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about how municipal government affects Anne Thomas everyday life. Beat reporter Lynne Bereza, AMM communications co- ordinator, said meet and greet sessions will be held in Winnipeg, Brandon, and eastern More must be done to educate and spark and western Manitoba, starting in February. political interest and participation among Women currently in elected office will facili- Canada’s visible minorities, a new report out tate the sessions as role models and mentors. of Ryerson University recommends. Shaneen Robinson, who ran in the last Released earlier this month, report author civic election, doesn't think a shortage of Myer Siemiatycki noted that in Toronto, candidates is the real problem. where visible minorities make up 40 per cent “Anyone who wants to run can make it of the population, only seven per cent are happen, but is our society ready to elect a represented on city council. person like me?” she asked. In Winnipeg, city council has better sta- Robinson believes someone needs to get tistics for non-aboriginal visible minorities - elected to speak for the more than 200 miss- making up 16.8 per cent of Winnipeg's pop- ing or murdered members of her own demo- ulation, and 13 per cent of city council (two graphic - young aboriginal women. of 15 councillors). Besides empowering less advantaged peo- But other demographic groups are not ple to vote, she said what is needed is bet- well represented. ter education to clear up misconceptions between different groups. And everyone, “Visible minorities want to including aboriginal people, should be learn- see themselves reflected in ing a lot more about aboriginal history and the society in which they culture, she said. Rosa Walker, president of the Indigenous live, be it in their letter Leadership Development Institute (ILDI), carrier, in their teacher or said the aboriginal population is too small in their city councillor.” to get candidates elected. Although aborig- inal people are aware of city politics, they - Devi Sharma, city councillor, Old Kildonan don't feel represented, and don't participate in mainstream politics, she said. Only 20 per cent of councillors are women, “I understand why people feel like they reflecting less than half of the actual popula- Supplied don't have a voice, and don't go out and vote. tion. And Winnipeg's aboriginal residents, at City Coun. Devi Sharma (Old Kildonan) says new Canadians often come from homelands where It's like the chicken and the egg thing, you 10 per cent of the population, are not repre- democratic participation was not allowed, and are less likely to get involved in politics once in Canada. know. It's really kind of sad,” she said. sented at all. The ILDI's Aboriginal Women Leaders Councillor Devi Sharma (Old Kildonan) it in their letter carrier, in their teacher or in Last year, the Association of Mani- program encourages women to seek oppor- said, for a mother, managing civic and fam- their city councillor,” she said. toba Municipalities (AMM) Task Force on tunities including running in elections both ily responsibilities is a fine balance. She does Exposing youth to democratic and elec- Women in Municipal Government iden- on and off reserve. it with strong support from her partner, fam- toral processes can encourage later participa- tified 12 barriers to participation, including Walker said ILDI tries to get people ily and community. tion in politics, she said. This is particularly lack of support with family responsibilities, engaged with one another, talking about Strong positive role models are a power- important for new Canadians who come the perception of an “old boy’s club” unwel- challenges, and inspiring others to work with ful motivator for women, and she takes pride from homelands where democratic participa- coming to women, lower community profiles them, pointing to newly minted MLA Kevin in her opportunity to inspire more young tion was not allowed. and lower financial means. Chief in the North End. women to get involved politically, she said. “My own interest was piqued by working The task force recommended stirring up “He created a movement through engage- “Visible minorities want to see themselves for a city councillor earlier in my own career,” women's interest in running for the 2014 ment and volunteerism. And I think that's reflected in the society in which they live, be Sharma added. election through community workshops what we need to do,” she said. Questioning Canadian sovereignty How one organization vies to sever the nation’s ties to our hereditary monarch

Harrison Samphir to raising awareness and promoting discus- Volunteer sion of the advantages of amending the Con- stitution, and instating a Canadian head of state independent of the British monarchy. Canadian public opinion in recent decades “Today, indicating a common cause and has come to question the nation’s status as a purpose, CCR is also a partner in a Com- constitutional monarchy with an unelected, monwealth-wide network called Common hereditary head of state. Cause, linking the republican movements This reality, one firmly rooted in Canada’s of Britain, Australia and New Zealand,” he colonial past, has led some to wonder, what said. is next? Will the nation continue to maintain The movement, however, is not simply its ties to the British monarchy, or adopt the contingent upon ideological support. principles of a republic and enact sweeping According to Freda, the monarchy limits Constitutional reform? Canada’s democratic institutions. “In a parliamentary republic, we could “It’s always been have a true constitutional referee, ... not an Canada that has led the offshore, figurehead monarch, thus keeping the political whims of the head of govern- Commonwealth in areas ment in check.” of asserting national While Freda acknowledges that Can- independence.” ada may be “10, maybe even 20 years” away from any urgency in regards to constitutional - Tom Freda, director, Citizens for a Canadian reform, “the best time for (the) debate is now, Republic so that all options and republican models can get the scrutiny they deserve.” Citizens for a Canadian Republic is a non- While the impetus for this social move- Kaitlyn Emslie Farrell profit organization based in Toronto com- ment is seemingly in place, there are other Down with the Queen? Citizens for a Canadian Republic believes Canada should separate from the British mitted to enhancing this aforementioned considerations and counterpoints, too. monarchy and have its own head of state. public opinion, while giving voice to an alter- To University of Winnipeg politics profes- native perspective that may shape the future sor Joan Grace, “there is no (current) national for aligning Canadians closer to the institu- the Monarchy and the evidently figurehead of Canadian politics. appetite for this kind of dramatic and sub- tions of democratic practice, Grace said. positions of the Lieutenant Governor and “Traditionally, it’s always been Canada that stantial institutional change in Canada.” “It could also increase political knowl- Governor General. has led the Commonwealth in areas of assert- “We are of course in troubled time eco- edge amongst Canadians, and even engen- “Most often we think about a republic as ing national independence, and I strongly nomically, the debate about Canada trans- der a stronger sense of civic literacy and civic a system of government by all of the people, feel that (we) deserved to be as active in head forming from a constitutional monarchy to a duty.” but which operates as a representative democ- of state reform,” said director Tom Freda. republic just isn’t on the minds of most Cana- Freda and Grace agree that a healthy con- racy,” Grace said. As the representative organization in Can- dians or public officials,” she said. sequence of a formal amending process, if it “Citizens elect, through competitive and ada’s republican movement, Freda said Citi- That being said, the discussion of abolish- should occur in the near future, would be to fair elections, individuals to represent them zens for a Canadian Republic is committed ing the monarchy could serve as the vehicle re-evaluate - or rather, interrogate - the role of in a legislative assembly,” Grace said. 04 News The Uniter November 24, 2011 www.Uniter.ca

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BY Olena Kozel UNITER STAFF Q: Winnipeg’s city council recently approved a 25-cent transit fare increase to help pay for rapid transit. What do you think of this? Managing Editor Aaron Epp » [email protected] Business Manager Geoffrey Brown » [email protected] Jason Syvixay, public rela- Eric Mattson, busi- Heather Brown, tions advocate, Downtown ness student business student PRODUCTION MANAGER Biz “If the new rapid “I think that it is an Ayame Ulrich » [email protected] “Increasing our transit fees system is effective inconvenience. If they and quick, then a fare are not going to fix the copy and style editor will have a negative impact Britt Embry [email protected] on ridership, especially for increase is only fair. ” transit system we have » those of whom transportation at this given time, it Photo editor poses a financial barrier and does not seem fair to Dylan Hewlett » [email protected] challenge. Our governments increase the fare. They can find a more fair and should be trying to get news assignment editor sensible way to complete our more people to want to Ethan Cabel » [email protected] take the bus.” rapid transit without directly news production editor punishing its users.” Matt Preprost » [email protected] Dylan Jones-Drewniak, Dominique Demers, Daniel Gurevich, arts and culture editor arts student and downtown community member student Nicholas Friesen » [email protected] resident “I think that it is kind "The service has been comments editor “ It is not necessary to of unfair for people getting worse as the Trevor Graumann » [email protected] charge public transit riders who do not have fare increases. I see higher fares when the access to the rapid no justification for an listings co-ordinator money needed for rapid transit system, they increase in transit fare Kent Davies » [email protected] transit could and should be should have found when Winnipeg remains, found elsewhere.” the funding before and will continue to be, CAMPUS BEAT REPORTER Amy Groening [email protected] building. It would a car-centric city if Win- » have avoided all of nipeg transit does not BEAT REPORTER the unnecessary take proactive measures Chris Hunter » [email protected] controversy.” to increase ridership.” BEAT REPORTER Anne Thomas » [email protected] PA as it is on stage. Those who are musicians can bring instru- with other womyn. To volunteer phone 204-786-9788 or email ARTS REPORTER LISTINGS ments. The workshop is $25 or $20 for MISC members and WFF [email protected]. Kaeleigh Ayre » [email protected] volunteers. 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Some debt reduction businesses may be promising more than they can deliver, Water for reserves according to the Manitoba Consumer Pro- coming tection Office. The Conservative government is On Nov. 7, the provincial government backing a Liberal motion that will consumer watchdog issued a warning urg- see northern Manitoba reserves ing Manitobans to be wary of promises that receive clean, running water by their debts can be cut by up to 60 per cent. spring 2012. According to a July Dealing with these businesses could end report, nearly 40 per cent of wa- up digging people deeper into debt, a press ter and sewer plants on reserves release warned. are so troubled they pose risks Although debt-related services have been to human health, the Winnipeg around for a long time, the new warning Free Press reported. "We are all in concerns a newer model of debt manage- agreement the current situation is ment that has sprung up over the past year unacceptable," said Aboriginal Af- or two, Jan Forster, director of the Consumer fairs Minister John Duncan. Liberal Protection Office, said. Leader Bob Rae introduced the mo- Forster says she has been hearing more tion. However, it will cost $690 mil- and more complaints to her office and con- David Seburn/Uniter Archives lion over the next decade to bring cerns within the debt management commu- Promises by debt reduction businesses to cut your debt by 60 per cent may sound enticing, but you should be sanitation standards up to speed on nity. wary of them, says the Manitoba Consumer Protection Office. Manitoba reserves. “We wanted to make sure that consumers Ailing sewage plant fully understand how the model works, and to work with the agencies. trouble just need help establishing a budget, returns to normal then they can make informed choices about “Also, the fact that you stopped pay- without making it so restrictive that it incites whether or not this type of service is best for ing your minimum monthly payment to rebellion. Others may be able to consoli- Bacteria levels at the South End them,” Forster said. your creditors means that your credit score date their debts through their bank or credit Water Pollution Control Centre are In the debt settlement model, people sign is going to be negatively impacted, and col- union, he said. back to normal, the Winnipeg Free a contract, pay significant up-front fees, and lection agencies and your creditors are still For those who owe too much to get help Press reports. On Oct. 7, the city re- then the agency tells them to stop paying going to be calling you,” Forster said. from their bank, Hannah's organization ported bacteria that consume and their creditors and start saving funds in a sep- Jones denied credit ratings could be dam- can negotiate with creditors to stop charg- treat organic waste had inexplica- arate account. Once they've saved enough, aged through this approach. ing interest and get the debt to a manage- bly died off. That caused the plant the agency will go to creditors and try to “That doesn't actually happen. The money able level. to release 50 million to 60 million negotiate to reduce the amount owing. is secure in an account under their name. So The difference, Hannah said, is that litres of partially treated sewage Ken Jones of E Z Debt Relief, a company the money is not going anywhere,” he said. because of well-established relationships, into the Red River every day, lead- offering to cut debt by up to 60 per cent, said The Winnipeg Credit Counselling Soci- their acceptance rate with creditors is over 99 ing to elevated levels of E. coli and debt reduction companies can't put people ety is one of many non-profit organiza- per cent. ammonia in the river. City engi- further into debt. tions offering help for those overwhelmed “The acceptance rate of these debt settle- neers said recent test samples of “Absolutely not,” he said. “Because the by debt. ment companies is less than five per cent,” discharge from the plant contained whole process of debt settlement is reducing President Scott Hannah said the organi- Hannah said. three to nine parts of E. coli bacte- the debt from the initial balance.” zation looks at all options, as opposed to the ria per 100 millilitres, which is below Forster points out that debt settlement one-size-fits-all approach of debt settlement For help finding financial counseling support, the E. coli concentrations in the Red contracts actually state that there are no companies. contact the Consumer Protection Office at River itself, and a sign levels have guarantees. And some creditors may refuse Some people at an early stage of financial 204-945-3800 or email [email protected]. returned to normal. Police roll out yet another crime plan Learning to learn The Winnipeg Police Service says it will reduce violent crimes to spe- Researchers and educators discuss the future of Canadian education cific targets by 2014, the Canadian Press reports. Last week, police Chris Hunter chief Keith McCaskill said the ser- Beat Reporter vice is aiming to reduce assaults by nine per cent and sexual assaults and robberies by three per cent by Closing permanently this spring, the Cana- 2014. To do so, the strategy prom- dian Council on Learning (CCL) has released ises more officers on foot patrol, a its final report, outlining recommendations new database to help police track for better Canadian education. violent criminals and an operation- The CCL, a private organization dedi- al review of the force to ensure that cated to researching the state of learning in resources are directed where they Canada, had its funding cut in 2010 by the are needed most. Most of the new federal government. foot patrols will be focused on the “The CCL is obliged to close in the spring downtown and other high-crime because of the withdrawal of all federal areas, McCaskill said. Winnipeg has funding,” Paul Capon, president and CEO experienced a record-setting 35 ho- of CCL, wrote in an email. “Without that micides this year. funding, we cannot maintain the quality and Winnipeg to transit scope we had.” users: pay up for The CCL uses the Program for Interna- rapid transit tional Student Assessment (PISA) to weigh STEPHEN KURZ Winnipeg will become the first city Canada must invest in a national education strategy to determine how effective the academic ability of students across Can- in Canada to increase bus fare rates the education system currently is, the Canadian Council on Learning recommends in its final report. ada. By comparing Canada’s PISA scores to fund rapid transit development, with other country’s, CCL can determine the Winnipeg Free Prees reported where Canadian education is lacking. go to an elementary school and have certain would be beneficial. last week. On Nov. 16, city council Ryan Wiens, a teacher from College children that were never read to at home,” “Most experts will tell you we have a post- voted on a last-minute motion to Churchill High School, believes it is impor- he said. “Also, teachers are valued members secondary sector, not a system,” he said. add 20 cents to a planned five- tant to examine the root causes of successful of society and systems are set up to take care “Schools are all doing their own thing, they cent transit fare hike in 2012. The PISA scores. of parents.” are not working together, they are individu- increase is to cover part of the cost “On one hand, we are using PISA tests to As outlined in the CCL’s final report, ally pursuing what will get them more finan- of extending the city's first rapid say Canada is not being competitive, but on Capon believes the solution to Canada’s slip- cial resources.” transit line to Bison Drive near the the other hand we don’t explore why other ping scores sits in the need for national edu- However, Wiens believes a nationalized University of Manitoba. The move countries do well on the test,” he said. “Fin- cation goals. From early childhood schooling curriculum would be ineffective. means regular fare will increase by land is one of the best countries on the test to post secondary education, a national strat- “A nationalized curriculum in a place like five cents on Jan. 1 and another 20 and we don’t ask ourselves why.” egy must be developed for determining how Canada seems a little absurd,” he said. “We cents on June 1. The plan has caused Besides spending less time in classrooms effective schools are. have such a huge diversity across the country much controversy with critics than students in any other developed country, This can be done through a ministry of - how are you supposed to assume the reality charging the move unfairly targets Finnish students don’t begin formal school- education, adds Capon. of being a good citizen in Newfoundland is people of lesser means who rely on ing until the age of seven, Wiens added. “Canada is the only country in which the the same as other places?” transit, including new immigrants, “Why aren't we trying to figure out why central government lacks a ministry of edu- For Burbank, the end of CCL means the seniors and single mothers. How- kids can start so late in school, spend so lit- cation,” he said. “This is one reason for our end of a resource for education research. ever, the province must also sign tle time in school and do so much better on failure to develop any national goals or strat- “It’s one less place where someone like off on the plan, as it determines the these tests than everyone else?” he said. egy.” myself could get reliable evidence on the state level of subsidy to Winnipeg Transit, Wiens speculates cultural norms in Fin- Paul Burbank, a policy intern for the of learning,” he said. “That’s not to say there the Winnipeg Free Press said. land may play a large role in this difference. council on post-secondary education, are other places where you can get informa- “Reading at home in Finland is a highly believes nation-wide commitment to devel- tion, but the loss of an independent voice is valued social norm, whereas in Canada you oping post-secondary education programs always problematic.” 06 News The Uniter November 24, 2011 www.Uniter.ca

members of his staff. Al Jazeera reported International two bullets from a semi-automatic rifle had hit the exterior of the White House last week. Ortega-Hernandez was connected to the News Briefs incident after police found items related to Compiled by Eva Wasney the shooting in an abandoned car near the scene. The incident occurred on a Friday, but was not investigated until the following U.S. group offered Tuesday when bullet holes were found. Still, asylum to Gadhafi Ortega-Hernandez was found and arrested WASHINGTON: It has been uncovered that by secret service agents at a motel in Penn- an organization going by the moniker The sylvania after a citizen reported a suspicious American Action Group had offered to rescue person circling the area. former president Muammar Gadhafi, during the recent Libyan uprising. The New York New York could be Times reported that a Washington terrorism submerged in next decade expert, a veteran C.I.A. officer, a Republican NEW YORK: A recent report by the New operative and a Kansas City lawyer had of- York State Energy Research and Develop- fered to make the former president their cli- ment Authority says climate change will put ent in exchange for a minimum payment of a third of New York City underwater by the $10 million. The group claimed they weren’t mid-2020s, The New York Times reported. trying to be lobbyists for Gadhafi, and their Rising sea levels, due to polar ice melting, efforts were to prevent a bloodbath by re- and severe storms will cause massive flood- locating Gadhafi and his family to a secret ing in low lying areas across the entire state, hideout. much of which is inhabited by more than half a million people. The report is intended Brazil’s emerging power causing to help the government get people out of conflict with neighbours harm’s way and to help city planners factor BOLIVIA: Indigenous protestors have climate change into long-term infrastructure marched 325 miles across the country to changes. condemn Bolivian president Evo Morales’s agreement with a Brazilian highway con- Fears of civil war rise in struction initiative. In 2008, Construtora OAS, Syria as conflict continues a Brazilian construction firm, had won a $415 LEBANON: Recent attacks on government million contract to build a highway through buildings by the rebel Free Syrian Army, as Bolivia, reported The New York Times. Mo- well as rising internal and international ten- rales has since halted the highway project, sions, has led to fears of an impending civil but Brazil’s continuous efforts for expansion war in the country. The New York Times re- and resource accumulation are under fire ported that rebel groups are on the rise as from other neighbouring countries as well. In more troops desert the Syrian Army to fight recent years Brazil has become an economic against the current government regime. powerhouse that boasts a national bank with Syria’s international allies have condemned stronger lending power than the World Bank. the country for continuing to use violence to control protests, which has killed thousands Man charged with assassination of people. Lack of international assistance attempt on Obama has also been scrutinized, leading some to WASHINGTON: Oscar Ortega-Hernandez believe the conflict is of less concern be- has been charged with attempting to as- cause Syria does not have significant natural sassinate U.S. president Barack Obama or resources, such as oil.

visit us online at www.uniter.ca Comments 07 www.uniter.ca November 24, 2011 The Uniter Comments It’s not true! Taking a detour Conspiracy theories have evolved, but still challenge our knowledge Darren Aronofsky does meth Trevor Graumann Comments editor Erika Miller Volunteer The conspiracy theorists of old talked about aliens and JFK, the pressing issues of the time. But today’s conspiracy theorists have Darren Aronofsky is a man who endeav- branched out and expanded their knowledge ours to create art that will leave an indeli- base, taking on diverse issues from theoreti- ble mark on your film psyche. cal physics to fast food. Most recently, he made your skin crawl The motivation for the theories is essen- when Natalie Portman sprouted feath- tially the same as the old days, but I think ers from her back in Black Swan, so it's there are some notable differences between a natural progression that he would lend conspiracy theorists then and now. a hand in making violently accurate anti- First off, the range of conspiracy theories meth ads for the Meth Project. that have become popular knowledge is so Widely known for his intensely psy- wide that many of us, strictly speaking, may chedelic and uncomfortable films, the be called conspiracy theorists. Meth Project ads are not the first time the Bear in mind that in the old days, you writer/director has grappled with this par- either thought aliens were nonsense, or you ticular subject matter. hid naked on the side of the highway in hope His 2000 film Requiem for a Dream, that the mother ship would descend upon adapted from the Hubert Selby, Jr. novel you. of the same name, depicted a cast of Now there’s an extensive middle ground characters devoured by their own rapid between these two extremes. descent into heroin and amphetamine But this middle ground - the people who addictions. don’t necessarily believe heavily in every sub- Aronofsky has an unmistakable talent versive idea, but who nonetheless are curious Aranda Adams to draw out the rawest performances from - is certainly not who I’m talking about. In fact, the film promotes one of the many have dreamed of flight - a goal we achieved the actors he works with, and in combi- I’m talking about those people who can theories surrounding the authorship of the about a century ago. nation with his unconventional cinematic explain the systems of the world for you in Shakespearean plays, but the story is always Our ancient ancestors dreamed of fly- vision and skill, he cooks up films that five minutes, simply by summarizing Zeit- either that there was no William Shake- ing, but they could never have imagined the challenge the basic conceptions of film- geist. speare, or that if there was he was only an Internet, or smartphones. going for mainstream audiences. They will refute your every rebuttal, or at actor and not a writer of plays. In this sense, humankind in the West- This is apparent even in his work with least ignore it. My point is that I don’t see why this mat- ern world is in its post-classical era, detached young actors in the Meth Project ads; This is the thing about today’s conspiracy ters. Literary theory has long since moved from what came before it. Magic has hap- watching a teenage girl struggle with her theorists: they’ve watched films that explain away from studying the author anyway, and pened, genius has changed the world - and mother as she tries to tourniquet her slit the world in its entirety, and so feel that the focus has turned to the work itself. now what? wrists will ripple goosebumps up your nothing else matters. Hardcore conspiracy theorists have We move incrementally along the same arms. I think believing in this stuff promotes reduced the great works of the ages to prod- path: phones that are slightly better, Internet The set of four anti-meth ads directed a depressing existence. How can you dive ucts of mind control, and thereby created that’s slightly faster. by Aronofsky are quite possibly the sharp- into life meaningfully when you believe that a means with which to disengage from the But nothing truly inspiring abounds. est needles of the bunch in the set of everything you or anyone feels is the product works themselves. That’s why some peo- This generational hopelessness is at the core advertisements deterring teens from the of a mass system that has programmed our ple don’t read anything but alternative news of many conspiracy theorists’ motivation, I dangers of methamphetamine use. every emotion? sources. believe. His deliberate depiction of his all- When it comes to the arts, these theo- You may call me naïve, but I believe there That may betheir focus, but for the rest of American characters embroiled in the ries are also damaging, and sometimes make has been human achievement. us life goes on in the matrix, and we are bliss- depths of psychosis, despair, self-harm arguments that are irrelevant anyway. In fact, I believe that part of the force that fully unaware. and suicide send a sickening rush through A great example of this is the recent movie drives these conspiracy theories is the extreme your veins. With only 30 seconds to make about the works of Shakespeare, Anonymous, to which our achievements have gone. Trevor Graumann is the The Uniter’s com- you gasp, he assaults your senses with a which appears to treat a theory from the 19th Throughout the history of humankind, ments editor. series of images that can only be described century as if it’s something new. back to the ancient Greeks at least, people as nightmarish. A dark-haired girl with bruised eyes stares desperately at you as her gentle voi- A tough situation ceover asks, “Can you really lose it on meth?” before she screams like a feral ani- Domestic violence is an issue that requires more attention mal and violently struggles against nurses holding her down on a gurney in the ER. Another ad has a boy stripping in a Michael Anthony Welch arrangements, may even be exacerbating it. in peer-reviewed literature. seedy motel room asking the viewer if Volunteer staff Consider the following scenario: a child No professional organization, includ- meth can really change who you are. The comes to the mother complaining of abuse ing the American Psychiatric Association boy’s question echoes in your own head by the father. The mother then reports the and the American Medical Association rec- after watching, like some haunting hal- “I encourage you to join us in a province- abuse to the General Child and Family Ser- ognizes this syndrome, nor is it listed in the lucination - can these commercials really wide effort to raise awareness about domestic vices Authority (CFS). After an extensive Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental change who you could become? violence and the resources available to fam- investigation, CFS is unable to substanti- Disorders (DSM) or the International Sta- According to research in the state of ilies affected by this issue. ... We all have an ate the abuse allegations made by the child. tistical Classification of Diseases and Related Montana where the Meth Project was important role to play in preventing domes- In effect, it is CFS's word against that of the Health Problems of the World Health Orga- originally launched, the answer is yes. tic violence in our families and in our com- child. nization (WHO). The incidence of teen meth use has munity.” The agency's assessment notwithstanding, Yet Family Court routinely makes use of declined an astounding 63 percent in So reads a letter to the public signed by the mother believes the child and in a des- this “disorder” to discredit the testimonies Montana alone since the graphic cam- the Provincial Minister of Family Services perate attempt to escape the cycle of abuse, of children who express fear or even blatant paign was unveiled in 2005. and Consumer Affairs Gord Mackintosh files for separation from the father. accusations of abuse by a parent. The project was subsequently expanded on the occasion of Domestic Violence Pre- Under the Divorce Act, joint 50-50 cus- The Leadership Council on Child Abuse to other states and those states have also vention Month. The letter points to a gov- tody is mandated. Family Court is the main and Interpersonal Violence is an organiza- benefited substantially from the exposure ernment website that outlines the critical arbiter when it comes to these sorts of deci- tion made up of experts from a variety of dis- to the terrifying public service announce- importance of escaping an abusive situation sions and breaching custody orders can cost ciplines and backgrounds whose mission is ments. and getting help. a parent all access to the child. to promote the ethical application of psycho- The Meth Project was the brainchild On the site, a red and black logo reads: Now consider that during a visitation logical science to human welfare. of businessman Thomas M. Siebel, con- “Domestic Violence: Without help, abusive with the mother, the child pleads with her Their website contains a compilation of a ceived in response to the growing meth- situations only get worse.” not to be sent back to the father because of scholarly articles on this glitch in the system amphetamine use and addiction epidemic It is generally assumed that human rights fear for his or her safety. The mother then that an abuser and in fact a predator could in the United States. and protection of women and children in does not force the child to go back to the potentially exploit. While there has been a significant abusive relationships can and are being sat- father against his or her will. With activists exhausting their righteous response to the campaign since its outset, isfactorily addressed and resolved by State Consequently, the mother is found in indignation at SlutWalks and “Down with Darren Aronofsky’s fame and skill have authorities. breach of a Court of Queen's Bench order Judge Dewar” rallies, perhaps women and brought an influx of renewed interest and Indeed, there are those who think our and loses all custody of the child to the alleged child advocates may want to take some time importance to a project that doesn’t get society may have gone overboard in its abuser who is then accorded full custody. addressing this concern that holds the wel- nearly as much critical acclaim as AMC’s efforts to attend to concerns about the rights A common defence for parents accused of fare of thousands of vulnerable children in Breaking Bad. of women and children faced with abuse. abuse is something called Parental Alienation the balance. Thankfully in the real world, critical It might surprise a lot of Manitobans, as it Syndrome. The idea being that a child, due acclaim is less important than statistical did me when I first started hearing about it to a number of factors, is indoctrinated by a Michael Anthony Welch is News Director of significance. from a friend a couple of years ago, that the parent into belittling or spurning the other CKUW and co-host of ALERT Radio. Uni- existing child protection services are not only parent. versal Children’s Day is Nov. 20, and Inter- Erika Miller is a student at the University failing to protect the young from domes- This psychological malady, coined by national Day for the Elimination of Violence of Manitoba. Nov. 30 is National Meth tic abuse, but in the case of joint custody Richard Gardner, has not been substantiated Against Women is Nov. 25. 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www.parl.gc.ca/guides WWW.SCHOOLOFPUBLICPOLICY.SK.CA Arts & Culture 09 www.uniter.ca November 24, 2011 The Uniter Breaking the buzz Austra’s Katie Stelmanis on critical acclaim, her classical roots and why she’s not a witch

Aaron Snider “It’s how I learned music and how I learned Culture reporter to understand music. It also really affects the way I write music. “It also just affects the way we work as a Since the release of Toronto-based trio Aus- band,” she says. “We’re really diligent about tra’s debut record, Feel It Break, back in practicing and we’re really diligent about May, the band has been lauded by the likes working.” of NME and Pitchfork, and has been short- And for all those electronic music fans out listed for the Polaris Music Prize. there, here’s a hint of how close a call it really It gets difficult to keep in mind just how was. new this all is for everyone involved. Austra Stelmanis originally wanted to write front woman Katie Stelmanis, who is joined orchestral music, and found the easiest way in the band by Maya Postepski and Dorian was to use electronic samples and a MIDI Wolf, says that it wasn’t that long ago she was controller. Keep in mind she had never lis- playing to 30 people a show as a solo artist. tened to electronic or dance music in any “To be honest, 300 people doesn’t feel that serious way before this. intimate to us,” she says. “To play a show “I kind of just naturally fell into that world to 350, 400, 500 people feels like a massive just by getting really accustomed to the sam- crowd. So we’re still riding on the glory of ples I was using and falling in love with the that at the moment.” synthetic sound,” Stelmanis says. The band’s co-nominees and Polaris win- Skip forward several years and the synthe- ners, Arcade Fire, have been selling out large sized orchestrations of Lose It and Beat and venues for years now and Stelmanis says that the Pulse take on a whole new meaning. the two bands could share a prestigious short- However, there’s another aspect of the list really speaks to an authentic musical phi- music that has also been getting a lot of losophy for the award. attention. “There’s a lot of musical integrity that goes The words “gothic” and “witches” appear along with the Polaris Prize. The list of recip- repeatedly in reviews of Feel It Break. Stel- ients are very impressive,” she says. “To be manis acknowledges the darker side of her nominated for that was a huge honour for us. music, but questions the manner critics use It was a big deal.” to express it. “Calling us witches is kind of offensive,” says Stelmanis. “I know a lot of female art- “To play a show to 350, ists get called witches now and it’s becoming 400, 500 people feels like a overly trending and it has a bad connotation, massive crowd. So we’re still in a way.” But then Stelmanis is wary of reviews in riding on the glory of that at general. the moment.” “We just try not to pay attention to any- - Katie Stelmanis, Austra thing that anybody is saying. I think it can have a really dangerous effect.”

Speaking with Stelmanis, it quickly See Austra perform on Thursday, Nov. 24 at the becomes clear how Austra got to where it is West End Cultural Centre now. Tasseomancy and Young Galaxy will also perform The classically trained pianist and opera Doors at 7:15 p.m., show at 8 p.m. singer credits her musical upbringing with Advance tickets are $12 at the WECC, Music Trader, not only the way she makes music, but the Ticketmaster or the Winnipeg Folk Festival Music way she and the other members operate as Store, or $15 at the door Supplied a band. Visit www.austramusic.com Canadian New Wave band Austra was nominated for the 2011 Polaris Prize. “It’s where I came from,” Stelmanis says. Turn on, tune in, drop out... and find the others Andy Sheppard’s music and videos are more in sync than a ‘90s boy band

Jessica Botelho-Urbanski synchronizing his lo-fi, electronic songs with Volunteer staff video projections is unique. “A lot of artists have visuals and lights with their shows, this (video aspect) is actually Veteran jazz/folk artist Andy Sheppard has part of the song. It follows the song or we fol- ventured into video making to create Find low the video, so it kind of becomes, in some the Others, an innovative project connecting cases, like experiencing the live soundtrack to music and film. a movie.” An impressive roster of collaborators Drummer Mark Mariash accompanies appear on the band’s self-titled, recently Sheppard, who plays guitar. The two-man released debut, including fellow Toronto act band is on the road this winter for a cross- Snowblink, Bjork’s remix guru Olivier Alary Canada tour. and Italian actress/director Isabella Rossel- Adapting to their intricate performance lini. model seems to be going smoothly. “I have a looper on the floor, and I’m sort “We build in all sorts of triggering the loops, and that sets the video off,” explains Sheppard. “We build in all sorts of space so that we can of space so that we can improvise and take the improvise and take the song song off into different directions. We don’t off into different directions. want to play the same show every night.” Winnipeggers can witness this intriguing We don’t want to play the mixed-media collage on Thursday, Dec. 1 same show every night.” when Find the Others stops by the Park The- - Andy Sheppard atre. Sheppard is surprisingly psyched about the upcoming tour date in Winnipeg mid- winter. Though the band’s pseudonym could eas- “I lived there for almost three years (when) ily have stemmed from the constant collabo- I used to host a radio show on CBC,” he dis- rations on its inaugural album, it’s actually a closes. “I miss it. I have a lot of good friends nod to a famed quote by ‘60s-era drug advo- there. I’m looking forward to getting back.” cate Timothy Leary: “Turn on, tune in, drop Supplied out.” Follow Timothy Leary's advice - or at the very least, check out Find the Others at the Park Theatre on Thursday, Dec 1. See Find The Others live at the Park Theatre on After a reporter at a press conference asked Thursday, Dec. 1 what people should do after following those DJ Mama Cutsworth is also on the bill steps, Leary responded, “Find the others.” uals. ple around us that feel the same way,” says Doors at 7:15 p.m, show at 8 p.m. Find the Others isn’t so much an homage “Whether we like a sports team, or we Sheppard, over the phone from Victoria. “It’s Tickets available at the Park Theatre or www.tick- to Leary as it is to the quintessential human want to be in a church, or we play music or a real human kind of behaviour.” etbreak.com nature of bonding with like-minded individ- like social media, we’re trying to gather peo- Sheppard’s meticulous creative process in Visit www.findtheothers.com 10 Special Feature The Uniter November 24, 2011 www.Uniter.ca

Special Feature Brave in a new world

Being an international student can be stressful, financially difficult and potentially alienating. So why do so many students study here?

By Amy Groening Photography by Dylan Hewlett

hey come from every conceivable part of the world, from Iran to TChina, Germany to Saudi Arabia. They can be fresh out of high school or already have a degree or two under their belts. They may know one or two people in Canada, but more often than not they arrive alone, to a foreign city, new culture, strange food and cold climate. Their tuition costs more than twice what Canadians pay, and with adjustments to teaching styles and language barriers, they often have to work twice as hard to get their degrees. They are international students, and hundreds of them come to the University of Winnipeg every year. Fatemah Al Helal came to Canada after she won a scholarship for academic excellence through the Saudi Arabian government’s King Abdullah Scholarship Program. Through this program, the govern- ment purchased an English Language Program (ELP) for her in Win- nipeg. “I didn’t know where is Winnipeg,” Al Helal laughs. “I was looking at the map, trying to see where it’s located.” Al Helal planned on finishing her master’s degree in food and nutri- tion at the University of Manitoba, but found she could not get in to the program. She is now in her first year of a sociology degree at the U of W. “International students always stay international students here. They want to make Canadian friends, but they’re shy. They’re thinking, should I talk to them, or should they talk to me first.” - Zhi Yang Li, psychology student, University of Winnipeg

After successfully completing the ELP, Al Helal enrolled in univer- sity classes. She soon realized how difficult taking university classes in a foreign language could be. “I remember my first class at the University of Manitoba, I was sit- ting in the room and I don’t have any clue what the professor is saying. I was so upset,” says Al Helal. Al Helal says her life has gone through some big changes in the three years she has been in Winnipeg; she has become accustomed to a much more independent lifestyle, and has made many Canadian friends. “It was so hard at the beginning, when it comes to clothes, talking to people. I needed more time to not feel shy around guys. It was a whole new level of me,” she says.

Financial difficulties

Al Helal says she never could have come to the university without her scholarship. Now, her scholarship has run out, and she needs to find a job to support herself on top of the hours she spends in school. “It’s crazy. For sure it’s worth it, but my life would be easier if it was cheaper,” says Al Helal. A year’s tuition for arts or education costs $10,000 for international Fatemah Al Helal, Riri Nishiwaki, students. A bachelor of science is $11,500 per year. Living costs are esti- 28, Saudi Arabia 19, Japan mated at $10,302 per year. Add student fees and the mandatory $420 international student health plan, and it can cost around $21,000 per Al Helal came to Canada in 2008, after completing her bachelor’s Nishiwaki came from Japan to study English and business in Win- year for an international student to study in Canada. degree in food and nutrition in Saudi Arabia. Because she was nipeg in September. She is two years into a four-year economics Ehsan Nemati, a third-year business student, is more accepting of awarded a scholarship from her government, she was assigned a degree in Japan. Her university required her to come to Winni- the tuition fees. placement in Winnipeg. She is now in her first year of a sociology peg to study English. “I complain at the beginning, but after a while, I figure out, nobody degree at the University of Winnipeg. “I heard that Canadian English is really clear and beautiful, it’s in forced me to come here. I choose it, so now I have no complaints Al Helal says as a Saudi Arabian woman, adjusting to the indepen- the middle of American and British English. I wanted to learn clear about it,” Nemati says. dence of Canadian life was difficult. English,” Nishiwaki says. Nemati, who is originally from Iran, is a full-time student, balanc- ing classes and a part-time job. However, he says, financial worries “I remember the first time I have to travel alone. I couldn’t sleep Nishiwaki knew a bit of English in Japan, but taking a class are lessened by the fact that his father can send him money when he at night, I didn’t know what to do, just thinking, ‘What if something entirely in English is still strange for her. In addition to this, the needs it. happens?’ But I appreciate every moment, just being in Canada, weather is much colder. Before Nemati came to Canada, he studied industrial engineering going out. Walking in the street was my pleasure-moment, just to Nishiwaki will return to Japan in December to complete her in Malaysia. He decided to earn his master’s in Canada. After spend- see people and talk to them, making new friends.” degree. ing eight months in the ELP, he found he couldn’t get into the master’s program as he had hoped, and chose business instead. Special Feature 11 www.uniter.ca November 24, 2011 The Uniter

The challenges of “fitting in”

Nemati says it is easy to socialize with other international students in Canada. Coming from Malaysia, which he describes as a multicul- tural hub, interacting with people from other cultures was not new. However, Canadians were less accessible to him, he says. “I do have good Canadian friends, but honestly, for me, it’s some- how easier to find a friend from other countries than a Canadian,” he says. Zhi Yang Li, who came from China in 2008 and is now studying psychology, says Canadian students often don’t notice the shy new- comers in their classrooms. “International students always stay international students here,” Li says. “They want to make Canadian friends, but they’re shy. They’re thinking, should I talk to them, or should they talk to me first.” The food, language, socializing and teaching styles were difficult to adjust to, Li says. “It takes double the work,” she says, comparing an international stu- dent’s challenges to that of a Canadian student. Li hopes in the future international students can team up with other student groups to have multicultural events to encourage the groups to better socialize with one another. Carey Roess, a full-time instructor for the ELP, says some newcom- ers fear they will lose their own cultural identities here. Graduates from the program often come back to help new students, and demonstrate that they can integrate into Canadian life without losing their culture. According to Roess, many international students are unsure of how to ask questions or get the help they need. “(They) are less likely to seek help, professional help especially, even going to the doctor. It’s not a system they’re used to living in,” Roess says. According to Roess, the ELP moved from the Exchange District to the Rice Building two-and-a-half years ago. Since then, she has seen international students getting more involved in student groups, and feeling more like they are part of the university. Julie Sakuto, co-ordinator of student life at the ELP, helps to make students’ transition to Canadian culture as smooth as possible. “It can be stressful for them: fitting in, being embarrassed about how they’re communicating,” Sakuto says. In order to help with the students’ social adjustments, there are orga- nized activities every Friday. The students go to hockey games, learn to carve pumpkins and roast marshmallows - experiences Sakuto says are foreign to many of the students.

The ins and outs of international student recruitment

Jason Brennan, director of recruitment, says between 1,000 and 1,200 international students attend U of W each year. These numbers include exchange students, undergraduates and graduate students. According to Brennan, the university strives for diversity. However, he says that currently, approximately 40 per cent of recruited students come from China. Students are recruited in various ways. Until September, the univer- sity was employing all sorts of different representative agencies in many different countries, he says. “The varying levels of quality amongst representatives and tech- niques employed by those companies made it very difficult to have a consistent message,” Brennan says. Brennan says many of the representative companies also charged pro- spective students fees to provide basic information about the school. Nemati can attest to this. While his recruitment officer in Malaysia offered services free of charge, he says a friend of his went to a recruit- ment centre that asked close to $1,000 for assistance in the applica- tion process. Brennan says the university started using a Canada-based represen- tative company called Higher Edge in September. The company runs Canadian University Application Centres in 15 different countries, including Chile to China. Higher Edge represents six Canadian universities, and helps future students through the application process for free. Brennan says this makes it much easier for the U of W to get accurate information to students. While international student tuition is much higher than Canadian tuition at U of W, it is lower than in other parts of Canada. A fact sheet put out by the Canadian Federation of Students in 2009 listed average international student tuition fees at $15,500. Brennan says international students pay a higher tuition because the Canadian government does not subsidize fees for non-Canadian stu- dents. “Basically, we’re asking international students to pay the full cost of their tuitions,” says Brennan.

Global citizens

Al Helal, who survived culture shock at the beginning of her jour- Supplied ney as an international student, is now learning to navigate her new place as a global citizen. Zhi Yang Li, Farid Stanekzai, Revisiting her homeland is complicated now, she says. 23, China 25, Afghanistan “It’s hard to accept the things I was accepting in the past. You learn something new, and at the end you need to go back to your old hab- Li came from China with a high school education in 2008. He was Farid Stanekzai is a 25-year-old University of Winnipeg graduate its,” says Al Helal. interested in studying psychology, and had heard that the Univer- from Kabul, Afghanistan. Having graduated with a degree in eco- After two years in Canada, Al Helal chose to stop wearing her hijab. sity of Winnipeg had a good program. After completing a year in nomics and politics, Stanekzai is now pursuing a master’s degree She says she made her decision after extensive research on the issue. the U of W English Language Program, he started taking courses in international public policy at Wilfrid Laurier University. “This was a big change for me, but I am more comfortable now. at the University of Winnipeg. After a friend proclaimed U of W to be among the friendliest of Some women who wear the hijab really like it, it just depends on the Li says gaining the confidence to bridge the language barrier and schools in Canada, Stanekzai applied and was accepted. Though person,” she says. make Canadian friends is a huge challenge for international stu- Stanezkzai found his experience to be largely pleasant, he notes While Al Helal says she hasn’t been treated differently in Canada dents. that learning to write papers in the English language was diffi- since she stopped wearing the hijab, it was difficult for many of her cult. friends and family in Saudi Arabia to accept her choice. “When international students are in school, if they don’t make For her, this is just part of her educational journey. When she grad- friends, it’s so hard to study. They don’t have friends to ask ques- “When you’re new to a country, you still think in your native lan- uates, she hopes to get a job as a professor, or become involved in a tions, to discuss the test, stuff like that,” Li says. guage,” he said. “So, when you write essays you have to translate non-governmental organization. Li hopes in the future there will be more university events that your thoughts on paper into English.” “I would travel anywhere in the world just to help people and bring international and Canadian students together. understand their needs,” says Al Helal. “Travel is a part of education.” 12 Arts & Culture The Uniter November 24, 2011 www.Uniter.ca

Music Listings

BIG DAVE MCLEAN'S blues jam is at the Times Change(d) and 10. High and Lonesome Club. THE NOBLE THIEFS release Beyond The 11th Deck with MISE TIM ELIAS, MARCEL DESILETS and BOBBY STAHR play Aqua EN SCENE and THE SHAKE on Saturday, Dec. 10 at the Pyra- Books. mid Cabaret. MONDAY, NOV. 28 For those who like their jazz way out there, the 2011-2011 Nu Sounds Series kicks off with THE BERT JOHNSON QUINTET NATHAN ROGERS plays Shannon's Irish Pub. featuring T'AI PU on Sunday, Dec. 11 at the Park Theatre. MICHELANGELO plays the King's Head Pub. THE AMAZING KRESKIN attempts to read our thoughts and blow our minds on Tuesday, Dec. 13 at the WECC. TUESDAY, NOV. 29 Rolling Stone coverboys THE SHEEPDOGS play the Garrick Stoner-rock gods KYUSS are playing the Garrick Centre Centre on Wednesday, Dec.14. with THE SWORD and MONSTRO. You'll be lmfao when LMFAO plays the MTS Centre on DROP THE NEEDLE is a monthly party series that combines Wednesday, Dec. 14. handmade DIY crafting with music curated by guest DJ MAMA CUTSWORTH at the Lo Pub. MAGNIFICENT 7S' long-awaited album release is finally hap- pening on Thursday, Dec.15 at the WECC. Metal in the Park! KORPIKLANNI, ARKONA, POKADOT CADAVER and FORGED IN FIRE all play the Park Theatre. There will be many empty Standards following THE EMPTY STANDARDS CD release party at the Park on Thursday, Dec. WEDNESDAY, NOV. 30 15. CLAIRE MORRISON, RIO BARE, LYZIE BURT, HALEY CARR and FRED PENNER does another rowdy show for adults that just KRISTEN BERKEL play songs from the PATTI SMITH SONG- want to be kids on Friday, Dec. 16 at the WECC. BOOK at Aqua Books. A fundraiser to save the RAINBOW TROUT MUSIC FESTIVAL is Tasseomancy MOVEMBER PUB NIGHT with ALEXANDER MCCOWAN is at the happening on Friday, Dec. 16 at the Lo Pub featuring SMOKY Park Theatre. TIGER and the MANITOBANDITS THURSDAY, NOV. 24 Highway 75 Blues & Sports Bar hosts DEBRA LYN NEUFELD. UPCOMING EVENTS SONS OF YORK present their video for Feel How You Wanna Toronto electro-pop artists AUSTRA play the West End at Pop Soda's Coffee House & Gallery on Saturday, Dec. 17 at SATURDAY, NOV. 26 TALKING HEADS REIMAGINED is four jazz musicians and Cultural Centre with TASSEOMANCY and YOUNG GALAXY. 9 p.m. with a show to follow. THE HATCHER/BRIGGS BAND play both kinds of music at the vocalist revisiting the works of the Talking Heads on Thurs- SCOOTS MCTAVISH plays Shannon's Irish Pub. Pyramid Cabaret. day, Dec. 1 at Aqua Books. OCCUPY XMAS with ZOPPA and ASHLEIGH GRAY in support of the Dream Room Project and the occupiers is on Dec. 24 at Local rock act SALINAS plays the Lo Pub. Local folk artists FIRE & SMOKE's EP release is at Pop Soda's The soulful Winnipeg expat MAIKO WATSON performs at the the Estudio Luna Galeria. Coffeehouse & Gallery with TROUBLE & STRIFE. West End Cultural Centre on Friday, Dec. 2. SITDOWNTRACY'S THIRD ANNUAL MOUSTACHE PARTY fund- CHAD VANGAALEN plays the WECC on Jan. 13, 2012, provided raiser in support of prostate cancer research is at the Pyra- Local roots-rocker SCOTT NOLAN plays the Folk Exchange, Stop talking in your sleep and see GORDON LIGHTFOOT in that Old Man Winter doesn't screw it up again. mid with THE BOKONONISTS and ROB VILAR. 211 Bannatyne. concert at the MTS Centre on Dec. 2. Ex-Can front man DAMO SUZUKI is coming to the WECC, but Sax player JANICE FINLAY's CD release show is at the Cana- THE FIFTH ANNUAL WOMEN IN BLUES MANITOBA SHOWCASE is Canadian hip-hop artist K-OS plays the Pyramid on Satur- you'll have to wait until March 22. dian Mennonite University, 500 Shaftsbury Blvd. on Saturday, Nov. 26 at Dylan O’ Connor’s, 2609 Portage Ave. day, Dec. 3. The night features ANGEL CALNEK, KATHY KENNEDY, CLAIRE FRIDAY, NOV. 25 Toronto-based DIRTY MAGS will be performing on Dec. 3 at BESTLAND, WENDY BURDON, DONNA MAC, ISABEL ANDERSON Pyramid Cabaret. SOUL STATION plays Shannon's Irish Pub. and SHELLEY-LYNNE HARDINGE. Want to see your event in BOTH LEGS BROKEN are filming a video and they want you to Local rock acts FLOOR 13 and RED SEED play The Cavern. Selkirk's HEAT RAT MAGNETS, THE EARDRUMS and THIS HOLE come! It's at the Cavern on Dec. 3. The Uniter? CITY play the West End Cultral Centre. Ex-Miracle Fortress performers ADAM AND THE AMETHYSTS GHOSTFACE KILLAH rips it up at Republik Nightclub on Sun- VAMPIRES, CHORUS OF VS and SO HOLY HEADCASE play The play Mondragon. day, Dec. 4. E-mail your listing to [email protected]. The Cavern. Roots rock poet C.R. AVERY plays the West End Cultural Cen- PRINCE! That's right, the funky pop god known again to the deadline for all listings is Tuesday. tre with bluesman WIL. DJ CABERNET and MOD MARTY spin at the Yellow Dog Tav- world as PRINCE is set to play the MTS Centre on Thursday, ern for SHINDIG. TRAIN OF THOUGHT TOUR 2011 hits Winnipeg with hip-hop- Dec. 8. OW! The Uniter is published every Thursday, so send Another great MANITOBA MUSIC SHOWCASE featuring the pers GHETTOSOCKS, MUNESHINE, TIMBUKTU and JEFF SPEC The mission if you choose to accept it is to come to a swing- your listings 9 days prior to the issue you want at the Lo Pub. CANNON BROS., FEDERAL LIGHTS, ISMAILA ALFA and MITTEN ing spy party at the Pyramid. SPY VS SPY features THE CLAPS is at the Lo Pub. your listing to appear in. Breakspoll award winner KRAFTY KUTS AND THE FUNK HUNT- HISSES, THE ELECTRICS and THE ROCKDORAS on Friday, Dec. ERS bring the bass at Wheelies, 1010 Logan. SUNDAY, NOV. 27 9. It’s free. It’s easy. THE JP HOE HOE HOE HOLIDAY SHOW with special guests, THE BENDERENOS, EL DIABLO and TEMPLE CREEK plays the All THE KING'S MEN play their weekly gig at the King's Head members of CHIC GAMINE, is at the Park Theatre on Dec. 9 Zoo. Pub.

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Derek Loewen major record label like some of Wil’s other Volunteer staff releases. Having spent some time on a major label, Wil has an enlightening perspective on the Wil Mimnaugh cut his teeth like most artists subject. - or maybe unlike most artists. The native "There were a handful of people there that Albertan began his professional music career I can call my friends," he says. "I can say they playing bar shows five nights a week in Cal- cared about my best interests.” gary. This was in 1992, before he began writ- Wil doesn’t make a distinction between ing his own songs. indie labels and major labels because he real- “I didn’t play the music bars needed me izes they are both trying to accomplish the to play," Mimnaugh, 41, says over the phone same thing, but in different ways. from the road. "Radiohead did Creep and I “There are a lot of horrific stories about was like 'I’m going to do that.' I didn’t really labels, there are also a lot of horrific stories care what it was, I just tried it.” about how your best friend borrowed money then slept with your wife," he says. "There "There are douche bags at are douche bags at any level, but there are any level (of the recording also people who have your back at every level.” industry), but there are also This is an exciting time for Wil because people who have your back he is using music for different mediums. He at every level.” was a part of Travel Alberta’s latest campaign and does other work for commercials. -Wil Other than being a musician, Wil also works as a mechanic at a local bike shop. During this time Wil grew as a confi- "If I put up my music up against every- dent artist - one with inspiring musicianship thing that was thrown my way I would lose and intelligent lyrics. The process was a very focus," he says. "I get away from being a pragmatic one though. musician so I can come back and be better “I slowly covered less while writing more at it.” and had the confidence to believe in my Shaun Robinson songs," he says. "Everyone pops that cherry Wil practically owns the streets of his hometown, Calgary. See Wil at the West End Cultural Centre on Fri- at one point when you’re an artist.” day, Nov. 25 Even with the newfound confidence, it C.R. Avery will also perform took Wil a prolonged period to start record- do you have any idea what that takes?'” he 13-day recording process was void of over- Doors at 7:15 p.m., show at 8 p.m. ing his songs. His first release, Both Hands laughs. analysis and over-production. Tickets are $14 at WECC, Music Trader, Ticketmas- didn’t hit shelves until 2001. Heart of Mine is Wil's fourth release, and The final result is what Lethbridge Alberta ter or the Winnipeg Folk Festival Music Store, or $18 “I remember in the early days, my man- his strongest effort to date. Recorded with Beat editor Richard Amery calls “a solid, at the door ager and friend Dan (McManus) saying, the help of his drummer/engineer Jason upbeat effort that goes down smooth.” Visit www.ibreakstrings.com 'Write a record' and I’m like 'Fuck that, Cook at Infiniti Studios in Victoria, the The album won’t be released through a

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JANICE FINLAY PAUL DEGURSE QUINTET JERRY SEREDA A staple of Winnipeg’s jazz scene, flute/clarinet/saxo- “It is important to realize that each artist is different in image, When Paul DeGurse’s father first showed him avant-garde phone pro Janice Finlay is finally following up her debut style, sound and marketability.” American pop band Talking Heads’ classic 1984 concert film record from 10 years ago with Anywhere But Here. Featur- Local cowboy Jerry Sereda says this not only as a general Stop Making Sense, the local jazz pianist hated it. ing mostly instrumental and original compositions, Fin- rule, but also as an unofficial personal outlook. “A few years later, I ended up checking it out again and lay’s disc also features a stirring and personal piece sung by Almost a decade into his musical career, Sereda started his I thought, man, this is so cool,” the 21-year-old says. “Ever Erin Propp, Remember Me, about a relative with Alzheim- success with the release of his debut album Campground Cow- since then I’ve been very much into the Talking Heads, spe- er’s. boy back in 2009; Sereda takes it back even further, though, cifically that DVD--the whole theatricality of the perfor- Fleshing out the disc are guest appearances from Jodi when it comes to what, or more appropriately who, inspired mance and the intensity that went into those songs.” Proznick (acoustic bass), Ron Halldorson (guitar), and him to really follow his country music dream. Now, DeGurse, a fourth-year student in the jazz stud- Quincy Davis (drums), who, along with pianist Don “When I first started singing, all I would sing is Garth ies program at the University of Manitoba, has arranged 10 Thompson, will be joining Finlay at her CD release Brooks songs because I loved his lyrics,” Sereda explains. “I also songs from Stop Making Sense for jazz quintet. show. loved his amazing show and his stage presence, which inspired DeGurse will perform the songs on Thursday, Dec. 1 at Having backed more artists than you can say you’ve my current live show where I try to bring the same energy and Aqua Books along with Erin Propp (vocals), Neil Watson met, including Mel Tormé, Kenny Rogers, The Tempta- excitement.” (saxophone), Mike Cann (bass) and Lucas Sader (percus- tions and kids’ heroes Sharon, Lois and Bram, Finlay is While two singles from his debut album reached the top of sion). also a hero in her own right. the National Aboriginal Top 40 Countdown as well as scoring The set includes well-known Talking Heads songs like Between teaching, directing The Janice Finlay Jazz a nomination for Best Country CD at the Aboriginal Peoples Once in a Lifetime, Burning Down the House and Psycho Orchestra and The Swing Cats, and performing in Jazz on Choice Music Awards continued the inspired momentum, we Killer. Tap at the Winnipeg Jazz Fest, she has also performed in can't leave the previously mentioned live show out. “I like that it’s catchy, I like that they weren’t afraid to pit orchestras throughout Western Canada, in such shows In the past three years alone, Jerry has played shows and experiment with different styles and different rhythms,” as Hairspray (Rainbow Stage) and A Chorus Line (Saska- festivals across his home country as well as opening slots for DeGurse says of the Talking Heads’ appeal. “Of course, for toon and Calgary). the likes of Dierks Bentley, Johnny Reid, Shane Yellowbird and Stop Making Sense, they hired more than a few funk musi- Check out what promises to be the biggest night in Jason Blaine down in the States. cians--musicians who played with George Clinton and jazz this year on Thursday, Nov. 24 at the Canadian Men- Sereda releases his newest album, Turn The Country , On P-Funk. So they weren’t afraid to augment their sound with nonite University’s Laudamus Auditorium (500 Shafts- at Cowboys Nightclub on Friday, Nov. 25. With huge success auxiliary musicians, and it ends up giving the album a very bury Blvd.). Doors open at 7:30 p.m. and the show starts already including a single appearing on Billboard and a video cool sound. at 8 p.m. in regular rotation on CMT Canada, the show is sure to be “They were a brave band--a band that took chances on Student tickets are $16 in advance and $20 at the packed so grab your tickets for $15 (including a copy of the their music.” door, while adult tickets are $17.50 in advance and $22 album) in advance at the club or for $5 at the door without Take a chance on DeGurse and his quintet Dec. 1 at Aqua at the door. Tickets are available at www.ticketweb.ca or CD. Books. Admission is $10 and the music starts at 8 p.m. McNally Robinson. - Pamela Roz Visit www.myspace.com/pauldegurse. - Nicholas Friesen - Aaron Epp

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FILM The INTERRUPTERS is showing at the Cinema- theque from Thursday, Nov. 24 until Thursday Death came a-knockin’ Dec. 1 at 7 p.m. The Centre for the Advancement of the Steady Local underground venue the Death Trap closes its doors State Economy and the U of W Sustainability Ini- tiative present GROWTHBUSTERS: HOOKED ON GROWTH on Friday, Nov. 25 at 7 p.m. at Eckhardt- Adam Petrash Gramatté Hall at the U of W. Admission is free. Volunteer staff CANNES LION INTERNATIONAL ADVERTISING AWARDS, the best commercials from across the globe, are being screened at the Winnipeg Art An Albert Street music venue shut down last Gallery from Nov. 29 to Dec. 28 in the Muriel month after eight months of operation. Richardson Auditorium. The winning ads come from a multitude of cultures that are sure to Lack of community support, a string of can- make an impression. Go to www.wag.ca for info. cellations and monthly increases in rent are the reasons why The Death Trap has closed says PLATFORM presents UNTITLED by JIM HODGES, Matt Holden, who operated the venue with two CARLOS MARQUES DA CRUZ and ENCKE KINGAT at the Platform Gallery on Friday, Dec. 2 at 7 p.m. friends, including Mischa Dector. Untitled is a 60-minute non-linear montage of Although the venue is no more, Holden will archival and pop footage recalling the passion- continue to promote shows, as he has done for ate activism sparked by the early years of the the past six years. AIDS crisis. “The dream is still alive - you can’t kill an LITERATURE idea,” he says. “The passion I had (for the Death Trap) is still alive. If I can keep it alive some- Attention local writers! Prairie Fire Press and where else I will - I have no intention of stop- McNally Robinson Booksellers are presenting ping.” the 2011 ANNUAL WRITING CONTEST, with awards for poetry, short fiction, creative non-fiction and more. For full contest rules check out www.prai- “When we first started this riefire.ca, or contact Prairie Fire Press at 204- 943-9066, or [email protected]. The dead- so many people told us it line is Nov. 30. wouldn’t last longer than a Writer and documentary filmmakerLARRY month ... (but) we ran for KROTZ is launching his most recent work, THE UNCERTAIN BUSINESS OF DOING GOOD: OUTSID- eight months steadily.” ERS IN AFRICA, on Saturday, Dec. 3 at 2 p.m. at McNally Robinson. - Matt Holden, independent promoter FIONA JOY GREEN launches her book PRACTIC- ING FEMINIST MOTHERING on Sunday, Dec. 4 at Still, he holds fond memories of the venue at 12:30 p.m. at McNally Robinson. 93 Albert St., below the Fyxx. JUNTO LIBRARY 10TH ANNUAL DINNER AND “Just imagine a big rectangular, dank, unfin- Meagan Murphy SPELLING BEE is on Sunday, Dec. 11 at Mon- ished basement and that’s pretty much what the Cross Rage perform at the Death Trap, the venue at 93 Albert St. that closed recently. dragon. Dinner is at 5 p.m. and the spelling bee Death Trap was,” he says with a laugh. is at 7 p.m. “We never tried to dress it up as anything Aqua Books is hosting the venerable poetry more than that. It really was a place that catered bar manager telling you what you can and can’t “The first two opening shows I had booked series SPEAKING CROW. The Crow is on every to certain kinds of music and not so much oth- do,” he continues. were both back to back and they both had tour- Tuesday and starts at 7 p.m. with a featured ers, so people either loved it or they hated it. It Holden doesn’t speak remorsefully or ing bands. The first show only had two bands on writer and is followed by two open mic sets and short breaks in between. was a feeling of being at home rather than being begrudgingly about the venue’s closing. it and we had about 90 people,” Holden recalls. a guest in someone else’s bar.” “When we first started this so many people “My realm is hardcore punk so any hardcore GALLERIES & MUSEUMS But décor and musical tastes aside, the prin- told us it wouldn’t last longer than a month ... show that has 90 people is a great turnout. ciples of the venue were different, too. (but) we ran for eight months steadily.” “The second show we had Gravedigger from “A big part of why we were doing it was to Eight months that consisted of many fond Vancouver play and we had 120 people pay in give the power back to the people who were memories, but none quite as poignant as those the first 10 minutes. Those are (some) ofmy actually booking the bands rather than having a first few shows. highlights.” Freezing their toes off for the arts RWB takes the Concert Hour Ballet series up north

Graffiti Gallery presents theLE GENDS OF THE Kaeleigh Ayre STACHE exhibition. Artwork featuring the iconic symbol of distinction and stature will be on dis- Arts reporter play on Thursday, Nov. 24 at 7 p.m. at Graffiti Gallery, 109 Higgins Ave. Admission is $3 or a donation of a non-perishable food item. All prof- For many children, especially those in Man- its raised are to benefit the Movember Prostate itoba’s northern towns, exposure to ballet and Cancer campaign. the world of dance is not an opportunity that is ORDINARY ACTS shows at aceartinc., 290 McDer- presented very often. With the help of Investors mot Ave. on Thursday, Nov. 24 and Friday, Nov. Group and RBC Royal Bank, the Royal Winni- 25 at 8 p.m. Ordinary Acts explores our isolated peg Ballet School Professional Division is able experiences and our interconnectedness. To be alive connotes our attachment to the natural, to take the art form up north with their Con- organic world and life’s mysteries as revealed in cert Hour Ballet series. the most ordinary of acts. The Concert Hour Ballet program was con- EWA TARSIA AND FOLLOW THE GREEN DOT ROAD ceived by David Moroni, the founding director is showing from Nov. 25 until Dec. 21 at the of the Professional Division, over 30 years ago. Semai Gallery, 264 McDermot Ave. The tour creates the opportunity for the RWB to develop relationships with the com- The Urban Shaman presents CROSSROADS by ROLANDE SOULIERE. The exhibition goes until munity and bring ballet to children who may Saturday, Nov. 26. not otherwise be exposed to it. The program also allows the senior students Negative Space presents BODY RUINS, a solo exhibition of prints, drawings and sculpture by of the Professional Division to share their love ANDREA ROBERTS. Body Ruins is a collection of of dance with others while experiencing the drawings, prints and sculpture that look at vul- touring aspect that comes with being a part of a nerability, futility and failure of the gendered company professionally. body within capitalism. The exhibition shows “It’s definitely really exciting,” says senior until Nov. 26 at Negative Space, 253 Princess St. Professional Division student Jaimi Deleau. DA VINCI: THE GENIUS exhibition has been “I’ve never gone on a tour before. It’s going to extended until Nov. 27. The exhibition is located be a new experience for me.” at Portage and Donald, across the street from Deleau, 17, has been dancing since she was the MTS Centre. four years old, and has spent the last seven years SPIRIT SPAWNINGS by JAN KUSHNIER is show- at the RWB School. As a Level 7 student in the SUPPLIED ing at the cre8ery, 125 Adelaide St., until Tues- Professional Division, she will be graduating Don't let the white bodysuits fool you--this is normal lunch time entertainment with the Royal Winnipeg Ballet. day, Nov. 29. from the program after this year. TRICKLE DOWN is showing at the Mennonite Her- “The movement is so unique,” she says. “You itage Centre Gallery, 600 Shaftsbury Blvd., until can become overcome by it. Performing it is the tion. deux (a duet). Nov. 30. best feeling in the world.” “I hope to join the aspirant program here. It’s A unique aspect of the tour is the involve- The Wayne Arthur Gallery, 186 Provencher Blvd., The young dancer is also a Grade 12stu- (an) intro into the company. After that I hope ment of the students setting up the flooring presents FRIENDS INSPIRED... AGAIN, pottery and dent at the University of Winnipeg Collegiate, to audition and get into a company.” and lighting at each venue, which allows them a paintings by TANIS BANNISTER and MONIKA HAN- which has an integrated program with the RWB The students have been preparing for the tour, glimpse into the backstage world. SEN. Showing until Wednesday, Nov. 30. School, ensuring that the young dancers receive in which Deleau will perform several roles, since The tour began Monday, Nov. 21, with UMFM 101.5 fm, CKUW 95.9 fm and BE: CULTURED a quality education alongside their rigorous September. During the performance she will be the RWB spending a week in Winnipeg One presents DOWNTOWN UNDERGROUND in support dance schedule. demonstrating a ballet class as well as perform- schools. From there the students will be heading of Call*Response. Winnipeg’s cultural commu- Deleau is open to any opportunity that is ing two roles in Sleeping Beauty: the Lilac Fairy out to Portage la Prairie before heading north to nity unites to present a unique exhibition in sup- port of Call*Response and Kids Help Phone on presented to her following her double gradua- and the White Cat in the Puss in Boots pas de pay visits to Thompson and The Pas. Arts & Culture 15 www.uniter.ca November 24, 2011 The Uniter

Thursday, Dec. 1 from 6 p.m. to 11 p.m. and Friday, Film Review Dec. 2 from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. at Absurd Machine Studios, 72 Princess St. Check out new artwork from local photographers, painters and mixed- Dark coming-of-age filmSubmarine is off-beat and likeable media artists, plus live painting, live music, and food and beverages. Oliver has a grand imagination, and he plays Gallery 1C03 at the University of Winnipeg, is out his memories in Super 8 film. presenting THE EPHEMERALS: TRENDING. The Oliver wins Jordana’s affections following a Ephemerals are an all-female collective of cruel bout of bullying. aboriginal artists and curators. With TREND- ING the collective aims to examine the trend of Things are looking up for Oliver until one indigenous-influenced clothing and accessories, of his mother’s former lovers, Graham (Paddy encouraging a critical reading of fashion and Considine), moves in with his cheesy painted highlighting the need for a deeper awareness of van across the street from the Tates. its cultural implications. The installation shows Oliver’s parents are hilarious, played deadpan in the Anthropology Museum, fourth floor, Cen- by actors Noah Taylor and Sally Hawkins. It is tennial Hall until Dec. 3. Check out theephemer- clear that not only are they bored in their mar- als.wordpress.com for more information. riage, they are just boring. ALWAYS MOVING FORWARD: CONTEMPORARY Graham’s reappearance in Jill Tate’s life brings AFRICAN PHOTOGRAPHY FROM THE WEDGE COL- LECTION is showing at the Platform Gallery, 121- out the girl in her, but it ends in a particularly 100 Arthur St., until Dec. 10. awkward-but-funny indiscretion in the privacy of the painted van. Plug In Institute of Contemporary Art is pre- senting HER RAIN by Canadian artist LANI MAE- STRO. Using minimal and simple visual lan- For fans of off-beat films, it guage, Maestro’s work addresses the complex- ities of human nature and dignity in the condi- should not be a tough decision tions of the social, cultural and political realities to watch this film we experience in everyday life. The exhibition shows until Jan. 8, 2012. The Manitoba Museum presents CIRCUS! SCI- Now Oliver’s focus has to switch from being ENCE UNDER THE BIG TOP. The exhibit demysti- the best boyfriend and losing his virginity, to fies the daring and death-defying feats of the Supplied keeping his parents’ marriage intact. greatest show on earth, and puts you in the centre of the action. The exhibition runs until Craig Roberts as Oliver Tate in Submarine. Submarine follows in the footsteps of other April 9, 2012. dark coming-of-age films such as Thumbsucker and Noah Baumbach’s The Squid and the Whale, THEATRE, DANCE & COMEDY Kaeleigh Ayre “My mother is worried I have mental prob- a film that also details teens dealing with their Presented by Resonator Theatrical, REVOLVER Arts reporter lems,” Oliver (Craig Roberts) notes at one point parent’s rocky relationship. 101 is showing on Thursday, Nov. 24, at 7 p.m. on in the film. “I found a book about teenage par- The story is entirely character driven, and the third floor of 91A lbert St. REVOLVER 101 is anoid delusions during a routine search of my Oliver is a likeable kid. There are some genu- a play with some gun play, or is it a play about Submarine parents' bedroom.” inely funny moments. a gun? Directed by Richard Ayoade, 2010 Oliver is a precocious teen, trying to find his The film is also interesting visually, with The University of Winnipeg's department of the- 97 minutes place in the world. Not especially popular, Oli- some beautiful coastal shots and an entertain- atre and film opens its 2011/12 theatre season Plays at Cinematheque, Nov. 25, Nov. 26, Nov. 30 and Dec. 1 at 9:30 p.m ver’s goal is to be noticed, especially by the bad- ing use of slow and still motion during the bul- with Frank Langella’s CYRANO on Nov. 24 and ass beauty in his class named Jordana Bevan lying sequence. Nov. 25 at 8 p.m. at the Gas Station Arts Centre, (Yasmin Paige). The editing makes for a collage of a film, like 445 River Ave. Admission is free, but reserva- The teen years are a confusing and awkward The opening to Submarine is a fantasy Oliver’s memories. tions are recommended. Call 204-786-9152. time for most of us, and 15-year-old Oliver Tate’s sequence in which his desired reactions to his In the end, Oliver must make some difficult SPRING AWAKENING is showing from Nov. 24 to adolescent experience is no exception, as he cat- untimely death from the members of his small decisions regarding his life, but for fans of off- Dec. 4 at the Tom Hendry Warehouse, 140 Rupert alogues and narrates his life in director Richard Welsh community play out, until he surprises beat films, it should not be a tough decision to Ave. Music by Duncan Sheik, Spring Awaken- ing is the winner of eight Tony Awards, includ- Ayoade’s 2010 film Submarine. the students at his school with his resurrection. watch this film. ing Best Musical. For those who want the real deal with a modern twist, the John Hirsch Theatre at the MTC Main- Sex, drugs and pantyhose stage is showing ROMEO AND JULIET from Nov. 24 until Dec. 17. Call 204-942-6537 or consult Boundary-pushing, Tony-winning musical at the Tom Hendry Warehouse www.mtc.mb.ca. The U OF W IMPROV NIGHT is on Wednesday, Nov. 30 at Pop Soda's Coffeehouse & Gallery. A dramatic reading of Charles Dickens's A CHRISTMAS CAROL will take place on Friday, Dec. 9 at 7:30 p.m. at Crescent Fort Rouge United Church, 525 Wardlaw Ave. Join readers Mari- lyn Maki, Judy Wasylycia-Leis, Paul Hesse, Clark Saunders and Marcy Markusa as they read the classic Dickens tale of greed and redemption. Carolers will perform seasonal favourites. A JUDY GARLAND CHRISTMAS shows at the Cen- tennial Concert Hall, 555 Main St. on Dec. 9 and Dec. 10 at 8 p.m. MAGNIFICAT is the theme of the Winnipeg Phil- harmonic Choir’s traditional Christmas cele- bration. The holiday concert is on Sunday, Dec. 11 at 3 p.m. at Bethel Mennonite Church. Four uplifting Magnificats by Vivaldi, Pergolesi, Pärt and Stanford are featured in the first half, with the second half of the concert including well- known Christmas music built around the theme Supplied of Mary. Samantha Hill and Jeremy Walmsley star in Spring Awakening. THE AMATEUR BURLESQUE SHOW is on Sunday, Dec. 11 at 6 p.m. at the Prairie Theatre Exchange. Kaeleigh Ayre The story focuses on 14-year-old Wendla make an improvement for the next generation. Come see Winnipeg's leading burlesque artist Arts reporter Bergmann (Samantha Hill), who feels betrayed There is hope for the children involved.” and comedian HEATHER WITHERDEN. by the adults in her life for not providing her However, Manfredi, 22, stresses that audi- with the necessary information for becoming a ences should not feel like they are going to a The issue-packed and controversial Spring woman. taping of Degrassi. Awakening makes its Winnipeg debut thanks to Wendla falls in love with Melchior (Jeremy “It’s not an after-school special. Not everyone Winnipeg Studio Theatre. Walmsley) and they proceed to “do forbidden has issues, but there is enough for the audience Directed by Kayla Gordon, who is also an things.” to relate to,” she says. “(The audience) is never instructor at the University of Winnipeg’s Asper The play’s subtitle is A Children’s Tragedy, so belittled - it is not preachy. You feel touched Centre for Theatre and Film, the rock musical you know it does not bode well for these kids. in a way that you wouldn’t expect from a rock (soliloquies are done as alternative rock num- While sex and pregnancy are definitely at the opera.” bers on microphone) features a talented cast of forefront of the musical, so too are the issues of While the story is dark and the future is bleak Comedy duo JAY AND SILENT BOB are at the local up-and-comers, including several former homosexuality, suicide and physical, sexual and for its lovers, the prairie-born cast of Spring Burton Cummings Theatre on Dec. 11 at 8 p.m. U of W students. verbal abuse that teens still face to this day. Awakening is having a blast performing in it. The 1892 play by German playwright Frank “Decade to decade, century to century, there’s “I really like the story. The musical, and the The ST. CHAD'S CHRISTMAS MUSICAL is on Friday, Dec. 16 at 7 p.m. at St. Chad's Anglican Church, Wedekin, from which the musical draws inspi- always going to be that struggle growing up,” original play, are very beautifully tragic. (To 3390 Portage Ave. ration, was often banned as it was perceived to Hill, 24, says of the timelessness of the show. paraphrase an original Broadway cast member), be “pornographic” in its criticism of the sexually “That intense love that you feel, that every issue it’s very rare as a performer that you get to be in MESSIAH shows at the Centennial Concert Hall, oppressive culture that was present in Germany is so important, I think that’s why this piece still a show that is so much fun and so meaningful 555 Main St. on Dec. 17 at 8 p.m. at the turn of the century. translates today.” at the same time,” Carnevales says. THE NUTCRACKER shows at the Centennial Con- While the seven-time Tony award-winning The cast hopes that through the exposure cert Hall on Dec. 21, Dec. 23, Dec. 27 and Dec. 28 musical may be tamer, Connie Manfredi, cast of these issues, the dialogue between teens and Winnipeg Studio Theatre presents Spring Awak- at 7 p.m. member and U of W graduate, says it still aims their parents that is lacking in Spring Awakening ening at the Tom Hendry Theatre at the MTC COMEDY OPEN MIC NIGHTS in the Peg are Sun- to expose the same hard-hitting issues as its will be sparked between audience members. Warehouse, 140 Rupert Ave. until Dec. 4. Tick- days at The Cavern with JOHN B. DUFF, Tues- source material. “So many crappy things are thrown at you ets are $20, or $15 for students and are available days at the King’s Head Pub and Mondragon and Spring Awakening depicts the coming of age that it leaves you wanting to talk about them,” by phone at 204-942-6537 or online at www. Thursdays at the Standard Tavern. and sexual awakening of a group of German says ensemble member and U of W graduate mtc.mb.ca/wst. Visit www.winnipegstudiothe- Shaw TV’s WEEK THUS FAR tapes in front of live teens in the late 19th century. Tatiana Carnevales. “Each generation wants to atre.com for more information. studio audience at Finn’s Pub at the Forks every Monday at 7:30 p.m. 16 Arts & Culture The Uniter November 24, 2011 www.Uniter.ca The power of the ‘stache Movember captures the hearts, minds and upper lips of men everywhere

starting from the ground up,” he says. So with the arrival of November the goa- tee departed and the campaign began. Each of the four guys in SitDownTracy also regis- ter separately so that they can raise pledges for their moustaches. But besides the charity aspect of Movem- ber, Zeghers says it also provides an opportu- nity for the moustache-shy to give it a go. “Doing it for Movember is a good excuse for people to try a moustache for a month and then shave it off and not have to be totally embarrassed or self-conscious,” Zegh- ers says. The two-pronged awareness and fundrais- ing approach that Movember takes towards men’s health means that even those people who aren’t taking pledges can be part of the movement. “I think awareness is just as important as the fund raising,” says Aaron Frost, a teach- ing assistant in the Theatre and Film Depart- ment at the University of Winnipeg. “I think if I can still grow a moustache people see that and assume that I’m taking part,” says Frost, who is not actively raising money. “I think if you look like you’re taking part that’s half the battle.” “Hopefully the idea that people get is that its perfectly normal to go out and get a fin- ger up the bum,” says Frost, who admits that Movember has reminded him that he needs to get his prostate checked. Supplied With the stellar combination of hilarious Local rock band SitDownTracy is celebrating Movember with its annual moustache party on Thursday, Nov. 24 at the Pyramid. fashion choices and the positive message that is Movember, it’s not surprising that the nay- sayers are few and far between. Aaron Snider behind the ‘stache before its members had taches work to bring people together. “Some of the girls aren’t huge fans of Culture reporter even heard of Movember. But the statistics also prove that mous- moustaches,” says Frost. “But I think every- “We just had this moustache party because taches are money magnets. In 2009, Movem- one takes it with a pretty light heart.” we thought it would be fun and funny and ber Canada raised $7.8 million and by 2010 Alexandra Winters, whose boyfriend Neil You’ve probably seen them around. They’ve a unique way to get people out,” Zeghers the total global funds raised since 2003 were is a registered Mo Bro, completely supports colonized your boyfriends’, your brothers’ says. “It was in November of that year (2009) nearly equivalent to $75 million in Canadian his decision to grow a ‘stache. and your fathers’ faces. They’re ridiculous and that was the first time that we heard about currency. “Once people understand the cause, I they’re for a good cause. They’re moustaches, Movember being an actual thing.” It’s fascinating to see such big numbers, think that’s important,” she says. and pretty soon they’ll all be gone. Ahead of the curve as they were, SitDown- but what it all comes down to is the upper “I feel like breast cancer has a lot more Movember is at once a month-long facial Tracy realized that they could continue to lip of each man that participates. Zeghers rel- awareness surrounding it than other forms of hair festival and a marvel of modern pub- capitalize on moustaches while also contrib- ishes in the preparation and the execution. cancer,” she says. “It’s good that whoever had lic health marketing. Started in Austra- uting to a cause that supports men’s health. “I had the goatee going on and the mous- this idea pushed it and that it’s catching on. lia in 2003 as a way to raise awareness and “So we decided to do another moustache tache combo,” Zeghers says of his pre- “Considering all the awkward things that money for prostate cancer research, Movem- party just six months after we did the first Movember facial hair. “Kind of Spanish girls do with their faces, a moustache is pretty ber truly became an international phenome- one,” says Zeghers. inquisition-style.” innocuous for a man,” Winters says. non in 2007, the year that it became an offi- So SitDownTracy signed up with the While the official rules dictate that all par- cial entity in Canada and quickly started to Canadian Movember Foundation and set up ticipants (known as Mo Bros) should begin SitDownTracy’s Third Annual Moustache expand. an official Movember event. The foundation the month with completely shaved faces, Party, hosted by The Real Santiago & Dun- But the moustache was already here. Local sent them some promotion resources and Zeghers wants to get the most acute humilia- bar, is at the Pyramid Cabaret (176 Fort St.) band SitDownTracy hosts an annual mous- prizes to give away at the party and a Winni- tion out of Movember that he can. on Thursday, Nov. 24. The Bokononists and tache party, and as bassist Aaron Zeghers peg institution was born. “My personal feeling on the subject is that DJ Rob Vilar will also perform. Admission recalls it, the band had already recognized Now in its third year, SitDownTracy’s it is more embarrassing to have a full grown is $10 at the door. Prizes will be awarded for the social allure and the marketing potential annual Movember show is proof that mous- moustache for the entire month instead of best male and female moustache. Arts & Culture 17 www.uniter.ca November 24, 2011 The Uniter Corydon-area bakery gets it right Rediscover your sweet tooth at Lilac Bakery Joshua Saladmandyk Volunteer

Lilac Bakery 920 Grosvenor Ave.

Opened in 2008 and nestled away from the busy Corydon Avenue strip, this take-out bakery certainly knows how to do it right. With a focus on whole, pure ingredients, your sweet tooth is waiting to be re-discov- ered. Owner Chris Atkinson explains that the roots of the shop truly come from the fam- ily. “My head baker is my mom, and she bakes mostly everything in the store. Every- thing is made from scratch, with our main goal being to provide real, raw ingredients in all of our baking.” Atkinson also explains that the recipes have been handed down from generation to generation, and that’s what keeps the cus- tomer coming back. Among the plethora of goodies, the eye can’t help but wander to the “slices” shelf of the display. With over 25 slices to choose from, one is sure to find satisfaction here. The Dream Cake is a revamp on the clas- sic fruit cake - filled with rich cherries, wal- nuts and coconut, it sits atop a flaky short- Josh Salamandyk bread. It’s much more moist and soft then its The Lilac Bakery hosts the sweetest treats you're likely to eat. classic counterpart, and hits the spot for that Christmas craving anytime of the year. No bakery is complete without the clas- chewy, not-too-sweet classic craves a glass of One of the most popular, the red velvet, is In this heavily commercialized industry sic brownie - this extremely rich and delicate cold milk. a must-eat. This moist, classic red-coloured of baked goods, the Lilac Bakery certainly confection couldn’t be more perfect. With Also baked fresh daily are the Impe- cake with a hint of chocolate perfectly com- outshines its competitors by using the pure every sinfully delicious bite, the dark cocoa rial Cookies. Traditional flaky shortbread plements the right amount of delicious, ingredients just like mom did. icing perfectly complements the fudge cake, squishes fresh tasting raspberry jelly for a smooth cream cheese icing. The service was great, and the interior was with the odd walnut to make it complete. divine treat. They are the perfect size - and Handcrafted butter tarts are also a won- fresh and modern. The stand-out is the amazing Lemon are topped with a dollop of icing and a can- derful treat, though a bit different. This Slice, a truly delicious blend of tangy fresh died pearl. tricky-to-make pastry has an interesting, Items vary in price from $1.50 to $7. Visit 920 lemon, that goes great with the classic short- The bakery has a large assortment of cup- more savoury and chewy texture to it that Grosvenor Ave. or www.lilacbakery.com for bread base. cakes, from the traditional vanilla to more somehow doesn’t complement the extremely more information. If cookies are more your taste, then don’t interesting flavours including chocolate chip sweet interior. It’s different - though worth miss the chocolate chip. Each bite of this cheesecake. a try.

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THE UNIVERSITY OF WINNIPEG AWARDS cancellation has begun. If you have been cancelled or The Ukrainian Resource and Development Centre (URDC) The Frank Knox Memorial Fellowship program was received a letter, please see a representative in Student is offering two award opportunities for students involved established by Annie Reid Knox who sought to honour her http://www.uwinnipeg.ca/index/services- Central, or call Financial Services at 204-786-9244 or in Ukrainian arts or music (three awards for each). late husband and his lifelong commitment to America. awards 204-786-9884. Mrs. Knox expressed the hope that the holders of the For information on how to apply, contact the URDC by fellowships return to their homes and become leaders in Campus Jobs Manitoba Student Aid Program (MSAP) phone (780-497-5494) or email ([email protected]). their chosen field once they had gained knowledge and Just a reminder that if you are interested in a part- Applications to Manitoba Student Aid for the Fall/Winter Holstein Canada Award experience from their study away from Canada. time job on campus to please fill out the Work-Study 2011-2012 or winter term only sessions are still being Deadline: Nov. 30, 2011 Visit http://www.frankknox.harvard.edu/welcome.html. application. There are numerous jobs to apply for. It can accepted. Students can apply online at www.manitobastu- be found online at dentaid.ca. A bursary of $750 will be awarded one student in Western Women’s Opportunity Awards Canada who is a regular or junior member of Holstein http://www.uwinnipeg.ca/index/services-awards-work- External Awards Deadline: Dec. 15, 2011 study-program. Canada, or a son/daughter of a member, has completed at The University is often notified by companies and least one year of university/college, and will be returning If you are a female head of a household with one or more Scholarships, awards and bursaries organizations about awards they have for students in to school within the calendar year. dependents, are attending an undergraduate degree program or vocational training program as a mature Applications are still being assessed. Letters will be sent post-secondary education. Here are a few awards that Visit www.holstein.ca. are available right now. student, and need financial assistance to complete your to successful recipients in the next two weeks. Opportu- Frank Knox Memorial Fellowship education, you are eligible for a Women's Opportunity nity Fund Bursary applicants should keep checking their The Ukrainian Resource and Development Award offered by Soroptomist International of Winnipeg. webmail account through WebAdvisor for notification. Deadline: Nov. 30, 2011 Centre Awards Contact Heather Menzies at 204-475-2526 or email Fee Deferral and Registration Cancellation Up to three Frank Knox Memorial Fellowships will be [email protected]. Deadline: Nov. 30, 2011 awarded to students from Canada for graduate study Students have been advised by letter if they have at Harvard University in the academic year 2011-2012. outstanding balances on their accounts. Registration

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Stella's (Buhler Centre, The Nook Sherbrook and Osborne) University of Manitoba Hi Hostel/Lo Pub (University Centre) Arts & Culture 19 www.uniter.ca November 24, 2011 The Uniter Crossword Puzzle & Sudoku 13 Solutions to this week’s sudoku and crossword in next week's issue. sudoku Skill level: Easy Good & 2 4 3 8 9 6 Evil 3 5 1547 8923 with J.Williamez 5 1 How awesome 9 2 7 3 6 4 would it be to 7 8 remember everything? 7 3 9 4 As I get older, I find it harder and harder to remember crap. 6 3 Growing up, I always assumed that bestcrosswords.com www.pdfpad.com/sudBoku when old people said their memories weren’t what they used to be it just Across 28- Yacht 60- Enlist again 3- Defraud 34- Mouth bones meant that they were stupid and weak. 30- Nothing 62- Eye membrane 4- Tantalizes 35- Eastern nanny I knew that could never happen to 1- Diplomacy me; my mind would always be an inde- 5- "The Thin Man" dog 34- Songbird 64- Like old jeans 5- Forsake 36- Abominable Snowman structible fortress of information reten- tion. 9- Forbidden 37- Hermaphroditic 66- Literally 6- Farm female 38- Actor Davis Now, however, as my memory starts 39- Iowa State city 68- Grenoble's river 7- Exactly 40- Dispatch to slowly fade, I find myself actually 14- Advil target wondering if I even did think that stuff 15- Simpleton 41- Frozen Wasser 69- 007's alma mater 8- Bottomless pit 44- Bring back into stock when I was growing up. 42- Soft drink nut 70- Bell-shaped lily 9- Third day of the week 45- Algonquian language Nowadays, I can rarely remember 16- In ___ (unborn) what I had for breakfast on any given 17- Secession 43- Privy 71- Stun gun 10- Loss leader? 46- Effeminate day, or what colour gotch I’m wear- ing. Even as I write this I had to check, 19- Have dinner at home 48- At a great distance 72- Fill completely 11- Second letter of the Greek 47- Aristotle, to Alexander because I had no clue (they’re grey, by 49- Black eye 73- Sea birds alphabet the Great the way - boxer briefs). 20- Period of the year The reason this has sort of got me 50- Shred 21- Cookbook amts. Down 12- Not a dup. 51- Unit in a sentence in a mini-tizzy is that I’ve gotten up to some pretty awesome shit in my life 23- Turkish honorific 52- Active one 13- A Chaplin 53- Governs 1- Bar bills so far, and it would be a shame if my aging brain were to flush those mem- 24- Stable 54- One or the other 18- Australian marsupial 55- Computer key 2- Green _____ is the place ories away like so many stinky little 26- Lays down the lawn 57- ___ roll 22- Early video game 56- Prevail turds, down the skid-marked bowl of to be 25- Warble 57- Think nothing ___ oblivion. Although, now that I really think 27- Beyond help 58- American space agency about this, most of my best memo- ries are forgotten by the next morning 29- Earlier 59- Citrus coolers The Uniter Fashion Streeter is an ongoing documentation of creative fashion in Winnipeg inspired by the Helsinki fashion blog www.hel-looks.com. Each issue will because I am such a raging alcoholic. feature a new look from our city’s streets and bars in an attempt to encourage individual expression and celebrate that you are really, really good looking. 31- Blunder 61- Falafel holder Take this past weekend, for exam- ple. 32- Dance that tells a 63- Author Oz I had the best time ever! I think. I story 65- Able was I ___ I saw Elba don’t remember anything I did or any- one I spoke to, but I woke up Sunday 33- Boris Godunov, for 67- Little one morning with a real sense of accom- plishment. I mean, I could really tell one that I had an epic weekend. I’m sure it was amazing! Solutions to puzzles from the November 17, 2011 issue. This kind of stuff makes me wish that someone would invent a pill that made you remember everything that happens, no matter how shit-faced you get. I’m pretty sure this isn’t outside the realm of pharmaceutical possibilities. I mean, come on - if they can give bon- ers to seniors or make people in their 20s suck on soothers, they can certainly find a way to make drunken memories stick. I even heard recently that Russian scientists have developed a pill to be taken in conjunction with alcohol that makes you drunker for longer (funny, I thought they already had that and that it was called “any pill”). If these crazy Russians (and of course they would be Russians) can invent a pill that makes you drunker, then hopefully one day soon someone 6 9 2843517 will invent a pill that lets us all remem- 4 1 3795268 ber our drunken exploits as clearly as Mark if we’d done all that crazy stuff while 7 8 5216493 stone sober, during church on a Sun- "I find something day morning. that's clean and 2 6 9138745 I think the only thing standing in doesn't smell bad." the way of what would probably be the 5 7 1462389 most amazing pharmaceutical inven- tion since sliced bread (which, strictly 3 4 8957621 speaking wasn’t so much a pharmaceu- tical invention at all), would have to be the big alcohol companies. 1 3 7684952 This is because if we could remember 9 2 4571836 even half the shit we did while drunk, none of us would ever drink again. 8 5 6329174 Ever. Dylan Hewlett A | Canada master’s in MDP Development practice INDIGENOUS DEVELOPMENT

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