14 /01 2011 / 12 volume 66
AA listlist ofof youngyoung ManitobansManitobans youyou needneed toto readread aboutabout rightright nownow special feature pages 8-15
Something that is awesome: Eggnog Something that Cheer up, is not awesome: Scrooge-face! Transit fare increases The holidays aren't so bad Comments page 6 culture page 16 Ten things to do in Winnipeg this December arts page 17 YP10x16_nov.11e2_Layout 1 26/11/11 10:19 AM Page 1
new toyogapublic? trytry22weeksforweeksfor$$3535 IncludesIncludes unlimitedunlimited yogayoga++TRXTRX withmat,withmat, toweltowel andand spaspa amenitiesamenities
Drop by our open house December12th -23rd, from10 am to 6pm to meet our team. Student member- ships and drop in rates are available... a great gift for the holidays! CanaDa’S largeSt yoga playgrounD with more than 110 classes a week. Classes start on January 9th.
Downtown winnipeg at 280 Fort St.. www.www.yogayogapublicpublic..comcom News 03 www.uniter.ca December 1, 2011 The Uniter News Location, location, location Occupiers discuss the importance of selecting an ideal location to camp
Chris Hunter “We track all arrests that have taken place Beat reporter in relation to the movement,” she said. “And we keep a list of criminal defence lawyers to provide for the occupiers.” As Occupy encampments across Canada face Though Toronto has park bylaws, it does eviction, protesters are questioning the best not have bylaw offences. Finding a way to means of reorganizing themselves without characterize the movement as an offence becoming victims of legal loopholes. is the reason eviction took 41 days, Daniel According to an analysis done by The noted. Uniter, Occupy movements in Alberta, Brit- “The issue is that they don’t have park ish Columbia, Ontario and Manitoba that bylaw offences,” she said. “So, you have to are encamped on provincial land seem to face classify them as breaching the peace or com- fewer obstacles than those on city property. mitting some sort of criminal offence.” As a result, movements like Occupy Vancou- Evictions do seem to be taking place largely ver have begun transferring their camps from under mayoral and city authority, adds Dan- city property to provincial spaces. iel. Louise Willow May, a member of Occupy “It seems like the correlated crack-downs Winnipeg, explained the movement chose happen on a mayoral level,” she said. to camp at Memorial Park partly because it’s Daniel contends one alternative for the under provincial jurisdiction. Occupy movement would be to apply for “It is provincial land and we are dealing permits. with provincial authorities instead of the “I’m not sure if it’s politically consistent Winnipeg police department,” she said. “It’s with the movement, but I suppose Occupy central and very visible, making it a good could have requested permits for what they’re rally point.” Dylan Hewlett doing,” she said. “However, I think they will Occupy Winnipeg’s disputes with the Members of Occupy Winnipeg say choosing to set up camp in Memorial Park was deliberate. “It is provincial land always have to negotiate, no matter where or province have been limited so far, May said. and we are dealing with provincial authorities instead of the Winnipeg police department,” says protester Louise how they organize.” “The province has made requests of us, May. When the Occupy Toronto camp was still but none of them are concerns we were not situated in St. James Park, Daniel spent a few already actively dealing with on our own,” nights camping with occupiers. she said. Though no decisive plans can be disclosed, do anything,” she said. “You can’t use profan- “I spent a number of nights in St. James Antonin Smith, who was in charge of the Smith said the movement is considering rees- ity, you can’t light a fire, you can’t have tents Park in Toronto and I don’t think I’ve ever food tent at Occupy Toronto before it was tablishing itself on provincial lands. and you can’t be there between midnight and felt that kind of energy in a movement shut down, believes the eviction took place “There are a number of locations being 5:30 a.m.” before,” she said. because St. James Park is city property. discussed,” he said. “There is also an Occupy Movement Defence Committee is an orga- The city of Toronto's demands were unre- “The mayor’s office and the police gave us North Toronto, situated on provincial nization dedicated to supplying legal support alistic, Daniel added. some problems,” he said. “Part of me under- grounds. I think going there would be the to progressive movements in Toronto. Dan- “The city wanted our demands right away, stands because we were basically trespass- best idea.” iel first became involved with the group dur- they didn’t want us to move slowly to create ing.” Meaghan Daniel, a lawyer from Move- ing the G20 protests, where the group offered careful detailed demands,” she said. “I’m not Smith, though, welcomes the break from ment Defence Committee legal support, said legal support for various activists. sure a government bureaucracy could make sitting out in the cold. Occupy Toronto was evicted under the city’s Presently, Daniel is involved in offering a decision in four weeks and I don’t know “It’s actually a little bit refreshing,” he said. park bylaws. legal support to those involved in the Occupy why they expected Occupy Toronto to do “I’ve been there for 41 days.” “Under the park bylaws you basically can’t movement. the same.” ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING Monday, December 5, 2011 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. 1L11 (Lockhart)
Public Service Alliance of Canada LOCAL 55600
Representing Teaching Assistants, Markers, Lab Demonstrators and Tutors employed at the University of Winnipeg Come to the First Annual General Meeting of your Local to elect your Executive Officers
MARKER — LAB DEMONSTRATOR — TA — TUTOR We expect to see you ! It’s now time to get involved with your Local. 04 News The Uniter December 1, 2011 www.Uniter.ca
Looking for listings? This is the last issue of Cover Image CAMPUS & COMMUNITY LISTINGS AND VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES page 4 The Uniter for 2011. We'll PHOTO ILLUSTRATION by MUSIC page 16 be back with a new issue Dylan Hewlett FILM & LIT page 16 GALLERIES & MUSEUMS page 16 on stands Jan. 12, 2012. See special feature starting on page 8 THEATRE, DANCE & COMEDY page 16 AWARDS & FINANCIAL AID page 18 Happy holidays!
Letters To simply dismiss this scholarship Have you ever thought of becoming a as a “conspiracy theory” and say that RADIATION THERAPIST? UNITER STAFF it “doesn't matter anyway” is contrary Re: “What do you call it?” (Nov. 17, to the purpose of institutions of higher PROGRAM OVERVIEW: CancerCare Manitoba, invites qualified Managing Editor education and research, as well as to the page 8) individuals to apply to its 28 month Diploma program in Radiation Aaron Epp [email protected] spirit of free inquiry. » Jon Kornelson makes the statement Therapy beginning August, 2012. In affiliation with Red River that the “rhetoric surrounding a ‘wom- Business Manager Michael Dudley College, this program is delivered at the School of Radiation an’s right to choose’ tends to act as more Geoffrey Brown » [email protected] Senior Research Associate Therapy, CancerCare Manitoba. Graduates are eligible to write of a smokescreen which redirects atten- and Library Coordinator, the certification examinations set by the Canadian Association of PRODUCTION MANAGER tion from the real issue: the humanity, Institute of Urban Studies Medical Radiation Technologists. Successful candidates are Ayame Ulrich » [email protected] or lack thereof, of the fetus.” designated as Registered Radiation Therapists. His attempt to use a women’s issue – copy and style editor Re: “Brave in a new world” (Nov. 24, Britt Embry [email protected] yes, abortion is a women’s issue – for a THE FIELD OF RADIATION THERAPY: Radiation Therapy » little bit of intellectual masturbation is page 10) involves treatment of cancer patients by use of radiation. Photo editor actually quite offensive, especially con- I have been attending the University Typically, Radiation Therapists work in cancer centers in planning Dylan Hewlett [email protected] of Winnipeg as an international student » sidering he addresses abortion as an and delivery of treatment. The Radiation Therapist is an important for just over two years, and in those two abstract issue while completely disre- member of a skilled team whose goal is to provide the best news assignment editor garding the human aspect. years, I’ve been an avid reader of The Ethan Cabel [email protected] possible care to people with cancer. In addition to strong scientific » Abortion is latent with many issues, Uniter. Never have I read an article that and technical skills, Radiation Therapists must demonstrate skills including gender and income inequal- bleeds such ignorance as the special fea- news production editor in interacting with people. This includes compassion, sensitivity, Matt Preprost [email protected] ity to say the least. These are not issues ture “Brave in a new world,” which » understanding, and problem solving skills. Radiation Therapy that can be understood by sitting in gives a supposed insight into the life of services in Manitoba are provided at CancerCare Manitoba in arts and culture editor your armchair and playing intellectual, an international student. Nicholas Friesen [email protected] Winnipeg, and the Western Manitoba Cancer Centre in Brandon. » but by speaking to people who have It depicts international students as struggled and trying to understand socially awkward and financially unsta- comments editor APPLICATION PROCESS: Minimum prerequisites are 24 credits Trevor Graumann [email protected] their lives. ble, who have trouble speaking English » of post secondary education including: 6 credits of Anatomy and Women do not choose abortion on and integrating with society. Physiology, 6 credits of Sociology, 6 credits of Physics, 3 credits listings co-ordinator a whim. In fact, no woman is likely to There are several things wrong with Kent Davies [email protected] each of English/Communications and Statistics. Preference will be » have been left unscathed by such a dif- this article. given to applicants with high academic achievements and/or ficult decision. Your statement that the First, the international students CAMPUS BEAT REPORTER additional study at post-secondary level. The Selection fetus is “surgically dismembered” is not that were interviewed do not repre- Amy Groening » [email protected] Committee will interview short-listed candidates. only factually inaccurate, but incredibly sent the majority of international stu- BEAT REPORTER insulting. I would doubt if any woman dents. Most of those interviewed are in Chris Hunter » [email protected] – other than those so blinded by ideol- the English Language Program so they ogy that they can no longer even relate have a very different experience because BEAT REPORTER to people with beliefs unlike their own of the language barrier. The majority of Anne Thomas » [email protected] – would ever condescend to use the international students in the univer- ARTS REPORTER term “dismembered.” sity speak English proficiently, and for Kaeleigh Ayre » [email protected] To discuss abortion as some factor some, English is their first language. to be considered in an intellectual game Second, the financial picture that is CULTURE REPORTER and not as a real life painful experience painted about international students is Aaron Snider » [email protected] is incredibly ignorant. skewed. Despite the high tuition costs that we have to pay, many of us are still Samantha Elmore able to enjoy the luxuries that Cana- CONTRIBUTORS: dian citizens enjoy and do not have to
Re: “It’s not true!” (Nov. 24, page 7) bend over backwards to afford to live Deadline for application to Red River College is March 1, 2012 – More I find it troublesome and disappoint- in Canada. information can be found at www.cancercare.mb.ca under “Health Care Aranda Adams, Fatemah Al ing for a university newspaper to use Third, almost all of us are well inte- Professionals” or application forms can be obtained on-line at www.rrc.mb.ca or Helal, Melanie Dahling, Kaitlyn the term “conspiracy theory” in such a grated into the community. Some of from: thought-stopping manner, particularly us belong to Canadian organizations, Student Service Centre - Notre Dame Campus Emslie Farrell, Robert Galston, when used to describe a topic of schol- school associations and have no trou- D101, Building D, 2055 Notre Dame Ave., Wpg. MB R3H 0J9 or Carson Hammond, Stephen arly significance like the authorship of ble making friends with citizens. We Student Service Centre - Princess Street Campus Kurz, Derek Loewen, Brit the works of "Shakespeare." are not all shy and withdrawn, and in P104 - 160 Princess St., Wpg, MB R3B 1K9 McLeod, Chloe Ross-Rogerson, Graumann's ignorance of the sub- some cases have even been in the fore- ject is obvious: the theory that Edward front of student movements in the uni- Please note that this is the only program in Manitoba, and is Harrison Samphir, Matthew de Vere, the 17th Earl of Oxford was versity. Academically, many of us lead currently included in the University of Winnipeg calendar for Sawatzky, John Van Laar, Eva Shakespeare is not “from the 19th Cen- in the classroom, and do very well in information only, pending final approval of a 4 year B.Sc. degree Wasney tury” as he states, but was in fact first the university. program proposal. proposed in a book published in 1920. I want to make it clear that this is Far from being "irrelevant," this theory not an attack on the international stu- has only be strengthened and confirmed dents that were interviewed – they were and misinforming. ception of the international student life by subsequent research, and in 2001 the narrating their experience as students You should take the steps to cover in Canada. The Uniter is the official student newspaper of the first PhD in Shakespeare/Oxford stud- in the university. This letter is directed every angle and get all opinions on University of Winnipeg and is published by Mouseland Azuka Felix Idigbe ies was awarded by the University of to The Uniter for not going the distance topics you choose to publish about. It Press Inc. Mouseland Press Inc. is a membership Third-year economics student based organization in which students and community Massachusetts at Amherst. to ensure that its articles are not biased shows that there is still a huge miscon- members are invited to participate. For more information on how to become a member go to www. LISTINGS peg Humane Society's free community pus until Dec. 2 in the Bulman Centre out an application on their website, assemble an experienced team of vol- uniter.ca, or call the office at 786-9790. The Uniter is a open house held at the shelter. Come Foyer. Find used desks, shelves, chairs, www.theUWSA.ca, or grab an applica- unteers to assist with the salvaging member of the Canadian University Press and Campus COMMUNITY EVENTS visit furry friends, see Santa and enjoy tables,PDF filing Created cabinets and morewith from deskPDFtion from their PDF office in Writer the Bulman - Trialand safe:: http://www.docudesk.comremoval of a wide variety of Plus Media Services. SILPIT ARTISTS' 13th ANNUAL ART SHOW holiday entertainment, baking, crafts the University of Winnipeg’s storage Centre. donated items. For more information SUBMISSION OF ARTICLES, LETTERS, GRAPHICS AND AND SALE is on Friday Dec. 2, from 5 and vendors. closet. Everything is $2 and everything To volunteer for PEER SUPPORT email please call Greg at 204-223-5160 or PHOTOS ARE WELCOME. Articles must be submitted in p.m. to 9 p.m. and Saturday, Dec. 3, The UKRAINIAN CHRISTMAS FAIR is Fri- must go. All proceeds go to the UWSA [email protected], or grab email [email protected]. text (.rtf) or Microsoft Word (.doc) format to editor@ from noon to 4 p.m. at 70 Arthur St. day, Dec. 9 to Saturday, Dec. 10 from Foodbank. an application from their office (ORM13) THE SALVATION ARMY on Logan Avenue uniter.ca, or the relevant section editor. Deadline for Features paintings, prints, ceramics, 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. at the Oseredok Bou- The UWSA Womyn's Centre presents or from the UWSA. needs KITCHEN HELPERS to assist in the submissions is 6:00 p.m. Thursday, one week before glass, jewellery and cards by 16 artists. publication. Deadline for advertisements is noon Friday, tique, 184 Alexander Ave. The fair fea- a film screening of POLYTECHNIQUE To volunteer for UWSA FOODBANK email preparation and serving of meals at The 8th ANNUAL HOLIDAZE CRAFT SHOW six days prior to publication. The Uniter reserves tures fine jewelery, artwork, toys and on Tuesday, Dec. 6 at 2:30 p.m. in the [email protected], or grab an their children's program on Thursdays AND SALE is on Saturday, Dec. 3 from the right to refuse to print submitted material. The varenyky. UWSA Bulman Centre Mezzanine. application from the UWSA. from 4 p.m. to 5 p.m. Please call Bre- 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. at the Exchange Com- Uniter will not print submissions that are homophobic, Get into the holiday spirit at the FES- EcoPIA and the UWSA present A HEAR- anne at 204-946-9490 or email youth- misogynistic, racist, or libellous. We also reserve the munity Church, 75 Albert St. Features THE UNITER, the weekly rag you are TIVAL OF TREES AND LIGHTS, happen- ING FOR LAKE WINNIPEG, two films and [email protected]. right to edit for length and/or style. the work of 24 of Winnipeg's fine artists holding right now, is looking for con- ing until Dec. 11 at the Manitoba Hydro a discussion with special guest Vicki THE ALZHEIMER SOCIETY OF MANITOBA and craftspeople. More info at www. tributors. See your words in print or Gallery, 360 Portage Ave. Throughout Burns on Wednesday, Dec. 14 at 6:30 is looking for VOLUNTEER CANVASSERS theholidazecraftshow.yolasite.com. your photos and drawings on the page. CONTACT US the two-week free festival, the public is p.m. in the Bulman Centre. Email Aaron at [email protected]. to knock on doors and request dona- » CRAFTY MINIONS ART SHOW AND SALE is General Inquiries: 204.786.9790 invited to view 30 beautifully decorated THE UWSA presents FREE YOGA every tions during Alzheimer Awareness Advertising: 204.786.9790 Saturday, Dec. 3 from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. at CKUW 95.9 FM is seeking volunteers for trees, 20 colourful wreaths, and 13 gin- Wednesday during the free period until Month this January. If you can spare an Editors: 204.786.9497 Aqua Books, 274 Garry St. gerbread houses that will be raffled off the music and news departments, and hour or two canvassing a street in your Dec. 14. Bring your own mat, or buy one as hosts for programs. Email ckuw@ Fax: 204.783.7080 The Winnipeg Folk Festival is offering a at the festival. neighbourhood, please call 204-943- from the Petrified Sole Used Bookstore. uwinnipeg.ca. E-mail: [email protected] SOUND 101 WORKSHOP with instructor TOP HATS & TIARAS is on Saturday, 6622 to sign up or visit www.alzheimer. Web: www.uniter.ca Chris Freeman Saturday, Dec. 3 from 2 VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES THE WEST BROADWAY YOUTH OUTREACH mb.ca for more information. Dec. 31 at noon at the Manitoba Chil- LOCATION p.m. to 5 p.m. at the Folk Exchange, 103- The UWSA Bike Lab is open! Pop by CENTRE is always looking for more vol- » dren's Museum. This family-friendly AGE AND OPPORTUNITY - ENTRY PRO- Room ORM14 211 Bannatyne Ave. You will learn the New Year’s Eve event will feature tasty between 10 a.m. and 3 p.m., Monday unteers to help with a variety of pro- GRAM FOR OLDER ADULT IMMIGRANTS grams including sports, tutoring and University of Winnipeg basic components of a small PA sys- snacks, special activities, a ginger ale to Friday, to say hello or get involved. requires culturally sensitive volun- 515 Portage Avenue other programs to benefit inner-city tem, how to help create a sound that toast and a festive balloon drop as we Email [email protected] for more teers, who enjoy working with older Winnipeg, Manitoba R3B 2E9 will be heard by an audience and sev- ring in the New Year at noon. info, or join the Facebook group at youth. Call 204-774-0451 or stop by 222 adults to facilitate conversation cir- eral ideas that will help to create sound www.facebook.com/uwsabikelab. Furby St. to offer your skills. cles for English as an Additional Lan- ON CAMPUS at least as good over the PA as it is on The UNIVERSITY OF WINNIPEG STU- THE SPENCE NEIGHBOURHOOD ASSOCI- guage (EAL) participants. Duties will stage. Those who are musicians can World-renowned anthropologist DR. DENTS' ASSOCIATION WOMYN'S CENTRE ATION is looking for volunteers to help include utilizing available resource kits Mouseland Press Board of Directors: bring instruments. The workshop is $25 WADE DAVIS is giving a lecture based with their programming. Interested to initiate and stimulate conversations provides a space where womyn can Michael Rac (chair), Alex Freedman, or $20 for MISC members and WFF vol- on his powerful book THE WAYFINDERS: volunteers can download a volunteer within small groups of 12-15 people. If build community with other womyn. To Ben Wickstrom, Kelly Ross, Karmen Wells, unteers. WHY ANCIENT WISDOM MATTERS IN THE volunteer phone 204-786-9788 or email application form at www.spenceneigh- you would like to get more information, MODERN WORLD on Thursday, Dec. 1 at 8 bourhood.org or call 204-783-5000 for please contact the volunteer co-ordi- Peter Ives, Robert Galston, Sara McGregor PAWS FOR THE SEASON is Sunday, Dec. 4 [email protected]. and Justin Leblanc. at noon at the Winnipeg Humane Soci- p.m. in Convocation Hall. more information. nator at 204-956-6440 or email entry@ To volunteer for the UNIVERSITY OF ageopportunity.mb.ca. ety. Paws for the Season is the Winni- The UWSA RE-STORE will be on cam- WINNIPEG’S STUDENT ASSOCIATION fill HABITAT FOR HUMANITY is looking to For inquiries e-mail: [email protected] News 05 www.uniter.ca December 1, 2011 The Uniter Who will watch the watchmen? City council makes controversial decision on police disciplinary records Believe in a connection?
The first program of its kind in western Canada to receive full government approval, Grant MacEwan University’s Acupuncture program reflects the highest standards of competency and practice.
Three years of comprehensive study in acupuncture and Traditional Chinese Medicine prepares you to become a Registered Acupuncturist.
Dylan Hewlett Heal mind, body and spirit. Former Winnipeg deputy police chief Menno Zacharias says expunging police disciplinary records after five years is meant to evade a ruling requiring police to provide the courts with disciplinary records of officers involved in criminal cases.
Anne Thomas Politics and Public Policy. Acupuncture | Diploma www.MacEwan.ca/acupuncture Beat reporter Under old rules, if no new penalties were added to an officer’s file within five years of an offence, old penalties could not be con- “For dismissal or suspension, typically rect an officer's behaviour better than disci- A recent city council decision to expunge sidered if another offence occurred after the it's either a very serious offence, or, if a per- pline, McCaskill added. police disciplinary records after five years is five years. son commits a breach of a rule. If you keep Still, Zacharias believes the change is coming under fire from the city’s cop watch- But there was an exemption for the most an employee you have to try to correct that meant to evade a ruling requiring police to dog and a former deputy police chief. serious cases, where suspension or dismissal behaviour, or they're out the door,” he said. provide the courts with disciplinary records In September, council approved a plan to was under consideration. The new bylaw “After five years, I think we have to rely on of officers involved in criminal cases. expunge police disciplinary records after five does away with that exemption. our supervisors to know that this is a person “Police across the country have been years. The new bylaw city council passed this Zacharias argues few organizations would that we've either rehabilitated or corrected attempting to find ways to avoid turning over fall also requires informal resolution meth- agree to rules that did not allow expunged their behaviour.” such records,” he wrote on his blog. “They ods, including mediation, be considered records to be considered in suspension and McCaskill said an informal process would have been looking for a sure-fire loophole.” before turning to formal penalties for disci- dismissal cases. Only in rare cases is one event be considered in minor cases, such as a com- Daniel Thau-Eleff of Winnipeg Cop- plinary infractions. considered serious enough to call for dis- plaint of disrespectful treatment. If the com- watch, an organization that monitors police Menno Zacharias, a former deputy police missal, he added. plainant wanted, they could meet with the conduct, said the changes create less account- chief for the City of Winnipeg, finds these “Discipline is intended to be progressive,” officer to discuss each other's perspectives, ability for police, when what is needed is changes disturbing, partly because cases han- he said in an interview. “Issues such as sus- understand each other better and maybe hear more accountability. dled informally will not be recorded, and will pension and dismissal (especially dismissal) an apology. “Police officers should be held to higher never be disclosed to the public. can in most cases only be contemplated “Sometimes sitting in a room and talking standards of accountability than the general “So the first part would expunge records and achieved based on a previous record of and resolving their differences creates a bet- public,” he said. that currently exist, and the second part breaches of discipline.” ter relationship with the public and with that “The conduct of officers who are supposed would ensure few, if any, future entries on Winnipeg police chief Keith McCaskill individual,” he said. to be working for the public should be made officers’ files,” he wrote on his blog Policing, expressed an opposite view. And sometimes understanding may cor- as public as possible.” 06 Comments The Uniter December 1, 2011 www.Uniter.ca Comments Exposing a A taste of heaven weakness If you don’t like eggnog, what’s your problem? Nude blogger raises questions about Egypt’s Carson Hammond Volunteer staff secular culture
Let’s start off with a quick quiz, reader. Make Fatemah Al Helal sure to answer “yes” or “no” out loud, regard- Volunteer less of your present location. Question one: Do you generally dislike sadness and tears? In developed and western counties, Question two: Do golden retriever pup- nudity can be used as an artistic form of pies and smiling children make you angry? protest in order to deliver a strong mes- Question three: Would you care for a cool, sage about unjust conditions; in this delicious glass of holiday eggnog? context, it may or may not spark con- If you answered yes to question three: troversy. congratulations, you’re a tasteful person - go This is in contrast to eastern cultures ahead and find someone nearby to give you and Muslim countries, where such pro- a high five. testing is seen as a disrespectful, contemp- If, however, you answered no to ques- tuous act toward others, even though the tion three, go back and reverse your answers intended message from such action may from questions one and two, and then punch be in defence of human rights. yourself in the face exactly six times. Aranda Adams Recently, Aliaa Magda Elmahdy, a Now, I know that some of you may read up, with a generous dose of your favourite You see, the concept of year-round eggnog 20-year-old university student from this and think: “Oh wow, this guy sure is pre- rum or as the base of a sweet, sweet latté, rest availability is a Pandora’s box of sorts. Cairo, sparked discussion by posting senting a ‘balanced opinion,’” your eyes roll- assured - you belong to a community of all Sure, it would be great at first, but the naked pictures of herself on her blog, A ing, your lips curling into smug grins, “What colours and creeds that is bound together by ensuing rise in morbid obesity among all Rebel’s Diary, highlighting the fact that an exemplary piece of high-quality ‘journal- the shared trait of exquisite taste. members of the vast eggnog-loving commu- women are oppressed and denied their ism!’” I could go on and on about the good- nity would soon result in an economic col- rights as human beings in Egypt due to My response is this: if I were writing about ness of eggnog; I could write poems, though lapse due to a rampant increase in healthcare the influence of religion, as well as laws almost any other topic, oh sarcastic and lit- never one to adequately convey the bever- demand. that are restrictive towards women. erate reader, I would most likely agree - both age’s beauty, but alas, my space is tragically What would remain after a few short years? sides of an issue deserve to be represented limited. A dystopian hellscape involving a system of People may mix things up, equally. What I can do is address a question that distorted class-based persecution against all but freedom of expression However, when it comes to eggnog, I hold has perhaps been asked since the dawn of innocent ‘nog-lovers and their descendants. a firm belief that those who claim not to eggnog itself: why can’t we purchase eggnog Eggnog is good, but it might just be too shouldn’t be confused enjoy it either have not given it a fair chance, from our grocery stores all year round? good. with being liberal or simply do not possess souls. So, no, I will I know, eggnog lovers, it is difficult to not be presenting the other side of the egg- refrain from rioting in the hot summer Carson Hammond is a second-year English Elmahdy is known as a fan of Sayed nog debate. streets and tearing our clothes over such a major at the University of Winnipeg. Al-Qemany, who is a self-described secu- Fact: eggnog is awesome. grave injustice, but, in reality, the ‘nog-men He wishes you all a happy holiday. lar figure, a prominent Egyptian attacked Whether you choose to enjoy it straight have made a wise decision on this one. by Muslim brotherhood and other fun- damentalist groups because of his pro- gressive writing on Islam and Islamic Transit fee increase doesn’t help those who pay it history. He’s been used as a source on the Elmahdy issue, not only in Egypt but also in most Islamic countries. Robert Galston consultation, no sober second thought. sit system and letting the market determine To many liberal and secular individ- Volunteer staff The increase passed 8-6. For anyone keep- prices. Or, all things being equal, to create uals, Al-Qemany’s response to the issue ing score at home, the votes in favour of the toll roads or charge motorists to enter certain was disappointing and unjustified. hike were: Katz, Browaty, Havixbeck, Nor- areas, similar to London's congestion pricing He took a defensive tack, and tried The first formal rapid transit study for Win- dman, Steen, Swandel, Vandal and Wyatt. system. to personalize the issue instead of giving nipeg was brought before city council in Opposed were Eadie, Gerbasi, Orlikow, Pag- There is also a case for actively lobbying realistic justifications for Elmahdy’s act. 1959, nearly 53 years ago. Written by Norman takhan, Sharma and Smith. the provincial government for a share of the Al-Qemany said that he didn’t know D. Wilson, who by then had planned Toron- And so fares will increase by five cents in gas tax, or for the city to have greater taxation about the issue until he was contacted to to's subway system, the study called for the January, and another 20 cents in June, all to powers generally. comment on it, adding that he himself is construction of three subway routes which pay for a rapid transit system with no real There is also a case for raising property tax not responsible for what his readers do. would wind their way across Winnipeg's timelines or costs. rates. Crazy stuff, I know. “Probably this woman suffers from irregular grid pattern. An ambitious plan, it When I first began regularly using transit, If Councillor Swandel or Mayor Katz were pressure and mental problems and would ultimately be destined to be forgot- fares were $1.60. actively pushing for any one of these things, I should be treated and get helped, not ten by everyone but a few obsessive transit While that might make me sound like could take a 25-cent fare increase as a princi- attacked,” he said. nerds. an old-timer who lived through an age of pled (if still bad) idea. He went on to express that Elmahdy By 1974, Winnipeg was making much steady inflation, I actually just lived through But they are not, and this is simply an easy doesn’t represent the values he believes more modest plans for rapid transit, aban- a decade of a city council that did not care way to suck some more money out of citizens in, or else he and his family would also doning subways for a dedicated "rapid bus about transit or its riders, and simply saw who don't matter. go naked. system," with the first planned route linking transit as something they could bleed to In other words, he said nothing pro- downtown to the University of Manitoba. death while they kept property taxes osten- Robert Galston has written on urban issues ductive. Thirty-six years and five mayoral adminis- sibly frozen. since 2005 in his blog The Rise and Sprawl, People may mix things up, but free- trations later, construction of the first leg of In that same time, frequency of buses and for the Winnipeg Free Press and The dom of expression shouldn’t be confused this bus rapid transit corridor began. on major local and express routes has been Uniter. He is currently studying at the Uni- with liberalism. In November of this year, city council frozen, even as buses become increasingly versity of Winnipeg and is employed at the However, there’s no question that the approved another transportation master plan, crowded. Institute of Urban Studies. Elmahdy issue will be utilized for polit- which includes three new rapid transit corri- There is a case for privatizing the tran- ical purposes. In fact, it’s understand- dors built over the next 20 years. Details are able why this issue has been raised at vague, and even the most immediate ques- this particular juncture - the first stage tion of where exactly will the second phase of of the parliamentary election took place the U of M route be built, is not answered in Flexible Degree Studies on Nov. 28. this master plan. Some fundamental groups may use Still, council has one definite course of this issue to attack liberalism and secu- action toward future rapid transit develop- make it larism and deliver a message to the pub- ment: a 25-cent increase in regular bus fares, lic state that this is what will happen if from $2.40 to $2.65. you choose liberal and secular parties Following a recent council meeting, I over Islamic parties. noticed a local reporter's tweet on Twitter Summer Was Elmahdy’s message not delivered that St. Norbert Councillor Justin Swandel in the proper way, or at the right time? remarked that transit fares could be raised by Whatever the answer, here’s hoping 25 cents, to help pay for "rapid transit devel- SeSSion that Egypt will have the cognizance to opment." learn from the cautionary examples of This seemed like an off-handed sugges- 2012 neighbouring countries, where religion tion, too crazy to be taken seriously, particu- dominates every part of political life. larly from a Councillor who in the first three Get the Summer Session Class Schedule: quarters of 2011 has billed the City for $8,459 umanitoba.ca/summer Fatemah Al Helal is an international of his own car-related expenses. student who was awarded her first degree But Swandel's comment turned into a in food and nutritional science. She is motion, and before the afternoon was over, currently majoring in sociology at Uni- council approved increasing fares by 20 cents versity of Winnipeg. More of Fatemah’s (in addition to the five-cent increase already writings can be found at http://daughter- passed earlier in the year). No studying, no ofarabia.blogspot.com/. Comments 07 www.uniter.ca December 1, 2011 The Uniter
GRADUATE PROGRAM IN URBAN STUDIES
visit us online at www.uniter.ca 08 Special Feature The Uniter December 1, 2011 www.Uniter.ca
Special Feature The Uniter 30 We made a list and we checked it twice. Our special feature which are included in this feature. a difference in their community and/or are outstanding “The Uniter 30” in the Dec. 2, 2010 issue of The Uniter was Uniter staff and contributors came up with an in their field, there wasn’t much else to go by when we such a success that we decided to do it all over again. additional 35 people, meaning the list you’ll see in the were making our decisions. The goal of this piece was to once again feature, in no following pages was whittled down from more than 60 At the end of the day, we picked people we think you'll particular order, a group of Manitobans who are 30 years suggestions. enjoy reading about. old or younger who are making a difference and impact- The list includes humanitarians, activists, entrepre- We’re already starting to think about next year, and ing their community in some way, or who are outstand- neurs, community workers, visual artists, filmmakers, we’re always looking for suggestions. Who’s making a ing in their field – whatever that field may be. athletes, musicians, journalists, bloggers, actors, comedi- difference in Winnipeg, and who would you like to read This year, we asked for your help. More than 25 ans, politicians and more. about? readers wrote in with a total of 30 suggestions, most of Other than the criteria that these people are making Let us know.
Amanda Furst Adrienne Fainman Vinay Iyer
Amanda Furst Adrienne Fainman Vinay Iyer The African Architect The mathematician The Accomplished Entrepreneur When young mathematics student Adrienne Fainman Amanda Furst isn’t exactly sure which side of her fam- first walked into Art City on Broadway Street, she had ily she gets her philanthropic impulse from, but she’s no idea the local community centre would soon house Most people make their burritos with rice and beans, not ignoring it. “the world’s largest spirograph.” but Vinay Iyer makes his with ambition and creativity. In the two years since she formed Growing Oppor- “I heard about Art City and I went to them just to For three years, Iyer, a University of Winnipeg alum- tunities International, or GO!, the 28-year-old has built find out if they knew of a good space ... and they said, nus, and his business partner Sam Engelking, have been a nursery school in Rwanda and is working on a shelter ‘Just do it with us,’” she says, adding she found out delighting university students and businesspeople alike and school for street children and orphans in Tanzania. about the centre through her work for Specialized Ado- with fresh Mexican cuisine at their Portage Avenue GO! is a non-profit organization that supports indi- lescent Treatment Homes (SATH). taqueria, Casa Burrito. viduals in East Africa who are working to improve their A spirograph is a geometric drawing tool that is used Iyer, 26, graduated from high school and moved to communities, Furst says. to create complex symmetrical shapes. Sudbury, Ont., by himself from Mumbai, India, when “The idea of helping others was instilled by my par- After receiving one as a gift, Fainman began schem- he was only 15. ents. They were very generous and involved in the com- ing with members of a math student group at the Uni- He met Engelking while working for a web design munity, helping out in any way they could,” she says, versity of Winnipeg to create a large-scale version of the company in Toronto where the like-minded pair began adding she was encouraged to volunteer as a child. toy. scheming a way to start their own business. On one
Furst first visited Africa in 2005, after graduating In the Art City space, Fainman did just that, build- hungry night, it was decided that they should open a ll e
from the University of Winnipeg. She spent three and a ing what she estimates to be the largest spirograph ever restaurant. rr
half years volunteering before launching GO! constructed. “We always knew we wanted to be business part- e Fa “I’ve always really liked African culture, and had an Now 23, Fainman has graduated in both mathemat- ners,” Iyer says. interest in helping children, so I put the two together,” ics and philosophy at the U of W, even studying one Iyer opened Casa Burrito in September 2008, when Emsli yn she says. summer in New York with her late grandfather, the he was still studying at the U of W. At the time, he was l t In January, Furst leaves for Tanzania to start con- renowned mathematician Jacob T. Schwartz. also on the school’s board of regents and was the presi- i ; Ka struction on Hero Home, a school for 150 street kids For an entire year, she studied math and philoso- dent of the University of Winnipeg Students’ Associa- d e in the northern part of the African country. She’s fund- phy in Moscow at the Higher School of Economics and tion - a position that let him spearhead the opening of raised more than half of the project’s $50,000 price tag. Independent University of Moscow and is currently Soma Café and get a taste of the restaurant business. uppli “We have the land and enough money to get started,” taking courses in architecture at the San Francisco Insti- The funky burrito joint has thrived because of the ; S od Le
she says. tute of Architecture as she awaits the results of graduate owners’ philosophy in keeping the business local and c
When Hero Home is complete, Furst plans to stay in school applications. involved in the community. These ventures include t M
Africa and base her operations there. Despite her wealth of travel and experience, Fainman locally sourced produce, and advantageous partnerships Bri After all, that’s where her heart is. plans to return to Winnipeg community work once she with several local businesses. t:
“Our goal is to always be committed to quality proj- earns a master’s degree in architecture, adding that her “By supporting each other, all local businesses can righ ects,” she says. “Until we know Hero Home is sustain- time working in the inner city was remarkably valuable. fight against corporations,” says Iyer. o t t f able and running smoothly, we’re not too focused on “I want to explore more projects like I did with the Yet, even with his current list of accomplishments, e l s what comes next.” spirograph, except architectural,” she says. “I want to Iyer is looking toward future endeavours, some of which t di Matt Preprost bring my math and my art into it and I want to be include a food truck and a franchise. He also hopes to e working with the inner city.” one day sit on the Downtown BIZ’s board of directors. cr o t
Ethan Cabel Eva Wasney ho P Special Feature 09 www.uniter.ca December 1, 2011 The Uniter
Tom Sherwin THE ATHLETE WITH THE MIDAS TOUCH
After he led Team Manitoba’s canoe/kayak team to claim 15 medals at the Western Canada Summer Games in Kamloops, B.C. this past July, is it any wonder this guy’s last name is pronounced, “sure win”? The 19-year-old himself received five gold med- Tom Sherwin Erin Thiessen & Stefanie Hiebert als, which he can add to the collection of 10 medals he earned in 11 events at the WCSG in 2007 in Sherwood Park, Alta. Tom Sherwin was also Team Manitoba’s flag-bearer at the opening ceremonies of the 2011 games. “It was pretty cool,” Sherwin says. “I was pretty ner- vous. There’s this thing called ‘flag-bearer’s curse’ where usually the athlete who is flag-bearer for opening cere- monies is expected to do really well … but they (don’t). But everything went OK.” Is Sherwin always this humble? You’d think a 19-year- old this athletically gifted and accomplished would be standing on a rooftop at a party somewhere shouting, “I am a golden god!” But paddling competitively is something Sherwin has been doing since he was 13 years old, two years after he picked up the sport. While his training regimen leading up to the games was intense, Sherwin says the hard work was worth it. “It felt really good. We had some really unexpected and good results with the team we brought, and it was really exciting.” As for what exactly the future holds, Sherwin is uncertain. Right now, he’s enjoying studying fine arts at the University of Manitoba, where he runs with the track team. Competing in the Olympics might be nice. “It’s something that every athlete aspires to,” he says. Niki Ashton Faiza Juhar Weday Hargaaya Aaron Epp
Stefanie Hiebert Niki Ashton Faiza Juhar Weday Hargaaya &and Erin Thiessen The Prime-Minister-in-waiting The Vintage Fashionistas At 29 years old, Niki Ashton has already served three The Community Ambassador years as an NDP member of parliament for the riding of Churchill and now hopes to become the leader of the Since 2009, Faiza Juhar Weday Hargaaya has been A little over a year ago, Stefanie Hiebert, 26, and Erin official opposition party in the House of Commons. involved with African Communities of Manitoba Inc. Thiessen, 24, were working at Para Mix in Osborne Vil- “One of the reasons why I’m running for the leader- as a teacher’s assistant and youth programs co-ordinator, lage. Wanting something more, they started a vintage ship is that I believe that we can bring so much of what while also performing at Folklorama and pursuing her fashion blog, ohsolovelyvintage.blogspot.com. That we do here in Manitoba to the federal level,” she says. spoken word poetry.
d eventually turned into a mobile shop in an adorable Ashton graduated from the University of Manitoba Originally from Oromia, Ethiopia, Hargaaya arrived e 1956 trailer, also called Oh So Lovely, that toured local in 2004 with a bachelor’s degree in global political econ- in Canada in 1989. During a visit to Oromia after high uppli festivals this past summer. omy and went on to earn her master’s degree in interna- school, Hargaaya was inspired to become a humanitarian. "We started working on the trailer in the winter," tional affairs at Carleton University. “I loved the culture and the community, but I couldn’t ett; S l Thiessen says. "Our husbands gutted the thing." Two years later, she found herself running as the turn my eye to the poverty, especially the poverty sur- After an interview in the taste-making magazine Bust, NDP candidate for Churchill in the 2008 federal elec- rounding children in the area,” says Hargaaya, 25. an Hew things started to snowball for the blog. Then, while set tion at the age of 26, becoming the youngest woman Hargaaya received an international development l up in the Winnipeg Fringe Festival's street market, elected to that parliament. studies degree at the University of Winnipeg, and y; y; Dy k Vintage Glory owner Doug Shand made Hiebert and In May 2011, she was re-elected. returned to Oromia for a six-month term with Khu- Thiessen an offer they couldn't refuse. According to Ashton, what drove her into public life lafa Al-Rashidin Orphanage Aid and Development "He came in one day and he's like, 'What's your was the realization that Canada’s most potent struggles (KAROAD).
ew Sawatz long-term goal?' and we knew it would be to open up are domestic, rather than global, in nature. Hargaaya works as the assistant co-ordinator for the h our own shop," Hiebert says. "He's like, 'Why don't “People living in remote First Nations (communities) Immigrant and Refugee Community Organization of you move in here?'" are living in Third World conditions ... there is a lot of Manitoba’s (IRCOM) After School Program, and is an
ett; Matt Only there since August, the Vintage Glory team work we need to be doing at the local level,” she says. IRCOM Ambassador. l is already expanding to a new store, Rhymes With Up until entering the NDP leadership race in early Hargaaya says IRCOM Ambassadors work to change Orange, that will not only feature clothes, but house- November with her “new politics” campaign slogan, negative perceptions about newcomers by sharing their an Hew l wares as well. Ashton was the chair of the standing committee on the own experiences. "We were meant to move next door and the day we status of women in the House of Commons. “All the information (about newcomers) people get is t: Dy t: f e
l were finished construction the landlord kind of pulled She continues to act as a vocal advocate for the from the media and the news, and what’s on the news
op that one out from under our feet and we started scram- involvement of young people in parliamentary politics. isn’t success stories,” Hargaaya says. bling," Hiebert says. “The reality is, our generation is expressing political Hargaaya has also shared her spoken word poetry at
from t Despite having the brick and mortar shop, the girls opinions, but we (the NDP) need to build that bridge the Canadian Muslim Leadership Institute and World e
is will still be hitting the road next summer. between politics and social movements. We need to Refugee Day, among other events. w “We're in the perfect place where we get to do both,” build that bridge between inside parliament and out- Hargaaya’s poetry tackles issues affecting Canadian Hiebert says. “We love the shop because you're com- side parliament.” newcomers. clock s t ing to work, 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. every day, but we plan on Ethan Cabel Refugee, a poem Hargaaya performed on the CBC, di e using the trailer for many summers to come.” describes how introducing someone as a refugee tells a cr painful story without permission of the subject. o Nicholas Friesen t “Refugee - it means you were driven from your coun- ho P try. It wasn’t by a choice, there’s a lot of pain attached to it,” she says. Amy Groening 10 Special Feature The Uniter December 1, 2011 www.Uniter.ca
The Uniter 30
Tyler Funk The Moving Image Guru
“I always wanted to be an illustrator,” says 25-year-old Tyler Funk. “As I got older I started playing with my parent’s video camera, working with stop-motion ani- Tyler Funk Shoni Shukster Litinsky mation–animating my G.I. Joes and stuff like that.” Now a full-time freelance camera operator and film editor, as well as a creative filmmaker and photographer, Funk says that photos and films are simply one exten- sion of his love for visual expression. “With a camera I was able to achieve what I couldn’t with drawing,” Funk says. “There is a lot more depth and I was able to say more with photography and film.” Funk separates his work into two parts. His “corpo- rate side” pays the bills making commercials and train- ing videos for various companies, while his creative side is both a form of self-administered therapy and a chance to explore a more experimental use of imagery. This past year has been a big one. In the summer, Funk worked on the crew of Randy Frykas’s Jets doc- umentary White Noise, and he directed and filmed a music video for The Liptonians’ latest single, Destroy, Destroy, Destroy. His photography captures a dark yet profound sense of his subjects, a consistent effect even over a wide range of subject matter. He attributes his well-developed style to an unrestricted creative environment as he was get- ting into the art form. “I just shot whatever came to mind,” he says. “I was really blessed with having friends around that supported my odd ideas, friends that were willing to model for me and stuff like that.” Tessa Vanderhart Rheanna Melnick & Jon McPhail Aaron Snider
Shoni Shukster Tessa Vanderhart Jon McPhail Litinsky The Journalist &Rheanna Melnick The Active Transport The Ground-Breaking Advocate Tessa Vanderhart, 25, is the online editor for the Win- nipeg Sun, former editor-in-chief of The Manitoban, the Bun Buffs founding member of the Manitoban Alumni Society Shoni Shukster Litinsky is one of the driving forces and the host of Internet Pundits, a popular radio show ett
behind Winnipeg’s first car sharing cooperative, Peg on 101.5 UMFM. At 29 years old, Jon McPhail and Rheanna Melnick l City Car Co-op. Vanderhart hopes to create a scholarship through the created Jonnies Sticky Buns to escape the unfair social At 25, Litinsky is the youngest member of the co- Manitoban Alumni Society, an organization that’s ded- structure of commercial kitchens. an Hew op's board. icated to supporting the education of aspiring journal- “We both have not enjoyed the hierarchy of a lot of l In the planning stages, trying to figure out the needs ists in Manitoba. kitchens, so we wanted to have our own where we could ett; Dy of car drivers was a bit of a challenge, given that none “Almost every career has a support system in Man- just do what we want to do and be the way we want to l of them actually drove cars. But with no knowledge of itoba except journalism,” she says. “We want to make be,” McPhail says.
how to start a co-op, or any kind of business, they went the experience of student journalists in the province Since their grand opening in December 2010, this an Hew ahead. better by creating scholarships, internships, a speaker boutique bun bakery has become well-known in Win- l “There was this group of people that really believed series and other events.” nipeg, garnering features in Uptown, the Winnipeg Free z; Dy in something,” she says. Though the organization is primarily made up of Press, CBC and even here in the pages of The Uniter. ur After three years, they now have 65 members sharing Manitoban alumni, it aims to cater to students from McPhail and Melnick estimate they have made almost en K three cars. Litinsky hopes the project will grow beyond across the province. 100,000 buns since they opened, and have invented ph the Osborne Village neighbourhood. Vanderhart says her radio show was conceived in many different flavours, including the Shat Bun - a bun ; Ste ll “I hope to see a shift away from people clinging to an effort to fill the gap left by the departure of Marty partially designed by William Shatner himself. e their own vehicle,” she says. Gold’s 92.9 KICK-FM radio show, The Great Canadian “People have gotten excited that you can put differ- rr Litinsky works for Green Action Centre's Active and Talk Show. ent things in them,” says Melnick. “People are always e Fa
Safe Routes to School program. Realizing Winnipeg is ripe with articulate bloggers, coming in and saying ‘Have you tried this?’” Emsli
Getting more kids to go to school the way their par- Vanderhart decided her show should showcase their Part of Jonnies’ success is due to the variety of mar- yn l t ents did, by foot or bike, takes more than just inspiring commentary. Thus, Winnipeg Internet Pundits, airing keting techniques McPhail and Melnick employ, from i the students - it involves creating a community where every Wednesday at 5 p.m., was born. cheeky bun-themed posters and bun-baking contests to t: Kat: f
Metro e parents feel it's safe for kids to travel on their own. “A few years ago, when the didn’t exist and a strong online presence. l
A big step for the program has been getting the city's Uptown wasn't focusing on news, everyone started writ- The pair intends to expand Jonnies eventually, and op transportation planners and traffic engineers to care ing blogs,” she says. “Now, there is a professionalization hopes to be catering weddings by next season.
about creating safe routes to school. of blogs going on in the city and I want to try to pres- When they aren’t cooking up innovative bun cre- from t e
Litinsky believes active transportation is not about ent that.” ations, Melnick and McPhail are involved in a range of is losing something, but being healthier and more con- Vanderhart believes journalists should be well versed other artistic projects. w nected to community. in both print and broadcast. McPhail is in a band called John Vaude and the Vil- clock s
“(It's about) sustainable happiness, making your “Sitting in a room with someone and hearing them lains, and Melnick performs with Feed the Birds. t di choices so that you're happy, but they're better for the talk is energizing,” she says. “Whereas in print, you can Melnick is also a puppeteer, performing with The e world and your community, and yourself,” she says. reflect on things and use logic and reason to come to Cruppets in daycares and hosting events when she has cr o conclusions.” time. t
Anne Thomas ho Chris Hunter Amy Groening P Special Feature 11 www.uniter.ca December 1, 2011 The Uniter
Anika Terton The Climate Advocate
As you read this, Anika Terton is in Durban, South Africa, keeping a sharp eye on the performance of Can- ada's government negotiators at the 17th conference of the United Nations Framework Convention on Cli- mate Change. Terton, 25, is one of 20 young people from across Anika Terton Julie Donaldson Canada who raised their own funds to participate in the Canadian Youth Delegation. The delegation is there to remind negotiators about whose future is at stake, and to report on the proceedings by newsletter, blog and podcast. Terton came to the University of Winnipeg from Germany as an exchange student in 2008. “For me, being from Europe and coming here and seeing this precious landscape and this amazing nature, it was hard for me to understand why people don't care,” she says. “I was shocked to find out how much less the environment is an issue here.” Terton was so amazed that she wrote her political sci- ence master's thesis on Canadian climate change pol- icy. Now, when she's not tracking international negoti- ations, she works as a public awareness and outreach coordinator at Climate Change Connection, get- ting the word out that through climate-friendly life- style changes, Manitobans can benefit their health, save money and improve their communities. In September, she helped organize Winnipeg's Mov- ing Planet event, one of about 1,700 around the world, coordinated by www.350.org. The event was a mass cel- ebration of foot and bike power in support of moving the planet beyond reliance on fossil fuels. “I always believe that youth are the driver of change,” Terton says. Dayna Danger Julian Bradford Anne Thomas
Julie Donaldson Dayna Danger Julian Bradford The Caregiver The Photographer The Multi-faceted Musician
At 30, Julie Donaldson has amassed quite a resumé. Some photographers give a song and dance about how Even if you don’t recognize his name, there’s a good Before finishing her commerce degree from the Uni- they’ve been a shutterbug since the doctor slapped them chance that you’ve heard Julian Bradford’s bass playing versity of Manitoba, she became a franchise co-owner of on the ass after birth. However, 24-year-old feminist before. Home Instead Senior Care (HISC) photog Dayna Danger certainly doesn’t. That’s because the 28-year-old has played with a vari- “I thought it was a really good business opportunity “My uncle in Vancouver had a camera and he FedEx- ety of local musicians spanning a variety of genres, that had a lot of meaning,” she says. “It was something ed it to me the day before my first photo class,” she including soul artist Flo, singer-songwriters Michael I could do and go home at the end of the day knowing laughs. Peters and James Struthers, hip-hop group Magnum I’ve made a difference.” Danger was originally enrolled in the University of K.I. and jazz vets like Jeff Presslaff, Walle Larsson and Donaldson has also initiated the Be a Santa to a Senior Manitoba’s fine arts program for sculpture, but that Keith Price. program, a voluntary program run through HISC. didn’t stick. Bradford has also recorded with Austin Brown, a “It’s a way to give back to the community, give back “With photography you have your negatives or your singer who happens to be the nephew of Michael Jack- to seniors–seniors that don’t necessarily have someone digital files. They were compact and little, but you could son. This gig gave Bradford the opportunity to lay od who visits them during the holidays, or have the means make them really big. (With sculpture) I made a 12-foot tracks down with one of his favourite drummers, Vin- Le c to buy gifts this year,” Donaldson says. tree out of tar and I'm like, 'Well, now that this is done, nie Colaiuta. t M Last year they managed to raise more than 500 gifts what do I do with it?' It went in the garbage.” “It was quite an honour,” Bradford says. Bri
; for the program. This year, they had already raised 550 For the last two years, Danger (who refuses to divulge The gig with Austin Brown helped Bradford to land d e gifts by the end of November. her real name) has been working on a series called Bad a recording gig with Kenny G. This was also a banner year for Donaldson as she Girls, partly inspired by Devi, the nude goddess. The All of this studio activity is in addition to being a key uppli
; S received the Young Entrepreneur of the Year Award for images depict empowered women in all forms, from member of Moses Mayes, a band currently in the studio d e excellence in business from the Women Business Own- dominatrix to a suicide club and even a bearded lady. putting together a new record. ers of Manitoba. “I think I have 17 right now and there's only 11 or “It’s really fun building songs from the ground up uppli
; S Donaldson is also very involved in the community, 12 on the website. At least I have a website, OK artists with them,” Bradford says. “It’s very freeing.” d e sitting as president of the Manitoba Caregiver Coalition out there?” Bradford plays stand-up bass in addition to the elec- and treasurer of Rupert’s Land Caregiver Services. The goal is eventually to do a gallery showing, but for tric bass, and is also adept at the cello. He recently com- uppli Donaldson’s passion for helping seniors and their now, Danger is content with just making the art. pleted a soundtrack on that instrument for the ABC t: S t: f e Waging Peace l caregivers is something that stems from her personal “A lot of artists are speaking about issues that are documentary .
op experiences. important to them and hopefully those issues are Bradford wrote the music for the film with his girl- “I was very close with my grandparents, having been important to others,” she says. “I find it's more gratify- friend, singer-songwriter Dana Kowalsky (a.k.a. Bean).
from t there with them through their changes, and I wanted to ing when I make something that I'm more passionate Bradford has a couple tours coming up in the new e
is help other caregivers through theirs,” she says. about. When people like it, that's the bonus.” year, including one with local group The Crooked w Chloe Ross-Rogerson Nicholas Friesen Brothers. “I’m working on a bunch of different things month clock s t to month, so that keeps things interesting,” he says. di e One can only imagine that Bradford has many inter- cr esting things to do yet in his already accomplished o t career. ho P Trevor Graumann 12 Special Feature The Uniter December 1, 2011 www.Uniter.ca
The Uniter 30
Fabrizio Di Muro Jodie Layne Jesse Krause The Professor The Feminist The Go-to Player
Hailing from Italy, but raised in Brandon, Man., At 22, Jodie Layne is living proof that passion and whole- “My calling is to play music, that’s when I am most 30-year-old Fabrizio “Fab” Di Muro is one of the most hearted faith in a cause can be a recipe for resounding comfortable,” explains 26-year-old Jesse Krause. "I need exciting young professors in Winnipeg, and he’s making success. to play music... this is who I am, and this is where I get a profound impact upon not only his students, but on Born in small-town Manitoba, Layne became active my energy from, my inspiration.” his field as a whole. in Winnipeg’s feminist community upon returning Krause is a 2010 graduate of Canadian Mennonite Born with an innate gift of communication, Di Muro from a six-month stay in Malaysia. University with a degree in music. A classically trained graduated from Brandon University in 2003 as valedic- “Everything I’ve been doing has come together in cellist, Krause has also devoted much of his time to clas- torian, and quickly moved up the academic ranks to a the last 13 months,” she says. “I felt like something had sical guitar, as well as rock guitar and violin. full-time position in the University of Winnipeg’s busi- changed after travel, and I realized, this is it - these are Krause is the main songwriter, musical director, gui- ness and administration department. the people that I want to help.” tarist and lead singer in Flying Fox and the Hunter- “I was always interested in teaching and conduct- Since then, Layne has transformed her travel experi- Gatherers (FFHG), a band whose music is a smattering ing research,” Di Muro says. “I began teaching in July ences and exposure to the global community into a full- of many things including jazz, indie and big band. In 2010... (and) it feels great because I picked the right job, time commitment to Winnipeg women, and the pur- 2011, the sextet of classically trained musicians released and I feel at home doing it.” suit of a new awareness among all marginalized people its debut LP, Hans My Lion, which was met with criti- Di Muro attended the University of Western Ontario the world over. cal acclaim. for graduate school, earning a master’s degree in finan- “I am a very passionate person. How I can be a ser- On the album, Krause played all of the string parts cial math, and eventually a doctorate in marketing. vice to others is most important,” she says. “Using (my) himself, save for the small orchestra, which he com- His passion for the field of study translates to teach- voice for positive change is elemental for me.” posed the parts for and conducted in the studio. ing. Layne has been nothing short of instrumental in bol- “It stimulates the imagination," Krause says of music. “I wake up at 6:30 a.m. and I’m very excited to go to stering the feminist community in Winnipeg. "These are important things that people need to have in work. I never feel out of place in the classroom.” From becoming director of the Global Women’s Net- order to have good lives. So when you listen to imag- Aside from teaching, Di Muro is also engaged with work, to earning a core position at the feminist collec- inative music, it inspires more imagination, hopefully continuing research on how money operates within tive FemRev, to establishing a Winnipeg chapter of Hol- prods them in a direction of thinking more creatively human societies. Recently, he was recognized at a con- laBack!, Layne has effectively connected women with a in their own lives.” ference of the Administrative Sciences Association of resource base to share, pinpointed common issues and FFHG also conceived a rock opera based on the chil- Canada for an essay he wrote on marketing. empowered young girls across the city. dren’s book, Where The Wild Things Are, which was a To Di Muro, there is only one secret to being a suc- Perhaps what is most inspiring, though, is Layne’s part of the Winnipeg Fringe Theatre Festival in 2010. cessful teacher and positive influence on his students. incessant commitment to Winnipeg women, and her The plan for the future is to keep doing more of the “Energy and enthusiasm goes a long way. I actually dedication to a movement that she hopes will initiate same. want to be there, I want my students to succeed,” he broader awareness and equality. “We will be at numerous festivals in Western Can- says. “Everything I do in class is a way to engage in an “There are a lot of amazing women with real struggles ada this summer, looking forward to playing our diverse entertaining way.” in this city,” she says. “It is difficult, but we are changing musical styles,” Krause says. Harrison Samphir the vision of what’s possible.” John Van Laar Harrison Samphir
Sarah Michaelson The DJ
Winnipeg’s local DJ hero Sarah Michaelson is con- stantly pushing the boundaries of her art form. Under the pseudonym Mama Cutsworth, the 29-year-old has been entertaining Winnipeggers for years with unique dance events and theme parties. Since she started professionally in 2004, her turnta- ble talents have been integrated with numerous other acts. ll
Michaelson has worked alongside DJ Hunnicut, pro- e viding a live soundtrack for local improv comedy duo rr
Crumbs. e Fa “It’s challenging but it’s also a lot of fun” says Michael- son. “They have world class talent. It’s a really refresh- Emsli yn l ing way to DJ.” t i Michaelson has also recorded vocally with Luis Fran- ); Ka cisco Cardona’s Solidaze project. She took vocal lessons d e during her adolescence as well as piano.
In 2011, Michaelson celebrated the 10th anniversary uppli of Stylus Radio, the weekly funk and soul program she nay nay (S
produces and hosts on CKUW 95.9 FM. ir The multitalented Winnipegger has used her innate Fabrizio Di Muro Jodie Layne a musicality to do far more than just entertain with her cN an M originally diverse DJ sets, she's also strengthened the c n Winnipeg community. u Striving to make her music accessible to everyone is ett; D one of Michaelson’s greatest feats. She recently co-ordi- l nated the Baby Dance Party, which is an event where an Hew
parents can take their children to listen to a variety of l music. All the proceeds of the event went to The Fam-
ily Food Group. ett; Dy Michaelson is currently organizing her pet project, l Drop the Needle, which is a monthly crafting/party series an Hew that will get community members off their couches and l into a social environment. t: Dy t: f e
“It's a good wintery thing to do,” she says of the event l
series, which takes place at the Lo Pub. op Derek Loewen from t e is w clock s t di e cr o t ho P
Jesse Krause Sarah Michaelson Special Feature 13 www.uniter.ca December 1, 2011 The Uniter
Matt Opalko Andrew Chipman Sara Robinson The Humanitarian Hoopster The Fashion Blogger &Becky Nordquist Former University of Winnipeg Wesmen basketball “I find Winnipeg weirdly inspirational,” Andrew Chip- The Philanthro-pups captain Matt Opalko, 26, never wants to stop learning, man says. “You kind of have to have that do-it-yourself and the kids he helps put through school in Swaziland attitude to get the clothes you like.” It’s been close to a year since Sara Robinson and Becky have become his greatest motivation to keep it up. “(We) don’t have the (big) stores like H&M,” he contin- Nordquist started Manitoba Mutts, a non-profit rescue In 2010, Opalko, and his wife Amanda, both of ues. “So you really do have to be a little bit more creative for abandoned and neglected dogs. whom are teachers and graduates from the U of W, were with either making things yourself, or going out to thrift The two began their work in January 2011 after vol- inspired to help the South African country, which has stores and trying to recreate things with a different edge.” unteering at a city animal shelter and seeing the need for the highest prevalence of HIV/AIDS in the world. The 21-year-old has been showcasing his DIY fashion more services. In that time, Manitoba Mutts has grown The couple’s efforts culminated in Hoops for Swazi- sense and commenting on fashion trends on his blog, to 100 volunteer foster homes and has adopted out some land, a two-day charity basketball tournament. Pullteeth.net, since 2008. 250 dogs, many of them from northern Manitoba. Opalko’s original goal was to raise $10,000 over While the blog originally started as a way for him to “We wanted to get bigger and save more dogs and 10 years to pay for tuition and uniforms for children comment on anything he felt like, it has since become more kinds,” says Nordquist, 32. “A lot of the places get affected by AIDS, who would otherwise be unable to focused on fashion, something Chipman says he’s always full and won’t accept dogs.” attend school. been interested in. But it hasn’t been easy, both financially and emo- Yet the response from the community far exceeded Chipman’s blog receives between 500 and 1,000 unique tionally. The organization has fostered dogs that were Opalko’s expectations and the tournament has raised visitors a day and has earned him profiles on H&M’s web- starved and beaten, about to be killed by kids with a $16,500 in its first two years alone. site, JeffreyCampbellShoes.com, Sandbox and on men’s table saw, and discarded near fires in a sealed box. Opalko’s passion to help others stems from his nine magazine website FHM.com, where he was dubbed one “We’ve taken in some dogs from some pretty rough years of involvement with Athletes in Action, a sports of “the coolest people in style” this past October in the conditions,” says Robinson, 27. “It’s definitely a moti- ministry group that travels around the world empower- website’s Ultimate Style Guide. vator.” ing and educating people through sport. Chipman was also a finalist in the H&M-sponsored Currently, the organization relies on its fundraising “This experience has given me perspective on how 2011 MuchMusic Video Music Awards fashion blogger efforts, from socials to craft and bake sales. But the two fortunate we are and it fuels the fire to give back,” says contest, and he blogs about do-it-yourself projects each hope being a recognized charity will boost donations Opalko. Tuesday on the beauty, fashion and lifestyle section of and attract more volunteers. He also feels privileged for the education he has MTV.ca. The end result is an intake facility to process more received and is committed to sharing the power of Currently working as a receptionist at a hair salon, dogs, and still foster the animals until they are adopted. knowledge with others. Opalko is working towards a Chipman says that whatever he does in the future, it will “They are always living right in someone’s home, master’s in education, all while teaching phys ed and somehow involve fashion. picking up family skills that are important once they’re coaching full time at Mennonite Brethren Collegiate When asked what his number one piece of fashion advice adopted,” Robinson says. Institute. is, Chipman responds that being comfortable is key. “I don’t think we’ve sat down and set a limit as to “Life is busy, but I think of the kids in Swaziland “When people try to wear things because they think how far we want to go,” Nordquist adds. walking miles to go to school and it gives me motiva- they should and they’re not really into it, I think it really “It’s being going uphill for a year now. Every day gets tion,” he says. shows,” he says. better, each time we save another dog. Eva Wasney “It’s all about your attitude. If it makes you happy, I “I can’t say there’s been one day better than the rest.” think it’s worth it.” Matt Preprost Aaron Epp Michael Champagne THE NORTH END ACTIVIST
If you’re looking for Michael Champagne at 6 p.m. on Friday, Dec. 2, you’ll find him at the bell tower at 470 Selkirk Ave. For the third Friday in a row, the 24-year-old is gath- ering there with other concerned North End residents for a rally to promote hope and remember those who have died because of violence in the community. “We’ve just been touched by a lot of violence—it’s been hitting really close to home,” Champagne says. “We said we had to do something, and we wanted it to be a youth-led response to the violence (and) we wanted to make it loud.” The founder of the Aboriginal Youth Opportunities (AYO) group, Champagne has been helping give young people their voice for the past few years. He is a youth coordinator at United Way partner Ndinawemaaganag Endaawaad in the North End, and he says he’s driven to make a difference because he knows the challenges his peers are experiencing. Andrew Chipman Sara Robinson & Becky Nordquist “I grew up in the North End, I’m from the child wel- fare system, I’m an Aboriginal male, and being all those things, I look around at my peers and see how many challenges we’re facing right now,” he says. “That’s what motivates me.” AYO is in the process of forming the North End Ris- ing Youth Council, a group that will gather together young leaders from the North End for monthly meet- ings so that they can discuss the challenges the commu- nity is facing. “I don’t think the young, positive leaders in our com- munity understand how many of us there really are,” Champagne says. “With North End Rising, they will really see.” Aaron Epp ett l an Hew l ): Dy ll s (a t di e cr o t ho P
Matt Opalko Michael Champagne 14 Special Feature The Uniter December 1, 2011 www.Uniter.ca
Kevin Bacon Hot Thespian action Winnipeg Kevin Bacon Hot Thespian Arcades Project The Filmmaker Action The City Archivists The Funny Guys and Gals “I wanted to adapt movies ever since I was young,” The brainchild of Owen Toews, 25, Noni Brynjolson, 25, explains 27-year-old filmmaker Kevin Bacon. “I do it for With a strong fan base, Hot Thespian Action has come Patrick Dunford, 29, and Ryan Trudeau, 25, the Winnipeg fun whether or not I make it anywhere - it doesn’t mat- a long way from three girls in an Advanced Mime and Arcades Project was born in the summer of 2009 and picks ter." Improv course at the University of Winnipeg. up where L'Atelier national du Manitoba left off. A recent graduate of the University of Winnipeg’s film Original members Shannon Guile, 28, Jacqueline Loe- Starting as a zine that collected articles about Win- and theatre program, Kevin is having great success in the wen, 29, and Jane Testar, 28, were joined by fellow U of nipeg from the CBC and the Winnipeg Free Press, it has industry. W theatre students Garth Merkeley, 28, and Ryan since evolved into the group’s most recent exhibition, WAP From travelling to New York with Saskatoon’s The Miller, 28, and the group quickly became a Fringe hit with No.2/2011, which featured “borrowed” images of museums Sheepdogs and documenting their journey to the cover of their 2006 show Hands On. and items such as Tyndall stone from the Human Rights Rolling Stone magazine, to doing sound work for TSN and Every year since, HTA has performed to packed houses Museum’s construction site. Sportsnet, it's all enabled Bacon to practice his art. and critical acclaim with five-star shows at the Fringe Fes- “A lot of what we've done has been about museums “I didn’t want to wake up at 40 and not have pursued tival, and it has only gone up from there. and modes of museum display,” Winnipeg expat Brynjol- my passion in filmmaking.” “This last year was really a good year for us,” says Merke- son says via Skype from Montreal, where she now lives. “A His first feature film is the thriller The Stork, which he ley. lot of what we've done so far is to look at these really big was able to produce after receiving a production grant for In April, they performed at the CBC Winnipeg Com- d places that really symbolize power and maybe we need to the making of his short film, Magic Hour. edy Festival, an event the group has attended annually e
focus more on things that are overlooked in the city.” Bacon has won a handful of awards at previous local since 2009. This year, in addition to having its own show, uppli “Winnipeg is about race and colonialism and I feel that horror film festivals and he's also the main organizer of the troupe was also a part of the televised gala. ett; S a lot of the myth-making (such as Guy Maddin’s film My this past October’s second annual Winnipeg Horror Cin- This year also saw HTA’s nomination for a Canadian l Winnipeg) doesn't necessarily engage with those subjects,” ema, a festival dedicated to showcasing local talent. Comedy Award for Best Sketch Troupe.
Toews says. As a member of the Winnipeg Film Group, he is the “That was a huge honour for them to even consider us,” an Hew “We had collected all these funny artifacts from building go-to guy in the sound department, where he teaches the Merkeley says. “We’re not from Toronto and not many l sites which are basically just pieces of garbage,” Brynjolson odd workshop. people have heard of us on a national scale.” Dy t:
says. “But when you put them on a clean, white table cloth In addition, Bacon also has lots of material waiting in While HTA is still planning on doing the stage thing, righ in a museum, they really do look like artifacts.” the wings. they have their eyes set on other audiences. o t t f
The end goal for WAP is to have a permanent museum “I have lots of projects that I want to adapt that I wrote “Our goal right now is to get the pilot produced and, e l of its DIY exhibitions, though there are no real plans set in as a teenager. A lot of them are really creative and I want to if everything goes according to plan, eventually we would s t di
motion to make it a reality. put them to film," he says. "I just want to create.” have a TV show on the air. Beyond that, we also want to e
“It's a life project,” Brynjolson says. “We're going to be John Van Laar travel with our stuff and get more people to know us.” cr o on the next top 50 under 50 list.” Kaeleigh Ayre t ho Nicholas Friesen P
BOOK BUYBACK Introducing the Next Generation of Great Leaders in Canada CASH BACK Elijah Ahlquist, MPA on your Recipient of the CAPPA-IPAC National Student Thought Leadership Award (bronze), Ahlquist’s project focused on the economic impact and potential health risks associated with a lack of nutritional information on pre-packaged foods. He believes that although the Canadian government has intervened by regulating nutrition labels on all pre-packaged foods, consumers vary in their ability to interpret and effectively use this new information. Elijah suggests that additional improvements, CARD such as increased information, graphic codes and third-party endorsements, are needed in order to further remedy this failure. In a province renowned for policy innovation and for inspiring influential public servants Visit www.universityofwinnipeg.bkstr.ca such as Albert Johnson and Thomas Shoyama, the Johnson-Shoyama Graduate School is educating students committed to finding real for additional buyback hours and locations. solutions to real problems. Like Elijah, our students are discovering ways to make a positive impact on the world. The University of Winnipeg Bookstore MAKE A DIFFERENCE. APPLY NOW. 491 Portage Avenue Unit 5
RENTAL CHECK-IN
Return your rental books now through: VISIT WWW.SCHOOLOFPUBLICPOLICY.SK.CA December 20, 2011 Special Feature 15 www.uniter.ca December 1, 2011 The Uniter
Nils Vik The Designer
Be it photography, music, industrial design or the highly acclaimed Parlour Coffee, everything Nils Vik touches is characterized by painstaking organization and con- sideration. “There is too much half-ass in the world,” the 28-year- old says. “If you’re going to do something, you might as well think it through as much as you can.” Until the fall of 2008, Vik didn’t enjoy coffee. During a trip to Montreal with his architecture class, Vik’s pro- fessor forced him to try espresso. It changed his life. “I was excited to come back to Winnipeg and get into espresso, but there was no authenticity and char- acter here,” he says. So this past October, Vik opened Parlour Coffee at 468 Main St. Nils Vik Stu Anderson “If you don’t like something about Winnipeg, do something about it,” he says. “I decided Winnipeg needed some form of good coffee store, so I thought I would try it.” Vik’s experience as an industrial designer plays a large role in much of his work. “In terms of sourcing retail products, the design of the shop, the furniture and the branding of the venue, this shop is one big design project for me,” he says. “Even when I was playing music (with instrumental acoustic guitar trio Wide Awake City), I really enjoyed designing the websites, record covers and tour posters.” On Nov. 17, Vik announced via Parlour’s Facebook page that starting in June 2012, the café would charge a 25-cent premium on drinks ordered by the city coun- cillors who recently voted in favour of the transit fare increase. “It’s risky when a business stands up politically, but at the same time, it’s boring when they don’t,” Vik says. - Chris Hunter “I hope to see a shift away from people clinging to their own vehicle,” she says. Litinsky works for Green Action Centre's Active and Safe Routes to School program. Getting more kids to go to school the way their par- ents did, by foot or bike, takes more than just inspiring Mel Marginet & the students - it involves creating a community where parents feel it's safe for kids to travel on their own. Michelle Elrick Matthew TenBruggencate Chris Hunter
Stu Anderson Michelle Elrick Matthew The Inside Man The Poet/Novelist TenBruggencate Mel Marginet If you are an artist looking for your big break into the Of late, writer Michelle Elrick, 28, is most proud of the coveted American market, Stu Anderson is the only novel she recently completed. & The Dramatic Ones person you need to know. “In working on a project this large, at times I've felt Anderson, a talent and booking agent with Paquin like I'd never be finished,” she says of the novel, which Entertainment, got his start a few years ago while attend- took six years to complete. One great aspect about being a theatre graduate is the ing the University of Manitoba. He knew he wanted to This novel is her first foray into the genre, but Elrick ability to create your own job and work outside the be a part of the entertainment industry and worked to has been publishing poetry for years. Her first poetry box. This is exactly what University of Winnipeg hon- book acts for university events. manuscript, To Speak, won the 2009 Show Me the ours performance grads Mel Marginet, 28, and Mat- Now barely 27, Anderson is always looking for new Book contest sponsored by CV2 (the poetry journal that thew TenBruggencate, 29, have done as the co-artistic acts with lots of energy. Elrick graced the cover of earlier this year). heads and founding members of Theatre by the River, “I’m always on the lookout for new bands and bands The book was published in 2010 on The Muses’ Com- an independent company that incorporated in 2005. d e with a spark and some momentum that the agency can pany imprint. Elrick has also had poetry published in “We were all friends in school and we were joined by help take to the next level,” Anderson says. several literary journals, including The Fiddlehead and the fact that we just didn’t want to be only actors after suppli
e His excitement about his job is palpable. In an indus- Canadian Literature. school,” Marginet says. “We all really wanted to pro- ls try firmly populated by the 35-and-older crowd, Ander- In spring 2012, Elrick will be launching a poetry/ duce and had plays that we wanted to write and wanted g e n son embodies a youthful energy and sincerity. performance project with the help of a Winnipeg Arts to see done.” hi Most recently, Anderson has been working with Council grant. This year marked the company’s fifth season, and so yt r e local roots acts Del Barber and Oh My Darling, creat- Thanks to her experience with poetry, Elrick brings a far it has been a strong one. v ing opportunities for the Winnipeg musicians to reach unique voice to the novel. TBTR's mandate as stated on its website is to “per- y; y; e k a new audience. “I’m interested in playing with genre and form,” she form theatrical work throughout Manitoba that attracts Because his job regularly takes him on the road to explains. “Strictly speaking, the novel is fiction, but it’s and excites both traditional and non-traditional audi- meet with strangers, Anderson took the unique step of written in a distinctly poetic style.” ences by being artistically provocative, socially signifi- ew Sawatz
h a self-promotional video this summer. Branding him- In addition to her writing activity, Elrick also co-ordi- cant and financially accessible.” self as a “futuristic Agent 2.0,” Anderson makes a good nates In Dialogue: The Manitoba Writers’ Guild Reading The group has fulfilled its mandate with inexpensive impression and shows his sense of humour about what Series, which brings writers from across Canada to Win- tickets, non-traditional performance spaces and pre- t: Mattt: f e Generous l he does. nipeg. senting pieces such as the recent , which com-
op “A while ago I ran into the mom of an ex-girlfriend “I’m really proud to be a part of that series,” she says. mented on the impending provincial election. who told me to get a life after I tried explaining what “It’s great to be involved in the local literary scene, as The company’s first original piece was a finalist for
from t I’m up to,” Anderson says. “Hopefully I never have to well as the national.” the Harry Rintoul Award for best new Manitoban play, e
is grow up and get a real job.” Elrick is also the poetry editor of Geez magazine. and they have been called “one of Winnipeg’s most w Aaron Snider For all of her achievements, Elrick won the John ambitious independent companies”. Hirsch Award for Most Promising Manitoba Writer in “We’ve been really fortunate to (have been) criti- clock s t 2011, an honour she has clearly earned. cally well received in Winnipeg,” Marginet says. “Peo- di e Trevor Graumann ple understand that we are really passionate about it. cr We really love what we do.” o t
ho Kaeleigh Ayre P 16 Arts & Culture The Uniter December 1, 2011 www.Uniter.ca
Music Listings THURSDAY, DEC. 1 until THURSDAY, DEC. 8 until Rolling Stone coverboys THE SHEEPDOGS Teemu's return to Winnipeg with BEN WYT- WEDNESDAY, DEC. 7 WEDNESDAY, DEC. 14 play the Garrick Centre on Dec. 14. INCK at the Times Change(d) on Dec. 17. TALKING HEADS RE-IMAGINED is four jazz PRINCE! That's right, the funky god of pop You'll be lmfao when LMFAO play the MTS Bluesman BRENT PARKIN stops by the Wind- musicians and vocalists revisiting the works music is set to play the MTS Centre on Thurs- Centre on Dec. 14. sor on Sunday, Dec. 18. of the Talking Heads on Thursday, Dec. 1 at day, Dec. 8. OW! Trip-hop artist JENN MIERAU performs at the Aqua Books. See story at www.uniter.ca/ THURSDAY, DEC. 15 until KRUNK 4 THE KIDS is a fundraiser starring Lo Pub on Wednesday, Dec. 21. view/6968. WEDNESDAY, DEC. 21 THE LYTICS, YOUNG KIDD and WHITE RHINO at MAGNIFICENT 7S' long-awaited album release ALEXA DIRKS from CHIC GAMINE and MARTI Local latin act PAPA MAMBO plays the Cur- Republik Nightclub on Dec. 8. SARBIT from IMAGINARY CITIES host GUILTY rent Lounge, 75 Forks Market Rd. on Fri- for All Kinds of Mean is finally happening on THE PERPETRATORS play the Times PLEASURES, a ‘90s girl band tribute show, day, Dec. 2. Thursday, Dec. 15 at the WECC. Change(d) High and Lonesome Club on at Le Garage Cafe on Dec. 21. Features tunes An Open ANDY SHEPPARD and MARK MARIASH play the Dec. 8. There will be many empty Standards follow- by Destiny’s Child, TLC, Britney Spears and Park Theatre on Dec. 2. ing THE EMPTY STANDARDS CD release party many more. The mission if you chose to accept it is to at the Park on Dec. 15. Relationship It's a punk-rawk Osborne party at the Zoo come to a swinging spy party at the Pyra- THURSDAY, DEC. 22 until with ALL ON RED, THE PINKSLIPS and THE mid. SPY VS SPY featuring THIS HISSES, THE THE PERPS play the Times Change(d) on WEDNESDAY, DEC. 28 with Melanie Dahling THRASHERS on Dec. 2. ELECTRICS and THE ROCKDORAS is on Fri- Dec. 15. It's Christmas with the PERPS at the Times day, Dec. 9. FRED PENNER does another rowdy show for Hip hop meets folk rock? Hey, it worked at Change(d) on Thursday, Dec. 22. Folk Fest and it might work at the Times ANNEX THEORY CD release party is at the Zoo adults that just want to be kids on Friday, Feeling that Change(d) High and Lonesome Club when DJ on Dec. 9 with LONG TERM ENEMY, ON THIS Dec. 16 at the WECC. EL DIABLO and NEW RENAISSANCE play the Zoo on Friday, Dec. 23. HUNNICUTT spins with THE CROOKED BROTH- DAY and TYRANTS DEMISE. QUINZMAS 2011 takes over the Burton Cum- ERS and SCOTT NOLAN on Dec. 2. gingerbread feeling The Times Change(d) celebrates TOM WAITS mings Theatre, featuring QUINZY and HOUSE THE POMPETTES play the blues at the Wind- Knock ‘em down with RIGHTEOUS IKE at the BIRTHDAY PARTY with an all-star group of OF DOC on Dec. 16. sor on Dec. 23. Windsor on Dec. 2. Winnipeg's A fund- OCCUPY XMAS with ZOPPA and ASHLEIGH A lot of people get all grumpy pants this finest musi- Soulful Winnipeg expat MAIKO WATSON per- Advertisement raiser to GRAY in support of the Dream Room Project time of year and I refuse to contribute to all cians on forms at the West End Cultural Centre on save the and the occupiers on Saturday, Dec. 24 at the Dec. 9. the doom and gloom with another “I don’t Dec. 2. RAINBOW Estudio Luna Galeria. have a boyfriend/Orange Crush for one” Crack Your Cosmic Egg! TROUT There is a It's the WOMEN IN BLUES MANITOBA SHOW- Canadian hip-hop artist K-OS performs at MUSIC column. special sneak CASE II with performances by TRACY K, the Pyramid Cabaret on Saturday, Dec. 3 Download FESTIVAL I couldn’t be more excited for the holi- peak at the ANGEL CALNEK, KATHY KENNEDY, CLAIRE with Toronto-based band THE DIRTY MAGS is hap- BIG FUN FES- BESTLAND, SHELLEY-LYNNE HARDINGE and day season. opening. pening TIVAL lineup DONNA MAC at Dylan O'Connor's on Mon- School’s out, people smile at each other “iAwoke” app @iTunes today. on Fri- BOTH LEGS BROKEN are filming a video and with a big day, Dec. 26. a little more, plus everywhere smells all they want you to come! It's at the Cavern show at the day, Dec. mulled and whatnot. on Dec. 3. Lo Pub on 16 at the READYMIX presents LEGACY ARCADE: A DAFT Yeah, the songs can get annoying and Dec. 9. Lo Pub featuring SMOKY TIGER and the MAN- PUNK TRIBUTE on Tuesday, Dec. 27 at the you have a million gifts to buy, then there’s THE COPPERTONE is back at the Lo Pub on ITOBANDITS. Pyramid. Dec. 3 with supporting artists GREG ARCADE THE JP HOE HOE HOE HOLIDAY SHOW with that dinner you said you’d make, but I say and TWIST CONE. special guests members of CHIC GAMINE is at It's SHIRA time when BOG RIVER, NATHAN and ...AND THEN NOTHING play the Lo Pub on fuck it if it gets you down. the Park Theatre on Dec. 9 and 10. MAMA CUTSWORTH all grace the stage of the Wednesday, Dec. 28. It's another metal weekend at the Zoo with Pyramid on Dec. 16. Wear headphones, spend time with peo- THE NOBLE THIEFS release Beyond The 11th ple instead of buying them shit and have a DISSOLUTION, EYAM, HELL AND MALFUNCTION THURSDAY, DEC. 29 until and KALUZA on Dec. 3. Deck with MISE EN SCENE and THE SHAKE on PRIEST! THE LONELY VULCANS and BIG TROU- WEDNESDAY, JAN. 4 potluck. Saturday, Dec. 10 at the Pyramid Cabaret. BLE IN LITTLE CHINA hold a Judas Priest Whatever you focus on expands, and There will be a super secret guest headliner Dance Party at the Zoo on Dec. 16. THE CONSUMER GOODS CD release party is on at the PIPE AND HAT SHOWCASE with MAXI- HEARTBEAT CITY, DANGER CAT, FISTS IN and Thursday, Dec. 29 at the Lo Pub. there has to be at least one thing you like MUM SIXTY, RYAN & THE AM and THE TREBLE LEMURIA play the Lo Pub on Dec. 10. CASSIE HATCHER, HALF MAN HALF ELF and about this time of year, you old Scrooge- on Dec. 3 at the WECC. SID STRANGE play Aqua Books, 274 Garry St., ROYAL CANOE album fundraiser is at the Pyr- face. Fresh from her recent euro-tour ROMI MAYES on Dec. 16. amid with SAINT KRIS and BOBBY DESJAR- Even if you don’t celebrate Christmas, The all-gal rock act THE BUSHTITS play the plays the Times Change(d) with TOM KEENAN LAIS on Dec. 29. Folk Exchange on Dec. 3. on Dec. 10. THE CROOKED BROTHERS host an open mic glitter and baked goods are hardly religious session at the Folk Exchange, 211 Bannatyne Hip-hop act THE BREAKAWAY POINT play the rites. Fusion-funk act TAYLOR & YOUNG play a free It's one band and multiple singers at the on Dec. 16. Marquee Lounge, 1875 Pembina on Dec. 29. show at 75 Albert St. on Dec. 3 at 7 p.m. SILAS WOODHOUSE JAM at the West End Cul- If you really can’t think of anything fun tural Centre on Dec. 10 and 11. AMERO LITTLE CHRISTMAS is at the Ellice The 6th ANNUAL PARK THEATRE NEW YEAR'S to do, you may borrow some of my holiday There is a family-friendly show featuring Theatre with DON AMERO and JAYLENE SHOW features bluegrass darlings OH MY traditions: THE SECONDHANDPANTS in support of Winni- For those who like their jazz way out there, JOHNSON on Dec. 16. DARLING on Saturday, Dec. 31. 1. Cycle through all my favorite Christ- peg Harvest and Habitat for Humanity at the the 2011-2011 Nu Sounds Series kicks off with Ellice Café & Theatre on Dec. 3. THE BERT JOHNSON QUINTET featuring T'AI SONS OF YORK present their video for Feel It's a CASUALLY MUSICAL NEW YEAR'S EVE at mas movies starting Dec. 1 - You can tune PU on Sunday, Dec. 11 at the Park Theatre. How You Wanna at Pop Soda's Coffee House Pop Soda's with FIRE AND SMOKE, THE GIRTH, in to my blog for a comprehensive list, but Legendary rapper GHOSTFACE KILLAH rips it & Gallery on Saturday, Dec. 17 at 9 p.m. with a JOHNNY RIVERBOAT, BOG RIVER and DJ ROB for now I’ll say that Christmas Eve wouldn’t up at Republik Nightclub with PETER JACK- THE PRAIRIE ROOTS REVUE with CARLA show to follow. VILAR on Dec. 31. SON and D GRIMEZ on Sunday, Dec. 4. MAICHER, NORTHCOTE, RYAN BOLDT and be the same without Jimmy Stewart, Rum ZACH LUCKY is at the Park Theatre on Mon- The JD EDWARDS BAND releases their new CD APOCALYPSE 2012 is at Ozzy's with SOUL and soynog, and crying a couple “true ALANDALE and BEHIND SAPPHIRE play the Lo day, Dec. 12. at the WECC on Dec. 17. KILLING FEMALE, DJ COUNT ZERO, DJ Pub on Dec. 4. MACABRIA, DJ RAZED and SYNTHROID on meaning of Christmas” tears. BeCause Industries presents THE RIPPERZ, A 2. Put up the Christmas tree with Mom THE AMAZING KRESKIN attempts to read our Dec. 31. Award-winning singer-songwriters TRACY thoughts and blow our minds on Tuesday, WASTE ODYSSEY and THE MYSTICS at the Lo and listen to Hawklsey Workman’s Almost BONE & J.C. CAMPBELL play the Windsor Dec. 13 at the WECC. Pub on Dec. 17. Bring in the new year loud at the Zoo with Hotel with WAYNE LAVALLEE on Dec. 4. BLADELAZER and TYRANTS DEMISE on Dec. 31. a Full Moon - Mix it in with some general Metal warriors PSYCHOTIC GARDENING per- favourites and some Starbucks compilation Metal Blade recording artists CHIMAIRA and It's NEW MUSIC WEDNESDAYS at Ozzy's with UNEARTH play the Pyramid on Wednesday, form with JAGSTOP at the Zoo on Dec. 17. You got the blues in 2012 with BILLY JOE I bought a long time ago. Say what you will, FEW WHO DO, LOIS GILLESPIE, and SCOTT Dec. 14. GREEN at the Windsor Hotel on Dec. 31. they make a good mixed CD. HINKSON on Wednesday, Dec. 7. CHEERING FOR THE BAD GUY celebrate 3. Have a cookie day with my friend, Alysa - We make cookies with fun-shaped FILM Aqua Books is hosting the venerable poetry political realities we experience in everyday Church. Four uplifting Magnificats by Vivaldi, cookie cutters and then we package them series SPEAKING CROW. The Crow is on every life. The exhibition shows until Jan. 8, 2012. Pergolesi, Pärt and Stanford are featured Tuesday and starts at 7 p.m. with a featured in the first half, with the second half of the PLATFORM presents UNTITLED by JIM The Manitoba Museum presents CIRCUS! for our loved ones. Why yes, we are too cute writer and is followed by two open mic sets concert including well-known Christmas HODGES, CARLOS MARQUES DA CRUZ and SCIENCE UNDER THE BIG TOP. The exhibit - thank you. and short breaks in between. music built around the theme of Mary. ENCKE KINGAT at the Platform Gallery on Fri- demystifies the daring and death-defying 4. Catch up with friends - I have some day, Dec. 2 at 7 p.m. Untitled is a 60-min- GALLERIES & MUSEUMS feats of the greatest show on earth, and THE AMATEUR BURLESQUE SHOW is on Sun- time off from school and I can’t wait for ute non-linear montage of archival and pop puts you in the centre of the action. The day, Dec. 11 at 6 p.m. at Prairie Theatre footage recalling the passionate activism the influx of coffee dates and cozy dinner UMFM 101.5 fm, CKUW 95.9 fm and BE: CUL- exhibition runs until April 9, 2012. Exchange. Come see Winnipeg's leading bur- sparked by the early years of the AIDS crisis. parties. I know you’re expecting me to talk TURED presents DOWNTOWN UNDERGROUND lesque artist and comedian Heather Wit- about ice skating or some shit, and every The UWSA Womyn's Centre presents a film in support of Call*Response. Winnipeg’s cul- THEATRE, DANCE & COMEDY herden. screening of POLYTECHNIQUE on Tuesday, tural community unites to present a unique year I say I’ll do that, but well... it’s cold. SPRING AWAKENING is showing until Dec. 4 Comedy duo JAY AND SILENT BOB are at Dec. 6 at 2:30 p.m. in the UWSA Bulman Cen- exhibition in support of Call*Response and 5. Buy Presents! - I actually love Christ- at the Tom Hendry Warehouse, 140 Rupert the Burton Cummings Theatre on Dec. 11 tre Mezzanine. Kids Help Phone on Thursday, Dec. 1 from mas shopping because I’ve never approached Ave. Music by Duncan Sheik, Spring Awak- at 8 p.m. 6 p.m. to 11 p.m. and Friday, Dec. 2 from 6 ening is the winner of eight Tony Awards, it from the “fabulous cash prizes” angle. I One this year's most acclaimed films, Ter- p.m. to 10 p.m. at Absurd Machine Studios, ST. CHAD'S CHRISTMAS MUSICAL is on Fri- including Best Musical. like to find little thoughtful things for each rence Malick's THE TREE OF LIFE, is showing 72 Princess St. Check out new artwork from day, Dec. 16 at 7 p.m. at St. Chad's Anglican at the Cinematheque on Wednesday, Dec. 7 person that say, “Hey, remember when you local photographers, painters and mixed- The Fyxx at 85 Albert hosts its own comedy Church, 3390 Portage Ave. and Thursday, Dec. 8 at 7 p.m. media artists, plus live painting, live music, were talking about your interests? I was lis- night on Friday, Dec. 2. MESSIAH shows at the Centennial Concert EcoPIA and the UWSA present A HEARING and food and beverages. tening.” The Merlyn Productions Theatre Company Hall Suite on Saturday, Dec. 17 at 8 p.m. FOR LAKE WINNIPEG, two films and a dis- I have a lot of fun thinking up ideas or Gallery 1C03 at the University of Winnipeg is presents THROUGH THE LOOKING GLASS, cussion with special guest Vicki Burns on Fringe fans should check out HEY SHORTY browsing interesting shops to find just the presenting THE EPHEMERALS: TRENDING. The a holiday special for the whole family on Wednesday, Dec. 14 at 6:30 p.m. in the Bul- VOL. 2 on Saturday, Dec. 17 at 8 p.m. at the Ephemerals are an all-female collective of Wednesday, Dec. 7 to Saturday, Dec. 10 at right item. Failing that, there’s always that man Centre at the University of Winnipeg. Ellice Café & Theatre. wall of gift cards at Superstore. They have aboriginal artists and curators. With TREND- the Ellice Theatre, 585 Ellice Ave. CANNES LION INTERNATIONAL ADVERTISING ING the collective aims to examine the For those who want the real deal with a everything from Babies “R” Us to The Keg. A dramatic reading of Charles Dickens's A AWARDS, the best commercials from across trend of indigenous-influenced clothing and modern twist, the John Hirsch Theatre at CHRISTMAS CAROL will take place on Friday, Oh - please don’t give those to the same the globe, is being screened at the Winnipeg accessories, encouraging a critical read- the MTC Mainstage is showing ROMEO AND Dec. 9 at 7:30 p.m. at Crescent Fort Rouge people unless your other gift is babysit- Art Gallery until Dec. 28 in the Muriel Rich- ing of fashion and highlighting the need for JULIET until Dec. 17. Call 204-942-6537 or United Church, 525 Wardlaw Ave. Join read- ting. Melanie likes fine dining and she likes ardson Auditorium. Go to wag.ca for info. a deeper awareness of its cultural implica- consult www.mtc.mb.ca. tions. The installation shows in the Anthro- ers Marilyn Maki, Judy Wasylycia-Leis, Paul babies, just not together. Hesse, Clark Saunders and Marcy Markusa THE NUTCRACKER shows at the Centennial So, dear reader, I hope I’ve given you just LITERATURE pology Museum, fourth floor,C entennial Hall until Dec. 3. Check out theephemerals.word- as they read the classic Dickens tale of Concert Hall on Dec. 21, Dec. 23, Dec. 27 and a little bit to be merry about this year. Writer and documentary filmmaker ARRYL press.com for more information. greed and redemption. Carolers will per- Dec. 28 at 7 p.m. And, remember - if you’re stressed about form seasonal favourites and refreshments KROTZ is launching his most recent work, The U of W department of theatre and film having a date for that big staff party, relax. THE UNCERTAIN BUSINESS OF DOING GOOD: ALWAYS MOVING FORWARD: CONTEMPORARY will be served. AFRICAN PHOTOGRAPHY FROM THE WEDGE presents CYRANO DE BERGERAC on Thurs- Rum and soynog travel just fine in an OUTSIDERS IN AFRICA, on Saturday, Dec. 3 at The IN THE CHAMBER: HOLIDAY SPECIAL fea- day, Dec. 22 at 8 p.m. at the Gas Station Arts 2 p.m. at McNally Robinson. COLLECTION is showing at the Platform Gal- opaque water bottle. lery, 121-100 Arthur St., until Dec. 10. turing Ellen Peterson and the Fu Fu Chi Chi Centre. Choir is happening at the Asper Centre for FIONA JOY GREEN launches her book PRAC- COMEDY OPEN MIC NIGHTS in the Peg are EWA TARSIA AND FOLLOW THE GREEN DOT Theatre and Film at the University of Winni- Catch Melanie at the Albert Street Fyxx TICING FEMINIST MOTHERING on Sunday, Dec. Sundays at The Cavern with JOHN B. DUFF, 4 at 12:30 p.m. at McNally Robinson. ROAD is showing until Dec. 21 at the Semai peg from Dec. 8 until Dec. 10 at 8 p.m. Comedy Night, the first Friday of each Gallery, 264 McDermot Ave. Tuesdays at The King’s Head Pub and Mon- month from 8 p.m. to 10 p.m. Have a ques- Lansdowne Series with slam poet DAWN A JUDY GARLAND CHRISTMAS shows at the dragon and Thursdays at the Standard Tav- tion about relationships you’d like her to KNIGHT is happening on Wednesday, Dec. 7 Plug In Institute of Contemporary Art is pre- Centennial Concert Hall, 555 Main St. on Dec. ern. at Aqua Books. senting HER RAIN by Canadian artist LANI 9 and Dec. 10 at 8 p.m. address in a future column? Email it to mel- MAESTRO. Using minimal and simple visual Shaw TV’s WEEK THUS FAR tapes in front [email protected] with “Open JUNTO LIBRARY 10TH ANNUAL DINNER AND language, Maestro’s work addresses the MAGNIFICAT is the theme of the Winnipeg of live studio audience at Finn’s Pub at the Relationship” in the subject line. Visit http:// SPELLING BEE is on Sunday, Dec. 11 at Mon- complexities of human nature and dignity Philharmonic Choir’s traditional Christmas Forks every Monday at 7:30 p.m. melaniedahling.wordpress.com. dragon. Dinner is at 5 p.m. and the spelling in the conditions of the social, cultural and celebration. The holiday concert is on Sun- bee is at 7 p.m. day, Dec. 11 at 3 p.m. at Bethel Mennonite Arts & Culture 17 www.uniter.ca December 1, 2011 The Uniter Arts & Culture Ten things to do in Winnipeg this month What to see and do over the holidays
Nicholas Friesen 4. Bullies: Not Cool! Web Series Arts and Culture Editor Debuts Tuesday, Dec. 6 at www.bulliesnotcool.com December is a busy month and sometimes A collaboration between three of the most it can be difficult to decide what to do. Here innovative women in the local film indus- are 10 things going on in the city that you try and the Academy of Broadcasting Cor- should check out. poration’s Faculty of Acting, the web series Bullies: Not Cool! promises to be a hilarious 1. The Last Ever aceartinc. Winter and poignant piece of local entertainment. Warmer Directed by Danishka Esterhazy (Black Field), written by ABC teacher/award-win- Friday, Dec. 2 to Thursday, Dec. 15, aceartinc. ning actress Rebecca Gibson and photo- Opening Dec. 2 at 7 p.m. with a launch graphed by Rebecca Sandulak, the series is party that will include music from DJs Mag- set in the 1980s and spoofs the instructional gie Mercury and StagPanther, this sale goes videos of that era. Featuring such characters on until Dec. 15 at aceartinc. Open from as “Bo the Communist Skinhead” played Tuesday to Saturday from noon to 5 p.m., by Clayton T. Stewart and Kristen Brown’s the exhibition showcases the works of some Madonna wannabe “Nadia” (both bullies), it NICHOLAS FRIESEN of the best artists in the city. The best part takes a humorous look at a touchy subject. Local pop-rock four-piece Quinzy will be sure to turn those frowns upside down in time for the seventh annual of the sale is that 100 per cent of the ticket Quinzmas concert on Dec. 16. price goes to the artists themselves. Whether 5. Lemuria you’re in the market for the next great local Saturday, Dec. 10, Lo Pub nipeg Harvest. Call 204-955-6318 or visit any or the laid-back, acoustic version of the JD piece or just want to go and look at some- Oakley Optical location. Edwards Band, but no matter the incarna- thing other than snow, aceart is the place to This punk band with indie leanings from tion, it’s Edwards’s unique and innovative be. Buffalo, New York has a leg up on most 8. Quinzmas songwriting that shines through. Tickets are other acts out there - just try and find a gen- Friday, Dec. 16, Burton Cummings Theatre only $10 and are available at the WECC, 2. Adam Aleksander uinely sweet post-punk band that doesn’t Into the Music and Kustom Kulture. Saturday, Dec. 3, Eckhardt-Gramatté Hall take itself incredibly seriously. Going old Would it really be December without at the University of Winnipeg school with a series of 7” releases and 2008’s Quinzmas? Yes, Quinzy has only played 10. Guilty Pleasures: ‘90s Girlband critically adored full-length Get Better, this a handful of shows in 2011, so this seventh Tunes featuring Alexa Dirks and When the San Luis Potosi Chamber group will no doubt fit in with its Winnipeg Quinzmas is going to be one to remember. Marti Sarbit Orchestra’s Canadian tour was kiboshed openers, which include pop protester Ian Traditionally held at the West End Cultural by the Mexican government (who failed LaRue & The Heartbeat City, punk break- Centre (and that one time at the Park The- Wednesday, Dec. 21, Le Garage to approve travel monies), Edmonton’s Dr. up/re-uniters FISTS IN! and the unapolo- atre), this year’s Christmas spectacular will Two of Winnipeg's most talented vocal- Adam Aleksander stepped in. Since the con- getic pop punk of Dangercat. Tickets are $10 be held at the Burton Cummings Theatre. ists will be getting their girl group groove cert was almost sold out already, it’s a nice and are available at Into the Music and Kus- The quartet of brothers and cousins will, as is on. No longer singing these tunes into hair- thing the good doctor was available. Critics tom Kulture. tradition, be joined on stage by roots group brushes in front of their mirrors, Alexa Dirks have referred to Aleksander’s playing as “gen- House of Doc, who always deliver a nice yin/ (Chic Gamine) and Marti Sarbit (Imagi- erous of feeling, mood and tonal resources” 6. Meaghan Smith Holiday Show yang to Quinzy’s upbeat pop rock. Whether nary Cities) have no doubt had a great year, and “introspective and exhilarating!” Since Sunday, Dec. 4, West End Cultural Centre it’s a visit from Spider Claus or the Decem- so why not have a little fun and sing along the age of 14, he’s been performing with berwolf, Quinzmas is always full of surprises. with them and some ‘90s songs? Imagine orchestras and has studied at the Cleveland Juno-winner/Disney Princess come to life Everyone in attendance will also receive a what Sarbit and Dirks will do with "classics" Institute of Music, the Chopin Academy in Meaghan Smith has been delighting audi- copy of the band’s newest and fifth EP, The from TLC, Destiny's Child, Britney Spears Warsaw and the University of Southern Cal- ences for a few years now, and this year the Flats. Tickets are $26 and available at Tick- and more! Joined on stage by a band consist- ifornia. This guarantees to be an important CBC favourite is set to make a few more etmaster. ing of Joey Landreth, Dave Landreth, Alex and unforgettable show. Tickets are avail- new fans with her holiday album It Snowed. Campballse and Ryan Voth, this night will able by calling 204-786-9000 or emailing As far as holiday shows go, this is definitely 9. JD Edwards Band CD Release get you feeling nostalgic and will take your [email protected]. one that you, your kids, your grandparents Saturday, Dec. 17, West End Cultural Centre mind off of that Christmas shopping you and even crazy Uncle Lonnie can enjoy, as haven't done yet. The show is at 9:30 p.m. 3. World on a Wire and The Tree of London, Ont.’s Smith is as charming as they A longtime fixture of the Winnipeg rock and tickets are $15 at the door. Life come. Tickets are $12 in advance, $15 at the scene, the JD Edwards Band is about to door and are available at Music Trader, The release its third LP, Roads & Roads, on Dec. Read more Top Ten lists by Uniter staff and Dec. 2 to Dec. 4, and Dec. 7 to Dec. 8, Winnipeg Folk Festival Music Store, Ticket- 17. Recorded this past March at the legend- contributors at www.uniter.ca, including lists Cinematheque master or the WECC. ary Private Ear Studios, the disc includes of the best local food and theatre productions Two classics, one old and one new, will guest spots from Lloyd Peterson, Jesse of 2011, as well as a look at the year’s fashion grace Cinematheque’s screen in December. 7. Holiday Belles Ayre and Amber Neilson. No one knows trends and music. From Dec. 2 to Dec. 4 at 7 p.m. catch the Thursday, Dec. 8, Prairie Theatre Exchange when you’ll get the five-piece electric take remastered print of R.W. Fassbinder's World on a Wire. This 1973 Hitchcockian German This annual holiday event always features epic about a computer project that simu- a few lovely ladies of various genres that lates reality deals with identity and paranoia entertain and get you into the spirit of giv- and shouldn't be missed. The modern clas- ing. The acts include one of the most engag- THE UNIVERSITY OF WINNIPEG sic, showing Dec. 7 and Dec. 8 at 8 p.m., ing songstresses in town - local singer Sheena is Terrence Malick's The Tree of Life - a film Grobb, comedian Aisha Alfa (you know her the elusive director has wanted to make since hair and her dry comic wit from Free Press Have an undergraduate the mid ‘70s. The film stars Brad Pitt and TV) and theatre actress/Winnipeg royalty Sean Penn in a tale of family, the universe Jennifer Lyon. If the entertainment isn’t degree in the Humanities and and everything we're made of. enough for you, there’s also a Rainbow Auc- tion. Tickets are $40 and go to support Win- thinking of graduate school?
Consider... master of arts in cultural studies We’re gonna miss you *texts and cultures Kayla... it was a good run! *curatorial practices Yours Truly... fellow staff and patrons
For more information regarding the Master of Arts in Cultural Studies, please visit our website at http://english.uwinnipeg.ca or contact:
Dr. Mavis Reimer, Graduate Coordinator 3C24A, Department of English (204)786-9185 [email protected] 18 Arts & Culture The Uniter December 1, 2011 www.Uniter.ca
AWARDS & FINANCIAL AID The Awards and Financial Aid staff of the University of Winnipeg provides the student body with current information Become a on award opportunities. This information is updated weekly. Parliamentary THE UNIVERSITY OF WINNIPEG AWARDS External Awards http://www.uwinnipeg.ca/index/services- The University is often notified by companies and Guide awards organizations about awards they have for students in post-secondary education. Here are a few awards that Campus Jobs are available right now. Give guided tours Just a reminder that if you are interested in a part- Women’s Opportunity Awards time job on campus to please fill out the Work-Study application. There are numerous jobs to apply for. It can Deadline: Dec. 15, 2011 of Parliament be found online at If you are a female head of a household with one or more http://www.uwinnipeg.ca/index/services-awards-work- dependents, are attending an undergraduate degree study-program. program or vocational training program as a mature student, and need financial assistance to complete your Apply online! Scholarships, awards and bursaries education, you are eligible for a Women's Opportunity Award offered by Soroptomist International of Winnipeg. The departmental and undergraduate scholarships have Deadline: Friday, January 13, 2012 now all been awarded, except the Academic Proficiency Contact Heather Menzies at 204-475-2526 or email Scholarships. Only recipients will receive notification [email protected] through the mail. Opportunity Fund Bursaries have also now all been awarded. Check your Webmail account The Bridget Walsh Scholarship through WebAdvisor for notification. Deadline: Dec. 15, 2011 The General Bursary Program is now available for This scholarship was created from the royalties of application. The deadline is Jan. 30 and application forms Sheelagh Conway's book The Faraway Hill Are Green: are available from Student Central or at http://www. Voices of Irish Women in Canada. In recognition of the uwinnipeg.ca/index/services-awd-bursaries. Canadian women whose stories are told in the book, Ms. Conway donates half the royalties to low-income, Manitoba Student Aid Program (MSAP) single parent, Irish women in Canada wishing to pursue a Applica- university or college education. tions to Contact: 905-873-0873 Mani- AFFORDABLE toba Canadian Aeronautics & Space Institute (CASI) Student Scholarships ART Aid for the Fall/ Deadline: Dec. 15, 2011 WEEK Winter The Elvie L. Smith Scholarship is awarded to a nominee 2011-12 Thursday, Dec. 1, 4 - 9 entering their last year of undergraduate studies in the or year he or she receives the scholarship who is a Canadian Friday, Dec. 2, 4 - 9 Winter citizen and student member in good standing of CASI. Saturday, Dec. 3, 10 - 4 term The Charles Luttman Scholarship is awarded annually to Sunday, Dec. 4, noon - 4 only a student who is following a post-secondary degree or sessions Monday, Dec. 5, noon - 4 diploma course recognized by the Institute as a qualifying are still step towards Member status in CASI. The course shall be being related in a clear way to the “flight” aspects of aerospace www.parl.gc.ca/guides accept- studies. The student shall have demonstrated outstanding ing. qualities of leadership and involvement in any area of Stu- student affairs, and excellence in communication and dents bachelor's degree are eligible to receive the Nancy Talbot CEMF/FCGC Scholarships organizational skills. Scholarship Award. Awards are one-time only and are not can Deadline: Jan. 13, 2012 apply Visit http://www.casi.ca/awardsscholarships.aspx renewable. Awards are paid in U.S. currency. Awards are for undergraduate study only. The Canadian Engineering Memorial Foundation offers online Talbots Scholarship Program at www. Visit https://www.scholarshipamerica.org/talbots- annual scholarships to Canadian women in engineering FORUM ART CENTRE manito- Deadline: Jan. 3, 2012 women/instructions.php in either their undergraduate, master’s and doctoral 120 Eugenie Street bastu- studies an accredited program in Canada. Scholarships This program empowers women to enrich themselves are offered to students in the Atlantic, Quebec, Ontario, 235-1069 dentaid. ca. through learning and achieve a college education later Prairie and B.C. Regions. www.forumartinstitute.ca in life. Up to 17 scholarships of $10,000 and one $30,000 scholarship will be awarded. Only applicants seeking a Visit: http://www.cemf.ca/scholarships.html LEARN TO TEACH !"#$#%!&''&(#)%)#*+%#'),)#- Apply now for our two-year Bachelor of Education after degree program in Calgary. ?,@/)&@(&!"#$%$&'(($)"*+$,%-. !!!"#$%&'(#)*%++,-."/'&
!"#$%&'$()%*&+,-)./--0 1/2/%%/3*&4/-)5./3-
www.stmu.ca/teach !"!#$%&'()*+(,&-./,0/& 1& !&233453!$&& 14500 Bannister Road SE, Calgary, AB T2X 1Z4 6,7(8+69:(,+;<9==/)*4>(: (403) 531-9130 Arts & Culture 19 www.uniter.ca December 1, 2011 The Uniter