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Managing Editor Aaron Epp » [email protected] What's the frequency, Kenneth? Business Manager Geoffrey Brown » [email protected] Adaptation to Internet a PRODUCTION MANAGER Ayame Ulrich » [email protected] sign of a healthy radio copy and style editor market, say experts Britt Embry » [email protected] Photo editor Cindy Titus » [email protected] Sonya Howard news assignment editor Beat Reporter Andrew McMonagle » [email protected] news production editor Kristy Rydz » [email protected] Winnipeg’s FM radio dial is packed with 23 commercial radio stations, and some are chang- arts and culture editor ing formats and on-air personalities in an effort Matt Preprost » [email protected] to woo listeners. comments editor Hank 100.7, a country station, changed to Andrew Tod » [email protected] rock this summer. Curve 94.3 recently changed listings co-ordinator to an all-Christmas music format until the new J.P. Perron [email protected] year. » Sharon Taylor, general manager for Hot 103 Campus beat reporter and QX 104 notes that changing formats is like Karlene Ooto-Stubbs » [email protected] starting all over. cindy titus There are more than 20 radio stations on Winnipeg's FM dial. Some have recently changed formats. beat reporter “(It’s) only done as a last resort if the format Ethan Cabel » [email protected] a station currently has is just not doing well enough for the owners to make a profit,” said Hot 103 and CBC each captured the atten- in station formats, or on-air people in Winnipeg Beat reporter Taylor. tion of just over 11 per cent of Winnipeg’s listen- than in other similar sized markets in Canada,” Sonya Howard » [email protected] Garry Moir, instructor in radio broadcasting ers. QX 104, 92 CITI FM and 99.9 BOBFM she said. beat reporter at Red River College, agrees and adds that radio each accounted for anywhere between seven to Hildebrand agrees and adds that these format Lauren Parsons » [email protected] is fiercely competitive. eight per cent of ratings. and staffing decisions are not made lightly. culture reporter “Every station is trying to come up with a for- Elmer Hildebrand, CEO of the rural “Changes like these are informed by market Robin Dudgeon [email protected] mat and programming to generate an audience,” Manitoba Golden West Broadcasting group research and media focus groups into what lis- » said Moir. “The bigger the audience, the more and former chair of the now-defunct Canadian teners want,” he said. advertising money the station can attract.” Association of Broadcasters, agrees that station Garth Buchko, general manager of Corus CONTRIBUTORS: format changes are market driven and done in Entertainment, which houses CJOB, Power 97 response to changes in listener tastes. and Groove FM, notes that Winnipeg’s radio “The website is an integral Aranda Adams, Matt Austman, part of the radio station now, “Every station is trying to get that edge as market is thriving. Bethany Berard, Ezra Bridgman, music tastes change and new music comes up,” “Radio revenue has grown by over seven per with more stations providing Justin Charette, Timothy Dyck, he said. cent in the last four years,” he said. “In the last 12 Will Gibson, Dylan Hewlett, Adam podcasts and the option to Not only are stations changing formats, but months, ending in August 2010, Winnipeg had Johnston, Arlen Kasdorf, Alex listen online.” they are also changing staff and on-air person- an outstanding revenue growth year, growing by Krosney, Stuart McLaren, Tara alities. Hal Anderson, a familiar voice on Power just over four per cent over the previous year.” Medwid, Sagan Morrow, Andrew – Garry Moir, radio broadcasting instructor, Red 97’s morning show, now hosts CJOB’s morning There will continue to be changes into the fu- Podolecki, Sarah Reilly, Chloe Rew, River College show. ture, notes Moir, as radio stations adapt to not Aaron Snider, Jon Sorokowski, Taylor is confident these recent firings are not only changing music tastes but also new tech- Alexandra Torcolacci, Catherine CJOB generates the largest portion of a sign of Winnipeg’s ailing radio market, which nology like Internet broadcasting. van Reenen, Lisa Varga, Harry Wall, Winnipeg’s radio market, at 15 per cent, accord- was worth just over $29 million in revenue in “The website is an integral part of the radio Matthew Welch, J. 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Lauren Parsons Beat Reporter Google to map Winnipeg bike paths Google will launch Google Bike Directions as part of its popular mapping service for Recent news reports have shown several cases Winnipeg bikers this week, the Winnipeg of young drivers causing accidents while ine- Free Press reported. Although the city’s briated behind the wheel, but according to website already lists bike trails, cycling experts, older drivers continue to be a danger enthusiasts say Google will popularize after they’ve been drinking as well. biking infrastructure many people simply “You wake up and you hear about an ac- don’t know about. The bike direction cident and never think it’s going to be your service will join Google Maps, and different mom or your sister or your friend, but some- coloured and weighted lines will indicate times it is,” said Alexa Lacroix, a student at bike-only paths, areas with dedicated Red River College. bike lanes and other streets safe to ride Lacroix went to school with the five girls on. The program will also be launched in struck in a vehicle in the early morning of other major Canadian cities, like Toronto Oct. 31 at Bishop Grandin Boulevard and St. DYLAN Hewlett and Vancouver. Hitting the road after drinking happens at all ages despite misconceptions, according to experts. Mary’s Road. Two of her friends, aged 17 and Snow-clearing budget 19, died as a result of the accident caused by melting away an underage drunk driver. concern.” be available to drive the caller and his or her The City of Winnipeg may have to exceed “It changes the way you think about drink- But according to Sergeant Rob Riffel, im- car home safely if they do make a last min- its 2010 snow-clearing budget if this snowy ing, period,” Lacroix said. “None of the peo- paired driving countermeasures coordinator ute call. weather persists. The Winnipeg Free Press ple who knew any of the girls in that accident with the Winnipeg Police Service, it’s not Operation Red Nose is available now reported that the city budgeted $31 million want to drink because it’s a reminder. When the young people that society should be con- until the end of December every Friday and to clear streets, sidewalks and back lanes, it becomes a personal thing, you take it a lot cerned about. Saturday night. but most has already been spent, leaving more seriously – it hits home now and it’s big “Anecdotally speaking, when we do our en- “Any time a person that was going to drive only $1 million for all of December. Though part of my life.” forcement, it seems that with all the constant impaired doesn’t, we all win,” Riffel said. the coffers may be draining, a city manager According to Gord Kowalchuk, of messaging and driver’s education, the young said cleaning will continue to keep streets Winnipeg’s chapter of Mothers Against people are getting it – the older people, prob- safe. Funding would then come from a Drunk Driving (MADD), alcohol is not the ably 25 plus, just see it as a social problem and Canadian drinking and budget surplus or the general purpose biggest part of the problem. not a crime,” he said. reserve. As of Nov. 25, 37.4 centimetres of “It’s very important that people realize Riffel explained that the seriousness of the driving statistics snow has fallen, 75 per cent more than the that they should not be hopping into a ve- crime is not usually recognized by adults who In 2006, alcohol and/or drugs were involved in an 21-centimetre November average. hicle with someone who has been drinking,” are out for a couple drinks in the evening. estimated 1,278 fatalities, 75,374 injuries, and he said. “We (MADD) are not saying ‘don’t Part of the bigger problem is they do not take Care home abuse brought to light drink ever’ – what we are saying is ‘don’t the time to plan ahead. 163,893 property-damage-only crashes involving A Winnipeg family claims their father drink and drive.’ We want to take the vehi- “It’s the number one criminal cause of 249,117 damaged vehicles. suffered abuse at the Charleswood Care Centre, including being allegedly laughed cles ... out of the equation.” death within Canada and it’s totally prevent- In 2008, more than 18 per cent of Canadians re- at by staff and having unexplained MADD launched Project Red Ribbon for able,” he said. “That’s what the problem is, ported driving at least once in the past 30 days wounds. Both Manitoba Liberal leader Jon awareness of the problem the week follow- and that’s what’s so frustrating from the po- after consuming alcohol, and 5.2 per cent re- Gerrard and the man’s daughter wrote ing the accident and has made an appeal for lice point of view – with a little bit of fore- ported driving at least once in the past 12 months to health minister Theresa Oswald to the legal drinking age to be raised to 21 in thought, plan your evening before you go when they thought they had Blood Alcohol complain, the Winnipeg Free Press reports, Manitoba. out.” Contents (BAC) over the legal limit of .08 per cent. While the perception that the majority of Gord Gillis, president and CEO of Safety but say Oswald never responded. Oswald drunk drivers are in their teens or early 20s is Services Manitoba – the organization that Source: Alcohol, Trauma and Impaired Driving said she responded promptly and assured not always true, statistics are worrisome, ac- runs Operation Red Nose (ORN) – agrees. Report 2009, compiled by members from MADD Manitobans that all health care abuse cording to Kowalchuk. “The misconception that some people Canada, the Centre for Addiction and Mental reports would be reviewed. Hospital and “It’s unfair to young people,” he said. have is that people should just call (ORN) Health and the Canadian Centre on Substance care workers must legally report abuse to “However, the numbers of young people when they are in a bind,” he said. Abuse the Protection of Persons in Care Office, that do drink and drive are of a very high Gillis explained that 1,600 volunteers will but neither the family nor the care home had filed any reports. The care home passed its April inspection and records Roadblocks remain in removing Portage and Main barricades suggest the man had fallen. Extra cash for bike and 2016. or changing the intersection the city would pedestrian projects Ethan Cabel Brad Salyn, spokesperson for the mayor’s have requested those changes, he added. The city will spend an extra $3 million to Beat Reporter office, agreed with Swandel’s assessment. Victoria Nikkel, 27, has worked as a server complete delayed active-transportation “Ultimately, (any decision) would have to at the Velvet Glove restaurant, located in the projects, the Winnipeg Free Press reported. be driven by the stakeholders,” he said. “You Fairmont Hotel, for the last eight years. Unexpected costs added $3 million to The barricades that block off the famous can’t push people one way or another.” She agrees with Sherlock. the price tag of 36 bike and pedestrian Portage Avenue and Main Street intersection Russ Gourluck is a retired teacher and “I think the barricades are there for a rea- upgrades. All three levels of government from pedestrian traffic are likely to remain in- the author of Going Downtown: A History of son,” she said, adding that her customers funded the projects equally through tact despite statements by mayor Sam Katz to Winnipeg’s Portage Avenue. never complain about being unable to cross infrastructure stimulus agreements, but the contrary. “It’s a convenient reason to do nothing,” the intersection. the initial $20.4-million cost rose to $21.8 During an October campaign forum, the he said of Swandel and Salyn’s statements. “They like the concourse, they like the million. The city cannot transfer federal and mayor said that he would possibly negotiate Rather than misleading Winnipeggers, safety of it and they like the aspect of not hav- provincial cash from project to project, so with stakeholders to replace the barricades the city should give up on pedestrian traffic ing to go outside in the winter.” $1 million of unused Kenaston Underpass with movable bollards, opening up the inter- along the intersection and focus on down- money and $2 million of the 2011 budget section on evenings and weekends. town housing, Gourluck added. will help complete five bikeways and multi- “Evenings and weekends are a reason- “(Changing the intersection) is a futile at- The four corners use paths. able compromise,” he said, according to the tempt to revive an era that will never return,” Bank of Montreal (335 Main St.) Future of Canad Inns Winnipeg Free Press. he said, explaining that automobile domi- Stadium uncertain However, progress on pedestrian traffic has nance in the 1950s and 1960s precipitated the Built in 1913, this massive structure was designed The Canad Inns Stadium could be likely hit another roadblock, with downtown current design of the intersection. to resemble a Roman temple. replaced with housing, retail stores and development committee chair Justin Swandel “Movable bollards don’t make any sense – The Richardson Building (1 Lombard Pl.) businesses instead of a luxury mall should saying that any efforts to change the current it would be a waste of time and money.” Opened in 1969, this 34-storey skyscraper was David Asper’s Creswin Properties leave a system must come first from the stakehold- In 2007, an architectural plan commis- the first step toward the current intersection new football stadium deal. The Winnipeg ers involved. sioned by the Glen Murray administration development. Free Press reported Mayor Sam Katz and “It’s not in our (the city’s) hands,” said was amended to include the idea of movable Premier Greg Selinger are considering Swandel, city councillor for St. Norbert and bollards. The Trizec Building/Commodity Exchange Tower a multi-use facility where the current the chair of the standing policy committee on According to the Winnipeg Free Press, (360 Main St.) stadium stands. Rising costs of a new downtown development. six out of seven stakeholders agreed to the Opened in 1980, this 31-storey building saw the stadium to be built at the University “It’s in the hands of the people who signed proposal. removal of all buildings on the Southwest corner of Manitoba has caused the Creswin the agreement,” he added, referring to a 1979 The one holdout was Oxford Properties, of Portage and Main. controversy. If the company stays with the contract signed during the construction of which managed the shops of Winnipeg The TD Centre/Canwest Global Place (201 initial deal, Creswin would build a luxury the Trizec Building (now the Commodity Square before Crown Realty Partners (CRP) Portage Ave.) mall on the former stadium to pay back Exchange Tower). took over the space. a loan used for building the new one. The The contract eventually saw the city and Frank Sherlock is the former director of In 1987, the Toronto Dominion Bank established new stadium is slated to be funded by seven adjacent property managers agree to property management for the Winnipeg of- its presence at the intersection with a 32-storey the city and province, Creswin, Winnipeg erect barricades, forcing any pedestrian traffic fice of Oxford Properties. He is currently the office tower, making it the tallest building in Football Club and the U of M. into the underground concourse, which links vice president of CRP Manitoba. Winnipeg. the buildings on all four corners. “The reality is that the City of Winnipeg Source: Going Downtown: A History of Winnipeg’s Without the unanimous consent of the never came to us with a request to amend the Portage Avenue seven property owners as well as city coun- concourse agreement,” he said. cil, the barricades will remain in place until If the public was serious about eliminating 04 Campus News The Uniter December 2, 2010 www.Uniter.ca Campus News International Campus News Briefs Sickness at Student Central News Briefs Compiled by Aaron Snider Compiled by Justin Charette and Sarah Staff members getting Reilly

Koreas edge toward conflict ill from poor air quality U of M Rhodes Scholars CHINA: Beijing cautioned the US and conditions Two students at the University South Korea against moving ahead of Manitoba have received Rhodes with planned military exercises inside Scholarships for 2011, the Winnipeg Free its exclusive economic zone, an area of Karlene Ooto-Stubbs Press reported last week. Jody Reimer, graduating in the spring with a degree the Yellow Sea that belongs to China. Beat Reporter Reuters reported that this is an act in mathematics, and Melissa Bailey, that could exacerbate tensions on the graduating with a degree in genetics, will have the opportunity to study at Oxford Korean Peninsula. Meanwhile, the US For months, staff at Student Central have urged China to work with its ally North University for the next two years, and been getting sick. Symptoms include itchy bring the University of Manitoba’s total Korea to prevent further incidents like eyes, runny noses and headaches; however, the Nov. 23 shelling of a South Korean number of Rhodes Scholars up to 95. staff find relief when away from the school. Every year, three students from Manitoba, Island. North Korean state media Concluding that their illnesses are work- accused the US and South Korea of Saskatchewan, and Alberta are chosen to place related, they brought their concerns to receive the Rhodes Scholarship; the third recklessness and said the planned the attention of University of Winnipeg ad- military exercises were pushing the one for this year goes to a student at the ministration, according to an email sent to The University of Calgary. situation to the “brink of war.” Uniter by a U of W employee who asked that Fifty-eight years on the their name be withheld from publication. More awards for Diversity lam may end soon The employees’ conditions worsened, and On Nov. 25, Bill Blaikie presented the NETHERLANDS: Last week, Dutch no response from the university had been re- 2010 Manitoba Excellence in Sustainability authorities issued a European warrant ceived. Staff took sick days off and several stu- Award at the Manitoba legislature on behalf of The Manitoba Round Table for for the arrest and extradition of dents complained of the smell and feeling ill Ayame Ulrich convicted Nazi war criminal Klaus while in the vicinity of Student Central. Sustainable Development, according to Carel Faber, CNN reported. Faber, who After staff threatened to take the matter to ing the HVAC (Heating, Ventilating, and Air a U of W media release. This is the third now lives in Germany, was originally Safework Manitoba, air quality tests were con- Conditioning) systems,” Axworthy said. major award this year that Diversity Foods convicted in 1947 and sentenced ducted in the area. In terms of renovations, the university has received, after Chef Ben Kramer won to death, but had his sentence “These tests did find some elevated amounts wants to do them in the most sustainable way the 2010 Winnipeg Iron Chef competition, commuted to life in prison. In 1952, of dust in the back office area, as well as higher possible. and the Food Matters Manitoba’s Golden he escaped from his Dutch prison and levels of dryness, but did not identify anything “We did a comprehensive facility audit of Carrot Award for revolutionizing campus fled to Germany, where his German harmful,” said Laurel Repski, vice-president of the campus over the summer, looking for op- food services. Diversity was nominated citizenship prevented his extradition human resources, audit and sustainability for portunities for money savings and air quality for their latest honour by the Canadian back to the Netherlands. Recent the U of W, in a statement to The Uniter. improvements ... the audit just came in last Community Economic Development changes to European law may allow “We are now taking steps to address the week so we haven’t had much time to prepare Network for its achievements and the Dutch to finally see Faber back dust and potentially the humidity levels in the any plans yet,” said Alana Lajoie-O’Malley, di- continued efforts towards creating a behind bars. Germany has received area as recommended by the external expert to rector of the Campus Sustainability Office at sustainable environment on campus, the highest ranking possible for its try and address the concerns.” the U of W. and contributions to the revitalization of efforts to investigate and prosecute The email sent toThe Uniter by the Student The university maintains that progress is inner-city communities. Nazi war criminals. Central staffer stated that symptoms are con- being made to fix these issues, even offering Trinity Western Volleyball $35 billion Internet bill tinuing to worsen. the option to relocate the staff until the prob- Teams Defeat Wesmen AUSTRALIA: The ruling Labour “The symptoms now include bleeding lem is solved. The Winnipeg Wesmen volleyball teams Party of Australia will soon fulfill noses, hives and rashes, in addition to all other “The ducts are being cleaned, and there travelled to British Columbia last weekend one of its main election promises of symptoms noted above,” the source wrote. will be additional testing done, at which point to take on the Trinity Western Spartans. It implementing a $35 billion national The email also adds that several different there will likely be the need to install some was a tough weekend for both the men’s Internet network. The CBC reported inspectors have come up with various expla- small humidifiers,” Repski said. and the women’s teams, as both fell 0-2 to last week that the Australian senate nations for their sickness. Some say humidi- Nevertheless, employees at Student Central Trinity. Although they were unable to take approved the legislation that will fiers will not help, some say the ducts need to are still working in these conditions, and a either match, the women challenged the allow the government to spend the be cleaned and others think that the staff is meeting about their illnesses is scheduled for number two ranked Spartans both nights. money on the optical fibre system. delusional, according to the source. this week. On Friday night, they lost in four: 13-25, The issue was crucial to giving Julia President and vice-chancellor of the U of “Air quality is a crucial part of workplace 15-25, 25-18, 15-25, and on Saturday they Gillard’s party a minority government W Dr. Lloyd Axworthy did not know about safety and people can get a variety of respi- lost in five: 21-25, 25-15, 19-25, 27-25, 12-15. in the House of Representatives the staff illnesses. ratory illnesses from unclean air, especially Unfortunately, the men lost in three both where her ability to pass legislation “When starting to fix these old buildings, in high traffic areas,” said Michael Mass of nights: 15-25, 15-25, 20-25 on Friday, and depends on the support of every non- most of the work being done in the 1960s, Praxair Canada Inc., a company specializing 16-25, 14-25, 23-25 on Saturday night. The opposition member. The opposition there’s nothing more expensive than replac- in air quality. teams will take on cross-town rivals the U Liberals advocated a significantly of M Bisons Friday night at the Investors cheaper network that would have listings Group Athletic Centre. incorporated a variety of methods to COMMUNITY EVENTS for women's literacy, small business devel- Mall. Volunteers are needed for Dec. 1 to Adidas University Challenge provide Internet coverage. opment and for student scholarships in a Dec. 24, please e-mail volunteer@stamant. comes to U of W FROM OUTRAGE TO ACTION, a Human Rights small community in Africa. We have been mb.ca. The University of Winnipeg Wesmen will Subtle deterrence Workshop Series, will take place at the working with this community for the past 8 CKUW 95.9 FM is seeking volunteers for the be competing against 19 other schools TURKEY: Turkey’s prime minister University of Winnipeg on Tuesdays until years. If you would like more information, music and news departments, and hosts for hinted last week that his country Dec. 7. please contact Marilyn Joyal at mljoyal@ programs. Email [email protected]. across Canada in the Adidas University shaw.ca or 255-4556. Challenge, according to a U of W media would intervene to prevent any Participate in a FREE YOGA CLASS every THE WEST BROADWAY YOUTH OUTREACH potential Israeli offensives against Monday from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. at the West THE WOMEN’S HEALTH CLINIC is looking for CENTRE is always looking for more volun- release. The winner is determined by Lebanon or Gaza, Al Jazeera reported. End Cultural Centre until Dec. 20. No experi- women interested in providing feminist, teers to help with a variety of programs in- voting for your school at the website, ence is necessary – all skill levels are wel- body positive presentations to youth and Recep Tayyip Erdogan made the cluding sports, tutoring and other programs www.adidasuniversitychallenge.ca and come. Child minding is available. adults on body image and weight preoccu- to benefit inner-city youth.C all 774-0451 or comments during a meeting with the pation. Please email angies@womenshealth- the number of votes as a percentage of THE WINNIPEG LABOUR CHOIR is looking for stop by 222 Furby St. to offer your skills. clinic.org. the school’s population determines the prime minister of Lebanon, referring new members to join a small core of like- FRAIL AND ELDERLY SENIOR SOCIAL CLUB in overall ranking. You do not have to be a to previous attacks by Israel against minded, enthusiastic singers. Their goal is The Winnipeg Symphony Orchestra Windsor Park that meets on Wednesdays Lebanon and Gaza in 2006 and 2009 to educate others about working conditions, (WSO) is introducing a new and improved and Thursdays 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. needs student to vote and you can vote with as respectively. An Israeli attack on a labour history and social justice through SOUNDCHECK program, an easy and afford- volunteers. Help the seniors by preparing, many different email addresses as you music and drama. There are no auditions or able way to take in WSO concerts through- serving and cleaning up after lunch and like. The top 16 universities will advance Turkish protest ship earlier this year tryouts. Meet every Wednesday at Sargent out the season for students and those snacks, playing card games and/or bocce to the next round, and each round schools put relations between the former allies Park School from 7:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. in aged 15 to 30. visit www.wso.ca for more ball, shuffleboard, bean bag toss, singing under strain. Erdogan said Turkey will the music room. For further details contact information. old time songs, and enjoying conversations will be eliminated until only one is left. not attempt to re-establish ties until Lynn McLean at 772-2072. THE HUMANITARIAN ISSUES PROGRAM of the with them. Phone Jay Spicer at 256-8712. The winner will receive $25,000 towards Israel apologizes for the attack. A FREE INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS CLASS will Canadian Red Cross seeks youth volunteers THE MANITOBA CHAPTER OF OSTEOPOROSIS its athletics department. be held on Sundays from noon to 1:30 p.m. ages 15 to 25 to work on campaigns and CANADA is looking for volunteers to assist in Canada Research Chair Lucky to be alive at Elim Chapel, 546 Portage Ave. It will be events around themes such as children in the following areas: Volunteers are needed NEW ZEALAND: Three teenage boys an opportunity to meet with other students conflict, refugee and migrant issues and to join the Speakers’ Bureau to make pre- program boosted who had been lost at sea since Oct. and make Canadian friends while improving international development. For more infor- sentations on Osteoporosis and/or host dis- The Government of Canada has mation, email [email protected] or 5 were rescued last week after more your English by learning the Bible. For more plays at Health and Wellness Fairs. 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Sarah Reilly Staff writer

When both Wesmen basketball teams hosted the Trinity Western Spartans Nov. 26-27 the women went 2-0, the men went 0-2. On Friday night, the women came out on fire, and shot 67 per cent from the field in the first half. During the first quarter, the Spartans failed to sink a single hoop, which meant the Wesmen closed out the first 10 minutes of the game 24-0, and lead 39-10 at the half. “The best part of the weekend for our team was DYLAN Hewlett the ability to highlight Captain Amy Ogidan (#14) goes up high to help her Wesmen bring down B.C.'s Trinity Western Spartans. our depth as a team and Wesmen were missing co-captain and fifth- Raimbault is pleased with his team’s play. showcase some of the youth year point guard Catie Gooch due to an in- “I was happy with our effort this past we have coming off the jury from Friday’s game. weekend,” he said. “TWU is a top calibre Winnipeg won by four points with a final team and I thought we battled all the way to bench.” score of 68-64. the end both nights.” –Amy Ogidan, captain, Wesmen women’s Even though it was close, the women were The men’s team was also missing their fifth- basketball team happy with their persistence. year point guard and captain, Nick Lother, "Saturday was a bigger test for us as Trinity who was unable to play due to an injury. The rest of the game was much the same came out with much more fight,” fourth-year “Without Nick we needed some guys to with the Wesmen dominating at both ends point guard Mackenzie Prasek said. “But I step up,” Raimbault said. “I was pleased with of the court. The final score was 62-34 for felt we stuck together as a team and we were the way we rallied.” Winnipeg. very happy to take two wins at home." First-year forward Kelvin Smith felt the Team captain Amy Ogidan felt the game Assistant coach Tami Pennell agreed. same after the set of losses. was a good opportunity for all the women to “Every game we grow as a team,” Pennell “We showed a lot of improvement.” he see some floor time. said. “This weekend was an opportunity to said. “We cut it to 10 in the fourth quarter “The best part of the weekend for our see all 13 players in action. That will help and ran out of gas. We played hard but lost team was the ability to highlight our depth us down the line as kids get more game in the end.” as a team and showcase some of the youth we experience.” Both the men’s and women’s basketball have coming off the bench,” she said. On the men’s side, the Wesmen battled in teams will take on cross-town rivals, the Saturday night’s game witnessed a much both games and kept the score close, but were University of Mantioba Bisons, on Thursday, better Trinity Western team. The Spartans unable to finish off the Spartans in the final Dec. 2. in the Duckworth Centre. connected on more of their shots, and never quarter of each game. The women start off the night at 6 p.m. let the Wesmen hold onto a large lead. The Despite the losses, head coach Mike and the men’s game will tip off at 8 p.m. Wishing you Success with Exams & Final Papers greg selinger mla for st. boniface Premier of manitoba 237-9247 [email protected]

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This transparency and how to ensure that economic sys- was the day that Bill C-311 was killed in tems provide for efficiency-based rewards while the Senate. also encouraging and respecting environmental Bill C-311, known as the Climate sustainability. Change Accountability Act, was an NDP Perhaps it is time for us to seriously consider that private members bill that was passed by our institutions and economic systems need serious the House of Commons earlier this year repair, repairs demanded by the 21st century. with the support of the Liberals, Bloc Of all the books that came out in 2010, one Quebecois and NDP. caught the eye of many for its fresh thinking and It sailed through parliamentary com- important lessons. mittees without any changes and de- Matthew Welch lighted many environmentalists when it only happened six times in Canadian his- for Canadian democracy. Frankly, seeing Perhaps it is time for us to cleared the hurdle of passing a third read- tory, and it has been over 70 years since it such a display has been disgusting and seriously consider that our ing in the House of Commons. last happened. insulting to the ideals of democracy. It Linda Duncan, the NDP member from This was the first comprehensive cli- shows that even though we elect MPs, an institutions and economic Edmonton-Strathcona who, as NDP en- mate change legislation Canada has seen unelected Senate chamber can easily act systems need serious repair. vironment critic, played a large role in in years, and if there were any major issues against the will of Canadians. spearheading the bill, was congratulated with it, they would have found them in Democracy continues to be assaulted Macrowikinomics was written by Don Tapscott by her colleagues from the three opposi- a parliamentary committee. The bill was and trampled over by this Conservative and Anthony D. Williams. It cuts along the ideo- tion parties. brought back from committee with no government. logical red tape of left and right and provides ways The Conservatives were bitter and major issues raised. Add this incident to the list of proro- of restructuring our current governmental and busi- wanted to strike revenge, given that en- So obviously, letting the bill die in the gations, back-tracking on refusing to ap- ness systems, which by and large are stuck in the vironmentalists had won the will of the Senate was a good ploy by Prime Minister point Senators, slapping confidence votes 1970s. elected portion of Parliament. Stephen Harper to create more division onto non-confidence bills in order to ma- Considering that all Canadian political parties And the Conservatives got their re- among the Canadian people. nipulate the opposition and spreading have pretty much failed in regards to these con- venge. On Nov. 16, by a vote margin of Harper is back to his political bag of lies about the legitimacy of a government cerns, this book offers sound advice. Let’s take a 43-32, Bill C-311 was killed in the Senate tricks again by trying to make it seem as coalition. look at some examples. – an unelected house filled with political though the will of Canadian people is The Senate is known for being the One idea the authors mention is collaborative hacks that are loyal to their parties and vested in his minority government, rather chamber for sober-second thought. learning, a more interactive way of learning than currently dominated by Conservatives. than in parliament as a whole. It is ille- This chamber, and indeed this govern- dry lectures. The book details a Portuguese elemen- Bill C-311 was killed without debate or gitimate that a bill passed by a majority ment, is a little too drunk with power. tary school, where students with laptops learned discussion. in the House was killed without debate in about astronomy primarily from the Internet. A While bills have been killed in the Parliament’s upper chamber. Andrew Podolecki is a politics student at main principle of such interactive learning is that Senate without a hearing before, it has Nov. 16 will go down as a dark day the University of Winnipeg. students should be guided rather than lectured on a subject. The whole point of this in regards to Manitoba Exploring the youth bracket education is that the K-12 system needs to be more open-sourced, interactive and focused on what stu- Disputing the myths and dents need to compete. The province could encourage more practical and the marketing interactive courses and encourage the use of collab- orative open-source software like wikis to build a current virtual textbook for students. At the same time, the province could look at more Ezra Bridgman non-traditional methods of education for second- Volunteer staff ary school, including the encouragement of more on-the-job training or simple training programs for newer industries like solar panel installation or wind Creeping ever nearer is the day when, turbine building. This could extend to financial ser- while absently staring into your mirror, vice industry jobs like banking institution tellers or time stops and your first grey hair makes tax preparers. This would provide high school stu- its debut appearance. dents with real-world skills and make a high school When you eventually regain conscious- diploma worth something again. ness, instead of rushing to the nearest In terms of government, Tapscott and Williams pharmacy to stock up on hair dye, pop Ezra Bridgman mention the idea of participatory budgets, where open some bubbly – the view over the hill to even consider sizing up. Examples of people who reject aging citizens voice their concerns directly to their parlia- actually isn’t so bad. To complicate matters, this idolization norms are plentiful: The Raging Grannies mentary representatives. It would be easy to believe that life ends of youth simultaneously appears in the (all old enough to be grandmothers) per- Manitoba members of legislative assembly could once you hit 30, but, just like Canada’s form of hope: youths are seen to be the form politicized protests using song. At hold, for example, virtual town halls and engage presence in Afghanistan, there’s many a bearers of our future. It is repeated, almost 88, Betty White continues to be an enter- their constituents over streaming video websites surprise down the road. as a mantra, that the youth must be heard tainment star, while a number of triath- once every few months. That would get people While youth has traditionally meant and must be involved. letes continue to compete well into their talking. the period between childhood and adult- I’ve attended many youth conferences 90s. My favourite part of the book is the focus on hood, the term has ballooned into a brand designed to do just this, yet time after All this while Willow Smith releases an making the economic system more transparent. characterized by unlimited possibility and time, when every effort was made to am- oddly catchy chart-topping hit at the age Examples the authors use range from encourag- wanton extravagance. plify the voice of the youth, the only re- of nine. Restrictions based on age really ing smaller venture capital investments to peer-to- This hedonistic caricature is due per- ward was a polite yawn followed by a are self-imposed. peer banking. haps to the creation of a thriving com- series of mundane copouts. Youths need to be at the table discuss- At the same time, on the environmental eco- mercial youth market that screams from The reality is that it takes a long time to ing the important issues affecting us today nomic side, the authors promote the notion of every shop window that they are young, build a skill set and to learn the workings – not as tokens representing a market- the “energy prosumer,” the idea that in the future rebellious, tech-savvy and, above all else, and intricacies of the world’s challenges. created image or as bearers of hope but mostly every household and institution will pro- dizzyingly stylish. No amount of idealistic hope can serve as as people working in collaboration with duce energy and sell it. Youths are said to be at the pinnacle substitute. the vibrancy brought by groups from all The ideas provided in Macrowikinomics may not of their lives, ready to face any challenge These pre-packaged conceptions of backgrounds and ages. be everyone's cup of tea, as the book definitely has a with a blazing white smile and a lifestyle youth as product and youth as saviour So, years after you read this article, centrist approach to problem solving. of reckless abandon. would be irrelevant if youths were simply when the lush memories of your bygone It will take compromise from both sides to fix Like most of the effluent coming from viewed as people. youth are safely stored away, you may find our crumbling institutional structures and to reboot calculated marketing schemes, how- Don’t get me wrong. The wonderful yourself again looking in the mirror. them. But the point is that these reformations are ever, this image is made to sell – nothing group of people under 30 featured in this Your head by then may be covered in needed. Our country and province depend on it. more. issue proves that young people are capable silver, but by that point, you can simply Being young yet not fitting in with of great things. smile knowingly, for your days of glory Adam Johnston is an economics and rhetoric these carefree cultural symbols – designer I am not suggesting a loss of faith in will still be in full throttle. and communications student at the University of jeans included – can create immense feel- youth but an acknowledgment that what Winnipeg. He focuses on environmental, technology ings of inadequacy. Don’t brood over it we perceive to be a purely youthful spark Ezra Bridgman has a receding hairline and economic policy at http://moderneconomicstech- too long, however; you’ll soon be too old can continue throughout all of one’s life. and isn’t worried about it. nologyenvironment.wordpress.com. Special Feature 07 www.uniter.ca December 2, 2010 The Uniter The Uniter 30 Two of my friends, both 27, were We want to showcase the good recently discussing how much work a variety of young people people accomplish by the time are doing in this province. they’re 30 years old. The list includes activists, en- Because of things like job- trepreneurs, community workers, hopping, delayed marriage and visual artists, athletes, musicians, loan debt, it’s taking longer than journalists, bloggers, farmers, ac- ever for young people to transi- tors, comedians, aspiring politi- tion to adulthood and “the real cians and more. They are native world.” Manitobans or people who have Often, if you’re doing big decided to call the province things in life, you’re only getting home. started when you hit 30, they They were chosen by Uniter concluded. staff based on conversations with But if the people included in friends, family and various com- The Uniter 30 are any indication, munity organizations. you can accomplish a lot in your If the list shows anything, it’s first three decades of life. that good things can happen The goal for this piece was to when you follow your passions feature, in no particular order, 30 and live out your beliefs. Manitobans who are 30 years old The people on the list have af- or younger who are making a dif- fected governmental legislation ference and impacting their com- and policy for the better, cre- munity in some way, or who are ated successful businesses and outstanding in their field – what- respected blogs, made impor- ever that field may be. tant films, written hit songs and There are some people on this more – and they’re just like you list that you will have read about and me. before in The Uniter or another And that’s why they’re The publication, but our hope is that Uniter 30. the majority of these faces will be Aaron Epp new to you. MANAGING EDITOR

This issue of The Uniter has four different covers, each photographed by photo editor Cindy Titus. Clockwise from top left, they feature: Robert Galston, Shaneen Robinson, Channing Lavallee, Dan Huen, Tim Gray, Anneliese Schoppe, Jeffrey Vallis, Jamil Mahmood, Alexa Dirks, Jamie Suppes and Muuxi Adam. 8 Special Feature The Uniter December 2, 2010 www.Uniter.ca The Activist for Africa Josiah Neufeld At only 29 years old, Josiah Neufeld is Their partnership is directed at or- construction to house children who making a huge impact on the lives of phans and war-affected children under have not yet been placed in a home. children in the Eastern Africa republic the premise that helping an entire com- Neufeld recently traveled to Burundi of Burundi. munity, rather than an individual, is the and saw incredible progress. Born in Burkina Faso, today Neufeld best way to effect change. Having a project like the resource works in Winnipeg as a journalist. In "We talked to the community in centre has encouraged members of the 2008, he founded Canadians Enabling Burundi, found out what their needs community to choose proactive proj- the Education and Development of were ... and made a plan of action for ects over a life of violence, which makes African Youth (CEEDAY). what the community needed and how Neufeld hopeful for Burundi’s future. CEEDAY is partnered with BEEDAY we were going to develop it,” he says. “Community transformation is a (Burundians Enabling the Education Under Neufeld's direction, CEEDAY long process ... I think there’s a lot of and Development of African Youth), has provided funding for families who positive momentum in the commu- located in Mugimbu, Burundi. The two take children in need into their homes nity,” he says. “There’s hope that things groups collaborate to address issues in to cover food, medical and school will improve.” Mugimbu as they struggle to recover expenses. -Chloe Rew Courtesy J. Neufeld from Burundi’s recent war. A resource centre is currently under Tim Gray and Dan Huen The Comedic Bromance Dan Huen says comedy excites him like a ended up igniting the inner comic in me. woman's touch – that's how he knows he I've been doing regular stand-up and im- has found his passion in life. prov since.” If you've ever sauntered down to The pair teamed up to create The Gray Comedy at the Cavern on a Sunday night Area of Comedy, a radio comedy show by or ventured to Stand-up at the Standard comedians for fellow comedy enthusiasts. on a Thursday, you've probably seen Huen Together they wrote, recorded and ed- and Tim Gray perform a gig or two. And ited 30 half-hour episodes, two one-hour you've probably taken notice – together, specials and ended the run with a three- the 23-year-olds light up the crowd. and-a-half hour New Year’s Eve special. “I met Dan in 2006 when we were both The show was cancelled, but their com- cast in the Black Hole Theatre Company edy is constantly expanding. mainstage show,” Gray says. “He'd always Gray says that in the near future you be entertaining the cast backstage dur- can expect to see collaborations with ing the show and our similar comedic in- other sketch artists in Winnipeg and a stincts binded our friendship.” new sketch, Baby Diaper Models. It was Gray who convinced Huen to As for Huen, he is excited to announce try stand-up for the very first time. a television contract with Shaw TV for a “One night ... Tim Gray put me on sketch comedy show called WTF – a.k.a. the bill for a stand-up show he wanted the Week Thus Far – a late-night show to host and I ended up putting together featuring guests and comedy. a story about how I drank paint by ac- -Lauren Parsons cident as a kid,” Huen remembers. “The show was fun and nerve-wracking, but Courtesy Gray & Huen The Nightlife Connoisseur Stephen Hua Flashing lights, pulsing beats Aside from just promoting, and thousands of bodies mov- Hua also owns three nightclubs ing on the dance floor: this is the in the city: Republic, Mystique atmosphere Stephen Hua con- and RockBar. He will also be tinues to create for Winnipeg's the owner of the forthcom- nightlife. ing Fame, Winnipeg's largest Owner of Soundwave LGBT* night club. Entertainment and Sound Outside of the club scene, Republic, the man is known for Hua recently opened IFUKU, promoting events and bring- a clothing boutique in Osborne ing world famous party-start- Village, and will soon be open- ers like DJ Armin Van Buuren, ing a 24-hour restaurant in the Flo Rida, MSTRKRFT and DJ Exchange District. Tiësto to Winnipeg. With a solid resumé and great But the 30-year-old is just connections, Hua has done it all getting started. – almost. “I'm working on doing more “I'm definitely considering large-scale concerts and events politics if I know I can make all across Canada,” he says. more of a difference as mayor “In 2011, outside of promoting than being an entrepreneur,” he events, people can expect me says. “I guess I can be both, but to get more involved with res- I still have to take much more taurants and lounges, as well serious look into everything.” as at least one more nightclub -Lauren Parsons Hannah Pratt project.”

Joel Marion The Globe-Trotter

After travelling the world, Joel Marion is now help- Marion's firsthand experience is extensive, hav- ing other youth do the same. ing traveled internationally with Canada World At 29, he is the executive coordinator of the Youth and again after receiving the Douglas W. University of Winnipeg’s Global College, which Leatherdale Global Citizen Internship. runs the human rights and global studies program. He also received the Simons Foundation Marion also sits on the board of the Winnipeg Internship and the Lloyd Axworthy Scholarship in branch of the Canadian International Council, a politics. non-partisan nationwide research council estab- Additionally, Marion earned a Masters certifi- lished to strengthen Canada's foreign policy. cate in project management from the Schulich After he graduated from the University of Executive Education Centre at York University. Winnipeg with a double honours degree in con- Passionate and committed to the Global flict resolution and politics, human rights work was College’s work, this year he helped send 15 stu- a natural fit. dents to Ottawa and to the United Nations in New However, it was his participation in 24 Hour York City to “expose students to the inner work- Exile, an event that aimed to recreate the experi- ings of Canadian foreign policy and the UN,” he ences of refugees, that spurred his interest into explains. action. In 2006, he traveled to the Democratic In the upcoming year, he will be working to Republic of Congo as an election observer in their solidify the Global College’s academic programs, first democratic election, an experience that gave aiming to create, in his words, “the best possible him a new appreciation of the process of demo- experience for students.” -Stuart McLaren cratic development. Aaron Epp Special Feature 9 www.uniter.ca December 2, 2010 The Uniter The Filmmaking Visionary Muuxi Adam When Muuxi Adam arrived in film was the first to feature Canada’s people is that there are options in Winnipeg from his native Somalia in burgeoning Somali community. It has Winnipeg, and we can do better,” he 2004, he couldn’t speak English. By since been shown all over Canada, in- says. 2005, Adam – now 23 – could speak it cluding in many grade schools. Along with filmmaking, Adam fluently and had written and directed Today, the international devel- plans to continue his activism by an acclaimed film. opment studies and economics stu- working with marginalized and iso- According to Adam, many new- dent splits his time between the lated communities. comers to Canada initially have a University of Winnipeg and his job “I came from a very poor commu- lot of time to reflect. He used much at Newcomers Employment and nity and my goal in life is just to go of that time to write his first movie Education Development Services back in those places and help them script, a continuation of the sto- (N.E.E.D.S.) Inc., where he contin- improve their livelihoods,” he says. rytelling passion he has held since ues his work with Winnipeg’s new- Adam has already begun doing just childhood. comer community. that. In mid-December, he will travel With little previous filmmaking When asked how this community to the Dadaab refugee camp in Kenya experience, and with valued technical has provided motivation for what he to conduct a feasibility study towards help provided by the National Film does, Adam says that newcomers to building a school he and friends will Board of Canada, Adam released his Canada often lack role models. sponsor there. Cindy Titus first film, Ray of Hope, in 2005. The “What I’m trying to show young -Andrew Tod Ariana Chia The Equestrienne

When asked how she got into horse- America. the perfect match, she says. back riding, Ariana Chia’s answer is She first rode for the Canadian Her hopes lie with her seven- simple: “Every little girl wants to ride Junior team in 2008, a spot well-earned year-old mare, Wishtadanz, which ponies!” after months of living “like a gypsy” on she is training over the winter in Unlike every other little girl, how- the road collecting qualifying scores – Wellington, Florida, for next year’s ever, she has become one of the coun- many on a borrowed horse after her Young Rider Team. try’s best young equestrians. own was injured. Chia also champions horse conser- “I rode in my first regional com- In 2009, Chia won the Canadian vation efforts across the globe, a cause petition in Saskatoon at (age) 10,” the Junior Technical Championships, also she adopted after learning of the cull- 19-year-old explains. “That was my first placing fourth and fifth at NAJYRC in ing of Australia’s wild “brumbies.” taste of ‘I want to do this.’” Kentucky aboard the stallion Odilon. “Being such a horse lover I was Chia competes in the highly tech- The first-year University of Manitoba so shocked I wouldn’t know about nical discipline of dressage, sometimes student has Pan-American and Olympic something so severe,” she says. described as “ballet on horseback.” ambitions, but acknowledges a lot de- “(Horses are) so innocent and so use- When she was approached at age 12 to pends on the other half of her team. At ful, we could be doing more to help train with an Olympian, she jumped a level where horses cost well into six- protect them.” at the chance to show around North figures, “it’s an ongoing quest” to find -Alex Krosney Courtesy A. Chia The Farmer Anneliese Schoppe “My goals right now are to survive the tance of educating people about the ad- operations in Manitoba, as well as taking apocalypse and teach people the differ- vantages of organic food, as well as the a business course in green housing. ence between brown and white eggs,” disadvantages of genetically modified She’s also currently working on a way laughs Anneliese Schoppe, a 22-year-old organisms. to start a therapeutic gardening program organic farmer. “We don't know the long-term effects for the women's prison in Headingly. (Hint: just because eggs are brown (GMOs) have on our complicated eco- Schoppe’s motivation for working in doesn't mean they're organic.) systems. They manipulate the environ- organic farming and bicycle shops, aside Schoppe delivers fresh organic beef and ment,” she says. from being able to survive the apocalypse, eggs to customers on her bike under the Schoppe has also worked with the Bike comes from the empowering feeling of business name Pennyfarthing Produce. Cage and the Bike Dump in Winnipeg, helping people and sharing knowledge. The produce is grown on her parents’ volunteer community bicycle shops, and “It’s something that’s commonly en- farm, near Poplar Point, Man. The farm has recently volunteered at a bike shop in gaging,” she says. “You teach people a doesn't use any pesticides or herbicides Guatemala, where she taught a workshop couple of things and they can take off and uses only natural fertilizers. on how to build a bicycle-powered well. from there.” Schoppe, a member of the National Her main focus now is to do more -Catherine van Reenen Mark Reimer/Uniter Archives Farmer's Union, believes in the impor- work with food security and greenhouse Rod Beilfuss The Thespian Here on an exchange program from all the time in Winnipeg,” Beilfuss says. With an eagerness to bring new life Brazil, Rod Beilfuss thought he would Graduating with a B.A. Honours in and a fresh perspective to the stage, he only be in Winnipeg for five months. Theatre and Film from the University of felt a natural progression into directing. But after igniting a passion for theatre, Winnipeg, Beilfuss was also the presi- So far, he has directed MTC playwright his initial trip has now lasted nine years. dent of the International Student Centre festivals and the one-man musical Billy He decided to try theatre for some- on campus. Bishop Goes to War. thing fun to do while in town and after In this position he worked with Child Beilfuss was married last year and he only his first month landed a scholar- and Family Services to help change the and his wife Elizabeth have plans to go ship from the Manitoba Theatre Centre laws on international students getting back to his native Brazil in 2012. (MTC), which prompted him to stay work permits. There, he will finish his Master of awhile. As a Shakespeare fanatic he has ap- Fine Arts, majoring in directing with a The 27-year-old believes that most peared in numerous productions includ- focus in Shakespeare. Winnipeggers are “oblivious” to what ing The Merchant of Veniceand Macbeth. The avid soccer fan will also prepare Winnipeg’s theatre scene has to offer. He plans to attend a summer intensive to take in some games at the 2014 World “I would like to make people aware next year at the London Academy of Cup. that there is independent arts happening Music and Dramatic Arts in England. -Arlen Kasdorf Arlen Kasdorf

The Hockey Humanitarian Kalen Qually

Canada’s favourite sport is woven through other people passing on their equipment End Minor Hockey Program. Kalen Qually’s life accomplishments. their kid couldn’t use anymore.” “(Hockey) is arguably the most popu- Playing hockey since he was five, he has So in 2009, Qually created Pass It lar for kids to play when they’re young but a championship to his name, has coached Forward, a program aimed at outfitting it’s the least accessible because of the costs a team and works as the communications young hockey players whose families can't involved. If there’s a way to alleviate that coordinator for the Manitoba Moose. afford regular, often expensive equipment. cost and give them a chance to play, it’s im- But he knows he wouldn’t have had the Since 2009, the upstart philanthropist portant and I think it should be done,” he chance to start playing and get to where he has collected over 200 pairs of skates and says. is without the help of others. over 250 garbage bags of used hockey gear. “I’m basically running the program with “I remember my first set of equipment The first donation went to support the the help of hockey parents being able to re- was hand-me-down stuff from relatives little Moose hockey program out of the late to other hockey parents,” he says. and people in the area,” says Qually, 24, a Winnipeg Aboriginal Sport Achievement Find out how to donate your old gear at former Uniter sports editor. “I realize when Centre. This year, Qually partnered with www.passitforward.ca. -Matt Preprost Cindy Titus I first started playing, it was by the help of Hockey Manitoba to support the North 10 Special Feature The Uniter December 2, 2010 www.Uniter.ca The Collaborator Matt Peters “I’m not 100 per cent sure what drives me,” Symphony Orchestra on three songs. says 30-year-old Steinbach native Matt Peters. He also worked as a freelance recording “It’s just this insatiable urge to stay creative.” engineer at Private Ear, the studio owned by Peters certainly stayed creative in 2010. John Paul Peters. Perhaps best known as one of the singer-gui- “Two years ago I said, OK, I really want tarists in pop-rock wizards The Waking Eyes, to start producing and engineering and work- Peters used the time afforded him by that ing with other bands and artists,” Peters says. band’s hiatus to emerge as a key contributor “Almost all of those people were at the top to Winnipeg’s music community. of my list of Winnipeg acts that I wanted Royal Canoe, the other band Peters fronts, to work with. I was really lucky that some- officially released its debut album, Co-Op how this year I got to work with almost all Mode, and toured Western Canada twice. of them.” Peters also produced records released in The plan for 2011 is to focus on a project 2010 by Tom Keenan, The Bokononists, with Tom Keenan called Lockhart, and work Salinas, Flying Fox and the Hunter-Gatherers on the next Royal Canoe record. and Slattern, as well as forthcoming releases “I don’t want to just write another pop from The Liptonians, Demetra Penner, This song,” Peters says. “I think that our music will Hisses and Triunfo do Gato. always have pop elements in it, but I think at Peters co-wrote, sang and played on the this point … we’re trying to be a little bit more Ruth Moody song We Can Only Listen, and experimental and just push some boundaries played a Canada Day show at the Forks with within ourselves.” Timothy Dyck/Uniter Archives The Waking Eyes that featured the Winnipeg -Aaron Epp Channing Lavallée The Culture Preserver For 23-year-old, multiple award-win- now part of the older St. Ambroise culture and youth through annual ning youth coordinator Channing Steppers group and taking part in fundraisers for organizations like Lavallée, promoting and preserving community festivals and events. the Children’s Wish Foundation Métis culture goes beyond bannock In April 2010, she won the youth and CancerCare Manitoba, as well and jigging. leadership category of the Manitoba as volunteering for community “It’s about bridging the gap be- Premier’s Volunteer Service events in St. Ambroise, such as the tween the elders and the youth,” says Award for her work. The National Saskatoon and Métis festivals. Lavallée of the elders baking pro- Aboriginal Health Organization, A graduate of the University of gram she started at her home com- the Congress of Aboriginal Peoples Manitoba’s social work program, munity’s St. Ambroise Manitoba and Manitoba Hydro have also rec- Lavallée hopes to bring her Métis Métis Federation Youth Centre. ognized her efforts. principles to a career in work- “The kids love having the elders As a youth delegate to the ing with children diagnosed with come in and share stories about what Manitoba Métis Federation an- cancer. it was like to live in the community nual general meetings since 2005, “My Métis values and traditions in their time,” she says. “It helps the Lavallée also gets an inside look at are a part of me, and I bring them kids learn about their culture.” the decisions that impact Métis cul- with me wherever I go,” she says. Graduates of the jigging pro- ture in Manitoba. -Sonya Howard gram started by Lavallée in 2007 are She continues to showcase Métis Courtesy C. Lavallee The Skateboarder Jamie Suppes Less than a year ago, Jamie Suppes was Skaters were judged on the com- another 21-year-old hooligan skate- plexity of their manual tricks and over- boarding around the city. Today he’s all consistency. At the end of the day, a national champion and world-class Suppes reigned supreme and proved to skater who has competed against the be the best Canada has to offer. best in the world. A month later he was being flown to Born and raised in Winnipeg, the New York City to compete in the World Windsor Park Collegiate grad never took Finals. With an entourage of six friends skateboarding seriously before he en- supporting him, Suppes claimed the 11th tered the Winnipeg leg of the 2010 The spot in the international competition. Red Bull Manny Mania competition. Suppes began skating in Grade 8, in- Encouraged to enter by his friends, fluenced by friends. He claims nerves Suppes easily beat out the 48 other com- prevented him from entering compe- petitors and qualified for the national titions before, but now he deals with event in Vancouver. the pressure by listening to music while That’s pretty good for his first com- skating. petition ever. "I try to do different tricks than what- In Vancouver, Suppes joined seven ever everyone else is doing, to use the other skaters from across Canada for course more creatively," he says. "It gives a chance to represent their country me an advantage over others." in the Red Bull Manny Mania World -Karlene Ooto-Stubbs Cindy Titus Championships in New York. Jeffrey Vallis and Braden Alexander The Media Moguls

Just over a year ago, Jeffrey Vallis nections from their education According to Alexander, and Braden Alexander, both 23, in Red River College’s Creative the project that started with were sitting on Alexander’s deck, Communications program, the two nerds in their basements drinking wine and discuss- boys established a solid base of is a testament to the beauti- ing what they should call their writers, models, photographers ful things that happen in their brainchild that would become and stylists to produce enter- own backyards. Sandbox, the fashion, lifestyle taining articles with stunning “To me, Sandbox repre- and culture magazine “from the photographs about incredible sents the life and heart of gays to the girls” – a magazine locals doing remarkable things. Winnipeg,” Alexander says via that is currently on everyone’s “We were even surprised at email from his whirl around lips and coffee tables. how much the creative collec- the world. “It's a reflection of Since then, the magazine that tive grew and how much our the kind of lives young peo- launched on Nov. 27, 2009, has knowledge about Winnipeg ple in the city are leading, the blown up – big time. With nearly grew,” says Vallis, editor-in- kind of amazing things they're 6,000 “likes” on Facebook and chief, looking back on an entire achieving. It's just a space for over 50,000 visits to sandbox- year of monthly online issues fun and beauty and creativity. mag.com in only the first three and quarterly print copies. A space for stories, a glimpse months, distribution has re- Staffing has shifted since the into prairie life.” cently expanded from Osborne magazine’s inception with cre- Sandbox’s more than 100- Village and Exchange District ative director Alexander exit- page anniversary issue will be shops to all Chapters Indigo ing his role to travel the world on stands Wednesday, Dec. 15 Books and Music stores across for the next 10 months, leav- with a new website and blog Manitoba and Saskatchewan, ing the position in the hands of coming soon. and in stores in Toronto. former editorial assistant Suzy -Kristy Rydz

Initially drawing on their con- Bodiroga. blf Studios Special Feature 11 www.uniter.ca December 2, 2010 The Uniter The Journalist Jen Skerritt It was a running joke in the Winnipeg had a breakdown, thinking no one accepting another award from the Free Press newsroom that 28-year- is ever going to talk to me about Stop TB Partnership. old Jen Skerritt was in “quarantine” this. It was completely ridiculous, Skerritt is humble about the ac- during the summer of 2009 after she because I couldn’t do it with any colades she’s amassed. Still, she re- returned from trips across northern kind of access request, I got denied mains the province’s only full-time Manitoba tracking the scourge of and the Ombudsman supported it,” public health reporter, tasked with tuberculosis on Manitoba reserves. she says. keeping tabs on the province’s Skerritt worked in a secluded of- “I got lucky that I did end up $5-billion health budget. fice in a barely visited corner of the meeting the right people who helped “The beat is so big, when people building for nearly five months, me get the information and connect say, ‘I’m doing this story,’ I’m like hammering out a six-part fea- with people who were most affected ‘Awesome,’” says Skerritt. “I think ture that ran in the Free Press in (by TB), but it was by far the most you could have multiple reporters November 2009. difficult story I’ve had to do and the doing the beat and still not touch “I don’t do very well in isola- most rewarding.” on everything.” tion, so I kind of went a little nuts For Skerritt, it’s paid off. The se- To read Skerritt’s feature on tu- because you sit there and it’s like, ries has won her a growing list of na- berculosis, visit www.winnipegfree- ‘Today, I’m going to try to get some- tional and international awards. She press.com/tb. Courtesy of Ruth Bonneville/Winnipeg Free Press one to return my call,’” she says. “I recently returned from Berlin after -Matt Preprost Michael Dudeck The Body Artist There has always been a very thin di- the University of Manitoba and a ous organizations has been honoured vide between life and art for Winnipeg double major in video and drawing, with grants and scholarships from artist Michael Dudeck. Dudeck often twists and moulds ar- the Jewish Foundation of Manitoba, The 26-year-old lives and breathes chaic forms and symbols to fit the Winnipeg and Manitoba Arts his work as a visual and performance modern environment of his work. Council, as well as U of M and the artist. The nomadic, self-described cul- Canadian Millennium Foundation. Many of Dudeck's creations use the tural engineer is often found moving Dudeck is currently working on an human form – specifically his own. from one place to another, including exhibition at Ace Art Inc. in Winnipeg “(It) defies the normal boundar- exhibiting work and performances that will feature installation, drawing, ies of public imagery,” he says about in Winnipeg, New York, Nevada sculpture, photography, a live perfor- using his body as the main showpiece and Toronto, following his flow of mance, a sound score, a cast of 15-20 of his art. creativity. naked performers, and, of course, Unlike most historical views of the “I am happiest in motion, when I Dudeck himself. style, Dudeck adds an intoxicating am surrounded by new things I have The exhibition opens Friday, Jan. twist and sends the viewer on a reli- to unravel and discover,” he says. 14, 2011. gious, and eye opening, experience. The self-published author and for- -Alex Torcolacci With a Bachelor of Fine Arts from mer artist-in-residence for numer- M. Dudeck The Community Worker Jamil Mahmood “I’ll be happy if I’ve helped empower bourhood kids per night. Now, there successes as an example. people in the Spence community and are eight different programs for youth In his recently announced move provided them with options to con- and the recreation centre sees at least to the co-executive director position tinue developing their community.” 100 kids per night. of the SNA, Mahmood hopes to ex- These are the passionate words of Mahmood notes that kids he tend his advocacy for youth across the Jamil Mahmood, the 28-year-old com- worked with are now staff at the broader poverty and housing work of munity development worker with the Magnus Eliason Recreation Centre. the SNA. Spence Neighbourhood Association Furthermore, community members “This new role is exciting because (SNA) and graduate of the University are moving into roles at the SNA, al- I’m now in a position to start chang- of Winnipeg’s international develop- lowing the community to control the ing public policy through advocacy,” ment studies program. work that SNA does. he says. Five and a half years ago when Mahmood continues to meet reg- “I’m particularly interested in look- Winnipegger Mahmood first started ularly with the City of Winnipeg to ing at the Young Offenders Act and fo- working with the SNA as the youth help determine how the city's youth cusing investments on prevention, not coordinator, the Magnus Eliason programming can be changed to reach just correction.” Cindy Titus Recreation Centre only saw 20 neigh- more youth effectively, using SNA's -Sonya Howard Mike Lawson The Aspiring Politician “Some of my colleagues (on the school student liaison for the parent advisory ents and others within the community. board) have kids that are twice my age,” council and eventually president of the “Communication (can be improved) says Mike Lawson, 18, a recently elected student body. division-wide,” he says. school trustee for the Sunrise School “I really like schools and I really like Lawson maintains a full-time job for Division, which oversees schools in rural politics, so I put the two together and the Canadian Wheat Board in Winnipeg eastern Manitoba. decided to run,” he says. and commutes to the city from his home Lawson, who grew up in the rural “I’m a young person fresh out of in Hazelridge, a community within municipality of Springfield, is widely high school – who better to be a school Springfield, five days a week. believed to be the youngest public of- trustee?” Although his first year out of high ficial in Manitoba and the youngest Over the next four years, Lawson school will be spent hard at work, school trustee ever to be elected in the wants to make long-term technological Lawson plans to eventually pursue province. advancements in schools across the divi- an education in politics and human He recently graduated from sion, including replacing textbooks with resources. Springfield Collegiate Institute in the Kindles and iPads. “I definitely want a political career,” community of Oakbank, where he He also favours simple changes, such he says. served as student council vice-president, as regularly emailing newsletters to par- -Ethan Cabel Courtesy Jonathan Hutton

The Music Maven Darrelyne Bickel

Darrelyne Bickel, a Métis singer-song- spawned three No. 1 singles on Native Dec. 1. writer from The Pas, Man., has a lot Communication Inc.’s Aboriginal Top Now, Bickel is in the process of under her belt for being only 17. 30 Countdown. writing her first full-length album, “I've pretty much been singing all The following year, Bickel took which will be in stores within the next my life,” says Bickel. “When I was home Minister Eric Robinson’s Most year. The album will pair her with pro- around eight years old, I decided to Outstanding Aboriginal Manitoban ducer and co-writer Dave Thomson, enter a talent competition here in Award at the Aboriginal People’s who helped pen her single Solitude of The Pas that was part of the Trappers Choice Music Awards. That year also Sunday. Festival here and I ended up winning saw her reach the top six on YTV’s The “Over the years, I've learned that if first place. Next Star. you want something, you have to work “I think winning was my encour- Her well-known single Eddie's for it,” she says. “I've worked hard to agement to keep pursuing music.” Got A Mustang appears in the movie get where I am today and I'm still not Bickel released the EP M.I.A. in Casino Jack, starring Kevin Spacey and done working – not even close.” -Robin Dudgeon Courtesy D. Bickel 2008 when she was just 15. The EP Kelly Preston, which was released on 12 Special Feature The Uniter December 2, 2010 www.Uniter.ca The Jill-of-All-Trades Shaneen Robinson Radio and TV reporter, community activist, Before running for council, the daughter of communications professional, role model and as- deputy premier for Manitoba Eric Robinson piring politician. was a communications officer for Manitoba For most people, if they’re lucky, these roles are Keewatinowi Okimakanak (MKO), a non-profit maybe accomplished in a lifetime. For Shaneen representing over 30 northern Manitoba First Robinson, it’s only taken 30 years. Nations. The former NCI, CTV and APTN reporter Her strong presence in the aboriginal com- recently ran for Winnipeg city councillor with munity garnered her a spot among 11 others the NDP’s endorsement in the Elmwood- who were awarded the National Aboriginal Role East Kildonan ward where she grew up – she Model honour from the National Aboriginal wanted to help curb gangs and address social is- Health Organization. sues surrounding youth. Though she lost to for- “As far as being a role model, I don’t think that mer Winnipeg Jet Thomas Steen by 219 votes, it’s something that I’ve ever thought about – it’s Robinson is confident leadership is in her blood. just in my genetic makeup,” she says. “I’ve been raised in a family where the women In the coming months, Robinson plans to are the ones who hold a lot of the responsibil- look for radio work while spending time advocat- ity for our people and that we are life-givers. The ing for aboriginal youth and women by emceeing women are the ones responsible for keeping our events, as well as continuing to sit on the boards communities strong,” notes the member of the for CancerCare Manitoba, Canadian Blood Cree and Gitxsan Nations. Services and the Lord Selkirk Women’s Group. If she had won, Robinson would have been the -Kristy Rydz Courtesy S. Robinson first aboriginal female councillor in Winnipeg. Gareth du Plooy The App Aficionado Twenty-nine-year-old Gareth du Plooy builds iP- The company has developed about a dozen hone applications and is a devout Winnipegger. apps so far and has corporate customers in Born in South Africa, du Plooy moved to Canada, the United States and the Middle Manitoba when he was five, eventually landing East for whom they develop apps. in this city. Recently, he has been interviewing for a The University of Manitoba computer sci- job in New York City that would relocate him ence grad has been building apps through his for two years. But he’s not turning his back on company, Great Big Apps, for roughly two Winnipeg – he intends to return afterward. years. “I wouldn’t go if it weren’t for this particu- A couple of his apps have proven popular. lar magazine,” he says, declining to name the Sneaker Junkie ($1.99) has been downloaded publication. about 5,000 times since its release in 2009. The Winnipeg is his home, and his friends and hefty Wikipedia Offline ($9.99), which allows family keep him coming back. consumers to download the entire Wikipedia “Your city is what you make of it,” he says, database onto their iPhone or iPad, is his adding that while there isn’t much industry in bestseller. Winnipeg, he is happy living here and build- “There are two other programs that do this,” ing apps. du Plooy says. “But mine is better.” -Andrew McMonagle Andrew McMonagle The Professor Gábor Lukács You may have heard the name Gábor When he was suspended, his students Lukács in the media a lot lately, but the created an online petition to keep him 29-year-old University of Manitoba as- in his job. sistant professor is a lot more than the Lukács has experienced an un- sum of his complaints. expected, growing connection with Born in Budapest, he studied in Winnipeg through his lawsuit; many Israel and received his master’s degree at people have come out to support him. the age of 16. “I feel more like a Winnipegger now,” He moved to Toronto and graduated he says. from York’s PhD program in math at age He wants to keep working with the 20. He worked in Germany and Halifax community, even if he’s not currently before accepting a job in Winnipeg. at his job. Were he to win the lottery, Currently on unpaid suspension for he said he would keep teaching, doing his lawsuit against the university for research and improving the student challenging their decision to award a experience. PhD to a student who failed the formal “(Students) come to university with requirements, he misses his students skills that severely undermine their abil- most. ities,” he says, adding that he will do “You fall in love with your class,” he anything he can to make the campus says, adding that St. John’s College feels a better place – even if he has to fight like a community. for it. Timothy Dyck His effect on students is apparent. -Andrew McMonagle

Kristel Jax and Mark Wohlgemuth The Artists

Kristel Jax, 23, and Mark Wohlgemuth, Dead Letters (Winnipeg/Montreal) and 26, proprietors of Freud's Bathhouse and his own solo project, Kram Ran. Diner, kept themselves busy this year. When Jax and Wohlgemuth aren't Situated in the heart of the Exchange co-running the gallery, they can be District, the quaint art gallery and live found working on their collaborative music venue opened this past April. music project, Alpha Couple. Since then, Freud's has displayed a num- Recently, the two released their first ber of art exhibitions and hosted several single, Edna Pontellier, a collage of musical performances. sounds blended with sweet sounding The gallery showcases creatively melodies. It’s available for free download themed exhibitions. The themes are off their website, imtrying.net. chosen only after much thought and de- Like what you hear? Alpha Couple liberation, says co-owner Wohlgemuth. will perform on Saturday, Dec. 11 at the The gallery opened with The Ghost Graffiti Gallery located at 109 Higgins Show – featuring some pieces by Jax her- Ave. self – with “ghostly” decor to suit. One What does 2011 bring for the dy- of their more recent exhibitions, I Know namic duo? My Weaknesses Better Than You, show- Speaking like a true artist, cased the illustrations of William Schaff Wohlgemuth responds: “We have a mil- (Rhode Island), Beth Frey (Toronto) lion ideas, but no idea what to pursue.” and Ramsey Beyer (Chicago). “We are definitely planning a tour Wohlgemuth, who books the music across Eastern Canada and releasing a acts, brought in performers such as Wave full-length album,” Jax adds. -Tara Medwid Hands Like Clouds (Austin, Texas), The Cindy Titus/Uniter Archives Special Feature 13 www.uniter.ca December 2, 2010 The Uniter The Voice Alexa Dirks At 23, Alexa Dirks has made quite age, Dirks began singing with her ferent sound wherein Dirks is able to a name for herself in the Winnipeg church choir, receiving encourage- flex her vocal chops. music scene. ment from teachers to pursue her Although not professionally She’s best known for her role in passion. By 17, she was touring with trained, Dirks’s voice contains as- Chic Gamine, the Juno award-win- Jon Buller and meeting local musi- pects of Janis Joplin’s soul and Joni ning Winnipeg – and Montreal- cians who would eventually intro- Mitchell’s delicacy, delivering a based vocal quintet. With the duce her to the Winnipeg scene. punch to listeners. release of City, City (Chic Gamine’s When she’s not busy with Chic Some of her influences include latest album) and another in the Gamine, Dirks fronts the bands Stevie Wonder and Paul Simon. works, Dirks is poised to become a Little Boy Boom and The New She cites the latter’s One Trick Pony Winnipeg music staple. Lightweights. album as a major source of inspira- Growing up in East Kildonan, This past year, she also released tion for her songwriting. Dirks had an intriguing personality. an EP with Matt Schellenberg of Despite the appeal of moving to “I was such a clean little Mennonite The Liptonians under the moniker a larger city, Dirks finds Winnipeg girl ... but at the same time I was re- Courier News, and provided the comforting and doesn’t plan on leav- ally loud, so I confused people with background vocals for the Les Jupes ing anytime soon. We’re grateful for my weird balance,” says Dirks. single If This Is The Light. that. Courtesy A. Dirks Musically inclined from a young Each project has a distinctly dif- -Karlene Ooto-Stubbs Raezavel Argulla The Feisty Fashionista Local fashion blogger Raezavel vourite trends, but eventually, ments), you know? It's humbling Argulla has been getting lots of after seeing other blogs, I began to have been recognized for my attention with her trendy blog to post my own outfits. passion of fashion and photog- Cheap Thrills, including pro- “I discovered vintage stores raphy, and to be able to repre- files in local magazines Fokal and and thrifting around that time as sent for both the Filipino (and) Sandbox. well, and that was when I decided Winnipeg communities makes The 17-year-old native of to change my blog title to ‘Cheap me feel so proud!” Manila, Philippines, who cur- Thrills’ as a tribute to my newly Argulla says in the future fans rently lives in Winnipeg, has been found hobby!” can expect more fashion, photog- operating cheapthrillsss.com since The blog features not only raphy and more attitude. 2008 and gets anywhere from 850 Argulla’s own fashion combina- She says she wants to stay in to 1000 unique visitors daily. tions, but also her own unique Winnipeg for the next year to “I started blogging when I was photography. study photography, but after that almost 15,” Argulla says. “At first, “I feel so grateful to be where she wants to move to Toronto to my blog was under a completely I am today and doing what I like study fashion communications at different name and I only posted to do, that I try not to think too Ryerson University. about my favourite and least fa- much about (my accomplish- -Robin Dudgeon Courtesy R. Argulla The Blogger Robert Galston When Robert Galston started to just seems that our priorities are city council back in 2006 with the write about urban issues in January backwards a little bit as a city.” backing of the Winnipeg Green 2005, he just wanted to rant. Now As city planners are focusing on Party. his blog Rise and Sprawl is one of the making the newer developments Even though he did not have top rated active Winnipeg blogs. more walkable and environmen- much experience, he says that it was With the tagline of Abattoir for tally sustainable, Galston feels that an attempt to raise public aware- Sacred Cows, Galston considers his the older neighbourhoods are being ness on issues that were not being blog a place where city issues are neglected. addressed. dissected and trigger discussion on Galston takes a more organic Galston’s plans for the future are topics like bus rapid transit, urban economic approach and maintains to acquire his master's degree in renewal and governmental micro- that businesses should drive devel- city planning and to take part in a management. opment. The micro-managing of Canada-wide think tank that con- “In the last few years I’ve focused city officials is stagnating growth in centrates on “green and fresh” city more on downtown, neighbour- Winnipeg. planning. hood revitalization and heritage is- His enthusiasm for these city is- -Arlen Kasdorf Arlen Kasdorf sues,” Galston says of his blog. “It sues spawned the urge to run for

Robin Bryan The Environmental Activist The task of changing the human impact on Bryan’s list of achievements is impressive. logging corporations,” he says. the environment is daunting. He won a provincial Sustainable Development Dreaming big is useful, and Bryan says that Given this, it’s good to know that there are Scholarship in 2007, followed by a prestigious living for what he believes in is more impor- people like 23-year-old Robin Bryan, interna- 2009 Brower Youth Award, given to young tant than living for comfort or convenience. tional development studies and politics stu- environmental leaders. Bryan is only the sec- That said, he understands the challenges dent at the University of Winnipeg, outreach ond Canadian to win the award. involved in changing people’s attitudes to- coordinator for the Wilderness Committee of Most impressive is the fact that Bryan and ward the environment. The fact that cities are Manitoba and founder of the U of W’s Ice the Wilderness Committee were instrumen- so far removed from nature means that warn- Riders. tal in influencing the provincial government's ings about environmental catastrophe will Bryan’s interest in the environment dates 2008 decision to ban new logging in provin- fail to cause change. back to his upbringing in the hamlet of cial parks. Instead, Bryan believes the key is to over- Prawda, Manitoba, a rural area that gave him Bryan notes the commitment it took to come this disconnect. a certain sensibility about the value of land. achieve this policy victory. “I’d like to focus on getting more people He has spent half his life in Winnipeg, “You kind of have to live in a fantasy out on the land for more experiential and but his passion for environmental activism land where you actually think it’s possible to tangible learning,” he says. continues. change archaic legislation and the actions of -Andrew Tod CINDY TITUS

The Socially Conscious Chef Revanna Powell Revanna Powell doesn’t dance to any- Powell administers the life skills pro- Olympics. body else’s tune. gram at the school, which she has changed “It was just amazing to be a part of it,” She recently graduated with a diploma from a lacklustre lunch initiative into an she says about cooking for the Atlantic from Prince Edward Island’s Culinary informative course on nutritious eating Canada pavilion, where she served appe- Institute of Canada (CIC), but rather habits for youth with disabilities. tizers to 600 tourists and visitors nearly than take a position in a fine dining res- “Just last week they all learned their every day during the 16-day event. taurant, the 20-year-old Manitoban has food groups,” she says of the 20 kids she When Powell returned to Manitoba decided to live and work on the outskirts has been teaching (and feeding) since after experiencing the Olympics and an of one of the largest aboriginal reserves in early September. education at the CIC, many suggested the province. “Every day we spend about two hours she get a job at a “fancy restaurant,” “I wanted to do something that could ... we do nutrition and we make lunch which would involve long, gruelling actually make a difference,” Powell says of together.” hours in the kitchen. her job at Jack River elementary school, Powell, who entered the CIC at 18, “(That’s) not even close to the lifestyle located in Norway House, a community was one of four students selected by her that I ever want to live,” she says. -Ethan Cabel Courtesy R. Powell eight hours north of Winnipeg. school to cook at the 2010 Vancouver 14 Arts & Culture The Uniter December 2, 2010 www.Uniter.ca

MUSIC LISTINGS THE AFTERPARTY release an album at the Pyramid Cabaret on Dec. 16 with MAMA Arts & Culture THURSDAY, DEC. 2 until CUTSWORTH spinning. WEDNESDAY, DEC. 8 THE WEAKERTHANS perform songs from THE RANKIN SISTERS play at Club Regent Reconstruction Site at the Pyramid on Thursday, Dec. 2. Cabaret on Friday, Dec. 17. Twelve days of Christmas TAFSA’S UGLY SWEATER PARTY is at the The JP HOE HOE HOE Holiday Show is on Academy on Dec. 2 with guests NOT at the Park Theatre on Dec. 17. What to do in Winnipeg over the holidays ANIMALS, MR. GHOSTY, DADDY PARTY, BOG RIVER and RIGHTEOUS IKE play at the RACHEL and TAT. Times Change(d) on Dec. 17. RHODA HEAD and EAGLE & HAWK play out- Robin Dudgeon THE WEAKERTHANS perform songs from side at the Scotiabank Stage on Dec. 2. Reunion Tour at the Burton Cummings Culture Reporter ANDREA MENARD performs at the West Theatre on Saturday, Dec. 18. End Cultural Centre on Dec. 2. Saskatoon’s SHOOTING GUNS are playing Just because we here at The Uniter are taking a little Christmas publishing break, it doesn’t mean the city’s vi- WIL, LEROY STAGGER and ROMI MAYES are with THIS HISSES and SCAB SMOKER at brant arts and culture scene stops. We’ve compiled the best musical, theatrical, crafty, dancey, and just downright at the Times Change(d) on Dec. 2. Ragpickers on Dec. 18. Christmas-y things going on in Winnipeg for you all in one place, so you can make the best of your hard-earned BASS INVADERS is at the Zoo on Friday, THE AFTERBEAT release an album Dec. 18 Christmas break. Dec. 3 with BILLY ROCKWELL, REDWORM V at the Pyramid Cabaret. KASM, BLACK-FOREST and RIDDIM. JICAH and TOM KEENAN play Sunday, Dec. The Ever After Crafty Minions: The Handmade and The WINNIPEG SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA 19 at the Pyramid Cabaret. Church of the Rock, 1397 Buffalo Pl. Vintage Sale performs Beethoven’s Mass in C major RUDIMENTAL reunites Tuesday, Dec. 21 at Dec. 2 and Dec. 3 Aqua Books, 274 Garry St. at the Centennial Concert Hall on Dec. 3 the Pyramid Cabaret. Refreshments at 6 p.m. / Dinner at 6:30 p.m. Dec. 4 and Dec. 4. Tickets $25 age 15 + 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. The 16th edition of the ELEMENT SIRCUS is THE WATCHMEN play at the Pyramid Free admission on Dec. 21 at Gio’s. 1 3 Cabaret on Dec. 3 and Dec. 4. A classic fairytale with a twist: in Christmas NOT ANIMALS and HAUNTER play at the Lo dinner theatre fashion, The Ever After takes on daytime Some of the best new and established crafters in FRED PENNER is at the West End Cultural Pub on Wednesday, Dec. 22. television in the form of a fairytale. TV host Monty Winnipeg will come together to peddle their wares at Centre on Saturday, Dec. 4. Kids show at Hallway invites Cinderella and her “beauty impaired” this sale. You won’t find any crocheted slippers, wash- 1 p.m and adults “pub-style sing-along” LEGACY ARCADE, a Daft Punk tribute band, stepsisters to reunite after being estranged for 20 years. cloths or the like here. Instead, think vintage-inspired show at 8 p.m. happens Dec. 22 at the Pyramid Cabaret. The hilarious parody includes questions from obnoxious handmade dresses, leather and ribbon wrist corsets, SUSS, EVA KLASSEN and DARRYL play at THURSDAY, DEC. 23 until studio audience members and infomercials for fairytale funky jewelry, retro aprons hand-embroidered with Oikos Co-op at 697 Wellington Cres. on WEDNESDAY, JAN. 12 products like the Practical Princess Crown, which dou- sassy ’80s pop lyrics, silk-screened courier bags and Dec. 4. bles as a purse and makeup case. For additional info call more. STEVE AOKI, HYPER CRUSH DEV and DJ 261-0070. GWAR is bathing the Garrick in blood on HOLLYWOOD HYPE are throwing a party Dec. 4. at the Winnipeg Convention Centre on On Dec. 4 Matt Allen’s new metal band Thursday, Dec. 23. ANUSPHEAR debuts at the Times YELAWOLF is joined by DJ RESONE, Change(d). HUNNICUTT, CO-OP, LONNIE CE and On Dec. 4 the Zoo features TYRANTS FOOTWERK at the Garrick Centre on DEMISE, SHADOWS TIL SUNRISE, Sunday, Dec. 26. BLADELAZER and ARMOURED ASSAULT KIM MITCHELL throws a bumpin’ New while downstairs at Ozzy’s the fetish Year’s Eve party at the McPhillips Station. event THE BALL takes place. YOU SAY PARTY are playing on New Year’s The University of Winnipeg Downtown Eve at the Royal Albert. VOCAL JAZZ CHOIR plays Sunday, Dec. 5 in DJs CO-OP and HUNNICUTT are spinning Eckhardt-Grammaté Hall on campus. on New Year’s Eve at the Pyramid Cabaret. JICAH, THE NODS and RED SEED are per- The DUSTY ROADS BAND plays at the forming at the Zoo on Monday, Dec. 6. Pyramid Cabaret on Friday, Jan. 7. LESLEY GORE and THE CHIFFONS sing at QUERKUS is playing a live concert at West McPhillips Station on Dec. 6. End Cultural Centre on Sunday, Jan. 9. RITA MACNEIL brings her annual holiday series to the Centennial Concert Hall on UPCOMING EVENTS Dec. 6. SARAH HARMER at the Garrick Centre on QUINZY The IRISH ROVERS are here for an holiday Jan. 22. performance at McPhillips Station on THE LOST FINGERS at the Park Theatre Time 2 B Fame Us: Identity Theft in Quinzmas Tuesday, Dec. 7. on Jan. 29. Duet The West End Cultural Centre, 586 Ellice The Rachel Browne Theatre, 2nd floor, 211 Ave. Local musicians have put together a CHEECH and CHONG at the Pantages Bannatyne Ave. Dec. 10 and Dec. 11 JOHN LENNON NIGHT at the Park Theatre Playhouse on Feb. 4. Dec. 2 to Dec. 5 Doors 7:15 p.m. / Show 8 p.m. on Wednesday, Dec. 8. HEART at the MTS Centre on Feb. 17. 2Saturday at 8 p.m, Sunday at 3 p.m. and 8 p.m. 4Tickets: $18 in advance, $23 at the door THURSDAY, DEC. 9 until Tickets $15 (regular) and $10 (student/artist/ BRIAN WILSON performs Gershwin songs WEDNESDAY, DEC. 15 underemployed) What is Christmas without Quinzy? The hometown and some of his own at the Pantages heroes are bringing their Christmas cheer to Winnipeg RUTH MOODY releases a CD at the West Playhouse on June 22. Two infamous Winnipeg performers, Ian and Mia, take for the seventh year in a row. Always eager to top them- End Cultural Centre on Thursday, Dec. 9. on two mega-celebrities: Tom Cruise and Madonna. selves, this year they allowed the audience to help choose BURNT PROJECT 1 play at the Pyramid WIN TICKETS Time 2 B Fame Us: Identity Theft in Duet digs into our the set list by allowing fans to vote to bring back one Cabaret on Dec. 9 conception of celebrity and hijacks it. This piece melds memory of Quinzmas past. Quinzmas 7 features House elements of theatre, performance art, of Doc, The Esteemed Quinzmas Choir and Horns, MELISSA PLETT throws a redneck impersonation, lip-sync, dance, butoh and special guest John Mann of Spirit of the West. Christmas party at the Park Theatre on (Japanese modern dance) and clown, and Dec. 9. features stolen moments from Madonna ROKY ALLEN performs his ROCKIN’ ELVIS and Tom Cruise. Reserve tickets at 291- CHRISTMAS show at the Club Regent 9066. Local roots singer-songwriter Ruth Moody Casino on Thursday, Dec. 9 and Friday, (The Wailin’ Jennys) celebrates the re- Dec. 10. lease of her debut CD, The Garden, with LITTLE MISS HIGGINS is entertainin’ at the a show at the West End Cultural Centre Park Theatre on Dec. 10. on Thursday, Dec. 9. For your chance to win 2 tickets for the show, send an email KISS tribute band THE PAUL STANLEYS to [email protected] by 12 noon on play at the Zoo on Dec. 10. Believe in a connection? Wednesday, Dec. 8. Include your full name QUINZY perform their annual Christmas and phone number. show at the West End Cultural Centre on Dec. 10 and Dec. 11. The first program of its kind in western THE ABSENT SOUND are releasing a new Canada to receive full government EP at Ragpickers on Saturday, Dec. 11. approval, Grant MacEwan University’s Acupuncture program reflects the highest Get boozed at the Zoo on Dec. 11 with standards of competency and practice. LEGION OF LIQUOR, LIQURD and MORTALIS. Three years of comprehensive study in THE WEAKERTHANS perform songs from On Friday, Dec. 10 and Saturday, Dec. 11, acupuncture and Traditional Chinese Fallow at the Royal Albert Arms on local pop princes Quinzy bring their an- Medicine prepares you to become a Wednesday, Dec. 15. nual Quinzmas event back to the West End Registered Acupuncturist. Cultural Centre with guests John Mann THURSDAY, DEC. 16 until (Spirit of the West) and House of Doc. For Heal mind, body and spirit. WEDNESDAY, DEC. 22 your chance to win 2 tickets for Friday THE WEAKERTHANS perform songs from night’s show, send an email to contests@ Left and Leaving at the West End Cultural uniter.ca by 12 noon on Thursday, Dec. 9. Centre on Thursday, Dec. 16. Include your full name and phone number. Acupuncture | Diploma www.MacEwan.ca/acupuncture Arts & Culture 15 www.uniter.ca December 2, 2010 The Uniter

day cheer to the masses at his annual holiday show. This time around FILM Hoe is bringing along Quinzy, Fred Penner and House of Doc. As al- The documentary JOAN RIVERS: A PIECE OF ways, expect dancing dreidels, holiday treats and the obligatory holiday WORK is playing at Cinematheque from Friday, moustache. Dec. 3 until Saturday, Dec. 11. 2012: TIME FOR CHANGE is screening at the Park Theatre on Monday, Dec. 20. Holiday Art Smash Party with Ingrid Gatin The 2010 Cannes Lions COMMERCIALS are play- Studio Space, 316 Ross Ave. ing at the Winnipeg Art Gallery until Sunday, Dec. 17 at 8 p.m. Dec. 5. Tickets $10 THE YEAR OF THE CARNIVORE is on screen at the Cinematheque on Thursday, Dec. 2 at 7:30 p.m. Winnipeg chanteuse and accordion aficionado Ingrid Gatin Cinematheque will be closed from Sunday, Dec. 9 12 until Tuesday, Jan. 4. brings her trashcan romance to you from 8 p.m. ‘til late at a Ross Avenue studio space with guests Twin, Amir Amiri, Delf Gravert, The Coen brothers’ remake of TRUE GRIT hits Sigourney Burrell, DJ Khalin, DJ Ray and more TBA. theatres on Wednesday, Dec. 22. LITERATURE The launch of poet TRACY HAMON's Legacy Arcade: A Daft Punk Tribute Interruptions in Glass will be at Aqua Books on The Pyramid, 176 Fort St. Thursday, Dec. 2 at 7 p.m. Dec. 22 at 9 p.m. JOAN-DIANNE SMITH launches her book Tickets $5 in advance, $10 at the door Christmas Chaos: Twenty Five Original Stories About Christmas Gone Awry at McNally Robinson on Thursday Dec. 2. 7:30 p.m. Opening DJ set by Beauchamp, a.k.a. Mike B., 10 Entries are now being accepted for the and visuals by mrghosty. Expect helmets, pyramids, MANITOBA BOOK AWARDS. The deadline for lights , lasers and visuals. If you’re hungry after the show, show your submissions is Tuesday, Dec. 7. Go to www.mani- TIMOTHY DYCK/UNITER ARCHIVES ticket stub at Casa Burrito and get 50 per cent off. tobabookawards.com for more details. Aqua Books brings back the human tradition of storytelling with the STONE SOUP STORYTELLERS SantaCon Moses Mayes Surviving Winnipeg Winter Series SERIES, Friday, Dec. 10 at 7:30 p.m. Anywhere and everywhere The Pyramid, 176 Fort St. JUICE, the University of Winnipeg's Creative Dec. 11 Dec. 23 Writing Journal, is looking for student and alumni submissions of poetry, prose, short Tickets $12 in advance, $15 at the door story, screenplays and experimental creative works for its 11th issue in September 2011. For What better way to celebrate Christmas than to dress up Moses Mayes plans to get you through another Winnipeg updated submission guidelines, please visit 5 11 http://juice.uwinnipeg.ca or email juice.journal@ like Santa Claus, get roarin’ drunk and spread your cheer winter with their infectious grooves. Show No. 2 of five gmail.com. Submissions are due Jan. 15, 2011. (and alcoholic frenzy) with the rest of the city? I don’t know in the series features Moses Mayes and members of Chic Gamine. Fans who came up with this or where it came from but I like it! Expect to can also look forward to Moses Mayes playing the Pyramid with The GALLERIES & MUSEUMS see many a drunk Santa roaming the streets of Winnipeg on Dec. 11, Lytics on Jan. 22, with band TBA on Feb. 19 and with JD Edwards on CURRENT by Tammy Zebruck and STORM and maybe join in on the fun! Visit www.tinyurl.com/UniterSantaCon Mar. 19. by Joan Grandbois open at the Cre8ery on for details. Thursday, Dec. 2 and run until Dec. 14 MAGNA MUSEE, a multi-media affair takes place The Nutcracker on Friday, Dec. 3 at the Warehouse on 318 Ross Ave. Jazz Winnipeg Nu Sounds Series: Curtis Nowosad Trio Centennial Concert Hall, 555 Main St. feat. Magnum K.I. Dec. 22 to 29. The Winnipeg Arts Council hosts its annual holi- day open house on Thursday, Dec. 9 at 4:30 p.m. The Park Theatre, 698 Osborne St. 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. Dec. 12 Tickets $34 – $96 PUTTING THE WILD BACK IN THE WEST: BUFFALO BOY AND BELLE SAUVAGE by Adrian Stimson and 8 p.m. 12 Lori Blondeau runs until Sunday, Dec. 19 at the 6Tickets $12 in advance, $15 at the door This year, the Royal Winnipeg Ballet is putting Plug In Gallery. a slightly Canadian twist on the classic story The Nutcracker and IN THE GLOW: THE SCIENCE BEHIND THE ART OF The Curtis Nowosad Trio joins forces with Magnum K.I. to combine The Mouse King by E.T.A. Hoffmann with music by Pyotr Ilyich NEON lights up Alloway Hall in the Manitoba jazz and hip hop this holiday season. Well-known hip hop songs, jazz Tchaikovsky. It is set in a grand home on Wellington Crescent and fea- Museum until Monday, Jan. 3. standards and Magnum K.I. tunes will be turned on their head – the tures scenes that include a hockey game on a snowy pond and a battle The Manitoba Crafts Museum will have the hip hop made more jazzy, the jazz made more urban. The super group on Parliament Hill. WORKED IN WOOD display up until early January will also feature freestyling by Magnum’s Ismaila, and scratching and 2010. sampling by DJ Kutdown. The Winnipeg Arts Council Public Art Program invites applications from Winnipeg artists of all disciplines and Winnipeg community groups for the community-based WITH ART program. The Weakerthans Deadline for receipt of applications is Jan. 12, The Royal Albert Arms/the WECC/The Pyramid Cabaret/ 2011. Visit www.winnipegarts.ca for details. The Burton Cummings Theatre BODIES...THE EXHIBITION is on display at the MTS Dec. 15 to Dec. 18 Centre Exhibition Hall. All shows 8 p.m. FIRST FRIDAYS in the Exchange has the galleries, cafés and small businesses open their doors to 7Tickets $32-$33 visitors the first Friday of every month from 5 p.m. until 9 p.m. Christmas in Winnipeg will be extra merry for fans of The Weakerthans. The band will be making the rounds of Winnipeg clubs and playing THEATRE, DANCE & COMEDY some of their best-known albums: Fallow at the Albert, with guest Pip MTC's unforgettable and entertaining musical Skid; songs from Left & Leaving at the WECC with Del Barber; songs based on the filmWHI TE CHRISTMAS runs until Saturday, Dec. 18. from Reconstruction Site at the Pyramid with Boats!; and songs from Reunion Tour at the Burt with Imaginary Cities. According to the The Royal Winnipeg Ballet’s production of NUTCRACKER runs from Wednesday, Dec. 22 to band’s website, the shows are all sold out except the last. Wednesday, Dec. 29. Sunday night open mic comedy at the Cavern, featuring JOHN B. DUFF. JP Hoe Hoe Hoe Holiday Show Every Tuesday night head down to the King's The Park Theatre, 698 Osborne St. Head Pub for a FREE COMEDY PERFORMANCE. Dec. 17 and Dec.18 The open mic comedy night at the Standard is Doors 7:30 p.m. / Show 8 p.m. hosted by JON DORE every Thursday at 8 p.m. Tickets $20. Comedy night with SCOOTS MCTAVISH every 8 THE WEAKERTHANS Thursday at Shannon's Irish Pub. For the fifth year in a row, JP Hoe will be spreading holi- Make it Summer Session 2011 The Preliminary Course Schedule is available at umanitoba.ca/summer Best Airfare Guarantee, or else... May June July August If you can find a lower price, we’ll match it AND give you 2011 a $10 Starbucks card to cover your next coffee break. 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Candy canes are gross, carolers are annoying and reindeer are best cooked medium rare. It’s time we stop pretending to be so excited about the holidays and recognize all of the less joyous aspects that the Christmas-loving crowd neglects to notice in their eggnog induced state of holiday cheer.

Family Gatherings The Present of the Year Being surrounded by all of the people who share the same genetic material Christmas brings out the savage, animalistic side of parents. Once adver- makes people crazy. We spend all year separated off in our own corners of tisers decide which toy will be the most popular gift item of the year, parents the world and then, cruelly, Christmas forces the entire family to congregate flock to the mall, enter the parallel universe and transform from reasonable around a turkey and pretend to know and like each other. In order to make human beings into ferocious machines who will stop at nothing to obtain this torturous event a little more bearable, I suggest playing a drinking game. Furby or Tickle-Me Elmo or Feminist Barbie – whatever toy symbolizes love Drink any time a family member does the following: asks an overly personal and good parenting for that year. Those who no longer receive toys can still question about your love life, tells you an anecdote unrelated to the actual use the fact that their parents never got them a Tamagotchi as a guilt trip to conversation, or gossips with you about another relative. make them write a bigger cheque this year.

Obligatory Cheerfulness Crappy Wrappers Holidays require cheerfulness and a happy, pleasant attitude. This obliga- Wrapping a present is a simple task. You do not need to use an entire tion to shit rainbows while I bake cookies and sing about reindeer drinking roll of wrapping paper (way to kill the planet, asshole), and then stick on eggnog makes me want to chase children with a roll of wrapping paper yell- 34 pieces of tape in random places. This can't even be considered gift-wrap- ing, “Santa isn't real because I killed him!” Feeling obligated to act happy ping. It's more like performing bondage acts on your mom's new Crock-Pot. pisses me off for the same reason that when someone says “Don't look” These crappy wrappers must be some strange breed of sadomasochist – first the natural reaction is to look. “Be happy, it's Christmas”? If I want to go they punish themselves by wrapping the gift in the most complicated way through my day in a melodramatic stupor, muttering swears and death possible, and then they torture the gift's recipient with the treacherous task threats under my breath, then I have the right to do so regardless of Jesus' of unwrapping the bitch. Apparently these geniuses must be introduced to birthday or Hanukkah or whatever politically correct holiday is being cel- two amazing and futuristic inventions: the box and the gift bag. ebrated that day.

Malls Obnoxious Decorators Walking into a shopping mall around Christmas is like entering a parallel If your house induces epileptic seizures, maybe you should cut down on universe where everything that is supposed to be delightful is exploited and the decorations. There's always at least one house in every neighbourhood degraded to the point where your soul dies a little more with every step to- that puts up so many tacky decorations and lights that it ends up looking ward the food court. Celebrities remix carols over the fuzzy intercom while like Lite Brite and Santa Claus had a baby, and the baby threw up all over manic shoppers in ugly Santa sweaters get sucked into the festive vortex of their house. How do these people sleep at night? What the hell is their hydro advertising schemes and a pressing obligation to buy gifts that will remain in bill? How do they decide between icicle or twinkly lights? There is only one their cellophane for all eternity. Children scream in the background. This is possible reason for creating such a distracting obstacle course to the front not a happy place. It is here, under the fluorescent lights, where the obliga- door that will keep people out by overloading their aesthetic capacity: these tory cheerfulness of the supposed Christmas-loving population can be scru- people must be building nuclear holiday weapons. tinized thoroughly from behind the fake plants and exposed as a sham. Illustrations by Aranda Adams 18 Arts & Culture The Uniter December 2, 2010 www.Uniter.ca

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University of winnipeg awards Deadline: Dec. 10, 2010 an accredited engineering program in Canada. A scholarship If, in addition to University of Winnipeg courses, you are is awarded in the British Columbia, Prairie, Ontario, registered and taking courses elsewhere during the academic International Student Bursary Program Bridget Walsh Scholarship Quebec and Atlantic Regions. The Vale Inco Undergraduate year for credit towards your University of Winnipeg degree, International students who are attending The University of The Bridget Walsh Scholarship was created from the royalties Engineering Scholarship annually awards three $10, 000 you must present proof of registration to the Awards & Winnipeg and who have financial need may apply for bursary of Sheelagh Conway's book The Faraway Hills Are Green: scholarships to women enrolled full-time in engineering at Financial Aid Office before your student assistance document assistance. 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Deadline: Dec. 31, 2010 or higher) PROCEDURES OTHER AWARD WEBSITES: 2011 Talbots Scholarship Foundation Canada Student Loan program & other important information – Be on regular status at the University of Winnipeg Confirmation of Enrolment & Release of Government on finances and budgeting: www.canlearn.ca – Receive a government student loan of at least $1000 for In keeping with its long-standing tradition of helping women Student Aid Documents succeed, the Talbots Charitable Foundation is proud to pres- Surfing for dollars? Try www.studentawards.com and www. 2010-11 as a result of the financial need assessment done Approximately 3 weeks before classes began, the Manitoba by the Manitoba Student Financial Assistance Program or ent the 2011 Talbots Scholarship Foundation and the Nancy scholarshipscanada.com. Talbot Scholarship Award for perseverance and ingenuity, Student Aid Program (MSAP) started printing official as- another province's student aid office or obtain a student line- sistance documents for students whose MSAP documentation of-credit or student bank loan for 2010-11 of at least $1000. which is presented in memory of the founder of Talbots. This program empowers women to enrich themselves through and University course registration are in order. MSAP mailed Applications are still being accepted for unfilled learning and achieve a college education later in life. Up to the documents to students at the addresses they provided positions. Visit the Work Study Program webpage for list of ten scholarships of $15,000 and one $30,000 scholarship will on their MSAP applications. The document you received will available positions. be awarded. Only applicants seeking a bachelor's degree have been electronically approved by the Awards & Financial are eligible to receive the Nancy Talbot Scholarship Award. Aid Office. It indicates the fees you owe to the University of Note: You can apply for a maximum of four positions, and Winnipeg. These fees will be deducted from your student aid. cannot be hired for more than one. Awards are one-time only, are not renewable and are paid in U.S. currency. Awards are for undergraduate study only. 1. if the document is a Canada Student Financial Assistance AWARDS OFFERED BY EXTERNAL AGENCIES Applicants to the Talbots Scholarship Foundation must: document, you should take it to an approved Canada Post AND ORGANIZATIONS: outlet for forwarding to the National Student Loan Centre. • Be women currently residing in the United States or The Federation of Portuguese Canadian Busi- Canada; 2. If the document is a Manitoba Student Aid document, ness and Professionals Scholarships you should forward it to the MSAP Loan Administration • Be women who earned a high school diploma or their GED Department. The Federation of Portuguese Canadian Business and in or before September 2001; Professionals is pleased to once again recognize the The National Student Loan Centre of the MSAP Loan • Be enrolled or planning to enroll in a full – or part-time Administration Department will process the document, outstanding achievement of our Luso-Canadian Youth with undergraduate course of study at an accredited two-, three scholarships from $1,000 to $2,500, courtesy of our many transferring the fee payment portion directly to the – or four-year college or university in the United States or University and depositing any additional balance to your generous scholarship sponsors. Awards will be presented Canada; at the FPCBP Excellence Awards Gala to be held on Feb. 12, account. Instructions on these processes will be included in 2011. To be eligible, students must be enrolled in one of the • Be attending the full 2011-12 academic year and receiving a your student aid document package. following four program categories: high school, college, degree no earlier than May 2012; and Course Load university undergraduate program or university graduate • have at least two semesters (24 credit hours or more) program. An applicant is not eligible for an award in a given The minimum course load for which you must register to be remaining to complete an undergraduate degree as of the program category if the applicant has been a past winner eligible for any form of government student assistance is beginning of the 2011 fall academic term. of a FPCBP scholarship in the same program category. In 60 per cent of the maximum course load required for your the case of the university graduate program, the applicant Talbots and Scholarship America employees or family study period: is eligible for an award if a past award was made while the members are not eligible to apply to this program. Only the 1. Fall or Winter Term only – 9 credit hours minimum applicant was enrolled in a different degree program (i.e. MA, first 5,000 eligible applications submitted will be processed. PhD, LLB, M.D.). To apply, visit their website https://www.scholarshipamerica. 2. Fall/Winter Session – 18 credit hours minimum org/talbotswomen/instructions.php Please visit http://www.fpcbp.com/scholarship/recipients for You must maintain the appropriate minimum course load for more information or application forms. Deadline: Jan. 3, 2011 your study period in order to retain your student assistance eligibility. CEMF/FCGC Scholarships Registration at Another Post-Secondary The Foundation awards five $5, 000 Undergraduate Engineering Scholar- Institution ships annually to women enrolled in

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with J.Williamez I’m no doctor, butt… This week, I’d like to take the time to talk to you all about an affliction that has taken the lives of too many modern day heroes and has to be stopped. The disease I’m speak- ing of is Hungry Bum Syndrome (HBS) and it’s killing more and more North Americans every year. HBS is a genetic disorder that causes a person’s bum to develop the need for sustenance, therefore caus- ing the bum to become “hungry.” Stage One HBS can be managed relatively easily. With the applica- tion of lotions and by dropping the

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(sailor's yell); 47 – Too much acrylic on the canvas?; 6 – Hawaiian outdoor feast; 42 – Aforementioned; tims of Stage Two HBS on the bus 17 – Grange; 48 – Has a bug; 7 – Without much effort; 43 – Open-minded; or at the local Mall-Wart, but sadly, 18 – Island near Sicily; 49 – Curved bone; 8 – Casino area; 45 – Mariner; few of us understand exactly what 19 – Bed support; 50 – Strident; 9 – Daydream; 46 – "... ___ the cows come home"; these people are going through. 20 – Buy an insufficient quantity; 53 – Guidebook for travelers; 10 – Soft subdued color; 47 – Pay beforehand; This ignorance can lead to harm- ful misconceptions about sufferers 22 – Revolve; 58 – Get better; 11 – Earthen pot; 50 – Author Silverstein; of HBS. 24 – Narrow inlet; 59 – Long Island town; 12 – Crux; 51 – Mother of Ares; 61 – "All The Way To ___", song by REM; 52 – Hindu princess; Believe it or not, I am a prime 25 – Arch type; 13 – Sneaky guy?; example of this. 62 – Cube creator Rubik; 53 – Diner orders; 26 – One who osculates; 21 – Nothing, in Nantes; Before I learned about HBS I al- 29 – Pivot for an oar; 63 – Extreme; 23 – Not 'neath; 54 – Yorkshire river; ways assumed that people who let 33 – Colorado resort; 64 – Put ___ on it!; 25 – Seeped; 55 – Salmon that has spawned; their jogging pants ride up that far 34 – New Orleans music; 65 – Den; 26 – Gold measurement; 56 – Children's author Blyton; into their own asses in public had 36 – Greek X; 66 – Saunter; 27 – Cordage fiber; 57 – Fishing gear; simply given up on life. 37 – Hwy.; 67 – Former Fords; 28 – Stretch; 60 – ___-mo; Now, I know better. These peo- ple live their entire lives in a con- stant struggle to feed their hungry Solutions to puzzles from November 25. bums. Warm advice for cold weather Move briskly to keep the blood circulating In the final stage of HBS, Stage when you're walking outdoors. Bonus: you get Three, the bum actually consumes in some extra exercise, too. and devours the person from the Walking quickly will ensure your body stays outside in. warm and it will also keep your muscles toned The process mirrors very closely throughout the winter, when we might have the implosion of a star, as the per- dropped our regular exercise regime. son seems to implode in on his or You can also try winter sports such as skating, herself, leaving nothing but a dense, skiing and snow-shoeing to keep your spirits up brown hole. and your body in shape during this time of year. Many people in the late stages Monitor how warm or cold you are when you of HBS speak openly about look- Sagan Morrow step indoors after being outside. If your feet are a ing forward to this event, as by the volunteer staff little damp, you need to get better shoes. If your end of Stage Two, the person’s bum head is cold, trade your hood for a hat. will be consuming upwards of sixty Being aware of what body parts are exposed pounds of food and pants per day. There's no use denying it: the snow is here to to the cool air and how you can protect and Although there is no cure for stay. Tempting as it might be to hide indoors and warm them will make it much more bearable HBS, scientists are making tremen- hibernate all winter, unfortunately that's not re- to withstand the weather the next time you go dous advances in determining ex- alistic. But you don't have to freeze, either. outdoors. actly what types of foods and pants Cold weather can have a negative impact on Keep your house at a comfortable tempera- bums are the most hungry for. how you feel. It can change your mood, increase ture. If your home is too chilly, you'll have even They have determined, for ex- stress and irritability and decrease productivity. less desire to go outside and you'll feel cranky ample, that most bums prefer sweat And all of these things affect your health. By and unproductive. pants and corn dogs. making smart choices this winter, you can stay If your landlord controls the heat, buy a cou- Though this information is in- warm, happy and healthy! ple of portable heaters and set them up near your credibly interesting, it sadly does The first thing to do is dress warmly. desk or in your living room. Throw an extra blan- not help the sufferers of HBS in ket on the bed and wear slippers if your floors are any way. And they are dying at an Walking quickly will ensure cold. alarming rate. your body stays warm and it Comfort foods are one of the best parts of In Canada, for example, the winter. These foods are traditionally higher in number of deaths attributed to will also keep your muscles calories and fat, but you can make nutritious HBS doubled in 2009, when com- toned throughout the winter, versions of them. pared to 2008. when we might have dropped Eat homemade chili, steamed vegetables with That may sound hard to believe, brown rice and lean meat (elk is a good choice), but it is literally a scientific fact that our regular exercise regime broth-based soup and oatmeal with sliced ba- Classifieds if you take the number of deaths nana and a spoonful of chia or flax seeds. These from HBS in Canada in 2008 and Invest in long underwear, winter boots, a hat warming foods will spread the warmth across You’ve always wanted an English Bulldog. multiply it by two, the result is the that covers your ears, a thick scarf and a heavy your body. Tea is another great choice. Here’s your chance. Two AKC registered English exact number of deaths from HBS coat. If you focus on keeping your body comfort- Bulldogs are available for adoption. Email nel- in 2009. Wear gloves underneath mittens so that if for able in the colder months, you'll find that both [email protected]. If that sounds alarming to you, any reason you need to take off your mittens (to your body and your mind will be in a healthier, These two English bulldogs can be part of your then wait until you hear this: that get out keys, to answer your phone or to find happier place. Stay warm! family immediately. They’re great with children and number is expected to triple in a bus ticket), your hands will still be protected make great companions. Pictures of both bulldogs 2010, and the trend is showing no from the wind. Sagan Morrow is a freelance writer and editor. and both sets of parents are available. Open your signs of slowing down. Layering will keep you feeling nice and toasty, Check out her health and wellness blog at www. home to these magnificent dogs.I t’ll be the best which is why you should wear a good quality livingintherealworld.net/healthy. decision you ever made. For more information HBS gives new meaning to the term sweater under your coat. email [email protected] “potty mouth.” SPEAKERSS SERIES

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