriculum, lounge is in Room 1Y04. at cvma.ac.uk/archive/index.html. here and it’s easy to get a job out benefit these students, such as November 13, 2008 The Uniter contact: [email protected] 08 Campus News Conference localizes poverty

McPhedran wrote in an e-mail the invita- Courte Exposes the legal tion was “declined by a senior City official.” s “Every single member of city council, the Poulin Diane of y Poverty by numbers barriers cementing mayor… received a personal letter of invi- poverty, seeks local tation from the president of this university. And the fact that, to the best of my knowl- Global Poverty: responses; city council edge, no one from the city was here probably tells us something again,” she said.  Women statistically make up declines invite The mayor’s press secretary, Carmen half the world’s population, but Barnett said Mayor Sam Katz “received an hold rights to 10 per cent of the informal invitation to register, [but] sent his world’s property. Emily Payne regrets, he had prior commitments on that Source: UN Commission on the Legal Empowerment of the Volunteer staff day.’” Poor: Making the Law Work for Everyone An e-mail statement from Global College  Indigenous people make said “no city councilor or the mayor registered up five per cent of the world’s hile 200 participants flooded uni- for the conference. If anyone from Winnipeg population, and 15 per cent of versity campus last week looking Council attended, they did not make them- the world’s poor. for local ways to join the global selves known to [Global College].” Source: Ashraf Ghani struggleW against poverty, city council repre- According to the UN commission’s re- sentatives were noticeably absent. port, the reported four billion people under Marilou McPhedran of Global College believes Poverty in Canada: The University of Winnipeg hosted the the poverty line face obstacles with access bringing together various speakers into communal, grassroots-level dialogue at the conference  Half of single-mother families Global College conference Two Faces of to justice, legal, business and labour rights, Poverty on Nov. 3 and 4. The conference was was important “as a way of... strengthening the in Canada live in poverty. in addition to being reliant on an informal networks.” based around the June United Nations report economy.  Aboriginal women are twice on the legal empowerment of the poor, fo- These aspects challenge the poor’s ability as likely to live in poverty in cusing on indigenous peoples and women. to change their circumstances, both locally and eliminating poverty. comparison to women overall. Welcoming local and international profes- “[The conference] is not just a learning and globally. Source: Winnipeg Harvest Website sionals, community advocates and the pub- Discussions focused on the recurring opportunity for high school students, it’s a lic at-large, the conference served as a place theme of implementing change from the learning opportunity for the ‘grown-ups’ who for dialogue on local ways to address these grassroots level up and emphasizing the get to hear from the high school students, large-scale barriers. need for government support of community and hear a bit of a different perspective.” “[We’ve brought together] people who A Call to Action on poverty reduction groups and organizations. “The fact that, to the study this and gather the information, and Ashraf Ghani, the former finance minis- in Manitoba and Winnipeg was drafted by people who are on the front lines actually ter of Afghanistan, reinforced this in his key- the high school participants for community best of my knowledge, trying to make the changes, because part of note address. leaders and presented at the closing of the what we’re also trying to do here is share the “We need to change the definition of the conference. no one from the city knowledge, as a way of strengthening the state from being a power above the citizen Kate Zalwaly, a Grade 12 student from was here probably tells actions, strengthening the networks,” said to an instrument that serves the needs of the the University of Winnipeg Collegiate, took Marilou McPhedran, principal of Global citizens.” part in the declaration from the youth. She us something again.” College. remains optimistic. A group of 40 students from several high –Marilou McPhedran, One voice was noticeably missing. Despite “We have all the resources at our finger- schools also attended the conference. principal of Global College President Lloyd Axworthy personally invit- Joel Marion, the conference co-ordinator, tips to produce change, just most of our civi- ing all government levels to the conference, believes these students will be the next gen- lization is too apathetic to do it.” no City of Winnipeg representatives came to eration to take on the challenge of reducing the conference. Hundreds protest in Day of Action do think that we need higher gov- Students march ernment funding so that students “There are are selected on academic creden- schools that I am from Manitoba tials instead of how much money campuses all they have,” said Katie Thomas, a supposed to find second year U of W student. money to build the way into At the legislative building, U of W students joined hundreds and others that legislature of students from the University of Manitoba, Brandon University and are in dire need Alex Garcia various high schools in Winnipeg. of repair, never Representatives from students Volunteer staff c mind the fact that

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tudents across Canada took the current tuition freeze. They inter part in demonstrations dur- also called for a cancellation of the your education two per cent funding cap for First ing the recent Day of Action Students protest at the Nov. 5 Day of Action, which returned this year after a brief affordable.” Sin an effort to ensure the afford- Nations students. hiatus in 2006/2007. ability and availability of post-sec- Peter Bjornson, provincial –Peter Bjornson, ondary education. In Manitoba, Minister of Education, spoke at declare a lockdown in the entire Minister of Education students ended up all the way in- the march. He stressed that while building. side the provincial legislature. the tuition freeze would thaw, After the official ceremony, At the University of Winnipeg, Manitoba’s tuition would remain Bjornson met with the remaining student participation was higher affordable compared to other students in the legislative cafeteria. than usual during this Nov. 5 universities. “There are schools that I am march, evoking positive reactions He guaranteed a rise of less than supposed to find money to build from the participants. ten percent, promising that stu- and others that are in dire need of “I’m glad to see a higher involve- dents in Manitoba would not see a repair, never mind the fact that we ment on behalf of the students. It rise in fees of “double digits,” per- need to keep your education af- puts the myth that we’re apathetic centage wise. fordable,” he said. “The problem when it comes to politics at rest,” After Bjornson’s speech, students is that we just don’t have enough said Ryan O’Conner, a third year were told they would be driving to money for everything.” U of W student. a staged sit-in in an unspecified Bjornson was appreciative of the The rally was kicked off by government office. protesting students. a midday march down Portage But upon arriving on the north “I also can’t stress enough how Avenue to the front steps of the side of the legislative, students were much importance this govern- Garrett legislative building. not met by buses but with hurried ment places upon the education of E On the way there, students de- shouts of “run!” before storming young people, especially those that lia s liberated on how post-secondary the legislative itself. make the choice to have a part- education should be funded. Only about 30 students made it time job, a full course load and still “I’m afraid that if fees are into the building itself. find the time to come down and UWSA president Vinay Iyer (standing in truck) leads students as they march to the dropped completely then our de- Legislature security then pro- ensure that their voices are heard.” legislature. grees will become redundant, but I ceeded to block the entrance and Co m m e n t s Ed i t o r : De v i n Mo r r o w contact: [email protected] The Uniter November 13, 2008 E-m a i l : Co m m e n t s @u n i t e r .c a Ph o n e : 786-9497 Comments Fa x : 783-7080 09 Comments Good &Evil Not the nation we think we are ity for us. There is no reason for Canada now that will maintain the in- Canada’s When China exports a mil- to block it either. There is only ternational respect we need to asbestos lion toys with lead paint or hun- one Quebec company that still be taken seriously in world poli- dreds of thousands of bottles mines for asbestos, and our tics. We broke our environmen- with J.Williamez of baby formula poisoned with global competition (states like tal promises in Kyoto and are trade doesn’t melamine we promptly con- Kazakhstan, Zimbabwe and failing to hold onto our Arctic help anyone demn them, recall the products Brazil) only continue because sovereignty rights. By blocking and send them the hell back. But they have few other commodity such an important agreement as Everything’s Canadian asbestos stays where it options. With Canada’s wealth the Rotterdam Convention we Devin Morrow is. of natural resources and min- only continue to lose interna- relative: Comments editor A number of nations who erals there is no reason to keep tional friends. like cancer buy our asbestos are third-world up this dangerous and harmful It is time for Canada to step countries in equatorial areas trade. up to the plate. We have the So I’ve been doing this column for about 10 s Canadians, we pride like Southeast Asia. This means ability and the power to take a weeks now, and a friend of mine (who doesn’t ourselves on being a that when buildings are regu- Canada is one major role in this and protect exist and who I made up just now for the purpose progressive, forward- larly damaged or washed away the people who have no choice of this article) recently pointed out to me that Athinking country with liberal by natural disasters the asbestos of the only five in the use of asbestos in their I’ve strayed away from what was supposed to and well-intentioned values. ends up in our ocean systems developing-nation homes. We be my main focus. That’s why, this week, I’d like We enjoy an internationally rec- and forests. global exporters can invest in the research and to have a frank and serious conversation about ognized position on the world The Rotterdam Convention is of asbestos production of environmentally morality. stage, historically, as a defender of supposed to be a way of limit- sustainable options because we I know what you’re thinking: “You silly human rights, the welfare state, ing the trade of toxic substances have the knowledge and the fi- J.Williamez, it won’t be a conversation if you’re environmentally informed deci- like asbestos, but Canada has Kathleen Ruff, formerly nances for it. If Stephen Harper the only one talking!” sions and a healthy economy. blocked the agreement a num- of the B.C. Human Rights wants to keep insisting that our Well I agree. That’s why I’d really appreciate But those things we defend ber of times even though the Commission, is one of the economy is doing fine in the face it if you could talk back to this article while you are in danger of disappearing health risks are firmly estab- advocates of the Rotterdam of a global recession let’s prove it read it. Tell it whether you agree or disagree with right before our eyes. lished. Asbestos is not the only Convention. She has argued that by making the right choices and it. Tell it interesting stories in which you are the protagonist. Tell it secrets about things you did Canada is one of the only five thing on the list either. The con- Canada’s stance on the asbestos making an impact in the lives of when you were a teenager. As long as you talk global exporters of asbestos, the vention is hoping to add a num- trade is only supported by a few those less fortunate. Because we cancer causing building mate- to it, at least a little, then this will technically ber of other substances that have other nations who would likely are only given so many chances qualify as a conversation, and then we can have a rial that is barely used in Canada proven to be dangerous to hu- stop obstruction of the conven- before we get written off. We and has been banned in many frank and serious conversation about morality. If mans (in the past this agreement tion if Canada did so first. need to make the right decisions someone looks at you funny while you are talking places. Furthermore, it is not has worked to ban such chemi- So what is stopping us? Canada now, before it’s too late. even a major export commod- to your Uniter, just point at this article and shrug cals as Agent Orange). does not have a pet project right your shoulders and say: “He told me to!” Today, I would like to converse with you (the crazy newspaper-talking person) about the Canada Student Loans impoverishes the future relativity of morality. Through much careful reflection (and also a lot of trial and error), I’ve pected to pay about $400 a month – a sum come to believe that nothing is right or wrong, or “Mortgage-like debt” that has been set for me, regardless of my Had I realized just how good or bad, without being so only relative to a state of employment. much money $30,000 culture, an individual or a situation. To show you holding us back Graduates are rarely able to pay these exactly what I mean, I’ll use a simple illustration. loans back in a timely manner. They are was, or how long I would A lot of people think cancer is very bad, no matter often shackled with tens of thousands of dol- what the situation, however I happen to strongly Danielle Webb be paying it back, when disagree. Consider the following example: CUP Atlantic Bureau Chief lars in debt up to 10 years after graduation, when many are also trying to build families I applied for a student Dakota Fanning + Cancer = Bad I think we can all agree that this is the case. and save for their futures. I’m certainly not going to dispute the validity NTIGONISH (CUP) – There’s some- The Canada Student Loans Program loan, I might have of the above statement. Watch, however, what thing seriously wrong with a country has been taking advantage of naïve, newly reconsidered my options happens when we change one of the variables in that allows its future – its students – graduated high-school students by allow- the equation: toA begin their adult lives weighed down by a ing them to withdraw upwards of $10,000 mortgage-like debt. a year, without any introduction to financial nancial problems. If someone looks at you Earlier this year, I received a student loan management or a promotion of alternatives. Jackson found that graduates who took funny while you are talking balance update informing me that in my A 2007 study conducted by the Coalition out loans in university make nearly 20 per quest for higher education, I have so far ac- for Student Loan Fairness, a group that ad- cent less in terms of annual income than to your Uniter, just point cumulated $30,000 in debt to my province vocates Student Loans reform, states: “Even those who went through school loan-free. at this article and shrug and country. Upon graduation, I will be ex- people with mortgages or car loans rarely en- Unfortunately, many students feel that your shoulders and say: counter the problems that graduates experi- they have no other option but to take out “He told me to!” ence with the administration of student loan loans. debt.” Had I realized just how much money Hitler + Cancer = Kick Ass!!! This same study found that CSLP loans are $30,000 was, or how long I would be pay- Notice how changing Dakota Fanning to Hitler financed at prime plus five per cent, translat- ing it back, when I applied for a student made cancer go from bad to “Kick Ass.” This is ing to anywhere from 8.5 to 11 per cent inter- loan, I might have reconsidered my op- a good example of how morality is relative to est rates. This is more than double what it tions. I might have researched other forms whom and what is involved. costs the government to borrow the money. of financial support, thought about attend- Although changing some of the variables can And struggling graduates are being forced to ing school part-time, found higher paying yield helpful and intuitive results like those above, pay higher interest rates than they would on summer or year-long jobs, or tried for more changing too many of the variables can confuse a new car or even their mortgage. scholarships. the issue, and should therefore be avoided: Hitler + Dakota Fanning = ? Meanwhile, CSLP is annually turning a While Canada Student Loans imagines Another good example of the relativity of profit on their debt repayment program. The itself as a saviour to those who could not morality is what they can or can’t print in a otherwise afford an education, reality is it’s federal government expected the program to newspaper. For example, if I were to try and say produce a $550-million surplus in 2007. a for-profit agency more than prepared to something like: Omitted by editor’s discretion A study conducted by Winston Jackson, saddle those same young students with debts there is no reputable paper in this country who a former professor at St. Francis Xavier that will follow them long into their adult would print it (feel free to e-mail me to find University in Nova Scotia, said student loans lives. out what they didn’t print: j.williamez@gmail. were just the beginning of an individual’s fi- In an age when the value of post-second- com). However for some reason, hundreds ary education is so high that you of newspapers across North America find it almost can’t get a job without perfectly acceptable to print the Family Circus graduating university, the gov- every Sunday, which I personally find more ernment must be taking steps to offensive than Omitted by editor’s discretion. ensure that Canada’s future gen- Much more offensive. erations aren’t being forced to live under the poverty line because of Find out what J. Williamez really wants their degrees. Education should be to say by checking him out Mondays at increasing potential, not holding Shannon’s Irish Pub. people back. November 13, 2008 The Uniter contact: [email protected] 10 Comments To Warcraft or not to Warcraft?

So what are the risks of getting in over your head? Devin Morrow What happens when you turn into one of those people The great Comments editor who disappear to their bedrooms for weeks on end bent over their computers? Is World of Warcraft and other online gaming sites an obsession, or is it simply another – and possibly better – way to interact with video have never been addicted to video games. Coffee, the Internet and living beyond my means, yes. But I similar people who share your interests, ideas and Ihave never been in the situation where I am unable sense of fun? to remove myself from an online game. I think I’m We asked two gamers to explain to us how World of game probably one of the few. Warcraft can either make – or break – your life. Here’s The increased usage of games like World of Warcraft what they had to say. has skyrocketed in the past few years, so that the debate players now number in the millions. I might not get the appeal, but obviously there are many who do. Gamers often devote their lives to the online communities where they can immerse themselves in an entire alternate social life. The recent, tragic death of Ontario teen Brandon Crisp, who ran away from home after his parents cut him off from his video games, has brought up the relevancy of this debate and put it in a new light. VVSSS... FOR AGAINST In moderation, a great pastime You can’t just dabble, it consumes you player is a great bonus, allowing them to the scattered quests can take up more time Dan Pamintuan meet and chat with new people. Some guilds Marko Bilandzija due to traveling, you could spend half your Volunteer actually come together to the conventions Volunteer staff day in the game, rather than enjoying, say, a and meet up in the real world, and some snowball fight with your friends. orld of Warcraft (WoW for great friendships are born from it! orld of Warcraft (what The game apparently also teaches team- short) is an online game in which Time management, in a subtle way, is also many would call Blizzard work values through “raid” events where you players, who pay a monthly sub- an integral part of being successful in WoW. Entertainment’s masterpiece are pitted against a much tougher enemy to scriptionW fee, control a single character With raids, groups and solo questing, there title)W plagues 11 million minds all over the kill. But instead of learning teamwork you’ll of a specific race and class combo (there is a lot to do and you can easily be over- world. As my good friend Dan Pamintuan probably end up leaving this 10 or 25 man are seven to choose from: Warrior, Priest, whelmed. This can again be applied when states, that’s almost Ontario. Scary? It’s sup- group annoyed and angry at the world be- Shaman, Paladin, Mage, Warlock, Rogue trying to find that elusive balance between posed to be. If you imagined your world cause somebody took an item you wanted, and Hunter). WoW is an extremely popu- binge drinking and doing as little home- ending with a nuclear blowout or perhaps a wouldn’t listen to your instructions or ideas, lar game. How popular? Recently Blizzard work as possible. zombie invasion, think again! or ending up failing to accomplish the task. Entertainment, the company responsible In this immense game that pits you against I’m not going to disagree that the team- for making and maintaining the game, an- There are those skeptics monsters of various skill levels, unending lists work aspect doesn’t exist. It does, but it is very minimally spread across the game, oth- nounced that WoW has over 11 million sub- who will say the game of quests and a two planet world to explore, scribers. If you combine all of the players in it’s easy to see how it can completely con- erwise, everyone would be able to win the World of Warcraft and plopped them onto is addictive, but on the sume all of your time. One dungeon (for in- toughest fights. Canada as a separate province it would be the stance), depending on its difficulty, will take Is raiding and questing all that the game most populated, second only to Ontario. other side, addiction will an average of one hour to complete assum- offers? Of course not. Do you enjoy sticking Quests you undertake in Azeroth, the only take over your life ing the five players attempting to complete it your sword into someone’s back? Everyone world where a majority of the WoW se- know what they are doing and can compre- does. It’s fun. It’s not murder if it isn’t real, ries takes place, will often pit your charac- if you let it hend simple directions to stay alive. Unless right? The game will teach you these skills ter in insurmountable odds, or situations it goes smoothly, this single hour can turn Do you enjoy sticking that are too dire and impossible for a sin- into three. In those few hours you could do a gle hero. This is where a major attraction of There are those skeptics who will say the number of things, like read a few chapters of your sword into play comes from. Players can come together game is addictive, but on the other side, ad- a book (maybe the “Warcraft” books written to form groups known as a “party” to com- diction will only take over your life if you by Richard A. Knaak, for example). someone’s back? plete a common goal. Some goals, such as let it. Don’t play WoW exclusively to meet If you thought that smoking or alcohol Everyone does. It’s fun. defeating a large dragon in a cave for exam- new people and relieve the stress of your day. were addictive, think again. When you fin- ple, are too epic to complete with just one It shouldn’t be your crutch to get through a ish one task, there is always something new It’s not murder if it group. Several groups can come together to day. Moderation is the key to fully enjoying to do or else something old that can be com- isn’t real, right? form a “raid” and work together to defeat the game. Go out and play some sports, have pleted over and over. You can play “dailies,” these behemoths. This raid aspect is where a drink, get a girlfriend (although some cou- a collection of quests done at the maximum teamwork comes in. Up to 25 players join ples end up playing this game together). level on a daily basis that reward the player these raids and together tackle some of the Whether you love it or hate it, WoW is with an increased amount of gold. On aver- of murderous mechanics when it pits you in game’s most vicious creatures. Raiders must here to stay. There are some great life les- age, each of these dailies might take the aver- either goal-oriented “battlegrounds” where learn how their class fits into greater whole. sons learned by playing the game; just make age player about an hour to accomplish. many players fight against each other to Learning how to specialize and the finesse sure you understand that it is just that - a But that hour can turn into an easy five, complete the listed objective or on a more involved in playing can be applied to real game. It’s not a substitution to the interac- given how many of these dailies a player minimal scale in the “arena” where players world aspects, like being part of a team and tion between people in the real world, but chooses to do – or 25, which is the limit for can compete against each other’s two to five even group work in school. it is a form of this interaction and great fun one day. The rest of the quests are scattered member teams. The social structure WoW gives to the at that. 1 throughout the rest of the world. Given that These are the general ideas of the game. There are a number of other things to do, like looking for rare items and such. It sim- ply doesn’t end and with the upcoming ex- What do YOU think pansion it won’t any time soon. I don’t know about you but I’m a non- Are video games a safe pastime, or should smoker. But I’m going to go smoke a cig- arette and see which kills me faster - the we watch the clock and limit our gaming? cigarette or the game. Remember, there are risks involved with everything. Yeah, even Dan Pamintuan’s WoW character Fermat (left) is Send your comments to [email protected]. video games. 1 a male troll while Marko Bilandzija’s alter ego is Joobles, a female troll. contact: [email protected] The Uniter November 13, 2008 Letters 11 Letters

Re: Are we a racist city? away from the constraints of left-wing ide- and clapped. This is an important question and perhaps alism, and re-emerge as a party of moderate What I didn’t do was show the immatu- difficult to answer, depending on how one pragmatism. rity reflected by the vast majority of students perceives it. By bringing up the question we Zach Samborski condemning the tuition thaw. can better understand the impact ethnical The thought that my generation will not stereotypes have on people; not as separate Re: “We know we’re brown” be known for breaking the everlasting trend races but collectively as human beings. I do As I read Alex Garcia’s article in the Oct. of being politically uninterested sickens me. think it is safe to say that many people in our 30 issue of The Uniter, I wondered if I had Why is it that the only time anyone ever city comprehend the general idea of what ever met him and asked him those questions speaks out is when it’s related to money? racism is, regardless of the wide spectrum that he finds annoying. I do appreciate his Why don’t we have university-wide rallies Re: “The rising price of education” which it can arguably define. Understanding concerns, but these types of questions are when it concerns genocides that are happen- This is in regards to the recent Devin racism is the first step in its prevention. necessary evils in this multicultural society. ing as we speak? Morrow Uniter article about the Day of Putting the focus of the city aside, if you Inquiring about a person’s roots is an essen- The issue, it seems, is that we get emo- Action. I’m very disappointed by the lack wanted to generalize a group of people fairly, tial step in establishing a long lasting and tional. Barack Obama wins the U.S. presi- of facts present in this article. The Day of one way would involve knowing the cir- friendly association with fellow students, co- dency and the world goes nuts; university Action was more than just students whin- cumstances of all individuals in the group. workers, or neighbours. On a more selfish students who pay the second lowest tuition ing about how education costs something. Say you were given a group of ten people, at level, I have the goal of meeting at least one fees in the country are walking down Main Obviously education has a price but the which proportion of the ten will allow us to person from every nation who now lives in Street shouting “Yes we can.” University of Winnipeg is a PUBLIC insti- justify calling them racist as a whole? Does Winnipeg. As a descendent of an Indigenous But these are the same students who tution and should be funded with public it mean more than half of the individuals nation that was broken up for the growth showed absolutely no respect when Minister dollars. The Day of Action was more about have to be racist in order to designate them and prosperity of Canada, the knowledge of Education, Citizenship and Youth Peter having affordable post-secondary educa- as such? Perhaps as little as one individual that people of other nations live here in ab- Bjornson came out to speak on the subject tion than about keeping the tuition freeze. could classify that group as racist (i.e. one solute harmony is the only thing that keeps of fees during the Day of Action. If you attended the Day of Action (which bad apple ruins the whole bunch). Looking me from becoming a separatist bent on an We can shout Barack Obama’s campaign I did) you would have seen the diverse at a population of 630,000 people, I think it idealized spiritual agenda. chants, we can pretend to be involved and amount of people who simply could not af- would be difficult to obtain an answer based But how can I ask questions about nation- care about issues, but until we do this more ford an increase in fees. Sadly these facts are on such rationale, if not impossible to do ality and culture without annoying people? than one day a year, there is nobody that will lost on Devin Morrow, who seems comfort- so. In blue collar Canada, I think certain proto- take us seriously. able with the status quo. It is also insulting Another way of assessing whether or not a cols would provide effective measures: three If we want to emulate the Americans, to imply that the University of Winnipeg city can fairly be deemed racist can be based to eight simple rules for acquiring cultural then we need to do exactly that. Go out and Students’ Association (UWSA) does noth- on its members that have a certain degree of awareness directly from minority co-work- vote in record numbers, not in the worst per- ing. The UWSA runs a day care, a health power. This includes those whose decisions, ers. For example, the first protocol could be centage ever seen by this country. Be politi- plan and a cafe for students, which it does policies and actions significantly affect oth- “First day with a new minority co-worker, cally active on campus, so we can break from not have to run but chooses to run for the ers (i.e. government and others such as em- only talk about the job.” This protocol might the stigma that students don’t care because benefit of students. ployers, those in the media, educators, etc.) not always be practical because jobs do exist less than five percent of us vote in university Scott Price In the end you would just be creating an- where there is nothing to do but talk to your byelections. UWSA Arts Director other group of individuals which you would co-worker, but I’m just providing examples Revolutions and reforms are not mira- have to assess. to help readers understand what I’m trying cles and they aren’t a phenomenon that has Without a doubt, racism occurs in the to say. Another protocol could be “Forget ev- passed us; they can still happen. city, and certainly most people have likely erything you thought you knew about the The flipside is that they have to be worked, witnessed it in action, including myself. I do other person’s culture.” Sometimes a person’s there has to be effort and there has to be Have something not know every single individual of our city pre-conceived notions are more offensive involvement. on a personal level. Neither do I know of all than demonstrations of ignorance. Maybe So get involved! to say? the doings of the politicians, employers, and one of the protocols could be “In instances Alex Garcia members of our society who have more in- where a minority co-worker has come from Send your feedback fluence than the average citizen. From my a nation or region in turmoil, do not pro- Editor’s note: Read Alex Garcia’s news ar- personal experience living here I would clas- vide unsolicited oversimplified and general- ticle on the Day of Action on page 8. to [email protected]. sify the city as being mostly non-racist, and ized solutions to that region’s problems.” I would argue as such until I see some cred- can’t stand it when people come up to me ible evidence to disprove so. I do not believe and say “You Indians should just do this that anybody has the legitimacy to put forth or that,” when they clearly have a limited such an accusation regarding our whole city understanding of First Nations issues. being classified racist. Without significant I am hereby offering an invitation to proof such allegation would be a negative Mr. Garcia, and any other interested stu- stereotype, which is not unlike what “rac- dents, to join a new student group called ism” entails. UWASA (acronym only, you gotta look us Brendan Olynik up to find out what it stands for). With your skills and passion for the issue, I’m Re: “Looking for a Leader” sure suitable protocols can be developed Andrew Tod is naive to assume the Liberal to address your concerns and mine, and Party of Canada can somehow magically re- hopefully the concerns of other minorities verse their fortunes under Michael Ignatieff who live, love, and work on this continent. (“Looking for a Leader,” Nov. 6 edition). Because I tend to want to ask the annoying If anything, his mentioning of the Liberals questions, I might not be the best person being Canada’s “natural governing party” is to develop the protocols. That’s why your exactly what turns voters off. Claims like help is needed. I have ideas for promoting that give the Liberals a reputation of being the protocols, but any suggestions in this an arrogant party that feels it is entitled to area would also be greatly appreciated. govern, and if one may disagree with their Any person who could devise new strat- policies, they are un-Canadian in doing so. egies or improvements to existing strate- Maybe it’s also the fact that Stephane gies for integrating minorities into the Dion’s proposed carbon tax clearly showed workforce would be doing their country a the Liberal Party of Canada also suffers from great service and that person’s skills would a serious credibility gap. After all, this is the be highly sought after upon graduation. same party that projected their federal gun So if you feel like exploring any of the registry would only cost a few million dol- concepts in this letter, send me an e-mail lars (it ended up costing taxpayers more than at [email protected], or check out a billion dollars). Lest we forget that this is www.uwasaoffice.blogspot.com. also the same party that stole $450 million Yours in brownness, dollars worth of taxpayer money and gave it Clifton Starr to their cronies under the sponsorship pro- Acting UWASA general secretary gram, a program they rushed together in a pathetic last minute attempt to buy Quebec Student apathy has always been a testy votes after almost losing the country in the subject when it comes to politics. Either 1995 referendum. we really don’t care whatsoever, or we rally If the Liberals really want to win the next in large groups with shouts of “Yes we election, simply picking a new leader isn’t can.” going to cut it. A change in policy is also Really guys? That’s what we’re known needed, for if the Liberal Party of Canada for? wants to stay relevant, they should walk I went to the Day of Action, I rallied November 13, 2008 The Uniter contact: [email protected] 12 ARLetteTS &rs CULTURE

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Dylan & Amanda “We go for a classy rock ‘n’ roll look.” Ar t s Ed i t o r : Aa r o n Epp contact: [email protected] The Uniter November 13, 2008 E-m a i l : Ar t s @u n i t e r .c a Ph o n e : 786-9497 Fa x : 783-7080 Arts & Culture 13 Arts & Culture Unexplored territory hibit now showing at the Martha tion when creating their amalgam- Three local Street Studio. ated works. Most of the exhibit is done in “As the project progressed we artists the medium of cut paper. At first, weren’t sure where to start and it the art strikes the viewer as a play- was a challenge trying to figure collaborate ful, whimsical expression, but re- out how to combine our work in on cut-paper current themes become as layered one piece,” Biebrich said by e-mail. as the works themselves. With a “But then once we started it just exhibit at Martha fusion of silkscreen, cut paper and kinda worked itself out, and I love hand drawing, PaperCut becomes the way the layering/collaging in Street Studio an exercise in experimentation. the collaborative gives new mean- “We have this togetherness, ing to each of our contributions.” the notion of a tribe,” curator J.J. Paper cutting may not be distin- Kait Evinger Kegan McFadden said, adding that guished solely as art, but Melnyk Volunteer the collaborative nature in which argued that’s part of the charm. these works were created is trans- “Everybody has some sort of lated through the art. connection to cut paper at all sorts ocal artist Doug Melnyk This is bluntly illustrated in of different levels … there isn’t a would like to remind every- Biebrich’s “Team Lady” series, but particular skill set [and that] gives one of that time in their lives also remains a constant in Melnyk’s a lot of freedom.” Lwhen they were artists too. own series involving a shipwreck. In essence, this medium has yet “Just about everyone made “Artists are often isolated in to be explored, and so the viewer “Team ladies... TLC” by Tamara Rae Biebrich. snowflakes and paper dolls in ele- their studios, [but] collaborating is can take away a multitude of mentary school.” often necessary, for me at least, to meanings and lend new parame- Melnyk is one of three artists, “It’s nice to break things down bounce things off,” Robles said by ters to it. to their essence.” including Paul Robles and Tamara e-mail. For Robles, paper-cutting sim- Rae Biebrich whose works blend Indeed, the PaperCut trio seems plifies his sense of a world that is See PaperCut at Martha Street together to create PaperCut, an ex- to invoke this theme of collabora- overloaded with information. Studio until Friday, Nov. 21. Sorta like ‘a really good action movie’

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Winnipeg theatre g really good action movie,” he said. er He added that Henry V is Shakespeare’s group gives a only play in which soldiers with small parts Shakespeare classic a have full names. “Meeting these characters in the play, it modern twist starts to feel like war is a personal thing.” In the U of W’s updated version, the Chris Friesen action centres around a group of theatre Volunteer staff students rehearsing in a warehouse for a pro- duction of Henry V. Local band Mad Young Darlings is “practicing” on the stage as the an poignant, relevant artistic in- crowd enters, and right before the actors spiration be expressed in a perfor- begin their “rehearsal,” they see on television mance of Shakespeare in the year that their unspecified country has invaded C2008? Christopher Brauer thinks so. another country. “The true artist’s process is to find the “People too often think of Shakespeare as Rhea Fedorchuk and Adam Charbonneau in H5: The Life of King Henry the Fifth. relevance in the work, to find what is im- something separate from them – like a pic- portant to tell,” said Brauer, director of the ture in a box. We are taking a more direct University of Winnipeg film and theatre de- approach to get across the idea that this play partment’s new production, H5: The Life of is about a lot of young people going to war,” Henry the Fifth. Brauer said. “It seems to us that the play raises the This premise also allows the sharing of question: can there be a good war? A just roles – which is common in student adap- war?” tations of Shakespeare – to further, rather Shakespeare’s Henry V is the story of the than diminish, the transmission of the play’s early years in the reign of one of England’s themes. best loved monarchs. Prodded by the clergy “The playing of a character becomes a and by his advisors, the young Henry V commentary. We have a male and female launches an invasion of France to assert his Henry to provide different political takes ancestral title to the French throne. on the character. Their interpretation of A common interpretation of Henry V is the roles becomes another aspect – another that it’s a play glorifying the way a nation commentary – of the play itself.” can be governed into war. See H5: The Life of Henry the Fifth from Brauer said that the play leaves a kind of Nov.18 to 22 at the Gas Station Theatre. thrill in the audience, as if all the violence Each performance is free. Call 786-9152 to that takes place could be glorious, because make reservations or visit http://theatre. Henry is such a good king and because uwinnipeg.ca. November 13, 2008 The Uniter contact: [email protected] 14 Arts & Culture

Arts Briefs Going with the flow Compiled by Jonathan Dyck Acclaimed local and Matt Prepost “I’m starting AUTHOR MICHAEL CRICHTON DIES AT 66 musician Scott to enjoy the The highly successful author of books like Jurassic Park and Timeline Hinkson talks about recording and died after a long battle with cancer on Tuesday, Nov. 4. Crichton was a the process behind The producing side controversial figure, whose comments of things more about global warming made headlines. Torrent Sessions He also co-wrote the 1996 film Twister as I get older. and one of his discarded scripts Ian McAmmond You don’t have became the long-running TV series ER, Volunteer earning him an Emmy. to deal with Crichton’s credited works read like Senft J. fussy crowds.” a greatest hits list from the ‘90s, cott Hinkson is ready to release his sec- but Jurassic Park became his most ond CD, and this time it didn’t take five years to record. successful creation. According to Scott Hinkson’s new CD, The Torrent Sessions, is the follow-up to 2005’s Tracking Outside In. S“[This album] felt natural, it came fast,” Guardian.co.uk, “the movies’ success Hinkson said over coffee last week. also resulted in a newly discovered With the album opening with the lyrics, He also records commercials, includ- When asked about the album title, The dinosaur fossil being named “Tie me up by hands and feet and cinch that ing voice-overs for various products, and Torrent Sessions, Hinkson said it refers to Crichtonsaurus Bohlini after him.” That rope until wrists and ankles bleed,” Hinkson even recorded the instrumental soundtrack the speed with which the CD was created. alone makes him a hero in our books. is exposing his tortured side without becom- he wrote for a short film titled Man Alone. He added that it feels like it came out fully- ing ‘emo.’ Although it was never released, Hinkson was formed and is a lot less produced than his He’s pleased that the new album is less happy with the soundtrack and released it AC/DC, GUNS N’ ROSES IN first solo effort, 2005’s Tracking Outside In. BED WITH “THE MAN” cluttered and more coherent, and at 32, he’s on its own in 2003. Although that CD earned him critical ac- Two of what will undoubtedly be comfortable with where he is in life. In ad- Plans for the future? The prolific song- claim from both local and national media the year’s best-selling albums have dition to writing his own music, the soft- writer already has tunes lined-up for his next outlets, and earned him a win at a Texas- more in common than just a complete ware-tester for the Western Canada Lottery album, which promises to be a more folksy/ based songwriting competition, Hinkson disregard for a “best-before date.” Corporation increasingly enjoys time in roots affair. Hinkson doesn’t mind changing wanted to improve on it. Specifically, he AC/DC’s latest disc, Black Ice, got a the studio over playing live. He does all directions with his albums – after all, he’s in wanted The Torrent Sessions to flow more major boost when the band agreed to his own producing, recording, mixing and it just for fun. naturally than Tracking Outside In. sell it exclusively through Wal-Mart. mastering. “I’m just happy doing [this] part-time In the time it took him to finish certain Rollingstone.com reported that “Wal- “I’m starting to enjoy the recording and and having it be my creative outlet, rather songs from his first CD, he completed the Mart has erected AC/DC ‘rooms’ in producing side of things more as I get older. than have it feel like a job.” entire Torrent Sessions disc. Some songs were its stores,” while Wal-Mart stores in You don’t have to deal with fussy crowds,” written on the fly as the album was being re- Scott Hinkson releases The Torrent Sessions LA and New York’s Times Square sent Hinkson said. corded. If something didn’t fit, it was cut. at The Pyramid Cabaret on Friday, Nov. 14, “black AC/DC ice cream trucks into In addition to working on his own al- The result is an album that’s more open with guests Kombinator and Stand Alone those cities to hype the disc.” bums, Hinkson has collaborated with other and honest than his last one. Complex. He’s also performing at Silverado’s Meanwhile, Guns N’ Roses’ long- local musicians such as Serena Postel, whose “[This album] comes from a centre, or on Thursday, Nov. 26. Visit www.scotthink- awaited Chinese Democracy will arrive debut album he recorded, produced, mixed river of darkness in me,” he said. son.com. on shelves at Best Buy and only Best and played on. Buy on Nov. 23. A similar deal was just made with the Police’s new Certifiable box set. At this point in their careers, “selling The Sasquatch of genres out” apparently isn’t really a big concern for these rock veterans. Plus, Winnipeg two wild Saskatchewan prairie Courte

the struggling music industry should goats in existence. s y of Wyll Wyll of y be allowed to sell a few CDs once again. science- Although Leonard appreci- We all know how our culture loves a ated his upbringing, during his M good comeback story. folktion duo The adolescence he became curious aynar about his human heritage. d ART OF OBAMA Secondhandpants “It was a point of contention Love him or hate him, U.S. President- between me and my parents,” elect Barack Obama has inspired people bring their music Leonard said. “I was in the age in more ways than one, including a to the masses of rebellion and just decided to unique wave of political art dedicated leave the goat’s nest.” to his being. Maynard left his adoptive From graffiti art tagged on the sides Aaron Epp family for much the same reason “My adoptive family knew it of buildings, to watercolor paintings Arts & Culture editor and returned to earth. The two that have sold at art shows for $5,000, met soon after at a secondhand was hard for me being human Art Of Obama is a unique website that store where Maynard was buy- in [their] completely alien pace. Robots. Wild ing a pair of pants Leonard had catalogues art in support, endorsement Saskatchewan prai- environment, so they were and criticism of Barack Obama. donated a month earlier. rie goats. The guys in The two decided to start a very nice. It was memorable.” Check it out www.artofobama.com. SWinnipeg music duo The band after bonding over both -Wyll Maynard Secondhandpants aren’t here to the pants and their similar adop- NO PORN FOR INDONESIA save the world, but they have tion stories. As reported by the CBC, new an origin story more odd than “Sometimes it kinda feels like legislation has been introduced Francis Leonard and Wyll Maynard of The Secondhandpants, pictured with Space Robot. every superhero in the Marvel we were secondhand,” Maynard in Indonesia prohibiting the universe combined. said. dissemination of pornography. The “Space Robot Spiritual.” life’s mission to promote science- Spacebucket bass player Wyll They tell the entire story legislation provides sentences of up to “It’s the classic robot romance folktion,” Leonard said, calling Maynard, for example, grew up in “The Epic Ballad of the 12 years and $750,000 in fines for the story, where the girl in the cu- it “the Sasquatch of genres” be- in deep space after being or- Secondhandpants,” one of the predominantly Muslim nation. bicle next to his won’t talk to cause many people are unsure of phaned on earth. songs on their third release, The current government insists that him,” Leonard said of what what it is, or if it even exists. “It was a pretty good child- Space Radio Mission. The duo re- the bill is designed to protect women causes Space Robot’s depression. “Is it big, ugly and hairy, and hood,” Maynard said over na- leased the 14-track recording this and children from exploitation, arguing (Space Robot declined to com- do you want to stay away from chos and beer at Carlos & past September via their website, that globalization is contributing to ment for this story.) it?” Leonard asked. “Or do you Murphy’s last month, stress- Secondhandpants.com, where the “decay” of the moral fiber of the With the new album released, want to get cuddly with it? ing that it was an alien adoption it’s available for free download. nation. Leonard and Maynard are look- “You’ll just have to listen to and not an alien abduction that The songs are short, upbeat However, many parliamentarians and brought him to space. ing forward to continuing their the album to find out.” and driven by the ukulele and mission, which they say is to citizens are decrying the law, seeing it “My adoptive family knew it The Secondhandpants will serve spacebucket bass. Like their first spread science-folktion – the as an attack on “artistic, cultural and was hard for me being human in as the half-time show for improv two releases, the band is joined name they’ve given their music religious freedom.” [their] completely alien environ- troupe The Crosseyed Rascals on by Space Robot, whom Maynard – across the universe. They’ve al- The bill also includes a ban on bikinis. ment, so they were very nice. It Sunday, Dec. 7 at the Prairie befriended while growing up in ready played successful gigs with Guess where we will never go for was memorable.” Theatre Exchange (Portage Place space. their Science-Folktion Jukebox vacation. Meanwhile back on earth, Mall). There are two shows (3 Leonard said that because Sideshow at the Winnipeg Folk ukulele player Francis Leonard p.m. and 7 p.m.) and both are Space Robot often feels blue, Festival and released their al- was also orphaned and subse- free. Visit www.secondhandpants. he sings a spiritual on the new bums in space. quently adopted by the very last com. album titled, appropriately, “Basically I’ve made it my Ar t s Ed i t o r : Aa r o n Epp contact: [email protected] The Uniter November 13, 2008 E-m a i l : Ar t s @u n i t e r .c a Ph o n e : 786-9497 Fa x : 783-7080 Arts & Culture 15 Besides the bestsellers ast year, local author Andrew “Our market is bestseller with as few as 5,000 cop- Davidson gained celebrity ies sold. In the U.S., 50,000 books status when he received a Local author Andrew tiny and spread might not get you on a bestseller Lwhopping $1.25 million advance out over a huge list.” for his first ever novel,The Gargoyle. Davidson may have Mierau’s first book of poetry, Such an idyllic scenario isn’t a real- hit the literary geography. In Ending with Music, has sold ap- ity for the average Canadian au- Canada a book proximately 300 copies since its thor, though. jackpot, but release six years ago, which he “That’s winning the lottery,” said can be a national said is slightly above average for a local publisher Gregg Shilliday of not every writer Canadian book of poetry. Great Plains Publications, adding bestseller with While it can be easy to get that literary success like Davidson’s is so lucky as few as 5,000 caught up in the financial aspect of is hard for Canadian authors to the field, Mierau emphasized that come by. copies sold. In the average Canadian author is not “A lot of people look at the occa- Courtney Schwegel the U.S., 50,000 driven by the prospect of making sional example of Miriam Toews or Volunteer staff money. David Bergen, but there are thou- books might not sands of other people that are try- get you on a “The people ing and aren’t making it.” involved in the Maurice Mierau is a Winnipeg bestseller list.” writer who has just released his -Maurice Mierau, author industry are doing third book, a collection of poetry Fear Not it because they called . He said that mak- like most publishers – has to turn ing a living as a writer in Canada is down competent manuscripts love what they a struggle. every day. do, not because “Let’s just say I’m not buying “Of the couple hundreds of groceries on my royalties,” Mierau manuscripts we get in a year, only they want to said by e-mail. “If you want to be two or three are what we are look- attend fancy financially comfortable you should ing for,” Shilliday said. “We can either quit writing, or marry some- only publish so many books a galas or drive one who is well off.” year.” Shilliday said that in Canada, an Aware of the slim chances of German cars.” author typically receives 10 per cent a company publishing his work, -Maurice Mierau, author of the list price of each book sold. Leslie Mundwiler, a local author Bookstores take approximately 45 and the owner of Highbrow Books, “The people involved in the in- to 50 per cent of the list price, with opts for self-publication. dustry are doing it because they the distributors and sales force who “When you are dealing with po- love what they do, not because get the book into the store taking etry or almost any literary project melo they want to attend fancy galas or 25 to 30 per cent. it seems to me that the odds are in d

y morri y drive German cars.” That leaves the rest for the pub- favour of it not being a bestseller,” Although few Canadian authors lisher, a figure that’s sometimes he said. “Why [try to] conquer the just five per cent of the list price, ss will go on to become the next ette Everest of mass market sales?” Andrew Davidson, Shilliday hopes he said. As a result, the publisher The unique nature of the that the realities of the Canadian needs to sell a slew of books in Canadian literary market presents literary market will not discourage order to make a profit. lishers to produce, costing about he said, adding that Great Plains a variety of challenges for those aspiring authors. This makes it difficult to publish $5,000 to publish 1,000 copies. uses profit from its non-fiction writers and publishers who do at- “I don’t want to sound too literary fiction, Shilliday said. Still, in Manitoba’s market, they branch to fund its two fiction im- tempt it, Mierau said. gloomy about the prospects for “We don’t make any [money] don’t typically sell well. prints, which each publish two to “Our market is tiny and spread new writers,” he said. “We always off a novel easily.” “There are no real good business four books a year. out over a huge geography. In need new writers – otherwise we’d Fiction without illustrations reasons for [publishing] fiction,” As a result, Great Plains – just Canada a book can be a national is relatively inexpensive for pub- be going out of business.”

Best in show The write stuff Literary awards boost sales and recognize the hard work a A publisher and two writers answer the question, writer has put into their book “What does it take to be a literary success?” Aaron Epp Courtney Schwegel Arts & Culture editor Volunteer staff

“Perseverance and tal- “Make sure that you focus “What it takes for anyone Local authors Miriam Toews and David “Writers always want to know that ent, in that order. To be a on your writing before you involved in literary publish- Bergen are well-known in part because people are reading their creations and talented writer you really start focusing on publish- ing to be successful, aside they’ve won high-profile literary prizes, awards – even nominations – acknowledge have to work hard at de- ing. It’s good to learn about from an unhealthy addic- like the Governor General’s Award for the significance of the author’s efforts,” veloping your craft. This publishing, but don’t let tion to reading and a high English Fiction and the Scotiabank Giller Paulson said. doesn’t happen overnight. that learning take away level of self-absorption, is Prize. What impact do these awards really The cash awards are also welcomed. You usually have to face from practicing your craft. that old-fashioned thing – a have, though? “While writers may appear to have a rejection countless times The number one step to really good work ethic.” “An award win or nomination will al- glamorous life, there aren’t too many from literary journals and getting published is writing –Maurice Mierau, most always give a boost to sales,” Jamis people who would take on a career that book publishers before you and finishing – and polish- writer and teacher Paulson, associate publisher at local pub- pays them $10,000 for two to three years ever see any of your work ing – a very good book that lishing imprint Turnstone Press, said by of work. in print. Once you do start people will enjoy reading.” e-mail. He added that with some awards, “Poets especially benefit, usually earn- finding success you have –Catherine Hunter, the publisher needs to guarantee to print ing more from an award than they would to maintain it and continue writer and University of a certain amount of books as a condition in royalties for several books.” to develop as a writer even Winnipeg English professor of winning. —With files from Courtney Schwegel. when the rewards… are so For an author, literary prizes like the meager. I think a writer Governor General’s, the Giller and even also has to be willing to regional prizes like those awarded at the put themselves out there, Manitoba Book Awards, are recognition of in front of readers, to be a the hard work and dedication an author success.” has put into their writing. –Jamis Paulson, associate publisher, Turnstone Press November 13, 2008 The Uniter contact: [email protected] 16 Arts & Culture Rocking out for a cause radio personality, he has honed his Local radio conversational skills into a seamless “If you’re suit of armor. Get him talking on completely open personality a subject he’s passionate about and Brian Cook and it can be almost impossible to get and boldfaced and a word in. [if you] lay your his band Why “People write what they know or what they feel, and right now heart on the table, may not be what I feel is outrage at the fact it makes people that there are children dying at an the coolest, alarming rate just because of drink- uncomfortable ing water…things that we here take because people but they’re for granted,” he said recently by phone from his Winnipeg home. aren’t used OK with that Rounded out by Derek James on drums, Greg Barre on bass and to honesty.”

new recruit Paul Vieira on guitar, –Brian Cook, Courte Curran Faris the band released its latest single, musician and s

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Baby),” this past week. The track Cook rian or some, a desire for celeb- will be featured on the website for rity and financial success are Watercan, a Canadian charity that change in this world,” Helfer said what drive their will to cre- is actively involved in helping im- by e-mail. ate.F For others, success is a minor poverished communities gain ac- Why also donated a portion Brian Cook, second from right, with his Why bandmates. detail – a footnote in a much larger cess to clean water. of the sales from their 2005 re- picture of artistic honesty and Andrea Helfer, public engage- cord, The Lazarus Effect, to Make even band members. coat… you wanna make a differ- creativity. ment co-ordinator at Watercan, Poverty History, while a portion “If you’re completely open and ence, you’re going to get spit on, Brian Cook, vocalist for said the organization believes that of the sales from 2007’s Red goes boldfaced and [if you] lay your you’re going to get made fun of Winnipeg rock band Why, falls the involvement of artists in global towards supporting Watercan’s ef- heart on the table, it makes peo- and people are going to toss rocks into this latter category. Over the causes can bring about actual forts in West Africa. Indeed, Why ple uncomfortable because people at you…so what? In the end, some- course of the band’s 13-year career, change. seem more concerned with raising aren’t used to honesty.” one’s life is affected. Why has become increasingly vocal “We feel that bands and celeb- awareness about global injustice And with honesty comes atten- “We’re not the coolest band about global issues such as poverty, rities have an immense ability to than they do about becoming the tion, which often attracts criticism. around, but hopefully we’ll always hunger and water quality. bring social justice issues to the latest fad. Cook said that he has seen Why be honest.” public’s attention and to inspire Cook said he’s aware that his posters with ‘I think I’m Bono’ On the subject of those issues, To hear “We Started Out people, particularly youth, to take honesty and vocal stance on issues scrawled above his picture. Cook has more than plenty to say. (Somebody’s Baby),” visit www.mys- action to help bring about positive can alienate would-be fans and “Cynicism is a comfortable Over the course of his career as a pace.com/whyy.

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Brutally authentic and emotionally intense BOOK REVIEW Cora z Heart-wrenching ³n I tragedies give rise to nternational love in German film

THE EDGE OF HEAVEN Directed by Fatih Akin 122 minutes Plays at Cinematheque Nov. 14-16 and 19 A FAIR COUNTRY John Ralston Saul Courtney Schwegel Viking Canada, 2008 Volunteer staff Baki Davrak as Nejat Aksu (left) and Nursel Kose as Yeter Öztürk (right) in a scene from 323 pages The Edge of Heaven. $34.00

he Edge of Heaven is a brilliant drama mother is uneasy with both Ayten’s presence The accomplished cinematography pres- Jonathan Dyck that depicts the strength of human in their home and with her daughter’s ho- ents countless breathtaking views of both Volunteer Staff relationships amid both personal mosexual relationship with Ayten. the German and Turkish countrysides and Tand national struggles. As the story unfolds, a series of heart- bustling urban centers. In conjunction with The settings of the film, Turkey and wrenching tragedies occur that give rise to the hauntingly beautiful soundtrack, long e are a people of Aboriginal Germany, reflect writer and director Fatih repentance, forgiveness and ultimately love. scenes of utter silence, and the actors’ firm inspiration organized Akin’s heritage, as he was born in Germany In fact, love is the driving force behind the grasp of their characters, the film heightens around a concept of peace, to Turkish parents. actions of all six characters, whether it’s a and engages the senses, making for seamless “Wfairness and good government. That is what The film features six major characters father’s love for his son, a woman’s love for transportation into the world inside the film lies at the heart of our story; at the heart of whose lives become interconnected as it another woman, a mother’s love for her itself. Canadian mythology, whether Francophone progresses. Ali, an elderly Turkish widower daughter, or the love that forms between This brutally authentic, emotionally in- or Anglophone.” living in Germany, and father of Nejat, a self- perfect strangers whose lives intertwine be- tense film is not only emotionally wrench- So concludes the prologue to A Fair assured university professor, visits a brothel cause of mutual loss. ing, it forces one to think critically about Country: Telling Truths About Canada, the where he meets Yeyer, a Turkish prostitute. Innovative storytelling techniques used in both foreign and familiar problems – prob- latest book by political philosopher and Yeyer yearns for her daughter, Ayten, a The Edge of Heaven create a sense of dreadful lems that Canadians don’t have to face, and novelist John Ralston Saul. Undoubtedly feisty political activist for human rights in anticipation and helplessness in the viewer. problems everyone in the world is faced with one of Canada’s most esteemed public in- Turkey, who she deems to be missing. Ayten Each chapter of the film is introduced by a every day. tellectuals, Saul has produced timely essays flees to Germany after narrowly escaping title stating the coming death of a character. on the complexities of our national identity persecution for rioting and embarks on a This skillful method creates a bizarre dual- and a reality-check for a country notori- journey to reconnect with her mother. ity of emotion in the viewer, as it somehow Log on to www.uniter.ca to read The ously at odds with itself. While in Germany, Ayten meets and manages to both intensify the anticipation Uniter’s take on the new James Bond As Saul demonstrates, our future as falls in love with Lotte, a strong-willed and in the chapter, while simultaneously reduc- film,Quantum of Solace, in theatres Canadians depends on a thorough en- compassionate university student who takes ing the intensity by bluntly revealing the tomorrow (Friday, Nov. 14). gagement with this nation’s past. We are Ayten into her home. Lotte’s traditionalist coming events. a uniquely diverse and egalitarian nation, not because of our bi-national ancestry, but rather, because we are a Metis nation, Saul argues. When Europeans began to set- Former teen hacker makes amends tle this land, their survival was dependent Mafiaboy: How I Cracked the “Companies are on Aboriginal People, whose way of life Mafiaboy Internet and Why It’s Still Broken, contrasted European ideas of conquest be- Calce explains, was written afraid to come cause it grew out of a sophisticated process launches book primarily to sensitize today’s forward with of adaptation to the environment. In other Internet users to the dangers of words, European settlers were enveloped by about the their everyday browsing habits. these hack- a new narrative when they set foot on this Internet’s “[Calce] had the creeping attacks and land. sense that things had gotten re- While the most adhered to enlighten- dangers ally bad,” said Silverman from breaches.” ment paradigms like progress, rationality his matching chair to Calce’s -Michael Calce, hacker and human mastery over nature, aboriginal left, an equally worn expression culture privileged complexity over singular- Clare Raspopow ity and negotiation over violence, lived in on his face. is remarkable,” said Silverman, The Link (Concordia University) That morning, the two had continuity with nature and practiced socially with a laugh. “The fact that on what he calls “the inclusive circle.” fielded a wide range of questions the night he was arrested he from callers at a radio show who This means that the qualities often used ONTREAL (CUP) was sitting in his friend’s house Vi to describe or define “Canada” are, in fact,

wanted to know if what they v – We all do stupid watching Goodfellas, and his alias ian were doing on the Internet was profoundly aboriginal. This country’s re- L

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your parents’ booze and drink- L “We were like the bad-news ink ophy, argues Saul, is precisely what holds ing yourself sick. Sometimes it’s tually true, so it’s beautiful.” brothers,” joked Calce. “Just Canada back from true national awareness crashing your family car into a And while Calce does use the going from place-to-place, mak- and international confidence. parking meter. book as an opportunity to ex- ing people scared.” alone, by any means. Saul’s writing, though mildly academic, At the age of 15, in the secu- plain himself and clear up some “There are huge risks [on the Silverman explains that com- is clear and makes for an easy read. It can, rity of his West Island basement, of the media-created misconcep- Internet]. We’re uploading our panies, in an effort to guard however, quickly become quite repetitious. Michael Calce crashed some of tions about his actions, the book lives and handing them over to their secrets, often practice what For those who’ve bumped up against post- the largest websites in North goes to great lengths to explain somebody else to take care of,” he calls “security by obscurity.” colonialism in their studies, A Fair Country America. to the reader the common dan- said Silverman. “That would They guard their security mea- fails to offer much that’s new in the way Eight years later, older and gers of the Internet. make me uncomfortable – to sures and refuse to share knowl- of critique, but it does deal with Canada’s wiser, Calce has teamed up with “Using a credit card online, take all of my most precious pos- edge that would make the entire muddled economic policies and the often Craig Silverman to break the si- that’s a no-no,” said Calce, with sessions and hand them over to community safer. misguided elites who shape current acts of lence he’s maintained until now, an arched eyebrow. somebody else. But that’s what Governments could also be legislation. Alongside Saul’s national real- and to tell the story of how, People are given computers we do.” doing more to utilize the talents ity-check, we must recognize that colonial in the course of four days, he and let loose on the Web with “[The kind of attacks I did] of “black hats,” or malicious violence remains deeply rooted in our im- crashed the websites of CNN, little or no instruction or advice, happen every day, you just don’t hackers, they say. ported economic system and methods of Yahoo, and Ebay. they say. hear about them very much,” “I’ve spoken to a lot of these governance. “I know what I did was “[Computer security] should assured Calce. “Companies are guys,” said Calce. “They’re co- With a wide array of historical anec- wrong,” said Calce, from his be in the education system,” afraid to come forward with these herent people. They can be rea- dotes and frequent references to literary fig- salmon-coloured armchair in said Calce. “We’ve got sexual hack-attacks and breaches.” soned with. ures like Thomas King, Joseph Boyden and Paragraphe Bookstore. education courses to teach kids Despite the duel authorship, “Today [Internet crime] is Tomson Highway, Saul manages to pro- He sips a coffee in an effort about sex. If you look at today’s the book is a first-person ac- a $150-billion industry. This vide an edifying vision for Canada’s way to stay awake. Today is his book society, it all revolves around count of Calce’s experience as is more than drug trafficking. forward. launch. Both he and Silverman technology.” Mafiaboy, which spans the day These [online crime syndicates] Like all good philosophers, Saul invites have been awake since 6 a.m But the onus for online crime he got his first computer to the are networking like real gangs dialogue, and for Canadians dialogue might running between buildings and doesn’t fall solely on the shoul- last day of his probation. do.” come more naturally than we think. interviews. ders of hapless Internet users “The truth of [Calce’s story] November 13, 2008 The Uniter contact: [email protected] 18 Arts & Culture

CD REVIEWS Film calls attention to an open-source society CHEERING FOR THE BAD GUY

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Independent E lam As far as country bands go, Cheering for the Bad Guy is unique. Their sound can be best described as a more a rustic and gritty version of honky tonk (think Elliott Stream “Jesus Is My Drinkin’ Buddy” Brood meets Bruce Springsteen’s Seeger Sessions). What by Cheering for the Bad Guy at www.uniter.ca. probably makes them most unique though are the stories lead singer and key songwriter Sheldon Dean tells. Dean wrote a majority of the album while traveling across Western Canada between 2004 and 2007. This has allowed Cheering for the Bad Guy to capture that weary sound of driving and being on the road, particularly on the tracks “Admitting Defeat” and “Jesus Is My Drinkin’ Buddy.” For a first album, this band is off to a great start, and has given a new reason for people to start listening to country again. See them live on Wednesday, Nov. 26 at The Academy. —Ian Bawa

HOLLY VEE Love, Spurs and Rock N Roll Independent If you enjoy country-rock music, this album hits the nail on the head. Recorded at Bargain Basement Studio with producer Craig Fotheringham, Love, Spurs and Rock N Roll by local musician Holly Vee is the perfect blend Filmmaker Brett Gaylor hopes his new film will invigorate the fight to restore the balance between public of the two genres of music. The use of electric guitar and private interests when it comes to copyright laws. throughout the album gives some of the more would-be country songs an edgier feel. A good example of this effect is the Vee’s cover of the ZZ Top classic, “Tush.” Other songs on the album manage to maintain more of a sweet sound, such as “One Kiss.” Concordia University “The U.S. has traded Nonetheless the tracks mold perfectly into one another and the album is overall a great listen. grad Brett Gaylor to away its manufacturing —Brittany Thiessen present mash-up film economy for an JUSTIN RUTLEDGE economy of ideas, Man Descending which, as we’ve Six Shooter Records Paloma Friedman seen, is crashing As soon as the soft, earth-child tones of Man Descend- The Link (Concordia University) ing hits my ears, all I want to do is close my eyes and down all around us.” sway to the music. Seriously, who needs incense, cham- ONTREAL (CUP) – Filmmaker -Brett Gaylor, filmmaker omile tea, or dim candlelight to chill out when you’ve Brett Gaylor strikes an important got Justin Rutledge? Imagine Neil Young and Paul note with an etymology lesson. McCartney’s love child and you have an idea of what MHe points out that the word amateur origi- Rutledge is like – a masterful artists whose crafty lyrics full of folkie heart combined ies professor at Concordia, answered the call nates from the Latin amare, to love. and enlisted his 2007 class to a rotoscope with skillful musicality. The CD features over 20 accompanying musicians that create RiP: Remix Manifesto His film, , stars a (animated) recording of a Girl Talk concert. a full-bodied sound that is clearly an ode to the love-sick and faint-hearted. Lethargy range of amateurs, people motivated only Gaylor points to corporate greed and begins to set in just over the half-way mark of this album – so don’t over do it – but in by love, doing what they love, regardless of American copyright laws as the source of small portions the beauty of this CD could truly send even Kim Jong-il into peaceful laws they defy – namely, the ones protecting “the tension between sharing and owning meditation. See Rutledge live at The Park Theatre on Tuesday, Nov. 18. corporations that reap profits from licensing ideas.” —Meghan Miller our culture. He cites the 1999 Free Trade Agreement There’s Girl Talk, the mash-up artist who between the U.S. and China, in which SING IT LOUD made it big by illegally remixing other art- America dissolved its trade barriers in ex- Come Around ists’ songs; there’s the single mother who change for China enforcing American copy- Epitaph was fined hundreds of thousands of dollars right laws. for downloading; and there’s the professor Hailing from Minnesota, Sing It Loud’s debut album, “The U.S. has traded away its manufac- who tours the world promoting Creative Come Around, is a refreshing breath of energetic and turing economy for an economy of ideas, Commons, a flexible alternative to copy- which, as we’ve seen, is crashing down all edgy pop punk, far exceeding the crap put out by their right laws. peers (*cough* Metro Station *cough*). Lead vocal- around us,” Gaylor said. Gaylor’s project is a mash-up in itself. Gaylor hopes his film will invigorate the ist/guitarist Pat Brown commands the album with his The graduate of Montreal’s Concordia clean-cut vocals, singing of high school heartache and fight to restore the balance between public University shamelessly admits to his own and private interests. teenage drama, soaring over top of surging guitar progressions and synth-backed infringement. melodies. Featuring 11 up-tempo tracks, Come Around clocks in at 34 minutes. Never In true re-mix style, RiP is still a work in In keeping with the populist spirit of progress. losing its momentum, this phenomenal debut album is filled with catchy sing-a-longs the film, Gaylor challenges people to re- “We are going to keep re-mixing it from listeners won’t soon forget. mix footage he posted to his website festival to festival,” Gaylor said. “We don’t —Matt Preprost (OpenSourceCinema.org) and possibly see want to lock it in time.” their work included in the finished product. DARK MEAT Matthew Soar, a communications stud- Visit www.opensourcecinema.org. Universal Indians Vice Records More is not necessarily better. This fact seems to escape Dark Meat, the 27-member collective from Athens, Geor- gia. Their debut album opens with a lone vocalist, but then everyone starts to play all at the same time and they don’t stop until the CD’s over. Their style blends Southern rock, jazz and folk, but the overall result is a blaring cacophony that swallows the shouted vocals. This is intentional, as the album is dedicated to free-form jazz pioneer Albert Ayler. Dedicated fans of free jazz may enjoy it, but most listeners will find the full-blast frenzy incoherent and off-putting. —Elliot Hanowski Listings Co-o r d i na t o r : Cu r r an Fa r i s Concert? Art show? Volunteer opportunity? Community event? 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Hunnicut and DJ Co-op; Nov. 14 Stir-fry Friday with DJ until Nov. 22. Dow Jones. COMMUNITY EVENTS CONCERTS VIDEO POOL MEDIA ARTS CENTRE Video Pool presents HURRICANE RELIEF FUNDRAISER Winnipeg Councillor SCOTT HINKSON with Stand Alone Complex, Nov. 14 at PUNK & METAL Christopher Flower’s Thinking Inside The Box exhibition at aceartinc, 290 McDermot. There will be an opening Russ Wyatt and the Cuban Manitoban community have The Pyramid Cabaret. Tickets are $8 in advance from organized the Cuba/Haiti Hurricane Relief Committee, OZZY’S 160 Osborne. Nov. 14: Dark Kore; Nov. 16: North- reception on Nov. 14 at 7 p.m. and the exhibition is Planet of Sound or $10 at the door. The show starts a group designed to aid with the rebuilding process ern Shadow, Wooden Ancestry, Wood of Ypes. open until Dec. 12. at 8 p.m. in Cuba and Haiti after Hurricane Gustav. A charity fundraiser will be held Nov. 14 at the Royal Crown Ban- WAYNE ARTHUR GALLERY 186 Provencher. In Awe if JUSTIN RUTLEDGE with Jenn Grant, Nov. 18 at The Park THE ROYAL ALBERT 91 Albert. Nov. 14: 77 Guns, The quet & Conference Centre and will feature Cuban food, Nature’s Legacy, paintings and quilts by Judith Panson. Theatre. Tickets are $14 and are available from Tick- Gorgon, The Sub-linguals; Nov. 15: Subcity Dwellers. music, cigars, a silent auction and a chance to win and There will be an artist reception Nov. 2 from 1 to 4 p.m. etmaster, W.E.C.C., Music Trader and The Park Theatre. trip to Cuba. Tickets are $20 and are available at all and the exhibit will be open until Nov. 26. Doors open and 7:15 p.m. and the show starts at 8 p.m. THE ZOO 160 Osborne. Nov. 14: Dayglos, Nailbrick, Assiniboine Credit Union locations. Quagmire, 20 pd Shovel; Nov. 15: Dayglos, Withdrawal, GRAFFITI GALLERY 109 Higgins. Wal-Art, featuring works SWORN ENEMY with For Today, Better Left Unsaid, Human Garbage; Nov. 19: Sworn Enemy, For Today, Bet- TAKING YOUR ART INTERNATIONAL The Arts and from a variety of local artist. The opening reception is Wrench in the Works, Nov. 19 at The Zoo. Tickets are $10 ter Left Unsaid, Wrench in the Works. Cultural Industries Association of Manitoba presents Nov. 15 and features music from DJs Rob Vilar, Franz, at the door and the show starts at 9 p.m. a workshop hosted by Cultural Trade Commissioner Philly, Daz and B-Zwax. Refreshments will also be Nicki Dewar. The goal of this workshop is to present served. Tickets for the reception are $5 at the door BEND SINISTER with Blue Sky Addicts and Mahogany artists with tips on how to achieve international suc- THEATRE and the reception starts at 8 p.m. The exhibit is on Frog, Nov. 13 at Academy Food Drinks Music. Tickets cess. The workshop will be held Nov. 14 in the Burns display until Dec. 10. are available at the door. BILLY BISHOP GOES TO WAR Presented by Theatre by Family Creative Classroom in the Artspace building the River, Billy Bishop Goes To War will play at the El- from 1 to 2 p.m. Admission is $7 for ACI members and PLATFORM CENTRE FOR PHOTOGRAPHIC + DIGITAL ARTS DANIEL LAVOIE with Nadia Gaudet, Nov. 20 and 21 at lice Theatre and Café Nov. 11 to 15 at 8 p.m. and Nov. 16 $12 for non-members. 121-100 Arthur. Deaths/Memorials/Births, newspaper Salle Pauline-Boutal Hall in the Franco Manitoban Cul- at 2 p.m. Tickets are $10 or $7 for students. For more obituary-based exhibit by Erika DeFreitas. This exhibit tural Centre (CCFM). Tickets are $30 and are available information visit www.theatrebytheriver.com. MANITOBA CRAFTS MUSEUM AND LIBRARY FUNDRAISER is open until Dec. 13. from the CCFM front desk, 233-8972. The shows both The Manitoba Crafts Museum and Library is holding a start at 8 p.m. fundraising dinner and silent auction Nov. 17 at Muddy Waters Smokehouse at The Forks from 6:30 to 9:30 JAZZ UNDER THE ROOFTOP 300 Memorial. Nov. 14: Ron p.m. Tickets are $25. For tickets, contact 487-6117 or Paley Big Band Tickets are $17 for gallery members, $18 [email protected]. for students and seniors and $19 for adults and are £ The Uniter’s Top 5 events • available at the WAG or from Ticketmaster. The concert DOWNTOWN BIZ The Downtown Biz is holding their an- begins at 8 p.m.; by curran faris nual 2008 general meeting Nov. 26 in the Imax Theatre at Portage Place. The meeting runs from 11 a.m. until  JUSTIN RUTLEDGE with Jenn Grant, Nov. 18 at The Park Theatre. Toronto 1:30 p.m. and a lunch reception will be held as well. To MUSIC songwriter Justin Rutledge brings his intimate roots music to warm up your ears and register, contact Tina at [email protected] or hearts. Tickets are $14 and are available from Ticketmaster, W.E.C.C., Music Trader and 958-4640 by Nov. 19. All attendees will be entered to POP, ROCK & INDIE The Park Theatre. Doors open and 7:15 p.m. and the show starts at 8 p.m. win a Star Treatment Night-On-The-Town package.

ACADEMY FOOD DRINKS MUSIC 437 Stradbrook. Nov. 13:  SWORN ENEMY with For Today, Better Left Unsaid, Wrench in the Works, Nov. WOMEN AND LAW The Fort Garry Women’s Resource Blue Sky Addicts, Mahogany Frog, Bend Sinister; Nov. 19 at The Zoo. New York City’s metal-core bruise crew will leave no floor un-punched. Get Centre presents Women and Law, a four part workshop 14: Hoist, Your Favorite Colours, Maximum 60; Nov. 15: out the gardening gloves! Tickets are $10 at the door and the show starts at 9 p.m. series for women who are experiencing legal issues Baltimore Rd.; Nov. 18: Open Mic; Nov. 19: Samba Jazz and concerns. Workshops will support women with with Marco Castillo  INTERVAL installation by Berlin-based artist Rodney LaTourelle at Gallery 1C03. basic legal info and resources. The workshops are as LaTourelle refers to his work as “three dimensional painting,” and it is sure to make you follows: Nov. 17: Finding Your Way Through the Courts; NOIR WINE BAR & EATERY 470 River. Mondays: Jeff stop and stare. Interval is on display until Dec. 6. and Nov. 24: What You Need to Know About the Law Barkman. but Were Afraid to Ask. Workshops will be held from 6  TONY PALMER world-renowned documentary filmmaker Tony Palmer will be in to 8 p.m. at 1150-A Waverley Street. Pre-registration is Winnipeg Nov. 19 to introduce his latest film Menuhin: A Family Portrait. The film will required and the workshops are for women only. For FOLK, COUNTRY & JAZZ be shown at the Manitoba Conservatory of Music & Arts at 6 p.m. Palmer will also be more information call 477-1123. introducing All You Need Is Love at Cinematheque on Nov. 20 at 7 p.m. GORDIE’S COFFEE HOUSE 127 Coburg. Nov. 13: Donna & OPEN MIC The Sounding Board open mic night invites Jon; Nov. 20: Stewart McEwen Trio.  WORKING WRITERS SPEAKER SERIES Need a few ideas of what to do with that acoustic musicians, songwriters, spoken word artists Rhetoric or English degree? Then you should probably go listen to Lindsay Wiebe, and comedians to step up to the microphone at the McNALLY ROBINSON POLO PARK Nov. 14: Kathy Kennedy, news and environmental reporter for the Free Press. Wiebe will be speaking on Nov. Lounge of Charlie-O and Friends at 8 p.m. To sign up, 8 p.m.; Nov. 15: The Burtons Duo, 8 p.m. 19 from 12:30 to 1:30 p.m. in room 1L04. Presented by the Department of Rhetoric, contact [email protected]. Communications and Writing and RAWCS. McNALLY ROBINSON GRANT PARK Nov. 14: Three Blind WOMEN’S WORKSHOP The Fort Garry Women’s Resource Mice, 8 p.m.; Nov. 15: A Taste of New Orleans, 8 p.m. Centre presents Transitions in Mid-Life, an open sup- port group for women age 45+ who are interested in TIMES CHANGE(d) HIGH & LONESOME CLUB Main & St. exploring the changes, challenges and experiences Mary. Nov. 13: Neilfest; Nov. 14: Chris Carmichael, Mayor SCORCHED By Wajdi Mouwad opens at the MTC Ware- URBAN SHAMAN GALLERY 203-290 McDermot. Revela- of mid-life. Sessions will run the following Wednesday Matt Allen and the Little Buddies; Nov. 18: Carolyn Mark, tions, an exhibition featuring new paintings by Cana- evenings from 7 to 9 pm at 1150-A Waverley Street. Nov. Tolan McNeil. house Nov. 13 until Nov. 29. Tickets range from $12 to $38 and there is a student discount available. For dian artist Ron Noganosh. The exhibit will be open until 12: Connecting with our Inner Spirit; Nov. 26: Coping tickets, call the MTC box office at 942-6537 or visit Nov 29. Afraid of What I Could Become, multimedia in- with Stress; Dec. 10: Being Our Own Best Friend/Self THE REGAL BEAGLE 331 Smith. Thursdays: Shandra and www.mtc.mb.ca. stallation by James Nicholas which explores genocide Care. To pre-register call 477-1123. Jason; Nov. 14 and 15: Don Bouchat Quartet; Nov. 26 within Aboriginal communities, open until Dec. 19. Marlboro Men. WINNIPEG ART GALLERY Installation Transformation: LITERARY DANCE & HIP HOP GALLERIES Objects Into Art, this exhibit features work by female artists who have taken everyday clothing items and transformed them into works of various art installa- EXCHANGE EVENT CENTRE 291 Bannatyne. Nov. 14: D.R. PIANO NOBLE GALLERY 555 Main. Land: Perspectives of AQUA BOOKS 274 Garry. Some Day Your Witch Will Come tions. Transformation is open until Jan. 18. Music and One, DJ Co-op. a Ground Squirrel, recent paintings by Winnipeg artist with Folklorist Kay Stone, Nov. 13, 7 p.m. Writing About Dance in Inuit Art, open until Nov. 23. 2 Chairs explores Kelly Ruth. The exhibit is open until Dec. 13. Your Art with Arts W-i-R Amy Karlinsky, Nov. 14, 2 to 5 OZZY’S 160 Osborne. Wednesdays: Soho Trash DJs: what happens when an everyday object is changed p.m. Punk, Glam, New Wave, Power Pop; Thursdays: into something known yet completely different and is GALLERY 1C03 University of Winnipeg. Interval, new open until Jan. 18. Readymix Dance Party: Indie-Dance, Electro, Brit-Pop, works by Berlin-based artist Rodney LaTourelle. Inter- EMBROIDERY GUILD The Winnipeg Embroiderers’ Guild New Wave, Mash-Ups, ‘80s/’90s, and more; Saturdays: val is open until Dec. 6. will be holding a demonstration on Nov. 15 from 12 to 4 Modernized. p.m., at McNally Robinson Polo Park. KEN SEGAL GALLERY 4-433 River. Moments of Rev- HIFI CLUB 108 Osborne. Nov. 13: Day Old Donuts with DJ erie, new works by Doug Smith. The exhibit runs MEET THE COMPOSER Featuring William Pura, Nov. 18, 8

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Menuhin: A Family Portrait will jack.uwinnipeg.ca contact www.teentouch.org, or Christine Porpiglia at be shown Nov. 19, 6 p.m. at the Manitoba Conservatory 945-0088. STEPHANIE STAPLES Release of her new self-help of Music & Arts, and All You Need Is Love will be shown SHARON BUTALA Award winning author Butala will read CD, Your Life Unlimited, featuring the music of Julie Nov. 20, 7 p.m. at Cinematheque. Tickets for Menuhin The Girl in Saskatoon, Nov. 13 at 4 p.m. in room 2M73. TEEN TOUCH HELPLINE Teen Touch is looking for Marinelli, Nov. 13, 8 p.m. at McNally Robinson Grant are $15 or $12 for students from 940-6090 or info@ This event is free and open to the public. volunteers to staff their 24-hour Helpline. Volunteers Park. mcma.ca, and tickets for All You Need Is Love are $12, will staff the Helpline from their own home. Volunteers $11 for students and seniors or $10 for members of CREATIVE CITIES FROM THE GRASSROOTS UP Presented must be 18 years of age or older and successfully MAUREEN HUNTER AND ALEX POCH-GOLDEN Double Cinematheque or WFG. by Gallery 1C03 and the University of Winnipeg, Cre- complete 35 hours of training. The next training ses- launch of their latest plays, Wide Mouth and Jim & ative Cities from the Grassroots Up is an interdisciplin- sions will be Mar. 29 and 30, and Apr. 5 and 6. To apply Shorty, Nov. 17, 8 p.m. at McNally Robinson Grant Park. CINEMATHEQUE 100 Arthur. Nov. 13: Jack Chambers: ary panel discussion addressing issues such as urban contact www.teentouch.org, or Christine Porpiglia at Heart of London (7 p.m.), Love Story (9 p.m.); Nov. 14: planning and development, the economic divisions 945-0088. FRED STENSON Presented by Thin Air, Stenson will be Edge of Heaven (7 p.m.), Gonzo: The Life and Work of within Winnipeg and the role of the arts in incorporat- presenting his latest novel The Great Karoo, Nov. 18, 7 Dr. Hunter S. Thompson (9:30 p.m.); Nov. 15: Edge of ing creative and sustainable urban policy. The panel TRANSCONA LITERACY CENTRE INC The Transcona Lit- p.m. at McNally Robinson Grant Park. Heaven (4 p.m.), Edge of Heaven (7 p.m), Gonzo: The will be held on Nov. 13 in Eckhardt-Grammate Hall from eracy Centre is looking for a President and Secretary Life and Work of Dr. Hunter S. Thompson (9:30 p.m.); 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. and will feature a series of panelists. for their volunteer agency. The President is elected Nov. 16: Edge of Heaven (4 p.m.), Edge of Heaven (7 for a two year term and presides at all general and CHRISTOPHER ADAMS Launch of Politics in Manitoba: p.m); Nov. 19: Prairie Tales 10 (7 p.m.), Edge of Heaven executive board meetings, acts as signing officer and Parties, Leaders and Voters, Nov. 19, 7 p.m. at McNally WORKING WRITERS SPEAKER SERIES The Department (9 p.m.); Nov. 20: All You Need is Love with Tony Palmer represents the organization as required. The Secretary Robinson Grant Park. of Rhetoric, Communications and Writing and RAWCS (7 p.m.). present, Lindsay Wiebe. Wiebe is a news and envi- will record minutes of all meetings, prepare and dis- ronmental reporter for the Winnipeg Free Press and tribute notices of meetings and serve as historian. For WRITING CONTESTS Prairie Fire Press and McNally previously worked as an editor for winnipegfreepress. more information contact Karen at 224-9099 or tlitc@ Robinson present a series of writing contests for com and Extra. Wiebe will be speaking on Nov. 19 from shaw.ca. poetry, short fiction and creative non-fiction. The ON CAMPUS 12:30 to 1:30 p.m. in room 1L04. Bliss Carman Poetry Award will be judged by Marilyn VERSATECH INDUSTRIES INC. Versatech needs volun- Dumont, short fiction will be judged by Michael Winter JACK SUBMISSIONS University of Winnipeg’s new Jour- teers to work in a kitchen environment to help prepare and creative non-fiction will be judged by Lawrence nal of the Arts through Combined Knowledge (JACK) is lunches as well as perform other kitchen duties. For Hill. A total of $6,000 in prizes are available. The now accepting submissions. JACK is an online under- VOLUNTEER more information contact Robert at 770-2184 or HR@ deadline for submissions is Nov. 30. For more informa- graduate research journal for students in the Faculty OPPORTUNITIES versatech.org. tion contact Prairie Fire Press, 423-100 Arthur Street, of Arts at the University of Winnipeg. JACK is looking Winnipeg, Manitoba R3B 1H3. Phone: (204) 943-9066, for submissions of scholarly research essays and TEEN TOUCH Teen Touch is looking for volunteers to E-mail: [email protected], or visit www.prairiefire.ca for critical reviews. Revise and expand upon your course staff the Virtual Help service, a live chat program which guidelines. work and previously graded material. Attention and allows teens and families to talk to trained volunteers

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UNIVERSITY OF WINNIPEG New Zealand - http://www.scholarships. program or a vocational/skills training For outstanding students currently beginning of classes, you should apply by gc.ca/csp/CWCadNZL-en.html Deadline: program; have financial need. attending an eligible Datatel client insti- the following dates: Dec. 15, 2008 tution. The Datatel Scholars Foundation As many of the recipients of this award Fall/Winter academic year or Fall Term Internal Awards Scholarship is open to full-time and United Kingdom - http://www.scholar- have overcome enormous obstacles part-time students (taking at least six only: On-line applications by Aug. 11, 2008, University of Winnipeg Interna- ships.gc.ca/csp/UKUpdateMessage.pdf including poverty, domestic violence, and credit hours), as well as undergraduate paper applications by July 28, 2008. tional Student BursarY Deadline: Dec. 1, 2008 drug and alcohol abuse, recipients may and graduate students in any major. Winter Term only: On-line applications by use the award to offset any costs associ- Dec. 5, 2008, paper applications by Nov. International students who are attending More information and applications are ated with their efforts to attain higher Scholarship award amounts range from 17, 2008. the University of Winnipeg and who have at http://www.scholarships.gc.ca/csp/ education, such as books, childcare and $1,000 to $2,400. For more information financial need may apply for bursary CWCAD1-en.html transportation. and application please visit the Datatel Disbursement Process for Your Canada/ assistance. The value of the award is for website at https://www.datatelscholars. Manitoba Student Loan: For more information and application: up to $2500 per term up to a maximum of org. Before a student loan document will be $5000 over the May to March academic National Aboriginal Achieve- http://www.soroptimist.org/awards/ awards.htm Applications must be submitted online and are issued to you, you must have submitted year. New international students will be ment Foundation “One-Time all the documentation requested by the given first priority for this bursary. Special” Post Secondary Educa- available from Sept. 1, 2008 to Jan. 30, 2009, 5 tion Bursary Award Applications should be sent to: Heather p.m. EST. Manitoba Student Aid Program to the To be eligible, a student must: be an Menzies,1204-One Evergreen, Winnipeg, MSAP Office, and you must be registered international student attending the In 1998 and 1999, the National Ab- MB, R3L 0E9 phone: 475-2526. in the minimum course load required for student loan eligibility. University of Winnipeg on a Student original Achievement Foundation (NAAF) Deadline: Dec. 15, 2008 Work Study Program Authorization; have documented financial expanded the education scholarship and Several weeks before classes began, need; be registered on a full-time basis: bursary mandate to provide financial The University of Winnipeg Work Manitoba Student Aid printed loan minimum 60 percent course load and/ awards for studies in all academic Trudeau Foundation Doctoral Study Program is designed to provide documents for students whose MSAP or 18 credit hours for the Fall/Winter areas of post-secondary education. The Scholarships supplementary financial assistance documentation and university course academic year or nine credit hours for a purpose of this program is to meet the through part-time campus employment registration were in order, and have sent single term; be pursuing a University of increasing needs of First Nations, Inuit Up to 15 Trudeau Scholarships are to students who are recipients of aid the documents to the addresses provided Winnipeg degree program; show satisfac- and Métis students for financial support awarded each year to support doctoral through the Manitoba Student Financial by students on their MSAP applications. tory academic progress: successfully and to assist them in the pursuit of candidates pursuing research of compel- Assistance Program (Canada Student The loan document you receive will have complete at least a 60 percent course excellence in every discipline. ling present-day concern, touching upon Loan and Manitoba Student Loan) or been electronically approved by the load; maintain satisfactory academic one or more of the four themes of the through another province’s student aid University of Winnipeg Awards & Financial To be eligible to apply for financial program. This employment income can standing: maintain Regular Status or a assistance, applicants must: not already Foundation. Each scholarship is valued at Aid Office. It will indicate the fees you “C” average (2.00 Grade Point Average). $40,000 per year for three years, plus an be used to supplement your student loan owe to the University of Winnipeg which be a recipient of a NAAF Bursary/Scholar- and to reduce your debt load, as follows: ship for the 2008/2009 academic year additional $20,000 annually to support are to be deducted from the loan. Interested students should complete research-related travel. you may obtain $50.00 per week ($50.00 the Application and the Financial Need (Sept. 2008 to Aug. 2009); be studying X 33 weeks = $1650.00) in part-time If the document is a Canada Student Loan Assessment Form, available on the in the fields of business, commerce, Trudeau Scholars are selected through earnings, without your Canada Student document, you may then take it to an ap- Awards & Financial Aid website, and at science, law, engineering, information a process that involves nomination by a Loan assistance being affected. Eighty proved Canada Post outlet for forwarding the Awards & Financial Aid Office or the technology, education, social work and university, an application supported by percent of any income you obtain above to the National Student Loan Centre. If International Office. social sciences; be a Canadian resident references and transcripts, internal and $1650.00 will be deducted from your loan the document is a Manitoba Student Loan Aboriginal individual who is either First external review and selection panels, an Deadline: Dec. 23, 2008 assistance in order to reduce your debt. document, you can then forward it to the Nation status or non-status Inuit or Métis; interview and the formal approval of the (If you have borrowed from a student MSAP Loan Administration Department. be enrolled as a full-time student at the Board of Directors. line-of-credit program directly through You should be prepared to present proof post-secondary level in a program of Students can find more information about a bank, you also may apply for the Work of identification in order to validate your Graduate and Professional study that is a minimum of two academic Study Program). loan documents. Studies Application Expenses years at an accredited university. this award at www.trudeaufoundation.ca. Bursary Deadline: January 9, 2009 To be eligible for the Work Study Identification Requirements for your For more information and an award Program, you must: be registered in a Canada Student Loan document have The purpose of this bursary fund is to application, please see the website provide some assistance to students with degree program at the University of been updated. You will now need to pres- at http://www.naaf.ca/html/applica- Winnipeg in the 2008/2009 academic ent two forms of identification to validate respect to the high costs associated with tions_page_e.html The Soroptimist Foundation applying to Graduate and Professional of Canada: Canadian Graduate year on a full-time basis as defined your identity: a valid photo identification Schools. Expenses for a maximum of Deadline: Nov. 14, 2008 Women Students by the Manitoba Student Assistance (driver’s license, health insurance card- Program (18 credit hour minimum); have with photo, passport, or citizenship card) three programs will be considered per The Soroptimist Foundation of Canada year. completed successfully 30 credit hours; and your social insurance card or most Ukrainian Resources and Devel- annually offers several $7,500 grants to be on Regular Status at the University of Government of Canada official documents To be eligible applicants must satisfy the opment Centre Scholarships female graduate students in Canada to Winnipeg; receive a government student containing your Social Insurance Number following criteria: have a minimum award assist them with completing university loan of at least $1000 for 2008/2009 as a (i.e. will accept a Notice of Assessment point average of 3.55 in the previous Applications are now being accepted studies that will in turn qualify them for result of the financial need assessment from Revenue Canada but not a T4 or T5 academic year; be registered in the final for the following awards offered by the careers that will improve the quality of done by the Manitoba Student Financial slip). Manitoba Student Loan documents year of an honours or four-year degree Ukrainian Resource and Development women’s lives. Examples of the Soroptim- Assistance Program or another province’s can be validated by providing a copy of program in arts or science, or in the final Centre (URDC). The awards include: The its’ work include: providing services, legal student aid office or obtain a student your identification with both your name year of the Integrated B.Ed. program; International Initiatives in Deaf Studies counselling and assistance; counselling line-of-credit or student bank loan for and current signature (example, driver’s have documented financial need. Award ($500) is available to enable a mature women entering or re-entering 2008/2009 of at least $1000 license, passport, banking card). post-secondary student (full or part-time) the labour market; counselling women in Students may apply any time during the to pursue his/her interest in deaf studies crisis; counselling and training women Information and applications are online The National Student Loan Centre or the Fall/Winter academic year, provided that and/or hearing impairment as it relates for non-traditional employment, and for at http://www.uwinnipeg.ca/index/ MSAP Loan Administration Department funding is available for this bursary. to an international context; the Roger positions in women’s centres. services-awards or pick up an application will process the document, transferring Applications will be evaluated on a Charest Sr. Award for Broadcast & Media at the Awards & Financial Aid Office the fee payment portion of the loan first-come, first serve basis. Both full time Arts ($500) to create a special program Applications are available online at located in Graham Hall. directly to the university and depositing and part time students may apply. or series which may later be suitable for http://www.soroptimistfoundation.ca/ any balance into your account. Provide application.html Deadline for application: Oct. 20, 2008 your personal bank account information Applications can be downloaded from broadcast and may further the cause of multiculturalism in Canada; the Roman Deadline: Jan. 31, 2009 (either a void cheque, or your bank the Awards & Financial Aid Website or are account, transit number, and bank name available at the Awards Office in Graham Soltykewych Music Scholarship ($500) Manitoba Student Aid is available to applicants (individual or and address). Further instructions on Hall and will be accepted beginning Oct. Program these processes will be included with the 15. group) determined to pursue further M uchmusic Aboriginal Youth studies in the field of Ukrainian choral Scholarship Manitoba Student Aid Informa- loan document package. or vocal music; the Anna Pidruchney tion DID YOU KNOW You can check the status Award for New Writers ($1000) is available As part of their commitment to of your student aid application, find out Awards Offered by External encourage more Aboriginal people to Application: Agencies and Organizations annually to a novice writer for a work on what documentation is still outstand- a Ukrainian Canadian theme. Submissions choose careers in the Canadian broadcast A Notice of Assistance will be sent to you ing, update your address information AUCC Awards for this year’s award must be in English industry, Muchmusic is proud to offer the approximately two weeks after you file an and much more on line? Go to www. and the William and Mary Kostash Award Aboriginal Youth Scholarship. Muchmusic The Association of Universities and Col- on-line application. It will indicate your manitobastudentaid.ca Link to MySAO to for Film and Video Arts ($1000) is offered is partnered with AYN (Aboriginal Youth assessment of financial need and the log into your existing account. leges of Canada provides 150 scholarship to a novice writer for a work promoting Network) to create the scholarship that programs on behalf of the federal gov- amount of assistance you are eligible to Ukrainian Canadian identity through the annually awards $5,000 to the student receive. There may be a may be a request DID YOU KNOW If you are a student who has ernment, domestic and foreign agencies, medium of film, video or multimedia. who best demonstrates skill, talent, had past Government Student Loans and and private sector companies. Check out for (an) authorized signature(s) from excellence and enthusiasm in pursuing you and, possibly, your parents and/or are currently a full-time student but do website http://www.aucc.ca/ Look under For more information and applications, a future in broadcasting. The award will not have a student loan this year, please the heading Scholarships and Internships please see the URDC website: http://www. spouse, as well as additional documenta- go toward tuition, payable directly to tion, attached to the Notice of Assistance. fill out a Schedule 2 document to remain for Canadian Students. macewan.ca/web/artssci/urdc/resources/ post-secondary educational institution of in non-payment status. Please come to detailspage.cfm?id=1879, Phone (780) This documentation must be submitted to the student’s choice. MSAP before your loan document will be Student Services in Graham Hall, where 497-4374 or email [email protected] front counter staff can help you with this To qualify, applicants need to be: processed. The International Scholarship Deadline: Nov. 30, 2008 form. Program 2008 Competition Aboriginal and under 29 years of age, Paper applications also will be available and be going into full-time studies in a in the Awards & Financial Aid Office in DID YOU KNOW That Manitoba Student Aid Commonwealth Scholarship Plan: awards broadcasting-related field. To apply, sub- early June for the Fall/Winter Terms and staff can be on campus on Fridays from available to Canadians for graduate study Soroptimists: Women’s Opportu- mit the following documents: a completed March for the Spring Term. A Notice of 1 to 4 p.m. To meet with them, you need in Commonwealth Countries. nity Awards application form and a three-page essay Assistance will be sent to you approxi- to set up an appointment time. Come to Established in 1960, the Commonwealth The Women’s Opportunity Awards demonstrating why you should win the mately five weeks after you file a paper student services and book an appoint- Scholarship Plan, was designed by program is Soroptimist’s major project. scholarship. application. If you submit an incomplete ment, or phone 786-9458 or 786-9984. Commonwealth governments to enable Through the program, clubs in 19 coun- Participants can also send a sample of application, or fail to supply supporting Other Award Websites: students of high intellectual promise tries and territories assist women who your (radio, TV, film, etc.) work, no longer documentation, there may be delays in to pursue studies in Commonwealth provide the primary source of financial than five minutes in length. the processing of your application for Canada Student Loan program and other countries other than their own, so that on support for their families by giving them student financial assistance. important information on finances and For more information and application, budgeting www.canlearn.ca their return they could make a distinctive the resources they need to improve You may check the status of your applica- contribution in their own countries while their education, skills, and employment please refer to the Muchmusic website at http://www.muchmusic.com/mays/ or tion at any time on the MySAO section of Manitoba Student Aid Program www. fostering mutual understanding within prospects. Each year, more the $1 million www.studentaid.gov.mb.ca. manitobastudentaid.ca the Commonwealth. is disbursed through cash awards at email [email protected] various levels of the organization. Deadline: Nov. 30, 2008 Application Deadline Dates: Surfing for dollars? Try these two The Commonwealth countries listed websites: below offer scholarships to Canadian citi- To be eligible you must: be a female head Manitoba Student Aid will accept applica- zens and in certain cases to permanent of household (single or married with tions until mid-February, or two months www.studentawards.com DataTel Scholars Foundation residents of Canada for graduate studies the primary responsibility of supporting before the end of the academic year. www.scholarshipscanada.com (Masters or Ph.D.) or, in some countries, yourself and your dependents); be Scholarship However, if you wish to have your loan for research toward a Canadian graduate attending an undergraduate degree application assessed and your financial Please contact the awards office for degree. assistance in place in time for the information regarding external awards. 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The problem is that it doesn’t FAL culture is what is causing their Name V : Christie Nairn want to come and Sin City isn’t O chances to fold. helping. Team: Wesmen women’s Everybody knows that Las Currently, Las Vegas has two volleyball Vegas is the undisputed capi- minor league sports teams, both Position: Left Side tal of sports gambling and pro- affiliates of Canadian teams. The Number: 6 fessional sports leagues are very Las Vegas 51s are a AAA base- Star Game. The city also has the Montreal Expos almost moved Year: Second aware of the fact. The NFL has ball team that is the affiliate of Thomas and Mack Center which to the brightest city in the High school: St. Joseph made it very clear that the league the Toronto Blue Jays and the can hold over 18,000. However, world before it was relocated to (Saskatoon, SK) will have no part of Nevada’s Las Vegas Wranglers of the East the arena is 25-years-old and Washington, D.C. A problem Height: 5’10” largest city. Coast Hockey League are affili- after the Tim Donaghy scandal, is that their stadium, Cashman Favorite pre-game food: Grilled “I have my personal views ated with the Calgary Flames. the NBA wants its league to be Field (home of the 51s), can only cheese sandwich with lots of about gambling, and I don’t These two teams certainly do off sports books entirely, which hold 9,000, far below the aver- ketchup think it’s in the best interests of not whet the appetite of Vegas is almost impossible to do. age for a Major League Baseball Favourite TV show: Friends the NFL to have any association sports fans but the question is, The NHL has expressed lit- stadium. If the Duckworth Center was with sports betting,” NFL com- tle interest in Las Vegas but film This does not mean that Las on fire, what would you do: Will they come to missioner Roger Goodell said producer Jerry Bruckheimer Vegas is unattractive for sports. “Wonder if practice was still on” before the Super Bowl in 2007. has been clear that he wants an One off events have been suc- Childhood hero: My mom watch or will they The NFL actually generates the NHL team in the city. However, cesses, such as boxing, PGA, If you could have any super most revenue in sports gam- come to bet? expansion into non-hockey UFC, and the National Finals power, what would you pick: bling, according to the Nevada markets have been a mixed suc- Rodeo. Yet, Las Vegas has to cre- Fly, so I get places fast Gaming Control Board. cess so far and with teams in ate a solution before any profes- If you had to play a different The NBA is also interested in will they come to watch or will Nashville and Florida in trouble, sional sports team comes to their sport, what would it be: Golf a franchise and it seems that they they come to bet? the league may want to resolve city. There is a better chance or basketball have the best chance of landing The gambling and entertain- their problems before thinking now that a new arena is planned Fun fact: Narin was the a team, given that the men’s bas- ment culture of Las Vegas has of expansion. to open in 2010, giving hope to Gondola Pizza Player of the ketball team at University of made the city famous and most Major League Baseball, with the NHL and the NBA. Week for the week of Sept. 29 Nevada – Las Vegas had success of its citizens are either employed its history of gambling scan- But, right now, it looks like to Oct.5 in the early 1990s and the city or somewhat connected to an en- dals, is surprisingly nonchalant Las Vegas is going all in with a has hosted the 2007 NBA All- tertainment or gambling centre. about a team in Las Vegas. The two-seven off suit. Living well

Sagan Morrow member of a family can have the emo- good of terms we are on with our sig- tional impact of creating a happy, pos- nificant others has a considerable affect itive life view, and close relationships on our mental health. others, friends and family mem- with others are also beneficial in practi- Part of the reason for relationship bers improves our relations with them How relationships affect cal terms for the care that these people strains is the busy and chaotic lifestyles and ultimately leads to increased happi- your mental health can give in times of illness. To preserve that we lead. Always being on-the-go ness when we are having fun with them. our mind and body health, it is essen- means that we have less time to devote It is equally as important to schedule tial that we keep good relationships with to the important people in our lives. “play” appointments into our days as it reak-ups happen all the time. others and enjoy stress-relieving engage- Less emphasis is placed on open, honest is to plan work appointments. With nearly 40 per cent of mar- ments with friends. communication and it is through this Talk to your significant other and riages ending in divorce and infi- Over time, negative relationships can that infidelity has become more com- share your feelings with them. If you Bdelity becoming the norm, relationship impact our health even more severely. mon and even socially accepted. are unhappy or uncomfortable with any woes take a big toll on the state of our In a 2007 study conducted in affilia- So how do we prevent it all from hap- aspect of your relationship, be sure that mental health. Between depression, tion with the Rush Alzheimer’s Disease pening? There are several ways that we they are aware of it so that you can work stress and other anxieties, it can be dif- Center, researchers discovered that lone- can build strong relationships and in so on improving the situation together. ficult to maintain an optimistic outlook. lier people are at a much higher risk of doing improve our mental health as well With increased communication and a Eating habits slide, the desire to exercise developing Alzheimer’s. Divorcees and as our physical wellbeing. Taking time solid understanding of each other’s prin- wanes, our concentration and focus de- people who separate after long-term re- off work and incorporating breaks and ciples and values, your relationship will crease and our ability to work well and lationships often experience depression. rest periods into our busy schedules is strengthen and in turn so will your men- think clearly suffers. There is no doubt that how comfort- one way to relax and clear our heads. In tal health. Relationships account for a large part able we are in our relationships and how addition, making time for significant of our health as individuals. Being a Sp o r t s & Fi t n e s s Ed i t o r : Va c an t contact: [email protected] The Uniter November 13, 2008 E-m a i l : Sp o r t s @u n i t e r .c a Ph o n e : 786-9497 Sports & Fitness 23 Fa x : 783-7080 Wesmen women show ‘grit’ in victorious weekend c

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Lining up to shake hands with the fans Adam Johnston Soccer hasn’t been the cleanest sport Volunteer staff in the world but, every once in a while, a shining beacon of class comes through. The fans of Real Madrid lit a torch to he Wesmen women’s basketball that effect recently as Juventus defeated team, ranked seventh in the coun- Real at Estadio Bernabéu in the Champions try, were victorious in both of their League. Tweekend games at the Duckworth centre The Italians put away the Spaniards in a this past weekend. 2-0 affair, however 80,000 Real supporters The women pounded out a gritty 53-44 still found cause to stand up after a victory over the Thompson Rivers WolfPack brilliant performance by Alessandro Del on Nov. 8. Piero, captain of Juventus. “You know considering that Amy The 34-year-old star player cut through [Ogidan] is not in the line up and you are the defence like a hot knife through butter playing without your leading scorer and and elegantly placed the ball behind the your leading rebounder, you know for us to keeper, not once, but twice, to clinch a spot Second year guard Mackenzie Prasek looks for a pass. grit it out the way we did, we are very, very in the next round. According to CBC.ca, Real Madrid fans happy,” said Wesmen women’s head coach See back page for more Wesmen photos. Tanya McKay, referring to the team’s effort gave Del Piero a standing ovation as he left the field in the final minutes, applauding without guard Amy Ogidan, who is out of his excellent performance despite being the squad until January with an injury. Alex MacIver in the last minute and a half with a 77-52 victory against the Fraser Valley on the other side of the field. Wesmen guard Chantale Garand agreed sealed the game for the Wesmen. She was Cascades. this was a hard earned win. also the leading scorer for the Wesmen with The Wesmen men’s team was not as for- “I think we played alright you know going 13 points, while WolfPack forward Michelle tunate this weekend. On Friday night, the Mo money, mo problems While New York probably has its share of with a little adversity so our team pulled Dimond was their top scorer with 12 points. Fraser Valley Cascades came back from a 16 ‘gangsta’ rappers, what it doesn’t need is a through it, and it’s all that matters. We came “I felt we did not too bad I guess against point deficit to defeat the men 62-58. On crooked baseball team. out with a win”. a top ten team,” said WolfPack head coach Saturday, the men lost another tight one, Scott Reeves. “Our program is very young this time to the Thompson Rivers WolfPack City controller William Thompson The Wesmen went on an eight point run reported that the New York Yankees have near the end of the third quarter and lead the and we’re building and trying to develop by a score of 99-95. players and to be with a top team in the improperly deducted over $11 million from game 41-29. However the WolfPack clawed For more on the Wesmen, check out http:// country is an accomplishment. We’re not their rent bill. their way back into the game, to come within www.uwinnipeg.ca/index/wesmen-ni. According to the New York Daily News, four points of the Wesmen at 48-44. It was their yet, but you know the last two years we played this team they took it to us”. the most-wealthy team in baseball has not meant to be for the WolfPack though been using Major League Baseball’s The Wesmen also won on Friday night, as some clutch free throws by Wesmen post revenue sharing program to improperly make deductions from their stadium rent. While the team has promised to pay the W = 2, L = 0, T = 1 bill in full, this isn’t the first time the team’s elcome back to NFL Tom Asselin 24-26-0 = 48 executives have been caught with more Picks! This year we Marko Bilandzjia 32-18-0 = 64 cash than they were supposed to have. Ware doing things Josh Boulding 37-13-0 = 72 slightly differently. You will Kevin Chaves 33-17-0 = 66 be treated to the insight NFL Scott Christiansen 35-15-0 = 70 He will jack up some of several analysts (from Mike Collins 30-20-0 = 60 threes, for America the amateur to the elite) Adam Peleshaty 30-20-0 = 60 Apparently newly elected US President each week. Keep track of Brad Pennington 30-20-0 = 60 the players by watching the Barack Obama was a pretty solid basketball Jo Villaverde 29-21-0 = 58 scores! Loser buys the wings! PICKS player in high school where he played at Punahou School in Honolulu. The cast: According to Welt Online, Obama was DET @ CAR Kevin says: WAS nicknamed “Barry O’Bomber” for his sick Tom Asselin Tom is the Josh says: Crunch time is coming down the stretch and only one Jo says: DAL veteran. Crusty, grumpy... well, basketball skills. team in this contest has anything to play for. The 0-9 Lions have Josh says: WAS maybe just grumpy… He needs sucked all season and are going to suck some more. Expect at Well, if the White House doesn’t workout, to rely on his experience to fend Adam says: DAL the Washington Wizards could use a new least one or two balls to end up in the hands of the Panther’s Scott says: DAL off the newcomers. secondary. This is just a small hop the panthers have to deal point guard while Gilbert Arenas is injured. Marko Bilandzjia Marko with on their way to an NFC South title. Look for a 60 minute HOU @ IND is one of the new guys. Will practice scrimmage by Carolina and, if they can not give the ball Kevin says: It took 10 weeks but finally the explosive Colts are Sick Wisconsin teen has the rookie come through in his away this week, a 30-6 blowout. back. Peyton Manning destroyed Pittsburgh’s defensive squad inspiring performance predictions? Kevin says: CAR last week for three touchdowns with no interceptions, so just Darin “Doogie” Weiks suffers from a rare, Josh Boulding With only Jo says: CAR imagine what he’ll do to the Texans. At the same time, Houston’s genetic liver disease that has prevented mediocre NFL experience, does Josh says: CAR Sage Rosenfels tossed for nearly 300 yards against Ray Lewis’ he stand a chance against the him from playing football all his life. But Adam says: CAR Ravens but was picked off four times. These teams met in week the 17-year-old Wisconsin native was given veterans? five where the Colts made an incredible comeback victory. Scott says: CAR one chance at his high school to play kicker Kevin Chaves As a hockey Indianapolis won’t need a comeback to win. Colts win 33-20. fan sticking his nose into NYJ @ NE Kevin says: IND for their final game. America’s league, only time will Scott says: With arguably the easiest schedule of any team Jo says: IND According to SI.com, Weiks hit three extra tell if Kevin Chaves can make the so far this season, the Jets will finally be tested this week Josh says: IND points in front of a loud Wisconsin crowd plays on this season’s outcomes. against New England. The Patriots are coming off of a crucial Adam says: IND that cheered for him every bit of the way. Scott Christiansen divisional win against Buffalo, and should be hungry to separate Scott says: IND “They told me that it didn’t matter if I Scott is an experienced themselves from the rest of the AFC East. The Jets will likely made it or missed it,” Weiks said. “Just that contributor to the section but be more rested for this Thursday matchup, as they cruised to CHI @ GB they were happy that I could be out there new to the Picks. their win on Sunday, however no one knows how Favre will be Jo says: The Packers are playing on a tight rope and seem to with them.” Mike Collins Mike is another affected by the short week. The bottom line is that the Patriots keep falling on the wrong side lately. They always keep it close experienced contributor. are 4-1 at home, and should take this one. and they always put themselves in a position to win. One big stat Kevin says: NE Running toward death Adam Peleshaty Another is on their side: 16 interceptions, a number in which they lead Two marathon runners died after the Jo says: NE the league. Whether it’s Kyle Orton or Rex Grossman starting, newcomer to the section, Adam New York City Marathon. One person died will try to take an underdog win. Josh says: NYJ they will fear that number. Look to the Bears to predictably lean Adam says: NE on Matt Forte but it should be enough as the Packers win by 10. shortly after finishing the race and the Brad Pennington Brad other a few hours later. knows basketball. Will that help Scott says: NE Kevin says: CHI According to the Globe and Mail, Carlos picking the pigskin winners? Jo says: GB Jose Gomes, 58, died of a heart attack. The Jo Villaverde Jo, the DAL @ WAS Josh says: GB other runner’s name and cause of death contender, was in the running Adam says: This game is very interesting considering the rivalry Adam says: GB last year. His football experience between both teams and that both teams are coming off their Scott says: GB were not disclosed. may just land him on top this bye weeks, both coming off losses. However, the key difference season. in this game is that Dallas QB Tony Romo is expected to start Last Week’s Games: against the Redskins. The Cowboys have not won without Romo DEN 34, CLE 30 in the starting lineup and a fifth loss can say goodbye to their TEN 21, CHI 14 division title hopes. Don’t underestimate a desperate team. The Redskins didn’t look good against the Steelers and the Cowboys SEA 19, MIA 21 will be a better team with Romo. I am picking Dallas to save STL 3, NYJ 47 grace. BUF 10, NE 20 November 13, 2008 The Uniter contact: [email protected] 24 Sports & Fitness c c layton layton layton layton w w inter inter

Wesmen player is guarded by Fraser Valley’s Tristan Smith. Third year Wesmen Nick Lother going for layup over two Thompson River WolfPack defenders.

See “Wesmen women show ‘grit’ in victorious weekend” on page 23.

n behalf of the faculty, staff and students of The The UniversityUniversity of Winnipeg, of WinnipegI would like to extend Honours our Oscar Lathlin condolences to the family of Oscar Lathlin. Mr. Lathlin is recognized for improving northern communities and the lives of First Nations people through economic development and education. He was a quiet, visionary leader, and many will remember his work with the Helen Betty Osborne Foundation and his words at the naming of the University’s Helen Betty Osborne Building. Mr. Lathlin served Manitoba and First Nations people with distinction and we honour his life and work. He will be missed by The University of Winnipeg community. BornO and raised at Opaskwayak Cree Nation, Oscar Lathlin served as Chief of OCN, as executive director of the Swampy Cree Tribal Council, and as a senior official with Indian and Northern Affairs Canada in Manitoba and the Northwest Territories. Mr. Lathlin served as a member of the legislative assembly for almost two decades and as Manitoba’s Minister of Aboriginal and Northern Affairs for six years.

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