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This time, it’s personal Whose for Alexa Dirks Songwriter confronts nerves and projects confidence with Begonia

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Alexa Dirks, the soulfully self-conscious After a Juno award-winning career as Alexa Dirks performs for Begonia's EP release on March 3 at the West End Cultural Centre. Malaikah’s singer at the heart of Begonia, is following part of Chic Gamine, Dirks says she feels a up her sold-out March 3 EP release by writ- heightened sense of vulnerability striking is the wrong word because, like, I remem- “Sometimes being lost, being almost house ing music for her first full-length album. out on her own. She recalls paralyzingly ber that feeling. It was fucking scary.” 30, that’s kind of confusing. Figuring She says she wants it to be as personal fierce anxiety striking her on the day of Similarly, when Dirks reflects on her yourself out and figuring out where you PhotoS by Callie Morris as possible. Begonia’s first rehearsal. sold-out EP release, she confides, “It just fit in as a woman in a society that’s pretty “When you’re honest about things and “I was so nervous, I was vomiting. And felt like the most personal – like I was patriarchal and tells you that you should other people see that, then they can be this is something that I’ve done a million walking on stage with no clothes on and be a certain way or look a certain way or Thomas Pashko @thomaspashko more honest with themselves. My goal is times. I’ve been to a rehearsal 10,000 just being like, ‘What’s up? Check it out! have children at a certain age or marry at just to be as myself as possible, so that times,” Dirks says. “I can’t even count on What do you think?’” a certain age … I don’t know. I just want Features reporter people can relate to that.” all of the fingers and toes that I have how She laughs before adding, “And then women to feel good about themselves.” Dirks says that being herself means many times I’ve been in a rehearsal space. crying and running off stage, like ‘No! The next chance to see Begonia in It’s instantly clear when walking into accepting the awkward parts. It’s not like this is a new thing for me.” Don’t tell me anything! I don’t want to Manitoba will be this summer at the Malaikah Rang’inya’s home that she has “I know I’m not a cookie-cutter woman Dirks says if she felt uniquely afraid, it know!’” Winnipeg Folk Festival. a passion for décor. The writer and poet’s in the pop world. And I’m not trying to was because Begonia is uniquely import- Making music as Begonia is not all Discover more from Begonia at hellobegonia.com. front door opens into a bright pink and tan- be. I just feel like I want to speak for the ant to her. about feeling naked and overcoming fear. gerine living room, populated with objects woman who maybe doesn’t always feel “I hold this project so closely … Like, Quite often, it is also about empowerment. and antiques that have been either selected comfortable with themselves but is pow- I want to project this confident person, “I feel a responsibility now – if I’m or repainted to fit the colour scheme. ering through … (and) trying to do good, but inside it’s like, ‘Oh my gosh.’ I felt going to contribute something, I want it “Each room in the apartment has its even if they feel awkward sometimes.” paralyzed, which now seems – laughable to mean something,” Dirks says. 1 2 3 own theme,” Rang’inya says. “I try to imbue each space with a type of energy. This room, for example, is my pastel pink room. I just think, ‘Would a twelve-year- old girl dressing up as a princess think it’s cool? Yes? It’s sparkly and has crazy colours? It belongs in this room.’” Rang’inya also says that her constant repainting and redecorating of the home serves a self-care purpose. “Painting a wall is a good stress reliever,” she says. “As the years go by, you change as a person, you want different feelings in dif- ferent rooms. But mostly, there’s no better stress release than saying, ‘It’s been a bad 4 5 6 day. I’m going to roll out the paint cans, put on the coveralls and just go to town.’” Rang’inya says that, like her poetry, 2) Glitter wall 4) X-rays and MRIs found that focused purely on African art, which is her overt style of décor is a potent form of “I worked at the mall last holiday season. I was “The x-rays are my mom. She had a minor neck really cool, and it matched the colour scheme of self-expression. walking by La Senza and they had these glittery injury and got these taken. She kept them, and I this room. A Little Princess is my favourite book in “I feel like my entire life is made up rose gold sheets hanging behind their displays. I stole them. The MRIs are from when I was in the the entire world.” of metaphor,” she says. “I’m never just asked the manager what she did with those when hospital. I had collapsed lungs, and these were 6) Walk-in closet saying things the way they are. There’s they were done. ‘We just throw them out,’ she said. taken to make sure I’d healed. Everything in this “This room was, I assume, meant as a dining room. always more room for excitement and I said, ‘Don’t do that this year. Give them to me. room is prissy and femme, which is very me. I I have no use for that, so I thought, ‘Why don’t I drama, flourishes and pizazz.” I work right next door.’” feel these balance it out and add an element of just put my clothes in here?’ The plan is to paint macabre to it.” 1) Mantlepiece 3) antique telephone this with a 1950s-style pastel green and pink. The “There’s lots of stuff on here. Some of the art is “I’m still trying to find someone who can fix this 5) Fireplace books mannequin I also got while working at Polo Park. I mine, some is my roommate’s. But mostly what’s so I can make or receive calls on it. Even if it’s “I put out a bunch of books I really love. A Short just undressed her, because I try and change her important is that, between the paint and white fur just to buzz people up to the apartment, that’s History of African Art is one the first books I ever outfit for each season.” and glitter, it just feels very over the top.” my dream.”

Arts and culture briefs Anastasia Chipelski // managing Editor @anachips Free day Suffer from Red Rising Art and Build a at the WAG Mobina Galore launches “Love” cupcakes Bigger Table

On Sunday, March 26, admission to Local punks Mobina Galore released a The fifth issue of Indigenous, volunteer- Mentoring Artist for Women’s Art (MAWA) South Osborne Syrian Refugee Initiative the Winnipeg Art Gallery (WAG) will video for the track “Suffer” off their run Red Rising Magazine will be launched is holding their annual Over the Top Art (SOSRI) is holding a benefit concert on be free from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Families debut album, Feeling Disconnected (New on Friday, March 24, from 7 to 11 p.m. at Auction and Cupcake Party on March April 6 at the Park Theatre, featuring Katie can participate in hands-on, art-based Damage Records). Jenna Priestner wrote Graffitti Gallery. The theme of this issue is 26 from 1 to 5 p.m. The event includes a Murphy, Scott Nolan and JD Edwards. activities from 12 to 4 p.m. as well. the song while reflecting on feeling “Love,” and the launch will include special raffle and the chance to purchase work SOSRI has helped three families (13 Curent exhibitions include Our Land: like an outsider to her own life. Mobina guests Katherena Vermette, Boogey the by artists like Eleanor Bond, Aganetha individuals) move into South Osborne. Contemporary Art from the Arctic, Galore are currently touring, including Beat and hoop dancer Shanley Spence. Dyck, Suzie Smith, Bonnie Marin and These families will be at the concert Boarder X, Rodin’s The Thinker and more. some dates with Against Me! and play Admission is pay what you can. Learn more. Bids for artists’ work begin at $50. to share their stories. Tickets are $25 The Good Will Social Club on April 7. more at redrisingmagazine.ca. See mawa.ca for more. through ticketfly and myparktheatre.com. 6 The Uniter // March 23, 2017 ARTS The Uniter // March 23, 2017 7 CKUW top 30 March 13 - 19, 2017 Panicland mixes TW = This Week // LW = Last Week // ! = Local content // * = Canadian Content

TW LW c Artist Album Label practice with patience 1 2 ! Stretch Marks Who & What - The Complete Studio Recordings Sounds Escaping 2 1 ! Personality Crisis Personality Crisis Sounds Escaping Hometown show is an opportunity to help newer bands 3 13 * Tanya Tagaq Retribution Six Shooter 4 3 ! Begonia Lady In Mind Self-Released Jesse Doerksen @dirkdoerk 5 14 * Century Palm Meet You Deranged 6 4 * Whitney Rose South Texas Suite Six Shooter Volunteer staff 7 5 * Austra Future Politics Domino 8 10 ! Futurekids Like Like Self-Released After hitting the top 20 on contemporary Basseo says Panicland’s motivations for 9 9 ! Civvie Inheritance Self-Released hit radio stations, Winnipeg’s Panicland their pop music style evolved over time. Supplied Photo 10 8 ! Steve Kirby's Oceanic Jazz Orchestra All Over The Map Head In The Sand is sharing the spotlight. “We’ve been in development a long Panicland takes a hands-on approach to their marketing, so they can connect with fans. 11 17 ! Duotang New Occupation Stomp Panicland demonstrates their generos- time, and we really wanted to rebel against 12 18 ! John K Smason Winter Wheat Transistor 66 ity to newer bands in Winnipeg by invit- this image that we got … I don’t really right song, because you can only make “I think at first it was because we didn’t 13 RE * A Tribe Called Red We Are The Halluci Nation Pirates Blend ing them to play on stage and be involved know how else to describe it other than a first impression once,” Basseo, who is really have another choice, you know what 14 7 ! Moon Tan The Faceless Knight Self-Released with them in their show. ‘boy band-y image,’” Basseo says. now 22, says. I mean? Because when you’re a young band, “We wanted to find a lot of bands sort Basseo demonstrates his devotion to the Panicland has used unusual tactics to no one wants anything to do with you,” 15 6 ! JD And The Sunshine Band Soaking Up The Rays Transistor 66 of similar to us. Maybe like where we music by trying to write at least one song get where they want to be. They’ve snuck Basseo says. “You just have to take matters 16 20 ! Viewing Party On. Birthday Tapes were two or three years ago and bands in per day and has demoed 53 versions of in to Grammy and Juno parties while into your own hands. So that’s what we did, 17 27 * The Real Mckenzies Two Devils Will Talk Stomp Supplied Photo high school,” Braedon Basseo, singer and their newest single, “Bad Word.” With all wearing costumes and ended up meeting and then we realised we like it.” 18 15 * The Luyas Human Voicing Paper Bag songwriter for Panicland, says. this musical output, he admits the band some big names there, for example. Along the way, Basseo has gained some 19 12 * Japandroids Near To The Wild Heart Of Life Polyvinyl “Put them on the show, get them as has been impatient at times. They are also known for proactive insight into the modern music arena. 20 19 Mary Ocher The West Against The People Klangbad beer at the local pub. Laura insists that involved as possible in the promo aspect “When you’re 14, 15, 16, you want to strategies when it comes to direct-to-fan “I find people aren’t responsive to the 21 16 ! Johnny Sizzle Recovery Awkward Reasons Inc. Paterson he should make copies of his poetry, of the show and just really make it a super just start, you know what I mean? You marketing. They do poster design, show record label machine any more. People 22 nE * lindi Ortega Til The Goin' Gets Gone Shadowbox reassuring him that he’s talented, but inclusive event for all the bands.” don’t want to wait. You don’t want to planning and radio reach-outs them- don’t necessarily listen to the radio and 23 nE ! Hearing Trees Puppets Self-Released Thomas Pashko @thomaspashko Paterson is writing only for himself. For their show at the West End Cul- allow time for development. You just selves, so they can have more contact read magazines and watch MTV,” he Driver, who came to prominence 24 RE ! Micah Erenberg Poor Mic's Toe Self-Released tural Centre on March 24, Basseo says want to put stuff out.” with their fans. says. “They have the ability to think more playing despicable and self-involved the bands they’re playing with make up However, he admits that patience pays Panicland is extremely devoted to for themselves now with social media.” 25 RE ! lanikai Lanikai Hidden Pony Features reporter characters, goes against type by pre- their “most stacked line-up yet.” They’ll off in the end. being independent artists, but that com- Discover more of Panicland at panicland.net. 26 nE King Gizzard And The Lizard Wizard Flying Microtonal Banana ATO senting Paterson as a likable, stand-up be joined by pop-rock band Encore. “You want to wait until you have the mitment came from necessity. 27 22 Hanni El Khatib Savage Times Innovative Leisure guy. He keeps to himself, but he’ll 28 25 Pissed Jeans Why Love Now Sub Pop gladly give the time of day to anyone 29 29 * Fred Eaglesmith Standard Self-Released Plays at Cinematheque Mar. 29 to Apr. 9 who asks. He’s kind and respectful to 30 nE * Echuta Morning Figure When Absolutely Calm Agony Klub everyone. Iconic indie film pioneer Jim Jarmusch’s His poetry reveals an inner life that newest feature, Paterson, showcases the isn’t immediately evident on the sur- director at his best. face, but it’s never anything as trite as “There is a complete lack of under- These days, Jarmusch often works suggesting a hidden, tortured soul. standing of where it comes from and in one of two overlapping modes: a Wisely, Paterson reminds us that even what it actually means.” more eccentric approach focused on the most unassuming people contain a Color Me Rad’s website doesn’t pro- freaky protagonists, evocative of his No complex multitude of emotions. It fur- vide much background information on Wave roots (2013’s tumultuous vampire ther cements Driver as one of the most Modern run Holi beyond stating that “(t)he festive romance Only Lovers Left Alive) and interesting actors currently working. colors used are a sign of winter’s end and a contemplative, mature style more Like Paterson and his poetry, there’s spring’s new beginnings.” focused on character than plot (2005’s a feeling that Jarmusch would be per- is missing This isn’t the first or only time the run Broken Flowers). While Paterson is fectly happy if nobody but him ever has faced criticism. Color Me Rad’s char- firmly in the latter camp, it’s a lovely saw Paterson. Make no mistake: that’s itable component has been questioned in reminder that even at his wildest, Jar- a compliment. The film glides by com- history the past. The Shins musch’s focus has always been human- fortably but confidently, content to do The run is a for-profit event that part- ity and empathy. whatever it feels like, since it doesn’t Does Color Me Rad run on ners with charities from each city it visits, Heartworms Paterson stars Adam Driver (Girls, need to bend over backwards to impress inspiration or appropriation? but the amount donated from registra- Columbia Records Star Wars: The Force Awakens) as Pat- its audience. It never gives in to the tion fees and merchandise is unclear. erson, a 30-something bus driver in the pressure to manufacture drama. This Lorraine Atkinson, manager at Run- James Mercer and company are back after a five-year city of Paterson, N.J. With a “week in gives it the room to breathe, to live a Melanie Dahling @sugardahling ning Room, a local athletic store that hiatus with an album that triumphantly returns to their the life” structure, the film follows Pat- little in ways many movies don’t. hosts running clinics, says those concerns indie-pop primed, psych-folk spangled, surf-tinged rock. erson through his mostly unwavering That breathing room results in little Arts and Culture Reporter don’t take the whole picture into consid- Ever since “New Slang” and Garden State, The Shins have daily routine. delights that make the movie glow in a been at the forefront of indie stardom, but commercial eration. He awakes around 6:30 every morn- way others don’t. Simple things, like the When choosing to participate in a fun “You probably realize that putting on success has never taken its toll on their versatility or their ing alongside his wife Laura (Golshifteh fact that when the people around Pater- sound. Heartworms is a testament to this. run, there might be more to consider a race is not free,” she says. “There are Farahani) and bulldog Martin. He son say something funny, he laughs to than which one has the catchiest name. many, many components in a race that cost “Name for You” opens the album with a swaggering surf drives the bus and scribbles poetry in a himself. That might not seem like a big Research the origins of the run and money. As soon as you start to have police groove, a pleasantly prominent cow bell, chiming guitar notebook on his breaks. After work and deal, until you consider how rarely one who it may or may not benefit, Jayanti present or you have to rent equipment, there strums, bouncing and boisterous keys and Mercer’s Supplied Photo dinner, he walks Martin and grabs a sees characters onscreen laughing, or Shalini Sharma says. are sizable expenses that go with that.” signature heartening wail atop the mix. It all adds up to an regarding the world around them with Sharma grew up celebrating Holi, a There are positives when a popular Color Me Rad's practice of throwing coloured powder is borrowed from the Hindu festival, Holi. album opener that cheerfully and tactfully sets the stage for what’s to come. any degree of awareness beyond their Hindu festival. The celebration involves organization hosts a fun run or marathon, The second track, “Painting a Hole,” builds off a backbone Krautrock beat that clangs, pulses, booms and buzzes as Mercer’s voice own utility as vehicles for plot. participants throwing packets of vibrant she says. “We never want to shove anything other cultures, as long as they don’t claim echoes out into some cavernous expanse. Speaking The life and comfort the approach coloured powder on each other, a practice “Events such as Color Me Rad, even down anybody’s throat, but we want to ancient practices as their own. The third track, “Cherry Hearts,” comes in with phasered, dub-inflected electronics, chiming tones, wavering and wobbly keys and engenders is important thematically she says has been picked up by the 5-km though you might call them trendy, have just (say) ‘here’s the information, do with in public as well as stylistically, since Paterson is At press time, Color Me Rad had not responded a chorus with Mercer bellowing “You kissed me once, while we were drunk,” a refrain that might come off as cheesy with other less run Color Me Rad. been good,” she says, “because they’ve it as you will,’” she says. to a request for comment. capable acts, but The Shins pull it off without question. is scary... primarily about the creative process. “It’s supposed to be a thanksgiving introduced the sport of running to many Though she is open about her feelings Jarmusch brilliantly challenges the “Mildenhall,” the fifth track on the album, is a mid-album folk-fueled ditty that takes the tempo down to a slowed saunter, with of a great harvest. You’re supposed to be people who otherwise would never be on the run every year, Sharma’s friend hackneyed ways that process is usually making new friends. Everybody is your exposed to it.” circle is fairly knowledgeable. almost a country feel to it. Mercer sings of some stories in a life that got them to where they are now. It’s a calm and cool break We can help at the depicted in fiction. He understands equal, whether you be poor or wealthy,” Sharma can see how the run would be “I’ll very seldom find myself in a situation before picking up the pace again. U of W Toastmasters Club! that the inspiration for art doesn’t often Sharma says. an uplifting experience for participants. where I do need to actually say something, “Dead Alive” and “So Now What,” the eighth and penultimate tracks on the album, however different in approach and style and Mondays, room 3C29, come from emotional turmoil, but The powder throwing in Holi is in the “I understand that it’s a marathon. It’s but I’m not afraid to lose people,” she says. effect, bring home the signature sound The Shins are known for, while still feeling fresh and new. 12:20 to 1:20 pm. from the quiet time that allows space spirit of that equality. Once everyone is a bunch of strangers coming together to She’s willing to have difficult conversations for thought. Running Room has a list of fun The fact that so much can be said about every song on this album proves that The Shins are still on the right path. Every track on Contact Wayne at splashed in colour, they look the same. throw shit at each other. I get it,” she says. and knows they may not end well. this album holds its own irreplaceable space, and, like the album cover, each song bursts with colour and elasticity, taking multiple Paterson knows that creative people runs and marathons on their [email protected] Sharma doesn’t object to the Color Me For those who are unaware of the cul- Sharma knows people who grew up forms and shapes, and keeps you mesmerized in its swelling, soothing, psychedelic embrace. aren’t all eccentric tortured souls. They’re Rad run itself, but rather the fact that tural significance of the colour throwing, celebrating Holi and participate in the website at runningroom.com. to find out more! your bus driver, the kid on the sidewalk - Chris Bryson there is no mention of Holi in promotion Sharma and her like-minded friends are run every year. In the end, she is support- or the stranger in the laundromat. for the run. always ready to fill people in. ive of those who draw inspiration from ARTS restaurants accommodate ntimate dietary restrictions I he art o ing t f s s Dining out can be difficult for some r h plo ib k t Ex a o Melanie Dahling @sugardahling r n i Arts and Culture Reporter

Going out to eat can be a complicated “Some places are really good, but I’ve Illustration by Gabrielle Funk experience for those with dietary restric- been to JOEY or Earls. You go there, and tions. How does Winnipeg’s restaurant they refuse to serve you, because they of it is the mentality of the people. I think begin to write about their dietary restric- culture fare when it comes to accommo- can’t guarantee anything.” a lot of people don’t take it very seriously tions online. dating allergies and alternative lifestyles? Eating out is a popular way to socialize, and don’t know what it is.” “The whole rise of veganism has been “I’m one of the kids who has the nut and it’s even been part of Kay’s work life. More often than not, Pollock says awesome, because I’m able to find a lot of allergy. That’s a fun one,” Lisa Kay says. “There are people who are like ‘Oh, Toronto restaurants and cafes have at recipes that are egg-free,” she says. She’s had to navigate several other food just don’t go out to eat,’ but it’s almost least one vegan option available, and it’s Pollock mentions Cocoabeans Bake- allergies since childhood. “I’m also allergic nearly impossible to do.” nice to feel included. shop locally, where the menu accommo- PHOTOS AND WORDS BY DANIEL CRUMP to eggs and seafood and sesame and beans.” After having the same conversations Kay can relate to feeling disheartened dates vegan and gluten-free diets. Kay likes going out to eat but isn’t able repeatedly, Kay would rather avoid the by a limited menu. “I think the vegan and gluten-free @Dannyboycrump to be very adventurous when choosing subject of her allergies. When someone “One time I went out with some girl- people can kind of relate to each other somewhere to go. can’t cook for her, she’d rather be under- friends … the waitress actually came out on a level, because they’re both annoying Imagine that it is the Japanese Edo period Shibari can be practiced purely as an art “I find I’m usually going to the same standing than make it into an argument. after I had told her my allergies and said in restaurants, and people don’t really (1615 to 1868), and a group of samurai form, while some perform shibari for live few places,” she says. Joanne Pollock, a devoted vegan, is grate- ‘We can’t guarantee anything for you, understand what they’re subject to.” warriors have just captured a band of out- audiences. More often, shibari involves Franchise restaurants have been accom- ful to find some knowledgeable restaurant but we can do noodles and butter.’” Pollock is passionate about the envi- laws. The outlaws fought with honour, intimate, sensual and sexual overtones modating to Kay, but even then she has to owners. However, she finds Winnipeg to be In this and other situations, she will ronmental and ethical reasons for her but now it’s time to face justice. Before and is practiced in a more private setting. stick to specific chains. a little behind Toronto, where she lived for opt not to eat and instead just grab some- veganism, and seeing it as merely a diet they can be transported to face trial, the Regardless of the intention of practice, “Moxie’s, for example, they’ll actually many years. thing later. or inconvenience can feel like an insult. newly captured bandits must be bound. shibari requires a large amount of mutual have a manager come out and talk to you “It’s getting less hard, but it’s kind of a Kay says she’s become aware of more However, simply tying up the enemy trust and respect between partners. and reconfirm your allergies,” she says. tough city to be vegan in,” she says. “A lot interesting food options, as more people will not suffice. There is an art and intricacy Partners who play together often might to binding captives that must be observed. already know each other’s boundaries and Using simple yet visually intricate knot preferences, while partners who have less techniques to bind an enemy with a jute or experience with each other might discuss hemp rope known as asanawa is a symbolic what they like and don’t like before ever display of power. This practice is known as starting a session. Kinbaku, which means “tight binding” or While each session is unique, the Top kinbaku-bi “the beauty of tight binding.” will often start a session by tying the In the modern era, kinbaku is no longer Bottom in a basic harness that will lay used to bind one’s enemies. Rather, it the groundwork for more intricate knots. The Column has been popularized as a form of sexual These basic knots must be tied correctly, bondage or BDSM (an umbrella term that as they will play a key role in ensuring sober, was like going through a second refers to bondage/discipline, domination/ that the Bottom remains comfortable teenagehoood. submission, and sadism/masochism) often throughout a session, especially through During this reprise of heightened awk- referred to as shibari, which means “to the suspension phase. wardness, that anxious voice whispering decoratively tie.” Moving on from the initial harness to me that everyone else is in on some- While there is some debate over terms knots, the Top can become more creative thing that I just seem to be missing was among Western practitioners, generally with the knots they use and will often Dry Wit actually about half right. While others kinbaku refers to the general art of knot transition the Bottom into a suspended are somewhat mildly empowered by their tying, while shibari is used to describe the position. with Anastasia Chipelski liquid courage, as a sober person, I’ve just more specialized practice of sexual bond- During suspension, the Bottom’s body got whatever plain old courage I walked age. Others suggest that shibari refers to a can release endorphins – a type of mood purely artistic form of tying, and kinbaku hormone that works as a natural painkiller @Anachips into the room with. And some days, it's not really all that much. describes the artistic, intimate, sexual prac- and provides a rush that is commonly tice as a whole. Overall, the practice can be known as a “runner’s high.” A shot of belonging, I don’t miss the feeling of being drunk. as diverse as each practitioner. Once the Bottom is securely sus- But even if I decide I don’t want to drink, on the rocks A typical setup requires at least two pended, the Top may continue to tie there’s a part of me that wishes I could participants. One will take the more dom- different variations of knots and move Most of the times when I’ve really, really drink, just to prove that I can do the inant role as “Top,” and will tie the ropes, the bottom into different positions, or wanted to drink, it’s not the alcohol that I thing that everyone else can do without and one will take the submissive “Bottom” the session may include other forms of crave. I’m chasing a feeling of belonging. thinking so hard about it. role, and be tied up. play, such as dripping wax or flogging. Drinking seems to magically grant that With every casual laughed-off com- Traditional natural fibre rope is still A session usually lasts as long as a gift to everyone else, so why can’t I have ment of “no fun” and “boring,” I feel a most commonly used, though some may Bottom can take. While the Top could some, too? little bit more like a broken exception. use synthetic materials. Rope thickness is be seen as the dominant role, it is up Almost all social situations start out I long for the idea of what sipping on often about 6 mm, though sometimes a to the Bottom to decide when they are awkwardly. Figuring out how to navigate a boozy beverage would give me: to be in thinner 4 mm might be used. no longer comfortable. They can end a the world of other people, with all of its a similar headspace to those around me, The amount and length of rope used session at any time. expectations, unspoken rules and vague to have a little bit more ease in navigating can vary depending on the size of the Bot- Anyone who wants to learn more about decorum seems to peak in our awkward the world of people and to feel like an tom, and the type of knots that are tied. A shibari can check out a vast number of teenage years. But it doesn’t end once we insider rather than an outsider. “rig” – an arch-shaped device that allows online resources, such as fetlife.com (free Illustration By Gabrielle Funk pass the post marked “adult.” That’s what I think alcohol will grant ropes to be attached to it so the Bottom account required), or check out local events And so awkwardness reigns, but rather me, but did it ever deliver on those lofty can be suspended – is another commonly like Rope Bite Winnipeg, a fairly regular than embrace it, we look for ways to mask promises? Nope. you never have to be hungover,” or a “you got that peaceful belonging feeling and used piece of equipment. event open to anyone over the age of 18. or eliminate it. That can mean staying in In my own head and in my own home, seem a lot happier now,” or an “I wish I are totally comfortable navigating all the spaces and groups where we think we these kinds of thoughts rarely visit me. could be sober too.” weirdness of life. But we’re all just mud- know what to expect. And it can mean They surface out in the world, as I com- As much as I crave a piece of what dling through the awkwardness of living drinking. pare my way of living with what I perceive drinking seems to give to others, they may with each other in this world in our own Shibari is a Japanese word that means “tie decoratively.” We call booze “social lubricant” and of those around me, and I get caught up in also see some of the perks of sobriety – and ways – and that’s totally okay. “liquid courage.” If nothing else, these how sobriety seems to set me apart. they may want some of what I’m having. Anastasia Chipelski is the managing editor common allegories state the obvious: But sometimes, a different strain of Sober folks and drinking folks have at at The Uniter. She is patiently awaiting the socializing can be hard and also terrify- offhand comment breaks this illusion least one thing in common: we all think second adulthood that should supposedly COVER FEATURE continues // NEXT PAGE ing. And learning how to do it again, but open: a “you’re so lucky you don’t drink, someone else has it easier, that they’ve follow her awkward second teenagehood. Erin Kiazyk (left) and Emma Bedard begin their shibari session with a hug. Shibari sessions often start with a basic harness. Tying these simple knots well and correctly is important, as they will be integral in distributing weight and tension evenly during the suspension phase of the session.

(Left) Erin Kiazyk is, what in the world of shibari, is known as a Top. Tops take on a dominant role as the ones in charge of tying the ropes. Kiazyk started as a Bottom, but eventually discovered she prefers tying as a Top. When fully suspended, a shibari participant's body will often release a rush of endorphins. (Right) Part of the rope work which suspends Emma Bedard's hips and thighs. The Uniter // March 23, 2017 13

Join us at the West End Cultural Centre (WECC) on March 25th for a lecture with Meredith Graves. Doors are at 7:15 p.m. and the lecture is at 8 p.m. Tickets are $10 (available through Ticketfly or the WECC) and entrance is free with student ID. This is an all- ages event. There will be doughnuts.

Emma Bedard shows off marks left by rope after her shibari session. (referring to the call for an international “(But) even if we’re as far out on the women’s strike on March 8, 2017). margins as we often find ourselves, there’s Making friends with “I’m also willing to walk in and throw still survival. There’s still the first neces- confetti and balloons everywhere and just sity of remaining alive to write another say, ‘fuck it,’ (and) oust a bunch of shit exhausting article for 50 bucks. So really, Meredith Graves that I didn’t have to pay a lot of money to there must be a paradigm shift where all learn,” she says. freelancers are compensated fairly, and also Fairy godmother of punk is excited to hang out with you Through reporting in online spaces, where free content creators are treated as Graves also sees the possibility for femi- freelancers and paid fairly.” nism to move past the exclusionary poli- While she loves to talk about capital- Anastasia Chipelski tics of past efforts. ism, Graves also has some other topics in “I would pin the most contemporary mind for her visit to Winnipeg. She’s fed Managing Editor @Anachips feminism around mass accessibility of the up with the perception of all millennials as internet,” Graves says. narcissists and the “deeply gendered” bias Meredith Graves is coming to Winnipeg While she’s engaged in the world of “What we have now is sort of just like against formats like the personal essay. SUMMER to talk about feminism and capitalism, journalism now, she’s also critical of how post-punk is to punk, and post-hard- “I think now more than ever is the but also to make sure we’re doing alright reporters clinging to objectivity. core to hardcore, and then no-wave being time for journalists to be extremely per- up here. “I think as writers and as creative peo- in there somewhere – we’re kind of another sonal, to tell the truth,” she says. First, she wants to make sure that those ple, a lot of times that bizarre omniscient zone of no-wave feminism. Feminism now “If the personal is political and your who join her at the West End Cultural insistence on objectivity is really damaging, is as amorphous as the cloud, and it sort of work is your life, then those are the ques- Centre on March 25 have their expecta- because it depersonalizes you. It encourages came about at the same time as the Inter- tions I think we’re going to be looking SESSION IS... tions pointed in the right direction. splitting, where you no longer identify your net became democratized.” at: how honest are you, and what does it “I really want them to come in with a own voice as also being a functional narra- One downfall of online content (and of mean to be a good person?” really serious awareness of the fact that tive, a journalistic voice, and it forces you to capitalism) that Graves critiques is the lack Graves doesn’t claim to have the answers I am not a real journalist, barely a real think of your work as something separate of compensation given to creators, espe- just yet, though she says she thinks about musician, not a teacher and just a friend,” from yourself and something more serious cially Black women and women of colour. these questions a lot in relation to her own Graves says. “I feel like a sort of Tony than you,” Graves says. Larger cultural outlets can take the work and life. And on March 25, she wants Robbins fairy godmother accidental Ame- “And really, when you chase stories, you work they put out there – their humour, to hear from you too. lia Bedelia kind of figure, (an) anarchist should be chasing desire, you should be their memes, their intellectual labour – “Come hang out with me, and hopefully Mary Poppins.” chasing opportunity.” as if it’s a free source and use it to turn a you will leave feeling better than you did The faster Those aren’t the kinds of descriptors It was that kind of curiosity that led profit. While creators work to find ways to when you came in, ’cause we’re just going FAMILY DENTISTRY, ROOT CANALS, CLEANING, INVISALIGN & MORE you’d expect from an MTV News host, her to consider working with MTV, even get paid in this environment, it’s not much. to sit and talk and get to know each other, but landing that role was unexpected even though she hadn’t been to journalism “I think artists and punks and margin- and be friends,” she says. “I’m psyched. to Graves herself. To punk and hardcore school. She figured if they thought she alized people – who are not three separate We’re going to talk about our feelings, and way to finish fans, she’s better known as the vocalist could do the job, why not try? categories, of course, you know they over- I’m going to make space for people.” and frontwoman of Perfect Pussy (who “It’s mechanical bull rules. You see how lap, and there’s danger in separating them, In preparation for the lecture – which FREE New Patient Offer: toured through Winnipeg in March 2014, long you can stay on until they throw you even lexicographically – have always had she promises will include more questions Electronic toothbrush (with new patient exam, cleaning and x-rays) playing a short, frenetic set at now-defunct off. That’s how I’ve played it, and I’m still to use what’s free and easy to get as a means both from and for her – Graves offers some school. Children under 3 get their first dental appointment FREE underground venue Dead Lobster). here,” Graves says. by which to make money … my only hope simple advice. Bring a notebook and a pen, Three years ago, she was a dishwasher, would be that we would eventually get in case ideas strike (she’s been a big fan of “Now more than Graves says, and now the space she calls paid more,” Graves says. writing things by hand lately). Get some Ever is the time for her “other office” is a penthouse in Man- If it seems odd to hear someone who rest before and after. Have a snack, drink DR. ESAM BESHAY journalists to be hattan, part of a space she shares with other calls herself an “anarchist Mary Poppins” some water. B.D.S. DENTIST EXtremely personal, REGISTRATION STARTS APRIL 3. members of a women’s group. So how does to be calling for more money, hear her out. “I’m coming to Winnipeg to make sure 606-233 Kennedy St. to tell the truth.” umextended.ca/summer she feel about the transition to MTV? “I am (an) anti-capitalist, and I am also everyone is okay. And if people aren’t okay, (Medical Arts Building) “I am a huge believer in showing up She’s not afraid to wear her politics a realist. I’m just tired of seeing my friends they can tell me. And we’ll work on it. T: 204-982-2888 when you’re invited,” Graves says. “If you’re both on her sleeve and in her byline. struggle … It is a danger inherent to act- And then I’m going to take my umbrella F: 204-982-2889 invited and there’s even a chance that you Her contributions to MTV News ing within capitalism – there are countless and fly back to New York, and in between, Extended Education E: [email protected] might want to go or there’s something you include pieces like “Make punk rock great dangers that we face every day as a result we’re going to have a really good time.” might want to do, just show up, engage, again: Hardcore songs for the terrifying of living in a capitalist society. Capitalism www.downtownwinnipeg.dental and be part of the world that’s offered to specter of a Trump presidency” and “A is predicated on danger, and scarcity and you and follow it.” day without a woman: The MTV playlist” the rhetoric of fear,” she says. Supplied Photo city CAMPUS The Uniter // March 23, 2017 15 palities with set and collected tax dollars. est academic collegiate honour society This helps ensure essential services are and purports to award over $500,000 in functioning at their best for Manitobans annual scholarships. and Winnipeggers. Francine Laurin is the president for the “More broadly, CCPA does research executive committee for Golden Key’s U of What the on social exclusion, poverty and income W chapter, which was chartered in 2013. inequality to demonstrate that solutions The worth of The chapter offers three scholarships spe- are within reach,” she says. “Public policy cific to the school, two of which are only heck’s a is about the choices governments make, a golden key offered to Golden Key members. (These and CCPA shows that alternatives exist to scholarships are paid for through crowd- deal with the root causes of social exclu- funding, not Golden Key membership think tank? sion and environmental justice to create a Benefits of membership fees.) She says that, in addition to member- Canada that has ‘enough for all, forever’.” still up for debate ship and scholarships, the chapter provides Exploring the significance of Alongside submitting op-eds to the valuable services on and off campus. Supplied image Winnipeg Free Press and the CBC, she also “Our chapter offers a tutoring ser- Some students feel that secret society membership grants needless contacts and additional privilege. research groups in Manitoba says the CCPA’s website provides informa- Thomas Pashko vice to support all students on campus tion and commentary on current issues. SUPPLIED PHOTO through their academics,” Laurin says. countries is never specified. The scholar- “Honestly, I only accepted it for my But when looking for alternatives or Features reporter @thomaspashko Talula Schlegel Molly McCracken is the director of the Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives. “We regularly offer workshops to address ships are also available to fairly specific resume,” Krahn says. “I don't read any of ways to modify current policies, how specific topics, such as resume writing, candidates (students studying abroad or the emails. I definitely feel like I didn't take does one navigate these organizations and both?” he says. “It’s not immediately obvi- mation is being brought forward by think As the school year wraps up, many leadership and conflict resolution, eti- seeking research grants, for example) and the time to understand what I was joining. News reporter @talulacora understand their background and motives ous to the public which is which, and that’s tanks and why. high-achieving University of Winnipeg quette and more.” may not apply to students being offered I just wanted it to look good on paper.” in research and reforms? the key issue.” “I would say the one thing that Man- (U of W) students will likely receive Laurin also says that the chapter is membership. Danielle Rand, a teacher in the Win- When seeking out reform or review of “Most think tanks operate in a kind of To explain, Dodds gives an example of itobans can do to critically review think a surprise letter from the Golden Key involved in local community work. The While the University of Winnipeg nipeg School Division and a U of W public policy, the answer is sometimes grey area between private and public sec- a potential influence of a think tank. tank content is to engage (or improve) their International Honour Society. 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Way, N.E.E.D.S., Boys and Girls Clubs 2013 article by Simon Fraser University’s “To be in the top 15 per cent of your “Think tanks do research to help inform Winnipeg economics department, says. how pizza consumption is good for Dodds also says that advocacy groups However, the fact that a quick Google of Winnipeg and more. 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Regardless, he is optimistic about webpages seems to suggest that the letters debate. The exact number of scholarships of honour societies in Canadian campus privilege of spending hundreds of hours (CCPA), says. requires relying on your own values to dismissed out of hand?” he says. the potential value think tanks present. may raise more questions than answers. slated to be given out is unclear. culture, and the school’s student union, studying when they have to work for McCracken explains part of the work make a decision. “Ultimately, you would have to read “We should certainly encourage research The Golden Key Society was founded The organization lists eight separate Simon Fraser Student Society, stated the money and support a family. I didn’t think tanks do is conducting research on “What we think of as a think tank runs my pizza studies critically and go over at all levels in our province, with the caveat in 1977 at Georgia State University. It awards, scholarships and grants to be same services and seminars are already feel like spending $90 to join a club that the services and programs Manitobans the gamut from an independent research my methods and come to your own con- that it should be research that is well done has since expanded to include members awarded in 2017. They vary in value from offered by student unions. will continue your access to financial rely on, such as healthcare, education, centre to a glorified consulting firm to a clusions.” and starts from open questions and not from nine countries, including Canada, US$500 to $10,000 and say that “multiple” Local actor Heather Krahn joined and social privileges and give you more infrastructure and more. These services thinly-disguised lobby group. Is the role By reviewing a specific think tank’s predetermined answers,” he says. 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“Being hidden makes women more vulnerable, but (it) is also a survival NEWS briefs strategy. Women in our study reported feeling unsafe in emergency shelters and CANADA REVENUE Summer Evening Alana Trachenko // City editor @alana_wpg will therefore avoid them,” she says. “This AGENCY Jobs: & Day means there are fewer supports that are IS HIRING jobs.gc.ca Shifts A home accessible to them, and that they are not IN WINNIPEG! Government to New master’s on the radar of service providers.” increase tuition fees degree offered for her Deena Brock, provincial co-ordinator of Manitoba Association of Women’s Shel- The provincial government has announced its The University of Winnipeg (U of W) will offer a  Register today at Flexible Entry ters (MAWS), echoes these concerns and intention to raise tuition fees by five per cent master’s degree in criminal justice for the 2018-19 cra.gc.ca/careers. Work Level More resources and support explains more of the complications that Schedule (plus inflation) with Bill 31. The same bill will school year. Once established, the two-year needed for homeless women stem from domestic violence situations. remove restrictions on ancillary fees like labs, program will accommodate 25 students who can “With domestic violence issues … it  Apply online and which may mean increases in those areas as well. study part- or full-time. Undergraduate criminal should be that men get thrown out of their sign up for job Tuition fees for international students currently justice is a popular major at the U of W, with 630 Talula Schlegel house ... the women shouldn’t be forced to Career Salary have no regulations, so this bill will directly affect students currently enrolled, and this program will notice alerts! leave,” Brock says. “Legally, what happens Development starting at domestic students. The UWSA has released a serve as a connection for those looking to earn a News reporter @talulacora is the police, if they’re involved, remove Opportunities $14.50/hr statement urging students to reach out to their PhD in criminal justice and other related fields. the women, or (the women) run away, government officials with their concerns. For many women, homelessness doesn’t because they’re trying to get away from look like living on the streets. Their strug- the violence.” gles are hidden and harder to document. Brock explains that in these situations, Earth Night Women’s centre The Canadian Centre for Policy Alter- women often haven’t had the opportunity at the Good Will looks to community natives (CCPA) published a study called to collect any identification, bank account Finding Her Home: A gender-based analysis information, money or, if they’re aware of ArtsJunktion mb is hosting a Burlesque Mas- The West Central Women’s Resource Centre is of the homelessness crisis in Winnipeg, which them, to contact a shelter to seek refuge. querade party at The Good Will Social Club (625 asking the community for support following a looks at the specific barriers women face “You’re displacing a woman and her Portage Ave.) on Saturday, April 22 at 10 p.m. The significant flood earlier this year. The women’s when homeless. family, taking away all her supporters. She TRADE IN night features burlesque performances, DJs and centre is a non-profit that serves clients in the Jenna Drabble, who authored the study, has no money, she has nothing, so it’s a YOUR STUFF dancing, and guests are encouraged to dress west-central area of the city. Insurance has says women’s centres identified this topic very awkward situation for some women, up in costumes. Proceeds go to ArtsJunktion, a covered some of the costs of repair, but another as an issue in the 2016 State of the Inner completely,” Brock explains. Illustration by Bram Keast WE: local non-profit that repurposes waste headed $10,000 is needed to get the space up and run- for the landfill for crafts and community use. City consultation process, a yearly report Even then, these services are tempo- BUY SELL TRADE ning again. Visit wcwrc.ca/reopen to donate. put out by the CCPA. rary. Brock says that shelters are granted unfortunate situation, but that’s the real- encing domestic violence, etc. in order to BOOKS MUSIC VIDEOS “Women are less likely to be counted a 30-day period to equip women with all ity of it,” Brock says. access it.” among the ‘visible’ homeless, meaning that the resources necessary for their specific Domestic violence is only one of the Drabble says the report details import- Trivia night fundraiser The lost history of hockey their experiences with homelessness and situations, and often providing them with potential factors that could not only ant resources that are needed, with a spe- The History Students’ Association is hosting a Learn more about the history of hockey at the the particular supports that they need are a home. increase a homeless woman’s vulnerability cific recommendation of a women-cen- RED RIVER BOOK STORE trivia night fundraiser on Thursday, March 30 University of Winnipeg in a film screening ofIced , not well understood,” Drabble says. The situation is made more complex but might also pigeonhole her resources. tered response to homelessness. 92 ALBERT STREET at Garbonzo’s in the AnX. Guests can play in a documentary that looks at the growth of hockey, Women are less likely to seek out emer- with children. In the in-term custody, the Drabble says the study calls for a barri- “We hope that our study, through qual- teams for $5 per person. Tickets include a slice past and present. The film takes viewers back to gency services and often couch surf with first person who applies, with proper iden- er-free women’s shelter. itative interviews with women who have of pizza. All funds raised go to the History Stu- 1898, when hockey was first played in Manitoba, friends or relatives, Drabble explains. She tification and resources, gets the child. “Many women in our study identified lived experiences of homelessness, can help dents’ Association. Email uw.historystudents@ through to the Wesmen teams of the early 2000s. says factors including safety concerns and “The police would take the children the need for a women’s-only shelter that is to shine a light on the program and policy gmail.com for more information. Interviews with players, coaches and experts will apprehension for their children incline away from her and put them back into an low barrier, meaning that women do not gaps when it comes to women’s homeless- be featured. The screening takes place March 24 them to seek out less formal help. abusive environment, and that’s a really need to have children, be sober, be experi- ness,” she says. from 7 to 9 p.m. at Eckhardt Gramatté Hall. CAMPUS COMMENTS The Uniter // March 23, 2017 17 PhotoS By Callie Morris

New UWSA leaders How to be a better talk politics ally to women Large voter turnout favours UWSA Connect slate Simple steps for men in the women’s movement

Alana Trachenko Denise MacDonald

City editor @alana_wpg Photo by Keeley Braunstein-Black Volunteer @denisemacwpg Laura Garinger, the incoming UWSA president according to unofficial vote counts, hopes to improve services The unofficial results of the University of in their respective positions. Megan Lin- for students over the next year. Gender is fluid, and not some clear-cut ginalize a person. The advice in this arti- Winnipeg Students’ Association (UWSA) ton received 490 votes for vice president Venus versus Mars binary, but many issues cle is also one for women with privilege election show one of the biggest voter of external affairs, Brenden Gali saw 474 student does, and then there’s the currency do see is the fee they pay, so more com- tend to disadvantage those who present as to take. turnouts in recent years at 13.8 per cent. votes for vice president of student affairs exchange and having to find accommoda- munication is needed. women. So the distinction is important, Candidates say the number is up from and Morgan Brightnose received a sub- tions here.” Linton says she will focus on accessi- and, as a general rule, women feel men Speak up and shut up 2016’s 8.2 per cent for a few reasons – one, stantial 697 votes for vice president of Garinger says Lions Manor will no lon- bility for students at the university. can be better allies in the work of ending Stop talking so much. Take some time there were four candidates running for internal affairs. All results are unofficial ger house students due to unacceptable “This past semester, I was working on gender-based inequities and violence. to notice dynamics in mixed groups. You president, and many other positions were until ratified. living conditions, and that means find- making spaces less ableist,” she says. “This There are many men who work hard may feel like you don’t take up too much contested, including directors. Secondly, a This will be Garinger’s second year with ing additional housing for students, both is a big thing people forget about, because to give women more space and stand space, but you just might. And if you high number of accessible polling stations the UWSA, and she’s hoping to hone in international and domestic. it’s uncomfortable to talk about. with them in the struggle to be heard and don’t, you’re a rare bird. got students thinking about voting and on and improve services for students. She Brightnose says in addition to working “This past semester, I had four classes, treated equally. And most want equality. Studies have shown that men tend to made it easy to do so. Most importantly, says the U-Pass program will need refining on services, which he has been doing with and all four had field trips, walking-based However, a common reaction from men interrupt and dominate conversations. In according to new president Laura Gar- to include more students who want to opt the UWSA already, he hopes to keep stu- trips … I can’t always do that, especially when women speak up about inequality one, men were taking up 75 per cent of the inger, everyone involved in the 2017 elec- in, as well as allowing other groups to opt dents informed on what the organization in the winter, so I was like, ‘This is really is defensiveness, anger or feelings about conversation. Work on some self-aware- tion put in countless hours of hard work. out. For example, those living in residency is doing. shitty, and so other people definitely find feminism shutting them out or being ness. Ask women if they feel like they “People wanted to get involved,” Gar- currently aren’t able to opt out, although “Transparency and accountability,” he this shitty as well.’” outdated. It’s unfortunate but under- are being heard and listened to. (Then, of Illustration by Gabrielle Funk inger says. “It goes to show how hard they live close to campus and might not says. “That’s the standard, and that’s what For more information on election results, standable. No one likes to be singled out course, listen to their answers). everyone was working on their campaign need to bus. I ran on. I want to make documents and visit theuwsa.ca. and painted as the bad guy. This is where listening and awareness and getting people out to vote.” “International students are paying too things we do available to students to read.” But we still live in a sexist world. Women can result in powerful action. If you’re Call yourself a feminist and encourage route so we can see if we’re being followed She won with 463 votes as part of the much,” Garinger adds. “They pay about Garinger agrees – students often don’t tend to make about 73 per cent of a man’s asked to speak on a panel, ask if there are your male friends to do so. It’s your word, or to ensure someone doesn’t know where UWSA Connect slate, all of whom won three times what an undergrad domestic see the work the UWSA does. What they salary for the same work. Eighty-two per any women or other marginalized voices too. You are signalling to us that you we live. There are small actions that can help cent of known sexual assault victims under involved. If not, turn it down. believe and support us. But please don’t reduce a woman’s fear. You can cross the 18 are girls. Many women don’t feel safe Recusing oneself doesn’t mean never accept props for it. Joseph Gordon-Levitt street or change directions, so as not to walk walking at night, and many Indigenous speaking again. It means, ironically, speak- gets hailed as a hero, while Meryl Streep behind her, or cross paths. Or be absorbed women and women of colour don’t feel ing out. Saying you won't participate sends just has her panties in a twist. Tell folks in a call on your cell phone. safe walking at any time. Women are over a strong message and wakes people up. This this is a women-led movement and help When you say that your buddy just twice as likely to report being victims of is especially so if you’re a white, cisgender, women be heard. got “raped” out there on the field, do you sexual assault, many more don’t report heterosexual, middle/upper class and/or When your female friend is calling know what some women hear? “My rape being victims and less than 25 per cent of able-bodied man. out sexism, support her and believe her. just raped rape on the rapey rape rape.” cases that actually make it to court result Take a look around at your world. Are Women often get eye rolls, jokes about Make sure there is a garbage in your in a guilty verdict. there spaces you’re in that are mostly male? armpit hair and retorts like “But what bathroom with a lid and a bag. You may This fight isn’t over a finite “rights pie.” That board you’re on, your workplace, a about men’s rights?” It hurts, and with- not have much need for it, but when PROFile - Barry Pomeroy More for women does not mean less for conference, your band? This is where we out allies, it feels lonely – especially for women come over, they might. And most Contract faculty member in the English department men. Men also suffer from the patriarchy, need you. Speak up and demand change. women who are with those who claim to will be grateful not to risk clogging the gender norms and unrealistic body images. And let’s talk about the “locker room” – be friends. toilet or having you see a bloody tampon And they – especially if they’re white and spaces that are dominated by heterosexual Chances are, if you’re making a joke when they or you might not be com- in middle/upper classes – will keep having men, spaces where Donald Trump thinks about how you’re mansplaining, you’re fortable with that. Better yet? A box of privilege and power, even if we address the it’s okay to demean women. Maybe there probably mansplaining. Try to notice pads or tampons isn’t much money and He recalls a South Asian restaurant that inex- Alana Trachenko wage gap and see more women in power. were times you might have laughed along when you assume what a woman knows can come to the rescue. This is ally-ship plicably charged him more – and treated him Being a good ally is a challenge and (maybe uncomfortably) at a sexist joke. about something. Maybe check in with at its simplest. You are saying that you gradually worse – each day he visited. City editor @alana_wpg takes work. But it’s important not to turn Or high-fived your friend for his shirt her before telling her all about how the understand. It’s sweet. “To this day, I can’t figure it out,” Pomeroy says. away when it gets hard. Women may get that says “Your Girlfriend is Rated E for markets work. Do you have a hard time listening When he’s not abroad, the writer heads back to frustrated and mad, but they’ve been Everyone.” Or liked your friend’s post because she’s overly emotional or taking The University of Winnipeg’s (U of W) Barry New Brunswick, his home province, to a cabin he fighting to be heard for a long time and about chicks being crazy or some dude Words into actions something way too seriously or crying Pomeroy manages to be a prolific writer, world built for himself in the middle of the woods. It’s are impatient. The road to being a good throwing “like a girl.” If you are walking behind a woman at for no good reason or on the rag? Nope, traveller and a favourite instructor in the English where he escapes the distraction of his phone and ally starts with accepting criticism and This can be the breeding ground for the night, know that she might be scared. You you don’t get it. 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Can’t miss a target that doesn’t exist Elected officials shouldn’t give themselves pay raises while butchering budgets Kevin M Klerks (via Flickr) Provincial and civic budgets both included cuts to public services and wage freezes for public servants.

Sam Swanson ever, the bill does not include any timeline, salaries, they have to lead by example,” he which means there is no actual target. told Winnipeg Metro. Volunteer @samuelevan At Winnipeg city hall, heavy snowfall Wage increases for a few at the top is a has been cited as the cause of a $9.5-mil- small portion of the much larger budget, this week's puzzles Solution to last issue’s puzzle Both the Winnipeg city council and the Manitoba Hydro has shifted to layoff lion deficit, and that deficit as justification but this view misses the principle of the Manitoba provincial government ann- mode under its new, PC-appointed board for a hiring freeze that will apply to most issue. ounced budget cuts that will see 2017 of directors. The crown utility seeks to elim- departments. When leaders avoid downsizing while public services scaled back, as well as hir- inate 15 per cent of its workforce as well. Compared to a city-wide wage and hir- slashing services, it shows poor leadership ing and wage freezes for those employed With all of this austerity set to face ing freeze, Mayor Brian Bowman accepted and is part of a broader economic system by both levels of government. Manitoba for the four years ahead, surely a 1.23 per cent wage increase for 2017 on that extends existing wealth inequality. The Manitoba Progressive Conserva- the province’s PC leaders applied the same top of a 2.38 per cent increase last year. Self-administered pay raises for the tives (PCs) gave the Winnipeg Regional pennywise policy to their own pocket- Critics with dissimilar political moti- ruling classes during times of austerity Health Authority a target of $83 million books, right? vations share common ground condemn- may not sit well with those who pay the in cuts this year. The Northern Regional On their first day of political power, ing the practice. price, including those who provide and Health Authority will lose $6 million. the premier and his cabinet froze the In the Winnipeg Free Press, Manitoba require public services. The PCs have also threatened to minimum wage, while accepting 20 per Federation of Labour president Kevin Politicians who raise their own pay undermine collective bargaining by tak- cent salary increases for themselves. Rebeck questioned the genuineness of while administering cuts elsewhere cre- ing a legislative approach to reopening In March, under the pressure of wide- the premier’s assertion that the cuts were ate the perception that politicians view ratified contracts. spread criticism, PC leaders announced “all hands on deck,” while the premier themselves as more valuable than those Crown corporations have not been they would freeze their own salaries, but and his cabinet received raises. who provide and require public services. spared. In early February, Premier Brian they contradicted this claim with the Canadian Taxpayers Federation prai- This contributes to the stereotype that Pallister called for Manitoba Public Insur- release of Bill 21. rie director Todd MacKay called the politicians see only numbers on a spread- ance and Manitoba Liquor & Lotteries to According to Bill 21, the PCs’ balanced Manitoba PCs “hypocritical.” sheet and not the people they represent. cut 15 per cent of their management teams budget bill, ministers would not receive “If they’re asking their employees to do Sam Swanson is the incoming comments editor “as a starting point” to find savings. raises if budget targets weren’t met. How- the sensible thing and hold the line on for volume 72 of The Uniter. 1sudoku.com

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