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Student, athletes resist suggested Wesmen name change Managing Editor Aaron Epp » [email protected] John Gaudes Business Manager Volunteer staff Geoffrey Brown » [email protected] PRODUCTION MANAGER Ayame Ulrich [email protected] It’s a plan in its infant stages, but one that has » outraged both students and athletes. copy and style editor After 35 years, administration at the Univer- Britt Embry » [email protected] sity of Winnipeg is planning consultation over Photo editor whether to change the Wesmen team name to Dylan Hewlett » [email protected] something more gender-inclusive. The consultations are being prompted by the news assignment editor influx of new sports teams on campus, the new Ethan Cabel » [email protected] kinesiology faculty, renovations of the Duck- news production editor worth Centre, and construction readying on the Matt Preprost » [email protected] $40-million UNITED Health & RecPlex, said Jeremy Read, senior executive officer and advi- arts editor Nicholas Friesen [email protected] sor to U of W president Lloyd Axworthy. » CULTURE editor “Changing the name Dunja Kovacevic » [email protected] dishonours the program’s comments editor history.” Katerina Tefft » [email protected] listings co-ordinator - Tom Douglas-Powell, men’s volleyball Ken Prue » [email protected] CAMPUS BEAT REPORTER “Clearly if (there was) ever a time to consider Vacant » a name change, we should consider it now,” Read said. BEAT REPORTER Carson Hammond [email protected] In November, the university will be sending » out an online survey for students, faculty and BEAT REPORTER alumni to give their input. Alex Paterson » [email protected] The idea, however, is already being met with ARTS REPORTER resistance. Kaeleigh Ayre » [email protected] “Changing the name dishonours the pro- gram’s history,” said Tom Douglas-Powell, a online editor member of the Wesmen men’s volleyball team Harrison Samphir » [email protected] and creator of the “Save The Wesmen” Facebook page, which has attracted more than 800 likes in CONTRIBUTORS: two weeks. “Wesmen is associated with so many things, from the national championships to community service, and to change this would suggest a lack of appreciation for those who have been in the Danelle Cloutier, Melanie program before us. Dahling, John Gaudes, Thomas “I've said before, it feels like a slap in the face Guenther, Graham Hnatiuk, of history, and I stand by that,” he said. Thamer Linklater, Jordan Power, Gender bias has been seen as the major player Jesse Rodgers in the push for a name change, with different Kelly Morton - kellymortonphotography.com groups in past years claiming the “men” in Wes- Wesmen volleyball member Tom Douglas-Powell started a Facebook campaign, Save The Wesmen, protesting a potential men discriminates against females. name change for the university's sports teams. However, for Alyssa Grant, a fourth-year member of the Wesmen women’s basketball team, the team name has never been an issue. up with our team is during these announcements “None of us feel gender-excluded at all and “The only time gender bias has been brought and people saying how silly it is,” she said. changing the name feels like changing the pro- The Uniter is the official student newspaper of the University of Winnipeg and is published by Mouseland gram’s history.” Press Inc. Mouseland Press Inc. is a membership A large portion of the student body feels the based organization in which students and community BY Carson Hammond same, according to University of Winnipeg Stu- members are invited to participate. For more information on how to become a member go to www. Q: Given the recent FUNDING cut to the Environmental dents’ Association president Lauren Bosc. uniter.ca, or call the office at 786-9790. The Uniter is a Lakes Area, what do you think of Conservative cuts to However, she believes that some of the out- member of Campus Plus Media Services. environmental research? rage comes from misinterpretation of the facts. SUBMISSION OF ARTICLES, LETTERS, GRAPHICS AND “It wasn’t really an announcement that was PHOTOS ARE WELCOME. Articles must be submitted in well thought out,” said Bosc. “It came up in the text (.rtf) or Microsoft Word (.doc) format to editor@ Jared Williampache, Thomas Aitken, uniter.ca, or the relevant section editor. Deadline for first-year student, economics first-year student, media so quickly and really, there are a lot of submissions is 6:00 p.m. Thursday, one week before "In general, anything to do science consultations that need to happen before a name publication. Deadline for advertisements is noon Friday, change is even considered. six days prior to publication. The Uniter reserves with cuts to public funding "It's incredibly hypo- the right to refuse to print submitted material. The I'm opposed to. I suppose critical to be funding “I’m not for it, but I haven’t had a conversa- Uniter will not print submissions that are homophobic, the problem (with securing clean-up, etc. for Lake tion (with administration) yet.” misogynistic, racist, or libellous. We also reserve the funding for environmental Winnipeg when so much The Wesmen name is a nod to Wesley Col- right to edit for length and/or style. research) is that you don't of the research (regard- lege and Manitoba College, one of two schools see immediate economic ing lake ecosystems) that merged to form the United College in 1938, CONTACT US » feedback." comes from the ELA. which would change its name to the University General Inquiries: 204.786.9790 Environmental research Advertising: 204.786.9790 of Winnipeg in 1967. Editors: 204.786.9497 should be of paramount While changing a team name would normally Fax: 204.783.7080 importance." E-mail: [email protected] be an expensive ordeal, Read says that since it Web: www.uniter.ca comes at a time when renovations are happen- Vinay Iyer, Haley Yaremchuk ing, it would be the best possible time to con- LOCATION » owner, Casa Burrito "Bullshit! What do we Room ORM14 "I think the environment is have left if we don't have sider a change. He also pointed out that even if a University of Winnipeg change does happen, the Wesmen name and his- 515 Portage Avenue the least of (the Conserva- lakes?!" Winnipeg, Manitoba R3B 2E9 tive party's) priorities. In tory won’t be forgotten. terms of a dollar amount, the “Everybody is proud of our athletic program cut is so small in comparison and its record, athletes and alumni,” he said. to other government spend- “Even if the name were to change, we want to Mouseland Press Board of Directors: ing. It sends a bad message make sure the Wesmen tradition is honoured.” Ben Wickstrom (interim chair), Peter Ives, to the community about their Robert Galston, Sara McGregor, Justin values." Leblanc, Lindsey Wiebe, Melissa Martin, Emily Guttormson, Chris Hunter and www.Uniter.ca Shannon Sampert. For inquiries e-mail: [email protected] News 03 www.uniter.ca October 18, 2012 The Uniter News Local University of Winnipeg employee arrested News Briefs Critics argue due process not followed in arrest of Pakistani immigrant Compiled by Jordan Power
Carson Hammond Harvest raises record Beat reporter $314K at auction Winnipeg Harvest’s seventh annual Empty Bowls Celebrity Auction raised When he came to Canada to study, Adnan a record breaking $314,600 on Oct. 9, Farooq never imagined a bureaucratic snafu the Winnipeg Free Press reported. would lead to him being handcuffed, strip- Participants of the event, held at the searched and subsequently detained for more Delta Winnipeg, were given a meal than two days in jail, sharing a cell with a of bread and soup as well as the man who told him he had "butchered" a per- opportunity to bid on bowls painted son with a machete. or decorated by a variety of celebri- Farooq, who came to Winnipeg from Pak- ties. One bowl, decorated by actress istan in 2006 on a study visa, was legally Meryl Streep, sold for $1,700. Win- required to leave the country Oct. 12. nipeg Harvest will host the Empty On Sept. 24, the 26-year-old former Uni- Bowls Soup-er Lunch as a follow-up versity of Winnipeg student was arrested at event on Nov. 8 at the MTS Centre. the local Canadian Border Service Agency The Soup-er Lunch will auction bowls offices after requesting extra time to purchase decorated by local media person- a plane ticket home. alities and celebrities. Students from He was detained at the Winnipeg Remand Sister MacNamara School will also be Centre. showcasing their bowls and sharing “I was so afraid that I couldn’t sleep. I what they learned about the connec- couldn’t eat. I couldn’t do anything,” said FACEBOOK tion between art and hunger. Farooq, who was working for the universi- Legal advocates say the Canadian Border Services Agency took a "sledgehammer approach" when arresting Papa George’s serves ty’s media services department up until his Adnan Farooq (above), who had asked for more time to leave the country because of financial and work final meal departure from Canada this past Friday. obligations. “When I talked to the (Remand Centre) Known for staying open until 4 guards, they were surprised I was actually detained for the next two days in close prox- “There are other ways of dealing with cases a.m., the iconic Osborne Village res- locked up because I’d asked for more time to imity to two allegedly violent individuals - like this,” he said, calling Farooq's detain- taurant Papa George’s served up its pay for a plane ticket.” one of whom he said he understood to be an ment an overreaction. final meal Sunday, Oct. 7. Nick Kont- After moving to Winnipeg on a three-year alleged murderer. Hesse stressed the seriousness of Cana- zamanis, owner of the Greek-themed study visa, Farooq pursued a degree in busi- On Sept. 26, Farooq was released on bail da’s immigration laws, and said Farooq could restaurant, is retiring after a resi- ness administration at the U of W, but finan- and given a paid plane ticket out of the coun- have avoided his incarceration if he had dency of more than 35 years at the cial problems forced him to stop his studies. try. planned ahead and complied more punctu- extremely visible Osborne and River Since he was permitted by Immigration “I was just amazed,” he said. “It wasn’t at ally with dates set by the CBSA. location, the Winnipeg Free Press Canada to be employed on campus, Farooq all the kind of thing I would have expected to However, Hesse believes officials should reported. Although no new tenant supported himself by working for the Uni- happen here.” have used more discretion with respect to has been confirmed, Winnipeg-based versity of Winnipeg Students’ Association According to Lisa White, a spokesper- Farooq’s risk assessment. restaurant chain Salisbury House has and, later, the university itself. son for the CBSA, Farooq was arrested on “Canada has rules, and rules should be expressed interest in the property, When his visa status expired in July 2009, grounds he had demonstrated unwillingness respected," he said. "But there’s no reason we the Free Press reported. Nearby busi- Farooq stayed in the city until he was con- to comply with a removal order. should be putting people in harm’s way who nesses agree another eatery would tacted by the CBSA a few months later. Cit- The CBSA can arrest individuals because don’t threaten anyone else’s safety.” be welcome in the area, but are re- ing violent political turmoil in Pakistan, he they pose a danger to the public or are deemed White maintains that Farooq’s arrest and luctant to see a fast food or chain applied for a pre-removal risk assessment, unlikely to appear before officials when called incarceration were standard practice. restaurant enter the neighbourhood. which was denied. upon, White said. “Our immigration laws are very clear,” she The current lease on the property is This September, Farooq said he was “Once (a visiting immigrant) has exhausted said. “We have the authority under the Immi- up on Nov. 1. ordered to leave the country before October. the avenues available to them (to extend their gration Act to effect these types of arrests. It’s City mulls cancelling With mounting bills to pay, student debt stay), we expect them to respect our laws and mandated by law.” Shindico contracts and employment commitments, he appeared leave Canada,” said White. Still, Farooq said he plans to return to Can- The city is considering cancelling at the CBSA office on Sept. 24 with a pro- “If they don’t, we begin the process of ada from Pakistan after a one-year period, a pair of property management con- posed travel itinerary for early 2013 - a time- enforcing a removal order.” during which he is required to wait to reap- tracts for both the former Canada frame that would allow him to afford his Paul Hesse, a Winnipeg lawyer and past ply for another visa. Post building on Graham Avenue plane ticket to Pakistan and honour his work chair of the immigration section of the Man- “There’s really nothing for me back in Pak- and the Dominion Bridge site, cur- responsibilities. itoba Bar Association, said Farooq’s incarcer- istan,” he said. rently awarded to Shindico Reality, Upon this request, Farooq was handcuffed ation under the circumstances represents a “I love Canada - I know it’s the right place the Winnipeg Free Press reports. Al- on the spot and taken to the Remand Cen- “sledgehammer approach” to a non-danger- for me.” though Shindico placed first in the tre, where he said he was strip-searched and ous issue. city’s request for qualifications for realty services, the Canadian Taxpay- Scientists protest funding cuts to Experimental Lakes Area ers Federation, along with University of Winnipeg professor and former mayoral advisor Brian Kelcey, argued Researcher calls Harper government's approach to science 'disgusting' before council’s property committee that the RFQ did not entail manage- ants, acid rain, aquaculture and algal blooms and climate change on watersheds,” she said. ment. The two contracts are worth a Alex Paterson in watersheds. “I’ve tried really hard to keep believing in combined $175,000 a year. The pos- Beat reporter In May, the Department of Fisheries and democracy, but this process is harming that sibility of other firms bidding on the Oceans abruptly cut the facility’s annual $2 hope. The Conservative government is not contract was allegedly eliminated. million budget, meaning research will end in listening to science or the people.” Canada’s environment is taking a backseat March 2013 if no new operator is found. David Gillis, the DFO’s director-general NHL lockout takes its to the pursuit of economic prosperity built In July, some 2,000 scientists marched to of Ecosystems and Ocean Science, said he is toll on city’s downtown around the country’s tar sands, a found- Parliament Hill, protesting the Conserva- not aware of a comparable research facility in The Winnipeg Jets’ first game of ing director of the Experimental Lakes Area tives’ dismantling of scientific policy. Four of North America. the second season of its NHL rebirth says. the ELA’s former regional directors, from the While creating sustainable aquatic ecosys- would have been Oct. 6. Mayor Sam In an interview with The Uniter, Dr. David 1970s to the mid-1990s, have written Prime tems is a strategic priority of the department, Katz told the Winnipeg Free Press Schindler, who helped establish the ELA in Minister Stephen Harper to reverse the deci- the ELA has been deemed expendable within he regretted the current lack of an Northwestern Ontario in the 1960s, said the sion. the mandate of the government, he said. agreement between the players’ Conservative government’s proposed closure The ELA is currently being used to study The bulk of the department’s mandate is union and NHL owners while noting of the area in March 2013 shows how little the effect of nano-silver, an antimicrobial built around commercial fisheries, he noted. that “it might not be realistic to ex- Canada’s politicians know about science. agent found in laundry detergents, on the “Ecosystem level research and whole lake pect the owners to give up too much.” “The whole approach to science of the watershed. manipulation experiments are no longer a Katz says the NHL lockout is damag- Harper government is a house of cards, it is “There is no other place on earth to add priority,” Gillis said. ing to Winnipeg’s downtown after the disgusting,” said Schindler, who has become ... major chemicals to a whole ecosystem,” The DFO has always had a problematic team’s resurrection only a year ago. one of the world’s leading limnology experts Schindler said. “There is no other place with- oversight relationship with the ELA because Chuck Davidson, vice-president of through his work at the ELA. out competing stressors. Other places are an of the department’s priority on commercial policy at the Winnipeg Chamber of “They are stripping every scientific pro- order of magnitude less in scale.” fish stocks, Schindler said. Commerce, said the lockout would gram they can to protect the oil sands. They The Coalition to Save the ELA has gath- He added that the ELA should have been have a significant financial impact are waiting so industry can get a foothold,” ered more than 24,000 signatures protesting part of the Department of the Environment on Winnipeg’s downtown area. With he said. “They view environment as second- the funding cuts, and has been campaigning from its inception. 15,000 extra people downtown 41 ary as they worship theirs gods of money and to have the ELA remain a public facility. Jean-Marc Prevost, spokesperson for pro- nights each year, Davidson estimates the economy.” The closure is the “flagship issue” for con- vincial Conservation Minister Gord Mackin- that the return of the Jets brought Limnology is the study of inland water fronting the governments anti-science and tosh, said the province wants to see the ELA tens of millions of dollars to Winni- systems. anti-environment agenda, said coalition remain publically owned and operated. peg’s economy last year. Consisting of 58 lakes and their drain- director Diane Orihel. Conservative MP Joyce Bateman’s office age basins, the ELA has delivered important “We are losing the most powerful tool for did not respond by press time. research about the effects of industrial pollut- studying the effects of the tar sands on water, 04 News The Uniter October 18, 2012 www.Uniter.ca
International Project launched across Canada with every 2011, the Canadian government launched a Campus national, provincial and territorial teacher process to find alternatives to replace the iso- News Briefs organization in English Canada signed on to tope supply from the deteriorating Chalk River Compiled by Danelle Cloutier News Briefs support the project, the university said in a re- nuclear facility. The MOU, which came into ef- Compiled by Thamer Linklater lease. The project is seeking insight from edu- fect Oct. 9, was signed for a three-year period, Director faces prison for cators about the climate of Canada's schools the university said in a release. violating probation Pilar joins university for LGBTQ students, and what supports are UNITED STATES: The director of an anti- needed and don’t work. A recent study by the Faculty and staff to be Islam film that rocked the Internet last A prominent U.S. scholar and activist will be university’s Dr. Catherine Taylor found more awarded at convocation month could face two years in prison for joining the university. Praba Pilar has been than 64 per cent of LGBT student felt unsafe The University of Winnipeg will recognize four violating a probation order, according to awarded a postdoctoral fellowship in digital in their schools. Another 21 per cent reported of its own for their contributions to the uni- the Mail & Guardian. U.S. authorities said humanities and new media by the University being physically harassed or assaulted. The versity and the broader community at the up- they won’t investigate Innocence of Mus- of Winnipeg’s Institute for Women’s and Gen- three-year study, which concluded last year, coming fall convocation. Education professor lims, the anti-Islamic film created by Mark der Studies. Pilar, who is currently finishing involved 3,607 Canadian teens. Vern Barrett will receive the Clarence Atchison Basseley Youssef that caused anti-Amer- her PhD at the University of California at Davis, Award for Excellence in Community Service for ican unrest in dozens of Muslim countries will begin her term in January 2013. Pilar has U of W to address his work in education and community service. for its portrayal of the Prophet Muhammad spent the last 10 years as a performance artist, isotope shortage Grace O’Farrell, who has taught for nearly two as a sexual deviant. However, prosecutors technologist and cultural theorist exploring The University of Winnipeg is joining a part- decades at the university, will be awarded the say they can send Youssef back to prison aspects of emerging technologies which gen- nership that aims to solve Canada's medical Faculty of Business and Economics Chartered for up to two years if he is found to have erate new forms of economic, environmental isotope shortage. The University of Winnipeg Accountants of Manitoba Excellence in Teach- violated his probation on a bank fraud con- and sexual exploitation and erasure. Her art has signed a memorandum of understanding ing Award. The 2012 Autumn Campus Sustain- viction. Under the terms of his release from covers such issues as genetic engineering, with the University of Saskatchewan’s Cana- ability Award will be given to Len Cann and prison last year, Youssef, known publicly as nanotechnology and cross-border trafficking dian Light Source agency to collaborate in Kyle Macdonald for their concurring work Nakoula Basseley Nakoula, can’t use aliases of women, according to a university release. producing the isotopes. Physics professor Dr. in designing and organizing a campus wide without permission of a probation officer Helping teachers create Jeffery Martin will join Canadian Light Source energy retrofit plan. That plan is helping the or access the Internet. LGBTQ-safe schools Director Dr. Mark de Jong to produce a cheap university reduce its greenhouse gas emission and available supply (Technetium-99m, or Tc- to six per cent below 1990 levels by the end of Strikes create A University of Winnipeg-led study on issues 99m). The isotope can help detect cancers, 2012 and 10 per cent below 1990 levels by the economic turmoil facing LGBT students in Canadian schools is blocked arteries and heart disease in millions end of 2016. The convocation takes place Oct. SOUTH AFRICA: Government officials are going national. On Oct. 11, the Every Teacher of people around the world each year. In June 21 at the Duckworth Centre. unsure of how the strikes in South Africa will affect the country’s economy, the Mail & Guardian reports. Strikes in the country’s mining and transport sector have pushed the country’s currency, the rand, to a three- LISTINGS and-a-half year low. Transport unions are The UWSA and U OF W'S CAMPUS SUSTAINABILITY OFFICE are THE UNITER, the weekly rag you are holding right now, is look- demanding a 19 per cent pay increase over COMMUNITY EVENTS already planning the details of this year’s sustainability festi- ing for contributors. See your words in print or your photos two years. Mining companies Implats, Gold LEAF MANITOBA’s 22nd annual PERSONS DAY BREAKFAST will val. Will you contribute? THE GRASS ROUTES SUSTAINABILITY and drawings on the page. Email Aaron at [email protected]. FESTIVAL is an opportunity for us to collaborate with partners One and Bokoni have fired more than 12,000 be held Oct. 19 from 7:15 a.m. to 9 a.m. at the WINNIPEG CON- CKUW 95.9 FM is seeking volunteers for the music and news beyond our departments on issues of sustainability, to think workers over the past two weeks. The nego- VENTION CENTRE. This year’s topic is EQUALITY DELAYED. Tick- departments, and as hosts for programs. Email ckuw@uwin- creatively about how to celebrate the talent and creativity at ets are available at McNally Robinson for $25. nipeg.ca. tiations have become increasingly violent, U of W, and to experience a shared sense of campus commu- with one person set on fire, one shot and THE MANITOBA CRAFTS MUSEUM & LIBRARY is holding their nity. Email [email protected] or call 204-789-1478 THE WEST BROADWAY YOUTH OUTREACH CENTRE is always another dead after being hit in the head third annual fundraiser, MADE BY YOU, on Saturday, Oct. 20 for more details on how you can help. looking for more volunteers to help with a variety of pro- with a rock, the Mail & Guardian reported. from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. at the Canadian Mennonite University, grams including sports, tutoring and other programs to bene- DONATE BLOOD at the University of Winnipeg (2nd floor of 600 Shaftesbury Blvd. Participate in mini craft workshops, fit inner-city youth. Call 204-774-0451 or stop by 222 Furby St. Duckworth Centre) on Wednesday, Oct. 31 and do your part in Taliban shoots youth activist browse the silent auction and enjoy the company of other to offer your skills. craftspeople. Tickets are $20, or $10 for children. Contact 204- helping others get the treatment they need. PAKISTAN: The Taliban is claiming respon- THE SPENCE NEIGHBOURHOOD ASSOCIATION is looking for vol- 487-6117 or [email protected] for more information. Steve Braun is lacing up his sneakers for the third annual 157 sibility for shooting a 14-year-old Pakistani unteers to help with their programming. Interested volun- km WALK TO BENEFIT WOMEN’S SHELTERS and he is asking you THE FORT GARRY WOMEN’S RESOURCE CENTRE hosts TAP- teers can download a volunteer application form at spence- girl for her promotion of education and to join him. For more information visit www.walkfortheshel- PING THE HIDDEN JOB MARKET on Oct. 23 from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. neighbourhood.org or call 204-783-5000 for more informa- Western ideals. On Oct. 9, Malala Yousufzai at 1150A Waverley St. This presentation will teach you some ters.com. was shot as she was leaving school in her tion. resumé writing skills, strategies for uncovering those hidden Do you want to meet a new friend and learn about a new cul- RUPERT’S LAND CAREGIVER SERVICES RING-A-RIDE PROGRAM hometown in the Swat valley, northwest jobs and more. Space is limited - pre-registration is required ture? Do you have an hour to spare each week? If so, con- needs drivers to take clients residing in South West Winnipeg of the capital Islamabad, the Mail & Guard- by calling 204-477-1123. Event is open to all women. No child- sider becoming a language partner as a part of the University to appointments, shopping and social outings. Compensation ian reported. A vocal advocate of women’s care is available. of Winnipeg’s LANGUAGE PARTNER PROGRAM. Contact Julie for gasoline and parking is provided. For more information rights and education, Yousufzai wrote a McKirdy at 204-982-1151 or visit uwinnipeg.ca/index/elp-part- THE RAINBOW TROUT MUSIC FESTIVAL folks are at it again with please call 204-452-9491 or email [email protected]. blog under a pen name for the BBC about another installment of the BIKE JAM, taking place on Oct. 27. ner for more information. living under the rule of the Pakistani Tali- The Ghost Ride is promising to be their wildest ride yet with THE WRENCH, a non-profit organization that strives to make ban when she was 11. She was recently orga- a new route, lots of costumes, a bigger and better sound sys- bikes and knowledge of bicycle repair and maintenance nizing a fund to make sure poor girls could tem and more bikes than the street can handle. accessible to the public, is looking for bike mechanics and all- go to school, friends and family said. A gun- THE FRIENDS OF THE WINNIPEG PUBLIC LIBRARY invite you around bike enthusiasts. No experience required. Come out to man opened fire on her and two classmates to their 8TH ANNUAL BOOK SALE Oct. 27 and Oct. 28 at Grant a volunteer orientation and learn how you can get involved. Wesmen Briefs Contact the WRENCH at [email protected] or 204-296- on a bus. Park High School. For more information call 204-488-3217 or Compiled by Ethan Cabel email [email protected]. 3389. Constitution draft THE WOLSELEY FARMERS’ MARKET is open to the public every The UWSA BIKE LAB has launched a new website. On the new limits human rights Tuesday and Thursday from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the R.A. Steen site, users can find information on current programming, Women’s soccer team secures EGYPT: The draft of Egypt’s new constitu- Community Centre until Nov. 1. The market offers fresh pro- community links, how to get involved, shop drop-in hours and first win of the season duce, artisan food and local crafts. contact information. Visit www.uwsabikelab.ca. tion is tilted too much toward Islamic law Oct. 12: Wesmen 1, Calgary 3 WAYFINDERS is an in-school and after-school mentorship pro- and endangering democratic ideals, liber- On Nov. 1, head down to URBAN SHAMAN for an information Oct. 13: Wesmen 1, Lethbridge 0 als and human rights groups charge. The session about funding programs for aboriginal artists and gram that provides high school students, who come from organizations available from the Canada Council for the Arts diverse backgrounds and reside in the Maples, with the sup- The Wesmen women’s soccer team finished their last two draft, released Oct. 10, was created by a and the Manitoba Arts Council, along with an opportunity to ports and encouragement needed to graduate high school, home games of the season with an historic victory. After 100-member assembly dominated by Isla- network with other aboriginal artists and share your chal- and make a successful transition to post secondary training a regular season fraught with setbacks, the Wesmen beat mists, the Los Angeles Times reports. The lenges and success. The information session will include in- or education. Wayfinders is looking for individuals who would the University of Lethbridge Pronghorns in their first win draft states Egypt is a “democratic regime” depth discussions on support programs for individual aborig- like to use their educational and/or professional training to of the regular season and their first win as part of the inal artists, small collectives and arts organizations. tutor high school students in social studies, history, math, Canadian Interuniversity Sport league. After losing to the and guided by the principles of sharia, or University of Calgary Dinos on Oct. 12 in what turned out Islamic law. Critics like Human Rights Watch physics, geography and other high school subjects. If inter- ON CAMPUS ested, please contact Awit Marcelino at 204-801-7136 or awit. to be a gruelling match under storm-like conditions, the and Nobel Peace Prize laureate Mohamed [email protected]. Wesmen came to their last home game prepared to beat ElBaradei say the draft ignores basic free- Bring your lunch and be informed and entertained by the the Pronghorns. And they did. After several good chances, dom, economic and social rights. Egypt will noon-hour SKYWALK SERIES. Wednesdays feature thought- THE PLUG IN ICA is looking for enthusiastic and reliable vol- Kelsie Paul scored the lone goal for the Wesmen and her unteers to help in a number of areas of our operations. Vol- first of the season in the 53rd minute of play. Wesmen hold parliamentary elections next year, with provoking lectures from some of the University of Winnipeg’s best professors. CLIMATE NORMALS ARE HISTORY with Profes- unteers gain valuable experience and meet artists and other goalkeeper Janelle Deniset made 11 saves in total (several Salafis, moderate Islamists and the Muslim sor Danny Blair takes place on Oct. 24. WHAT IS STRING THE- interesting people. Email [email protected] for more infor- at close range) to keep the Pronghorns off the scoreboard. The win and loss bring the Wesmen women’s record to 1-8-1 Brotherhood vying to increase their control ORY? with Professor Andrew Frey takes place on Oct. 31. mation. of parliament. for the season. This weekend, the women will be back on THE EMPLOYEE AND FAMILY ASSISTANCE PROGRAM is avail- THE IMMIGRANT AND REFUGEE COMMUNITY ORGANIZATION OF the road to face off against the University of Alberta Pan- able to all regular University of Winnipeg employees. As part MANITOBA (IRCOM) is seeking committed individuals to help das and the Mount Royal University Cougars in Calgary. Abuse, torture reports out with our Newcomer Literacy Initiative (NLI) program. The alarming, Amnesty says of this program, Shepell-fgi offers a wide range of seminars on a variety of physical, emotional and general well-being NLI is a program that offers English as an Additional Lan- Men’s soccer team lose MEXICO: Mexican authorities are turning topics. All seminars are lunch ‘n’ learn format, 60 minutes in guage (EAL) classes and childcare to newcomer families liv- twice at home a blind eye to increasing reports of torture length, with a facilitator on site. Human Resources at the U of ing at IRCOM and in the broader neighbourhood. Volunteers and abuse by police and the military, Am- W would like your feedback on which seminars you would be generally help us one day per week for 2.5 hours each shift. Oct. 12: Wesmen 1, Calgary 2 NLI Volunteers are expected to be fluent inE nglish, open to nesty International says. Reports of torture most interested in attending. 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Comments 05 www.uniter.ca October 18, 2012 The Uniter Comments Free trade with China on the table Possibility of a Canada-China free trade agreement raises questions
Thomas Guenther Volunteer
Splashed across the foreign/political news sections in our papers over the past few months has been the possible free trade agreement (FTA) with China. Still in the negotiation stage, the FTA with China is a complex multi-layered topic on Stephen Harper's desk and is the cul- mination of increasingly warmer relations between the two countries. Back in February, Prime Minister Harper met with the Chinese government, includ- ing Premier Wen Jiabao. They determined to produce a study of how their economies could be “comple- mentary” and agreed this study could open talks on what an FTA would mean for their respective countries in general. Harper seemed very positive, saying that an FTA, though far in the future, could mean greater trade diversity and the creation of Canadian jobs. On Aug. 15, the study concluded that while there were certain challenges to over- Ayame Ulrich come, there was “untapped potential for fur- ther growth.” Ottawa is not ready to begin free-trade nego- free from any political considerations. citizens? This type of political and economic shift tiations with China, but is instead focused Yet, the proposed take over of Nexen is I'd say yes. raises many questions and concerns from on wrapping up deals with other Asian “the most important acquisition by an Asian I agree with the Canada-China Comple- both sides. countries. firm in Canada,” and it’s not the only piece mentarities Study in concluding that there is Most government officials questioned So despite Chinese ambassador Zhang of pie CNOOC Ltd. has bought up. “untapped potential for further growth” and about the pending talks on an FTA claim Junsai urging the Canadian government to OPTI Canada Inc. was bought out by that “international trade is a key contributor that it's a far off goal, queued behind current open discussions for an FTA very soon, I'd CNOONC last November. to the prosperity of the Canadian and Chi- and more pressing foreign trade deals, which have to advise that we don't hold our breath To be blunt, I'm nervous about a foreign nese economies.” are open and presently on the table. on this one. company owning major oil-producers in Following his meeting with the Chi- Former prime minister Brian Mulroney I have no doubt that if the current gov- Canada. Yet, as long as the possibility of rec- nese government in February, Prime Minis- responded Wednesday to questions about ernment's foreign trade priorities are main- iprocity is present my anxieties can be laid ter Harper seemed optimistic about a possi- the encouragement from Beijing Ambassa- tained in the future, an FTA with China aside. ble FTA, though he was more than aware it dor Zhang Junsai to begin FTA talks within will become a reality, but I'd give it 10 to 15 For example, the Bank of Nova Scotia is wouldn't be a quick or easy decision. the next few years. years. attempting to purchase the Bank of Guang- “(There are) considerable steps and some Mulroney said it would not happen in less On July 23, the state-owned Chinese oil- zhou in China. obstacles and questions that would have to than five years and would likely take more producer CNOOC Ltd. made a bid to take These types of international business deals be addressed,” he said. than 10, saying, “I think it is premature with over Alberta oil company Nexen Inc. for are truly setting a new standard for Canada- I believe the prime minister is right on the China and I don’t think we’re going to do it $15.1 billion. A majority of the shareholders China relations. It's a step forward to be sure money here. - certainly not within a decade.” approved the buy-out, but the final decision equal opportunity to expand in each others' This isn't something to rush into. It's a big Similarly, Trade Minister Ed Fast believes rests with the federal government. markets is an excellent sign of goodwill. deal and deserves due diligence. that deepening trade with China is a prior- In September, Ambassador Junsai com- Is the FTA a good idea? ity for Canada but an open free trade agree- mented with candour in a Globe and Mail Is complete free access to Chinese busi- Thomas Guenther is a freelance writer who ment would be “premature.” interview on the Nexen buy-out that busi- nesses, stocks, financial markets and prod- lives and works in Winnipeg. Foreign Minister John Baird claims ness is business and should be kept that way, ucts going to be beneficial to Canada and its Stay alert against media fear-mongering Right-wing news exploits fear to further agenda
social and cultural beliefs that they already the dominant, middle-class, homogeneous identity is being compromised, which makes Katerina Tefft endorse. majority of the population by protecting its them feel unsafe. Comments editor This serves to increase self-esteem (by con- members from those who often find them- Media sources whose editors and produc- firming that they are right or correct), and selves entangled in the justice system: the ers are members of the dominant culture to augment their sense of physical and emo- poor, who are often ethnic minorities and benefit from societal homogeneity and uni- It is no secret that publications such as The tional security. have been historically oppressed by the dom- formity. Although they are likely unaware of Sun tabloid or television programs such as The result of this phenomenon on one’s inant culture. the influence of mortality salience, as it oper- Fox News have a right-wing bias. attitudes toward other people is the rein- Instead of understanding the complex ates largely on an unconscious level, they are Indeed, every journalist has a bias, and it forcement of the “them versus us,” in-group condition of poverty which often leads to fully aware that fear is an extremely powerful is wrong to pretend otherwise. versus out-group mentality. criminal behaviour, and acting to address the emotion and they exploit it to its fullest. Readers and consumers of news media People will have a more positive reaction root causes of poverty, an individual who has The stories of violence and crime that are must always be aware that these biases exist, toward those who support and align with been made to feel fearful for his or her own widely reported often take an angle that pro- and evaluate the news reporting they con- their own culture, religion, nationality, val- safety is more inclined to think inwardly in motes fear of the “other” in society. sume with a critical eye. ues, lifestyle, social status or worldview, and terms of protecting his or herself and the in- Therefore, they promote opposition to However, certain news media organiza- a more negative reaction toward those who group to which he or she belongs from the economically social and socially libertarian tions have a very specific and thinly veiled do not. out-group of the poor. policies that attempt to decrease the dispar- agenda, which is to make people afraid. This is at the expense of thinking out- ity between dominant and oppressed people Why? Because fear leads to support of wardly about society as a whole and leads and cultures. right-wing policies and political parties. The stories of violence to opposition of policies that benefit people As long as we understand the psychology This is explained by terror management and crime that are widely who are different, in this case the poor and behind the deliberately manipulative tactics theory - the theory of how humans cope reported often take an angle marginalized. of sensationalist, far-right media sources, we with persistent reminders of death and their The mortality salience theory also explains can brace ourselves against the impact that own mortality, such as through high levels of that promotes fear of the why individuals who have been repeatedly their constant and disproportionate coverage media coverage of violence and murder. “other” in society. exposed to stories of violence and crime in of violence and crime can have in skewering This psychological explanation of the link the media become less tolerant of other cul- our worldview and our feelings about people between fear and leaning rightward on the tures and their unique practices. who are different from us. political spectrum is something every news People will also tend to support social These individuals are less likely to support We must not be made afraid to leave our media consumer should understand. policies that reward the virtuous in-group policies that are socially libertarian because homes and we must not be made to care The first aspect of terror management the- members and punish the wrong-thinking they feel threatened by people who are dif- more about our own personal safety than ory is the anxiety-buffer hypothesis, which out-group members. ferent. about other people. states that high self-esteem acts as a natural It logically follows that exposure to Their self-esteem anxiety buffer is threat- Stay aware and stay critical. buffer against anxiety. reminders of one’s own mortality increases ened when they feel that the dominance The second aspect is the mortality salience an individual’s support for the “tough on and superiority of their own culture is being Katerina Tefft is a fourth-year honours pol- hypothesis, which states that persistent crime” approach to criminal justice. diminished by acceptance of alternate cul- itics student at the University of Winnipeg reminders of human mortality will result in An increase in police presence and in the tures. and The Uniter’s comments editor. people attempting to further reinforce those prison population aim to create safety for This makes them feel as though their own 06 Comments The Uniter October 18, 2012 www.Uniter.ca Canada legitimizes Guantanamo Bay ‘justice’ Case of Omar Khadr reveals Canadian complacency in an unjust system
law, in 2010 Khadr was charged under the Graham Hnatiuk 2006 Military Commissions Act, and signed Volunteer a plea deal. Part of the plea included the pos- sibility of return to Canada - in other words, leaving Guantanamo. The story of Omar Khadr has now become At the end of the road, it was not Can- a familiar one to many: a Canadian citizen, ada that demanded Khadr serve the remain- captured in Afghanistan in July 2002 at the der of his sentence on Canadian soil - it was age of 15, and whisked off to Guantanamo Washington. Bay, the U.S.'s most notorious prison. The Harper Government used the term In 2010 he plead guilty in a plea deal, “convicted war criminal” to describe Khadr. which also allowed him the possibility of To say someone has been “convicted” return to Canada. implies the application of law. As of Sept. 29, 2012, Omar Khadr is in a When we read this, we assume the con- Canadian jail. viction happened in a legitimate court. We Online news commentators and the assume the process was fair and just. nation at large argued bitterly on the issue. When the Canadian government says It was during these over-simplified debates, it, the words become part of the fabric of a especially among journalists and columnists, national discussion. that the term “convicted war criminal” was What is left is an oversimplified debate: repeated when describing Khadr. convicted war criminal or child soldier? I realized that throughout this case, the Erased are any notions of what Guantanamo Canadian government has successfully legiti- Bay represents. Erased, also, is any notion mized the American “justice” system. of Canadian involvement or complicity in In 2001, the Bush Administration created Khadr's treatment. military commissions that existed outside the Three Canadian governments refused to U.S. justice system and military justice sys- stand up for justice, or lawful treatment of a tem. prisoner. They took a different stand: we will The entire point, from the beginning, not stand up for justice, we will not ask ques- was to hold prisoners outside the jurisdic- tions about Guantanamo Bay, and we will tions of these courts, thus avoiding scrutiny not challenge the U.S. on what happens at and accountability. It was a place of indefi- Guantanamo Bay. nite detention for anyone deemed a terror- AYame Ulrich For the past 10 years, Canada has stood ist “suspect.” been established there, such as the lack of in 2003. with the U.S. and fully embraced the exis- It was also a place where torture by its new habeas corpus (the right to challenge unlaw- Tapes reveal Canadian officials in mid- tence of this prison, even participated in it. name, “enhanced interrogation,” occurred. ful detention). interrogation, feigning concern for the Cana- While our government has successfully Detainee documents published by The U.S. Supreme Court would also rule dian prisoner. established the narrative of our local “con- WikiLeaks showed that indeed, there were in 2004 that Guantanamo did not adhere to Remarkably, one official tells Khadr, “I victed war criminal,” it should be lost on no no limits to what the U.S. considered a ter- the U.S. Constitution, nor the Geneva Con- wouldn't consider (solitary confinement) to Canadian that we as a nation endorsed the rorist “suspect.” ventions. be torture.” war crimes committed at Guantanamo to Over 150 detainees were found to be com- Khadr was there for nearly all of this. Canada would leave Khadr there, among arrive where we are today. pletely innocent, yet detained for years with- While other Western governments fought the torturers, the waterboarders, the held- out charge, many still imprisoned at the time to remove their citizens from Guantanamo, without-charge detainees, unprotected by Graham Hnatiuk is a political writer and those documents were released. Canada not only willingly complied, but the Geneva Conventions in an unaccount- artist. He is the author of the Progressive The U.S. Supreme Court intervened on went a step further and interrogated 15-year- able “justice” system, for another nine years. Winnipeg blog, focusing on local citizen jour- three occasions in landmark cases that would old Khadr itself. Surrounded by these extreme examples of nalism and foreign policy commentary. shed light on the legal black hole that had Khadr was visited by Jean Chretien's CSIS abuse and blatant disrespect for international is hiring
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Jesse Rodgers Arts 7 www.uniter.ca October 18, 2012 The Uniter Arts West End Cultural Centre celebrates 25th anniversary Winnipeg’s most intimate venue throws itself a birthday party
Daniel Crump
WECC artistic director Jason Hooper (left) is excited about the venue's 25th anniversary concert, which features local musicians like Lorenzo (top right), Cara Luft (middle right) and Vanessa Kuzina (bottom right).
Nicholas Friesen Keri Latimer and Red Moon Road, and JD ning is Vanessa Kuzina, an artist known for and seeing them in such an intimate space Arts editor Edwards and Cara Luft were paired to work both her solo work and her material with Oh really brought home the power of a live show. on songs from the “Manitoba Songwriter’s My Darling. With that intimate and quiet sound it was a Canon.” Paired for the evening with Heather really moving evening for me. Twenty-five years ago saw the formation of “It was such an honour to be asked to take Bishop, it’s not the first time she’s hit the “Most recently, probably last year when the bands such as Nirvana, The Odds, Fugazi, part,” says Luft, who just released her first self- stage at the WECC. Kuzina released her first Wooden Sky played with Sunparlour Play- Green Day, Uncle Tupelo, The Roots and produced disc Darlingford. “I have the hon- solo disc, Peony, there in 2007. ers, it was my first time seeing them, (and I countless others. our of being paired with JD Edwards, and it's “I remember being so excited and nervous was an) instant fan. The Wooden Sky are just Some of them didn’t make it out of the ‘90s been so much fun, just getting together and at the idea of being on that stage showcasing such phenomenal performers.” and most of them never played the West End choosing the songs and singing in harmony. my songs for the first time,” Kuzina says. “It It seems that whether they’re working Cultural Centre, the former church on the was before the renovation and I am thankful behind the scenes, performing on the stage or corner of Ellice and Sherbrook that opened “It had such magic, and still that I had the opportunity to experience the sitting in the audience, the West End is sim- its doors as a music venue in 1987. does.” theatre how it was. It had such magic, and ply a place for music lovers to come together To celebrate, the WECC is presenting a still does.” and enjoy a unique night. slew of shows as part of its 25th Anniversary - Local musician Vanessa Kuzina on the West Luft agrees. “It was always the place that I could count Series. The show on Saturday, Oct. 20 is espe- End Cultural Centre “All of my CD release shows have been on seeing really good music of any genre as cially noteworthy. Consisting of 16 musicians at the West End, both solo and back in my well as emerging and local artists,” Hooper covering the music of such Winnipeg greats “As a solo act I don't get to sing all that Wailin’ Jennys days,” shesays. “They were says. “Really top-calibre people that were as Neil Young, Lloyd Peterson and Alana often with other musicians, so it's been an all amazing concerts - such a great vibe. As really strong musicians and songwriters, and Levandoski, it’s going to be one of those col- absolute treat.” an audience member, there was a Christmas even if they were just starting out, there was laborative, ephemeral nights. Though the song list hasn’t been final- show that Jane Siberry did back in 2003. I was a chance you were going to see something “We looked at our motto for the year, ized (that’s a surprise for the evening itself), sitting on the floor up front and I remember really good.” which is '25 years of great music, culture and Hooper is excited about what everyone has the evening being quite magical. community' and how best to put those words chosen. “I ended up driving Jane to get pizza after Check out the West End Cultural Centre’s 25th into action,” artistic director Jason Hooper “I'm really pleased with the selection,” the show.” Anniversary Concert on Saturday, Oct. 20 says. “There are so many great musicians in he says. “I love having (musician/producer) Hooper also has a collection of favourite 8 p.m. at the WECC Winnipeg, how do you narrow that down? Lloyd Peterson involved because he was in moments, most of them before his time at Tickets are $25 in advance at the WECC, Ticket- Who wants that job? Why not get as many the Cheer, and they opened for Spirit of the the WECC, which began in 2009 when he master, Music Trader and the Winnipeg Folk Festi- together as we can and see if there's interest West at the first-ever performance at the West became the house manager after the renova- val Music Store in collaboration?” End Cultural Centre 25 years ago. It's great to tion. Doors open at 7:15 p.m. and the show starts at Winnipeg being Winnipeg, there was, have him be a part of it.” “The first time I saw the Cowboy Junkies 8 p.m. and such artists as Jessee Havey and Lorenzo, Another performer involved in the eve- was here,” he says. “I was kind of a casual fan Visit www.wecc.ca 8 Arts The Uniter October 18, 2012 www.Uniter.ca Local rock band Nova releases its debut album, Midnight Midnight
Nicholas Friesen Arts editor
Over the past four years, Winnipeg mood- pop trio Nova has been playing sporadic shows as well as recording, but is set to see a lot more action with the release of its debut LP Midnight Midnight. Made up of friends Jackie Hogue (drums, vocals), Molly McCracken (keys, vocals) and local working-class hero Greg MacPherson (guitar, vocals, percussion), two of its three members had never really been in a band before. Working with MacPherson, an established solo musician with 20 years of touring and recording experience under his belt, might be intimidating to some. “I try not to think about that,” McCracken says with a laugh. “It was a very gentle start in that it was just casual, getting together to play some music.” MacPherson brought in the songs that he thought would fit the band dynamic and the three of them would get to work. “It became a place for a certain style of songs to get workshopped,” she says. “I play the piano, but I've never played the key- boards in a band before. The things that we were looking to do I was able to fit in within our sound. Jackie was also learning to play the drums.” Initial sessions for Midnight Midnight SUPPLIED began two years ago at Mid Ocean where Eat some hay, make things out of clay - they just may: The members of Nova (from left: Greg MacPherson, Molly McCracken and Jackie Hogue) lay by the bay. bed tracks for three songs were recorded by Braden Salt and Jason Gladu. Those songs Midnight Midnight is the third disc in infrastructure certainly helps. There's a cer- reflects our experiences as a group of friends. were mixed by Cam Loeppky (John K. Sam- about a year from Disintegration Records, tain camaraderie and mutual support among We've put our hearts into it and we're really son, Federal Lights), who then recorded the the label Loeppky and MacPherson founded. the artists on Disintegration.” excited to share that with people.” seven other songs that make up the disc. Bands on the roster also include Haunter, As being a musician is something that “It was good because we got experience Slow Dancers and Cannon Bros. McCracken does as a fun way to spend time Midnight Midnight is in stores now with doing the recording at the beginning so “I think it showed a lot of foresight by Greg with her friends, the record is a nice way to See Nova perform at Ace Art Inc. on Friday, Oct. 19 when we went in to do the rest we knew a and Cam to create Disintegration Records document and represent those experiences. little bit more about the studio and how we because there's a lot of amazing music in “Everybody's got a lot on the go,” she says. Doors open at 9 p.m. and the show is at 10 p.m. Tickets are $10 in advance at Into the Music, work in the studio,” McCracken says. “It was Winnipeg that is needing a vehicle to bring “Living in the city and experiencing the strug- Music Trader and Organic Planet, or $12 at the door my first real experience with one and it was it forward,” McCracken says. “Greg's got the gles we see around us, it's really nice to have Visit www.disintegration.ca a good one.” skills to do it on his own but having that label a place to come together to create music that
Music Listings JEFFERY MICHAEL STRAKER releases his CD at APRIL WINE play the McPhillips Street Station the West End Cultural Centre with JAYLENE. on Nov. 2. BOYZ II MEN are still around and they are FIELD release their new album at the Crescent coming to Winnipeg to wow you into com- Fort Rouge United Church on Nov. 3. fort and relaxation at the McPhillips Sta- SHANE KOYCAN is at the West End Cultural Cen- tion Casino. tre on Nov. 5 and I expect to see you there. REVOCATION, A LIFE ONCE LOST, KENMODE, NAPALM DEATH, MUNICIPAL WASTE, and DAYGLO WASTER and THE STRAP play the Zoo. ABORTIONS play the Zoo Nov. 5. AIDEN NIGHT and THE ZOLAS play the Park DEHLI 2 DUBLIN are bringing their electronic- Theatre. Celtic, reggae, hip-hop, dance, rock and roll, SEND + RECEIVE will be happening Oct. 17 to folk, country, Thai fusion act to Winnipeg on Oct. 20 this year. For more information visit Nov. 6 at the West End Cultural Centre. www.sendandreceive.org. THE CROOKED BROTHERS play the West End Cul- UPCOMING EVENTS tural Centre Nov. 10. AGNOSTIC FRONT, DEATH BY STEREO, WEST OF On Nov. 10, BIG SUGAR will be heading to The HELL and ZERO CAUSE will be playing the Zoo Burton Cummings Theatre in Winnipeg as a on Oct. 25. part of their Eliminate Ya! Tour. ULTRA MEGA and KIPP KOCAY perform at MAYWORKS presents the musical version of Times Change(d) High and Lonesome Club Democracy Now, DAVID ROVICS. The peace poet on Oct. 26. and troubadour of our time will be playing The Winnipeg Irish Club on Nov. 10. Amy Goodman Head down to Garbonzo’s Pizza in the U of W likes him, so why wouldn’t you? AnX and eat pizza, drink beer and listen to DJs on Oct. 26. NEIL YOUNG and CRAZY HORSE are playing at the MTS Centre on Nov. 16 with LOS LOBOS, DEL BARBER releases Headwaters at the West EVEREST and THE SADIES. End Cultural Centre on Oct. 26. KERI LATIMER MATT EPP is opening. GALLOWS with BARN BURNER play the Pyramid Cabaret on Nov. 16. MARIACHI GHOST, sideshow performer AMY BLAZE, and DJs MOD MARTY and KING CABER- MARK SULTAN (a.k.a. BBQ), ROCK LAKE, and THURSDAY, OCT. 18 MATTHEW DE ZOETTE plays 371 Balfour St. SUNDAY, OCT 21 NET will be playing Juss Jazz on Oct. 27. THE ELECTRICS destroy the Windsor Hotel on Nov. 22. MATT EPP launches his new album at the CADENCE WEAPON plays the Park Theatre with ECCO with SONOLUX are at the Crescent Fort The guys in SHOUT OUT OUT OUT OUT play the West End Cultural Centre with CATHERINE THE LYTICS. Rouge United Church. Pyramid Oct. 27 with JICAH. THE BARENAKED LADIES become one with the MACLELLAN. WSO for Hits and Holiday Songs at the Centen- THE ENGLISH MOCCASINS play the Cavern with WINNIPEG PHILHARMOIC CHOIR presents If On Oct. 28, THREAT SIGNAL, ANNEX THEORY, nial Concert Hall on Dec. 7 and Dec. 9. AUTOMAN and THE GEARHEADS play the Zoo. DUST ADAM DUST. Though Wilt, Remember. THE BRUGADA EFFECT and HAVOK HILL play JUSTIN BIEBER fever punches Winnipeg in the PROPAGANDHI performs with HEAD HITS CON- CURTIS NEWTON plays 555 Osborne. the Zoo. preteen face at the MTS Centre. CRETE and THIS HISSES at the West End Cul- PRAIRIE OYSTER brings you their acquired tural Centre. Discover Brazil with MARCO CASTILLO and his JAM NIGHT at the Cavern with ROUTE 59. band at the Park Theatre. taste and texture at the McPhillips Station Want to see your event Casino Oct. 28. ROCK AND ROLL DRAFT NIGHT at the Windsor SATURDAY, OCT. 20 GRIMES plays the Pyramid. listed in The hotel every Thursday brings beer and rock ‘n’ SEPTIC FLESH, KRISIUM, MELECHESH, EX DEO HEY OCEAN and NEW EMPIRE play the Park roll together in a carnal way. and INQUISITION play the Park Theatre. MONDAY, OCT. 22 Theatre Oct. 29. FRIDAY, OCT. 19 CARLY DOW plays the Folk Exchange. 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DANCE Goblins - not just for Halloween anymore Royal Winnipeg Ballet teams up with the Atlanta Ballet for The Princess and the Goblin Kaeleigh Ayre Arts reporter
Princesses, neglectful parents, goblins and evil plots - the Royal Winnipeg Ballet is bringing a magical story to the stage that is sure to enrapture audiences. RWB opens this season with the Cana- dian premiere of iconic choreographer Twyla Tharp’s latest piece, The Princess and the Goblin, which is a co-production with the Atlanta Ballet. Adapted from Victorian fantasy novel- ist George MacDonald’s work by the same title, Tharp’s ballet tells the story of Prin- cess Irene’s quest to rescue the children of her town from the clutches of the Goblin, including saving her two young sisters. The ballet weaves a tale of humility and forgiveness, told with beautiful costumes and what is sure to be wonderful choreog- raphy. While the lead roles of King Papa and Princess Irene are filled by guest artists John Selya and Paloma Herrera from part- ner company the Atlanta Ballet, the rest of the ensemble is filled out by dancers from the RWB, including students from both the Professional Division and the Recreational Division. University of Winnipeg Collegiate grad- uate Elizabeth Lamont plays one of the few covers on the shoes, and I feel as though I of them, and then the other one said, ‘I want tice, so meeting her has been amazing.” named roles in the new ballet. A member of look a little bit like Mary Poppins,” the one, too!’ So I did a French Twist for two lit- Lamont laughs when she thinks about the Corps of the company, Lamont is Loo- dancer says with a laugh. tle girls before they had to go on, while my their relationship in the show. tie, the princesses’ nanny, among many other Lamont has enjoyed working with the hair is falling out, of course. “I’m taking care of her now - I’m sup- roles. dancers that play the younger princesses “They’re so sweet and innocent and cute,” posed to be older!” “I’m supposed to be very stern in the and children, and has even found that her Lamont says. “You kind of forget being that novel,” Lamont, 22, says. “But I’m like a nanny role has transferred from the stage to age, but I remember looking up to people Twyla Tharp’s The Princess & The Goblin is mother to them, so I’m very motherly.” the wings. like that, too.” on now until Monday, Oct. 21 at the Cen- As Lootie, Lamont is not dancing in “We had just finished doing the run and Lamont is ecstatic about working with tennial Concert Hall. Tickets are available pointe shoes, as many may expect from a the little girls that I’m the nanny to, they one of those people she looked up to, guest at www.ticketmaster.ca, RWB and Concert ballet. were about to go on stage, when one of them artist Paloma Herrera. Hall box offices, or call 204-956-2792. Visit “I’m wearing character shoes, so the shoes said, ‘Oh, my hair isn’t done right.’ So I was “She is like an idol for me,” Lamont says www.rwb.org/princessandthegoblin. dictate your steps. like, ‘Okay, let me fix it.’ of Herrera. “When I was a kid I had a poster “I’m in a blue dress, it’s very period, with “I ended up doing a French Twist for one of her in my basement where I used to prac-
THEATRE Always look on the bright side of life Daniel Thau-Eleff’s latest play is a comedy despite the heavy subject matter
Kaeleigh Ayre He was also inspired by writer and philos- Arts reporter opher Hannah Arendt’s 1963 book Eichmann in Jerusalem: A Report on the Banality of Evil, which poses the theory that great atrocities If genocide is like an assembly line, who is to in history were committed not by sociopaths, blame? How do normal people commit hor- but by ordinary people who accepted the rific crimes? premises of their state, which therefore “nor- These are just a few of the questions that malized the unthinkable.” Daniel Thau-Eleff and the Moving Tar- To depict genocide, Thau-Eleff borrowed get Theatre Company pose, hoping to leave a metaphor from a past professor, comparing their audience thinking with Good People Bad it to a car-building assembly line. Things. “At this end of the line there’s nothing at University of Winnipeg theatre graduate all, and at this end there’s a whole car. Who Thau-Eleff wrote and stars in this new one built the car? man show about evil. “This guy didn’t do it, he just put the A devoted activist, Thau-Eleff has also windshield on, and this one didn’t do it, they been involved in the Winnipeg theatre just tightened the nuts on the wheels, and community,having written such shows as this guy just hired people, and this guy just Three Ring Circus: Israel, the Palestinians and did the accounting. But sure enough, there’s My Jewish Identity and Remember the Night, a car. both of which won the Harry S. Rintoul “If we can see that this car is being built, Award for Best New Manitoba Play from the how do we intervene in that process?” 2004 and 2008 Winnipeg Fringe Festivals, Through Good People Bad Things, Thau- respectively. Eleff follows several story lines, including He formed Moving Target Theatre Com- Eichmann’s, as well as a couple in love whose pany in 2003. dreams come true, only to have them crash The show is a collaborative piece, born of down upon them. Thau-Eleff's conversations with friends, and While exploring such dense material and his partnerships with director Chris Gerrard- history, Thau-Eleff’s work is a comedy. Pinker and stage manager Melissa Nove- “Arendt’s book was, to me, the first hon- cosky. est attempt I had seen to get inside one of the “My first play I wrote was a one-man show perpetrators of the Holocaust, and someone (Three Ring Circus), and I really missed it and who is infinitely less sensational than Hitler, I wanted to do it again,” Thau-Eleff, 32, says. or Mengele or Goebbels. This is a bureaucrat, SUPPLIED “I really love the direct address format.” this is a very ordinary guy. It raises questions U of W theatre graduate Daniel Thau-Eleff wrote and stars in Good People Bad Things, a new one man show. Thau-Eleff is particularly passionate about about the nature of evil. the movement for peace in Israel and Pal- “So we’re trying to get right into the mid- Oct. 18 to Sunday, Oct. 28 at the Rudolph are $18 or $13 for students/seniors. For tickets estine, as well as his Jewish heritage, both dle of this, and also keep it kind of light.” Rocker (3rd floor of the A-Zone Co-op, 91 call 204-221-1120 or email MovingTargetThe- aspects of his life that he explored in Three Albert St.) 8 p.m. nightly, 2 p.m. and 8 p.m. [email protected]. Ring Circus. Good People Bad Things runs from Thursday, Saturdays and no shows Mondays. Tickets Visit www.movingtargettheatre.com. 10 Arts The Uniter October 18, 2012 www.Uniter.ca
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LISTINGS through the basement, stairwells and attic as they listen to Installation, an interactive sculptural sound piece created FILM tales of the macabre. Call 204-943-2835 to pay ahead and by artist JANE TINGLEY. It runs until Nov. 17. reserve a spot. Drop-in guests will also be admitted, space YOUR SISTER’S SISTER is a tale of grief, romance and sibling Urban Shaman presents TXT4WPG by DANA CLAXTON until Want to see your event permitting. $20 plus tax. rivalry that continues to showcase Lynn Shelton’s extraor- Nov. 17. This new body of text-based work was inspired by dinary ability to portray human stories with remarkable JOHN MAJOR JENKINS, world-renowned 2012 author and Claxton’s stay in Winnipeg for six weeks in 2007. Incorpo- listed in The humour, sensitivity and warmth. It screens at Cinema- independent Maya scholar, will lecture in U of W’s Convoca- rating her roots as a poet, Claxton has made two video theque from Oct. 19 to Oct. 25. Visit winnipegfilmgroup.com tion Hall on Oct. 28 at 7 p.m. installations based on her original writings she did while Uniter? for more information. in Winnipeg. Prairie Fire Press and McNally Robinson Booksellers pres- Submit your listing to the Listings JASON BECKER: NOT DEAD YET is the story of a man who ent the 2012 WRITING CONTEST. The deadline is Nov. 30. For THE STAFFORD COLLECTION OF INUIT SCULPTURE consists learns how to make music while living with ALS. Plays at Coordinator eight days before you full contest rules check out www.prairiefire.ca. of 121 sculptures mainly from the 1980s to the 2000s. The want it to appear in the paper. Cinematheque from Oct. 19 to Oct. 25. Visit www.winnipeg- exhibition is being held at the WAG until Jan. 25, 2013. filmgroup.com for more information. GALLERIES & MUSEUMS Listings must not be more than 100 The Winnipeg premiere of the new documentary 2012: THE THEATRE, DANCE & COMEDY words. They will be edited for length. Martha Street Studios presents THE LAKE, prints and press- BEGINNING is taking place at the Park Theatre on Oct. 28 at Listings are free but not guaranteed. ings by Winnipeg-based Hungarian-born artist Louis Bakó. Merlyn Productions Theatre Company is pleased to 2 p.m. Price is $26 Tickets are $26 and are available at the Please email Ken at listings@uniter. The exhibition features a series of prints and paintings announce THE WRAITH OF WRATH, a ghost story by P.A.M. door, or in advance at Hollow Reed, Radiance Gifts or by ca. as well as re-contextualized Polaroids taken by the artist LONG, as the fifth production of its 2012 season, playing calling 204-414-9039. between 1968 and 2008. The exhibition ends Oct. 19. until Oct. 20 at the Ellice Theatre. LITERATURE The Cre8ery presents GEORGE VAN DER WALT’s DATE NIGHT Royal Winnipeg Ballet presents the Canadian premiere of from Oct. 19 to Oct. 30. TWYLA THARPS: THE PRINCESS AND THE GOBLIN at the Cen- Join historian ESYLLT W. JONES for a slideshow and dis- tennial Concert Hall until Oct. 21. cussion entitled IMAGINING WINNIPEG: HISTORY THROUGH Take a 10 kg bag of flour, some willing subjects and an out- THE PHOTOGRAPHS OF L.B. FOOTE. Foote was Winnipeg’s of-the-box photographer and you get some extraordinary Moving Target Theatre Company presents GOOD PEOPLE pre-eminent commercial photographer who documented images and a lot of mess. RODNEY S. BRAUN will be show- BAD THINGS, a new one-man show about evil by DANIEL everything from deep poverty to the riots of the 1919 Gen- ing AIRBORNE, a photographic exhibition mixing flour, dust THAU-ELEFF, until Oct. 28 at the Rudolf Rocker Centre, 3rd eral Strike. Foote’s photographs have become iconic repre- and movement at Pixels 2.1 Gallery until Oct. 20. floor, 91 Albert St. Tickets are $18 regular and $13 for stu- sentations of early Winnipeg life. The slideshow takes place dents and seniors. For more info visit Movingtargetthe- PHANTASMAGORIA is an annual exhibition at the Dalnavert Oct. 23 from 12 p.m. to 1 p.m. in the Carol Shields Audito- atre.com. Museum that explores the ways in which contemporary art rium at Millennium Library. can connect to social realities, cultural themes and tech- THE BRINK by ELLEN PETERSON is playing at the Prairie JUICE JOURNAL, the annual University of Winnipeg cre- nological innovations from the 19th century. Set in the con- Theatre Exchange until Oct. 28. The ative writing journal, launches Oct. 24 from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. text of a historical, Victorian home, the 2012 exhibition will MTC presents RED by JOHN LOGAN, the story of an aging in room 2M70. show works of art that manipulate scale to achieve unique artist’s struggle to keep his place in the art world. Playing and uncanny effects. Admission is $5 for adults, $4 for Uniter at the Tom Hendry Warehouse from Nov. 1 to Nov. 17. Visit Visit the Dalnavert Museum from Oct. 25 to Oct. 28 for a seniors and $3 for children. It runs until Oct. 24. promenade-style telling of three chilling tales by master www.mtc.mb.ca for more details. is looking for contributors. of horror, EDGAR ALLAN POE. Created and performed by The Manitoba Society of Artists presents an art history On Saturday, Nov. 3, the Royal Manitoba Theatre Centre is CHARLENE VAN BUEKENHOUT, this show will guide guests conference with the theme MIND’S EYE: MAKING ART WORK. holding the annual BLACK AND WHITE BALL, an evening of This year the conference will be a unique opportunity to Interested in getting involved elegance, sophistication and style in support of MTC. Tick- bring together the professional, the novice, the artist and at the paper? Email Aaron at ets for the gala fundraiser are now on sale. Visit www.mtc. the art lover. Four speakers will be featured including LEIF Solutions from last week’s issue. mb.ca for more details. [email protected] for details. NORMAN and ROBERT CLOUTIER. The conference takes place Oct. 27 at the Winnipeg Art Gallery. A FEW GOOD MEN, the story of a young American lawyer who defends two Marines accused of murder in a Guan- Website: Forum Art Centre presents LIBERATE OUR ART SHOW tanamo Bay hazing incident gone wrong, is playing at the from Nov. 2 to Nov. 4 at 120 Eugenie St. Three artists, www.uniter.ca John Hirsch Theatre at the MTC Mainstage until Nov. 10. Get TOM ANDRICH, JIM CORBETT and ED DUMANSKI, are clean- your tickets at mtc.mb.ca. Facebook: ing out their studios, setting up shop and demonstrating some painting techniques at the Forum Art Centre Gallery MIRACLE ON SOUTH DIVISION STREET is playing at the John www.tinyurl.com/TheUniter for your shopping experience. For times please visit www. Hirsch Theatre at the MTC Mainstage from Nov. 22 to Dec. Twitter: forumartcentre.com or call 204-235-1069. 15. 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