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Looking for listings? CAMPUS & COMMUNITY LISTINGS AND Cover Image Possible hotel buyouts to target drunken behaviour downtown Evidently, Ticketmaster's online Why is a Toronto band VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES  page 8, service is less greedy than the wanted by Winnipeg's MUSIC  page 12, "Books" Residents concerned they ecutive director in community relations for the Salvation Army. The Salvation Army, a FILM & LIT  page 14, by Cindy Titus and Mark Reimer University of Winnipeg's Lebanese mafia? may be turfed Christian social service agency, provides 500 GALLERIES & MUSEUMS  page 14, 15, Check out our Thin Air Winnipeg International Writers Festival coverage on beds across three shelters in Winnipeg, 70 of THEATRE, DANCE & COMEDY  page 15, pages 14 and 15. which are for intoxicated people. comments  page 10 ARTS & CULTURE  page 9 AWARDS AND FINANCIAL AIDE  page 18 “It is intolerable when we stereotype hotel Sonya Howard residents by calling for fewer drunks,” Hoeft Beat reporter said. “We tend to put a more stringent ideol- ogy on this population, who just happens to not have a voice.” News UNITER STAFF A recent city strategy to crack down on pub- Downtown hotels may be the only option lic intoxication in and around downtown for some, Hoeft notes, not because they’re Managing Editor hotels just may close the door on downtown drunks but because they can’t afford to live Winnipeg pedestrians making the streets unsafe? Aaron Epp » [email protected] hotel residents. anywhere else due to low vacancy rates or be- Business Manager The Portage Avenue Action Strategy, cause they cannot meet the tenancy require- Jaywalkers unaware they're tic where people are made aware can help deter Geoffrey Brown » [email protected] drafted by the development agency ments of holding a lease. dangerous behaviour. CentreVenture and adopted by Winnipeg’s Marlborough Hotel resident Maria being unsafe, some say In Winnipeg, the Downtown Winnipeg BIZ PRODUCTION MANAGER city council in July, states that the city will Twersky agrees. patrols often act as eyes and ears for the police. Ayame Ulrich » [email protected] work with hotels, vendors and the Manitoba “People are trying to help themselves when However, jaywalking is not on their radar. copy and style editor Liquor Control Commission (MLCC) to they live in hotels like this,” Twersky said. Lauren Parsons “It isn’t something we are responsible for,” Britt Embry » [email protected] limit drunken behaviour downtown. Even if the Portage Avenue Action Strategy Beat Reporter said Rick Joyal, manager of safety and develop- Diana Soroka, spokeswoman for the includes some low-income and student hous- Photo editor ment for Downtown Winnipeg BIZ and a for- Cindy Titus [email protected] MLCC, says that they are already working ing, Twersky is concerned that there would mer police officer. » closely with the Downtown BIZ by provid- be a lot of people left homeless. With several reports of pedestrians being struck Joyal said all the BIZ can do is set a good ex- news assignment editor ing funding and training for the Downtown “They don’t really care if you’re here or by vehicles in Winnipeg lately, some are won- ample themselves and adhere to the rules of the Andrew McMonagle » [email protected] Watch program with regards to working with not,” said Twersky. “We have humane soci- dering if Winnipeg is too relaxed on pedestrian road. news production editor intoxicated members of the public. eties for animals, but what about human be- street laws. “Maybe if it were a kid we could tell them not Kristy Rydz » [email protected] ings as well?” According to Section 88 of the Manitoba to do it, but tell an adult what to do and they’ll “People are trying to help Jim Silver, co-director of the University of Highway Traffic Act, no pedestrian can leave the turn around and tell you what to do right back,” arts and culture editor Winnipeg’s Urban and Inner-City Studies Matt Preprost » [email protected] themselves when they live in curb when it is deemed unsafe. This can mean he said. hotels like this.” program, cautions that the Portage Avenue anything from leaving the curb when the red Part of the prevention that the BIZ Outreach comments editor Action Strategy needs to go beyond cleaning hand is flashing to crossing an intersection on a Unit does help with is getting publicly intoxi- Andrew Tod » [email protected] – Maria Twersky, resident of up a part of the city by relocating what seems red light, which is considered jaywalking. cated people off the streets, especially late at to be the problem. Instead, it should try to listings co-ordinator The Marlborough Hotel The problem is that these laws are not being night where a driver may not see them on the J.P. Perron [email protected] address the problem of access to housing for taken seriously. road.However, for many downtown drivers the » Reportedly, Mayor Sam Katz is support- low-income people. “People’s lives have become so busy,” said problem is not intoxicated people at night, but Campus beat reporter ive of considering buying out the liquor li- “There is a shortage of affordable hous- Constable Natalie Aiken of the Winnipeg Police students and business people during the day. Karlene Ooto-Stubbs » [email protected] cences at historic downtown hotels like The ing in Winnipeg,” said Silver. “Further, these Service. “They aren’t aware that they aren’t being Graham Avenue at Vaughan Street, a particu- beat reporter Maclaren and The Woodbine in order to hotels are part of Winnipeg’s history, and safe.” larly problematic intersection, has recently seen Ethan Cabel » [email protected] shut them down or convert them. The goals businesses as well. We can’t just shut down a a number of traffic accidents involving pedestri- of these actions, according to the strategy, legally operating business.” “People’s lives have become so ans. Just last month, an elderly man was struck Beat reporter are to make the downtown more comfort- While the MLCC is not directly involved busy. They aren’t aware that by a Winnipeg Transit bus at the corner that is a Sonya Howard » [email protected] able for the public and to attract and keep in decisions on hotel buyouts, Soroka notes they aren’t being safe.” hub for bus routes. beat reporter investment. that the bars in these hotels are operating as Kiera Sigurdson, a third-year University of Cindy Titus Lauren Parsons » [email protected] Local social service agencies, hotel resi- a business and they have every right to be – Constable Natalie Aiken, Winnipeg Police Service. Winnipeg student, takes the bus to school and Pedestrians ignoring traffic laws are causing problems on dents and academics wonder what impact profitable. culture reporter has to cross the busy intersection every day. downtown streets, some say. Robin Dudgeon [email protected] this will have on the people who depend on Deputy Mayor Justin Swandel notes that Aiken said that people are distracted by check- “I try to pay attention, look both ways and » these hotels as a long-term housing option. the hotel buyout option is still at the concept ing their phone messages or getting to meetings wait for the lights to change – but if there’s no “We need to recognize that the people stage and will be reviewed in some detail be- David Seburn and aren’t paying attention to their personal traffic then I’ll just go,” she said. ers, he not only worries about his own potential CONTRIBUTORS: living in these hotels are people and citi- fore council moves forward on it. Downtown hotels, like The Woodbine, may be facing buyouts in an attempt to curb the prominence of safety. Some believe that to help create a safer com- accidents but his students' as well. zens first,” said Karen Hoeft, assistant ex- intoxication in the area. Toronto police manned one busy corner and munity people will have to change their behav- He believes that as long as either the driver handed out $50 tickets to anybody who was ei- iour to set a better example. or the pedestrian are paying attention, accidents Aranda Adams, Matt Austman, ther jaywalking or leaving the curb when it “They have to want to do it,” Harold Tabin, can always be avoided. Courtney Brecht, Kathleen Cerrer, was unsafe, the Toronto Star reported this past owner and instructor of A-Confidence Driving “The onus is placed on each individual to act Justin Charette, Mike Duerksen, Spence Neighbourhood Association says goodbye to Kate Sjoberg January. School, said. smartly, safely and courteously,” he said. Will Gibson, Chris Hunter, Ryan Aiken said something like this may work for Tabin has to deal with unruly pedestrians Janz, Adam Johnston, Esma resources manual and supported the creation Winnipeg. She feels that any educational tac- every day. As someone who is teaching new driv- With files from Chloe Rew. Mneima, Sagan Morrow, Sarah Apurba Deb welcomed of a sustainability committee to work on fi- Reilly, Mark Reimer, Chloe Rew, as incoming executive nancial issues. Also, youth programming is Matty Rygiel, David Seburn, Aaron now better supported through effective poli- Snider, Samuel Swanson, Nick cies and staffing support. BY COURTNEY BRECHT AND KRISTY RYDZ Ternette, Catherine van Reenen, J. director Williamez The gardens and green spaces dotting the Q: Do you feel that jaywalking is a problem downtown? neighbourhood are just one example of the impact the SNA, and Sjoberg’s work, has Sonya Howard had. The Uniter is the official student newspaper of the Beat Reporter Vacant lots converted into gardens are so- University of Winnipeg and is published by Mouseland Press Inc. Mouseland Press Inc. is a membership cial areas where community members can Matthew Wheeler, Michael Long, fifth-year Lexi Von Dyck, first- based organization in which students and community throw a birthday party, grow food, learn a members are invited to participate. For more While Kate Sjoberg may have stepped new skill and, essentially, noted Sjoberg, de- first-year computer economics and business year human rights information on how to become a member go to www. science "Only when people don't "I think it is – especially uniter.ca, or call the office at 786-9790. The Uniter down as executive director of the Spence velop networks, friendships and community. "No, no problems at use common sense when during rush hour." is a member of the Canadian University Press and Neighbourhood Association (SNA) this sum- Working in community economic devel- Campus Plus Media Services. all." jaywalking." mer, her influence will still be felt throughout opment is not without its challenges, how- Courtesy Kate Sjoberg SUBMISSION OF ARTICLES, LETTERS, GRAPHICS AND the community. ever. Sjoberg notes the value of patience with After over three years, Kate Sjoberg has stepped down as executive director of the PHOTOS ARE WELCOME. Articles must be submitted in A former University of Winnipeg Students’ the rate of change when dealing with pov- Spence Neighbourhood Association. text (.rtf) or Microsoft Word (.doc) format to editor@ uniter.ca, or the relevant section editor. Deadline Association president, Sjoberg took on the erty, the impact of colonialism and genera- for submissions is 6:00 p.m. Thursday, one week role of SNA executive director in May 2007. tional issues. “Kate had no fear in her role,” Wiebe said. Inside the SNA before publication. Deadline for advertisements is Responsible for everything from fundrais- “Some of us get into this work and get im- “She was not intimidated by powerful people noon Friday, six days prior to publication. The Uniter ing to communicating between the commu- patient with ourselves because we think we and she was effective at getting the commu- The Spence Neighbourhood Association works reserves the right to refuse to print submitted with the people of Spence Street to revitalize material. The Uniter will not print submissions that nity, board, staff and volunteers, Sjoberg is aren’t changing things,” she said. “Working nity’s message to them.” are homophobic, misogynistic, racist, or libellous. We glad that she had the opportunity to work on these things is a long haul.” Each executive director brings something and renew their community in the areas of also reserve the right to edit for length and/or style. in particular to the SNA, Wiebe noted, and health, safety, community economic develop- “The amount of engagement and how much people in the ment, and housing and neighbourhood image. Julia Sotas, first-year Matthew Unger, John Vincent, Sjoberg was no exception. CONTACT US Apurba Deb, the incoming executive direc- sociology Analyst at Investors jeweler » Spence neighbourhood are actively working on their living Programs and activities include: "Not that I've seen. General Inquiries: 204.786.9790 tor who took office Tuesday, Aug. 31, brings "I've never felt that Group Advertising: 204.786.9790 and public space is remarkable.” way before." "No, because in my It's vehicles in the Editors: 204.786.9497 more than a decade of experience working in Community housing opinion it doesn't intersection that Fax: 204.783.7080 – Kate Sjoberg, former executive director, Spence Neighbourhood Association the rural areas of Bangladesh with the United First jobs for youth disrupt the flow of really annoy me. E-mail: [email protected] Nations Food and Agriculture Organization, traffic. It's the city's Pedestrians only have Web: www.uniter.ca with an organization that tackles poverty, jus- To help deal with these challenges, Sjoberg the UK Department for International Literacy planning that disrupts half a minute to get LOCATION » tice and urban planning. created an impromptu network of fellow di- Development, the Canadian International Newcomer outreach the flow of traffic." across the street." Room ORM14 University of Winnipeg She’s also proud she was able to be a leader rectors across similar community organiza- Development Agency, Danish International Skills Bank 515 Portage Avenue in a community that is working together to tions like the West Broadway Centre. Development Assistance and non-govern- Skateboard club Winnipeg, Manitoba R3B 2E9 find solutions to these issues. This allowed Sjoberg to not only under- ment organizations. “The amount of engagement and how stand the complexity and extent of the ex- His projects have ranged from community Basketball much people in the Spence neighbourhood ecutive director role, but also helped her see empowerment to livelihood improvement. Garden and green spaces are actively working on their living and pub- that there are many other groups, people and “I look forward to learning from the so- Tool lending library Mouseland Press Board of Directors: lic space is remarkable,” Sjoberg said. organizations tackling the same issues across cial memories of the organization and the Michael Rac (chair), Shawn Coates, Courtney The programs that are coming of age now, the city. communities,” Deb said. “Working together, Magnus Eliason Recreation Centre Berthelette, Clayton Winter, Alex Freedman, thanks in part to Sjoberg’s efforts, have been Erika Wiebe, a community development we can make the SNA ready for addressing youth drop-in Shannon Sampert, Brian Gagnon, Kelly Ross, Caroline Fisher, Ben Wickstrom and Fabian on-going for the past 10 years. worker with Neighbourhoods Alive, sees that challenges that our neighbourhoods face on For more information, visit Check us out on Facebook: www.tinyurl.com/TheUniter Suarez. Within the organization, Sjoberg has Sjoberg’s impact through the SNA has been a day-to-day basis.” www.spenceneighbourhood.org. helped to update the constitution and human great. For inquiries e-mail: [email protected] 04 News News 05 The Uniter September 16, 2010 www.Uniter.ca www.uniter.ca September 16, 2010 The Uniter Local West side Hydro line slated at $2.2 billion The Better News Briefs Manitoba Hydro given no Compiled by Justin Charette opportunity to explore alternatives, critics say Open Farm Day coming to a farm near you Series Over 35 farms in Manitoba, including agri- Ethan Cabel Ayame Ulrich tourism businesses, are participating in the first Beat reporter Open Farm Day on Sunday, Sept. 19. People are invited by Stan Struthers, minister of agriculture, Mayoral candidates on the fringe food and rural initiatives (MAFRI), to visit one of Progressive Conservatives, Liberals and other these farms and learn more about farming and experts continue to accuse the provincial In addition to Sam “The area would have everything people gain a unique experience and insight into the NDP of political interference with the opera- there need,” he said. tions of Manitoba Hydro. On accessibility, Gill vows to do away with agriculture business. Families are encouraged and Judy, five other the communications system around the may- to take tours, attend demonstrations and take “We always expected to candidates seek mayoral or’s office by answering all phone calls and e- part in other recreational activities. Steinbach’s build along the east side.” mails personally. Mennonite Heritage Village livery barn will also victory On public safety, he wants every police be hosting Supper from the Field, a dinner – Glenn Schneider, manager of public affairs, officer equipped with a camera in order to prepared from local foods as a celebration of Manitoba Hydro decrease “frivolous claims” against the police Manitoba’s farming community. Ethan Cabel and increase conviction rates. The accusations come as Bipole III, a $2.2 Beat reporter “I trust the police to turn on the cam- Rent changes for Manitoba billion Hydro transmission line, was con- era when they should turn it on,” said Gill, in the new year firmed as a project along the west side of Lake adding that a simple training session would Manitoba Family Services and Consumer Winnipeg, rather than along the east side or As mayor Sam Katz and Judy Wasylycia-Leis be required for the implementation of the under the lake itself. continue to steal headlines all over Winnipeg, program. Affairs has announced that the 2011 rent “For the last 20 years Hydro has planned it is easy to forget that a diverse, and equally Gill also advocates for a crime-free hous- guideline will come into effect on Jan. 1. The to build Bipole III along the east side (of Lake legitimate, slate of mayoral candidates are si- ing program, which would train landlords on guideline, which is determined annually, will be Winnipeg),” said Rick Borotsick, PC critic multaneously vying for the top job. how (and when) to report possible criminal set at one-and-a-half per cent. The guideline for Manitoba Hydro and MLA for Brandon “I think Winnipeg was once a great city,” activity in their rental properties. is intended to take into account the cost of West. said Nancy Thomas, 47, a mayoral candidate Avery Petrowski, 23, a mayoral candidate, expenses such as utilities and property taxes. “The decision to build on the west side and business consultant who lives in St. Vital. appliance salesman and resident of Wolseley, This guideline does not cover units over $1,200, is 100 per cent political interference by the “I say it was once a great city because people vows to improve accountability through the Manitoba NDP.” simply don’t feel safe anymore.” online publication of city expenses. non-profit housing and certain new buildings. Bipole III, a transmission line that will Thomas decided to enter the race in early He also wants to reach out to youth in Landlords may also apply for an increase if stretch from just north of Gillam and curve spring after realizing that a radical change in order to change the city’s low voter turn-out, the increase of their expenses is more than south all the way down to Winnipeg, is nec- city leadership was paramount for the success which was a minuscule 38 per cent of eligible the guideline allows. Tenants must be given essary for energy reliability in the province. of Winnipeg. voters in the 2006 election. a written three month notice if rent is to be Bipoles I and II, which run parallel to one “We need open, honest and accessible gov- increased, and tenants also have the right to another, are too close together to ensure the ernment,” she said. “We need open, honest and object to any rent increases before it takes preservation of electricity in case of extreme To make city services more accessible, accessible government.” weather or other circumstances. Thomas proposes to review the 311 commu- effect. Bipole III, as a result, requires geographic nications system, which links most city ser- – Nancy Thomas, mayoral candidate Province cracks down on e-waste separation from the other lines and could vice calls to one central phone line. The line have been built along the east side of Lake delays communication between residents and “I want to set up a student council to ad- According to the Winnipeg Free Press, Winnipeg or, as some suggest, even under the city service departments, she said. vise the city council,” he said. “We need to conservation minister Bill Blaikie plans to lake itself. Thomas would institute strict term lim- make students feel that their opinions are improve the handling of Manitoba’s old However, Hydro recently confirmed a its of a maximum of two four-year terms for valid and will continue to be valid.” electronics. His proposal, which he outlined in a 1,350-kilometre western route, chosen to avoid the mayor and all city councillors in order to Last but not least, mayoral candidate Ed press release, is about ensuring that electronic possible environmental damage to the boreal avoid complacency among career politicians Ackerman, a filmmaker and owner of the waste, such as old cell phones and laptops, don’t forest, which the NDP would like named a and their constituents. “Alphabet House” at 89 Gertie St., has been United Nations Educational, Scientific and She also wants to beef up the Winnipeg accused of violating the city’s vacant and end up in landfills, but are recycled or properly Cultural Organization (UNESCO) world Police Service by opening community service derelict buildings bylaw by maintaining the disposed of to minimize waste and prevent heritage site. stations and scrapping the recently approved house. Opposition to the bylaw is central to pollution. He cites the success of the blue box Ayame Ulrich police helicopter in favour of added foot pa- his campaign but he also wants to give resi- program, as well as the success of tire and oil “The decision to build on Free Press columns published in 2008. rently unavailable to build under an inland, trols in needy neighbourhoods. dents unregulated access to the Brady Landfill recycling at minimizing waste in landfills as an the west side is 100 per Additionally, the Liberals’ preferred route freshwater lake. “We may need more officers,” she said, in order to re-use discarded material. important factor in proposing a similar program cent political interference by would avoid environmental damage to the The technology has only been tested in addressing mayor Sam Katz’s commitment If elected, Ackerman pledges to make for electronic waste. eastern boreal forest, affecting 363 kilome- saltwater bodies, like the North Sea between to add 58 new cops to the Winnipeg Police Winnipeg Transit a free service for everyone. the Manitoba NDP.” tres as compared to 885 kilometres on the east Norway and Netherlands, which adopted the Service. “But I don’t think our current of- Cindy Titus “I don’t believe in rapid transit,” he said. “I Mayoral hopeful Nancy Thomas may be a fringe candidate but that’s not stopping her from getting her ideas for Not in my backyard – Rick Borotsik, PC critic for Manitoba Hydro and 812 kilometres along the west. The largely method for energy transmission. ficers are being deployed strategically or believe in free transit.” Winnipeg out to voters. and MLA for Brandon West underwater route would also sidestep any is- Wowchuck further finds PC claims of effectively.” Brad Gross, a real estate agent for Royal Students from Leila North Community School sues or cash settlements among First Nations $1.75 billion in savings along the east to be The other three “fringe” candidates have LePage, is also running for mayor. At the in Winnipeg addressed a City Hall committee “There were many motivations (in choos- groups and private land owners. dubious. put forward even more unique approaches to real estate broker and Scotia Heights resi- creation of a 24/7 mixed-use entertainment time of this writing, he was not yet registered about the state of their school, the CBC ing the west side),” said Rosann Wowchuk, “The cost is lower than the west side line She noted the majority of their estimates the city’s ailments. dent, would like to see economic revitaliza- district around the University of Winnipeg as a mayoral candidate. reported. The students at the over-crowded Manitoba’s minister responsible for Manitoba and comparable to the east, without even in- come from projected savings on a converter Rav Gill, a 28-year-old mayoral candidate, tion in the downtown. He advocates for the and parts of the West End. school are fighting to have portable classrooms Hydro. cluding settlement or land claims,” Gerrard station that must be built regardless of where placed on the grounds. Local residents, however, The west side route, which the PCs esti- said. the line is constructed. petitioned against the portable classrooms, mate will cost $1.75 billion more than an east Wowchuk responded to the underwater “The difference in cost between east and side route, was not Manitoba Hydro’s pre- proposal by saying that the technology is cur- west is $410 million,” she said. This week on the campaign trail… Mayoral candidate spotlight reasoning that they were unsightly and would ferred placement of the line, according to lower property values. Last year, students were Glenn Schneider, manager of public affairs Katz’s office downplayed the partisan endorse- Getting to know Rav Gill transit systems,” he said. “I think that we forced into makeshift classes in the school for Manitoba Hydro. Kristy Rydz ment noting that official support is being ac- can still get the best of everything here in library and resource rooms. The portable “It’s (Bipole III) been in the planning News production editor cepted from various levels of government, as Winnipeg.” classrooms should have been in place before stages for a number of years and we always reported in the Winnipeg Free Press. While he loves classic cars (particularly his school started, according to Brian O’Leary, expected to build along the east side,” he said. A Jet at city hall? Kristy Rydz ’87 Camaro IROC) and basketball, Gill is “We haven’t done a comparison of east versus Save with Travel CUTS Katz and Wasylycia-Leis face-off with crime-fighting News production editor also passionate about the tight-knit commu- Seven Oaks School Division superintendent, but Veteran Winnipeg Jet Thomas Steen has joined west because we’ve been given (provincial) di- Australia, a World of Opportunities. commitments nity feel of the city. the appeals have pushed it back another six rection for the west side ... there would be no the race for city council. Steen announced his “(The people) are very friendly in weeks. There are 550 students attending the Central Australia’s Rock & Canyon Qantas The two top contenders in Winnipeg’s civic elec- campaign on Thursday, Sept. 9 and will run point in a comparison.” tion address crime, a key city issue, from very At 28-years-old, Rav Gill wants to be your Winnipeg,” Gill said. “Every time you go out school designed for 350. The PCs, Manitoba Liberals and other Alice Springs, Uluru (Ayers Rock), a 4x4 trek, Winnipeg – Sydney – Alice Springs – Cairns against NDP-endorsed Shaneen Robinson, for- mayor and turn Winnipeg into “the next you always see someone that you know.” the canyon rim at Watarrka and daybreak over overland – Sydney – Winnipeg different perspectives. Mayor Sam Katz stated mer school trustee Rod Giesbrecht and Nelson critics believe that every angle should be ex- that he would put 58 more police officers on great city.” Talking about the best kept secrets in the Tough on crime, Katz says plored when $2.2 billion of taxpayer money Kata Tjuta. Take up to one year to return. Sanderson for the city councillor seat in the “It’s very, very good,” Gill says about prairie city, he loves the diversity of great din- the street while Judy Wasylycia-Leis pledged $1 Elmwood-East Kildonan ward. Long-time incum- Chris Kitching at the Winnipeg Sun reported is at stake. Includes: accommodation, transportation, † Departs Nov 14, 2010 Winnipeg’s current mark of greatness. “But ing experiences that the city has to offer, like $1,635 million in community resource funding to deter bent and NDP-supporter Lillian Thomas is retir- that in light of the upcoming municipal election “Manitoba Hydro should have been work- tour leader, some meals. Other dates available it’s not a destination city like Toronto or his personal favourite: the Chinese restaurant * 2 nights crime, according to CBC.ca. Wasylycia-Leis’s ing from the seat this fall. on Oct. 27, Sam Katz is promising to hire 58 new ing and researching all the options on this $590 announcement was a follow-up to her August Montreal.” Sun Fortune on Pembina Hwy. Departs Nov 17, 2010 All signs point to an election police officers and 19 new call centre operators, five years ago rather than two years ago,” said Other dates available promise of expanding anonymous crime-report- A real estate agent and owner of his own “You can get authentic food from all Jon Gerrard, leader of the Manitoba Liberal property management business, In Towne around the whole world here,” he said. “And costing approximately $5 million. Katz will seek ing phone lines. Starting on Sunday, Sept. 5, official civic elec- Party. WestJet flights at the lowest price. Properties, Gill is confident he can transfer even if you just want some greasy burgers more money from the federal government Federal meets civic tion signs began popping up on homeowner’s Gerrard supports the often overlooked un- ISIC student airfare discounts only at Travel CUTS. lawns as a way to boost name recognition for his approachability, ability to attract business and fries, we have Johnny G’s.” to fund this initiative, intended to improve derwater alternative, which would involve Conservative Member of Parliament Steven candidates and allow Winnipeggers the op- and experience developing areas in the city Wanting to expand on the best parts of the the response times of police and call centre laying 350 kilometres of special cable beneath Come in store and see us today. travelcuts.com Fletcher is throwing his true blue support be- portunity to display their support. While there into a successful stint as mayor. city, Gill’s goal as mayor would be to change operators. 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Witches dodge a bullet itoba and Nunavut an Rumours of amalga- ROMANIA: In an attempt to increase government income, two members of important key to eco- mation between the Romania’s ruling Democratic Liberal Party put forth a draft law recently that would nomic growth, accord- philosophy and clas- have seen witches and fortunetellers forced to produce taxable transaction records. The ing to Axworthy sics departments law would have also held those in magical occupations accountable for incorrect false predictions. According to the CBC, Alin Popoviciu and Cristi Dugulescu accused Lauren Parsons their fellow politicians of fearing magical Beat reporter repercussions when their draft law failed to Karlene Ooto-Stubbs pass the Romanian senate last Tuesday. The Campus Beat Reporter eastern European nation has been suffering recently from a rapidly shrinking economy Part 1 in a two-part series. and last year was forced to accept a $20 When the University of Winnipeg’s dean of Cindy Titus billion loan. With climate change rapidly increasing and arts announced plans to amalgamate the de- changing arctic territory boundaries, new A proposed all-season highway that would connect Manitoba to Nunavut year-round might present partments of religion, classics and philoso- Resurrecting the caste developments are in place to build stronger opportunities and challenges. phy last November, students, faculty and system 60 years later ties between Manitoba and Nunavut.One alumni were outraged by the decision. INDIA: For the first time since gaining its major proposal is an all-seasons road, which are accessible by winter roads which have to open up the North in terms of the abil- “It was out of the blue and a terrible shock independence from the British Empire, according to Gaile Whelan-Enns, director short seasons and often cause maintenance ity of Canada to continue to protect its in- to all the departments involved,” said Dr. India’s government will formally count of Manitoba Wildlands, does not seem real- problems – which could happen in both terests,” Axworthy said. He feels that to help Jane Cahill, chair of the classics department its citizens according to their castes, CNN istic. The favoured route is a 1,200 km road Manitoba and Nunavut.There are some peo- the North, the rest of Canada first needs to at U of W. Within five days the university reported last week. The survey, which will that connects Gillam, Man. to Rankin Inlet, ple, however, who see the road as a key piece get to there. Axworthy has always had big realized it was a bad idea and the plan was take place next year separately from India’s Nunavut. in the economic growth puzzle.“My question dreams for the university, for the country, scrapped, yet rumours kept circulating. ongoing general census, is primarily an Whelan-Enns and her non-profit envi- is, what happens if you don't do it?” said Dr. and definitely for the Arctic gateway. “As far One of the reasons for the commotion Aranda Adams attempt to discover how many Indians are ronmental organization think the cost of Lloyd Axworthy, president of the University as the road is concerned, the technology is was the fact that the philosophy depart- members of the Other Backward Classes the project, at an estimated $1.2 billion, is a of Winnipeg.Axworthy has teamed up with certainly there,” he said. “We built roads up ment had been facing hard times. The chair all that we have in common,” he said. teach fourth-year Greek to four students. money are not for the academic good.” to the Arctic Ocean in the times when this had stepped down and a number of faculty Combining two unrelated departments And we still wish to provide aspects of clas- Graeme Gagnon, a third-year classics stu- (OBCs), a general grouping for several of the “It works out to almost $1 million dollars per kilometre. country had big visions.”Dorothy Dobbie, members resigned. is a big concern for Keith Collins, a faculty sics like that.” dent, was upset about the proposed joining. lowest castes. While some say the results Who is going to pay for that?” former president of CentrePort Canada, an “(Philosophy students) were upset about member in the classics department. As a Cahill did her doctorate studies at the “When the merger was announced I was will help the government provide help to the inland port named as Canada’s first Foreign the state of their department,” Cahill said. contract employee, he was unsure about the University of British Columbia when they contemplating switching to a degree in his- disadvantaged, opponents to the survey fear –Gaile Whelan-Enns, director of Manitoba Wildlands Trade Zone, could not agree more. Dobbie “The chair had resigned and there were in- future of his job. had a prestigious classics department. The tory,” he said. the re-emphasis of castes – which date back said that from a business perspective, this is department has since merged, being re- “But classes are full and waitlisted. If any- thousands of years – will damage India’s problem. Manitoba Premier Greg Selinger to pres- one of the most exciting projects to come “Universities are moving to a business model and decisions named the department of classical, near east- thing, the university needs to expand the national unity. “It works out to almost $1 million per ki- ent research at the Gateway Summit 2010 – along in a long time.“Think of all the jobs based on money are not for the academic good.” ern and religious studies. She notes that it is classics department. I’m thankful (the merg- lometre,” she said. “Who is going to pay for Northern Directions being held at the U of that will be attached to such a major develop- no longer a world-renowned program. er’s) not happening.” Happy birthday, DPRK! that?” Whelan-Enns believes that part of W from Nov. 8 to Nov. 10. As part of the ment,” she said. She believes that people who – Dr. Jane Cahill, chair of the classics department, U of W “I see amalgamations happening in NORTH KOREA: Ceremonies honouring Kim the high cost is due to the acceleration of event, Axworthy hopes discussion of the road are in industry training now will have a great schools due to budgetary concerns, which Check out the classics and philosophy Il-sung, North Korea’s first leader, took place global warming and its effects in the north. can open up and plans can be made to put advantage in the next few years to start de- ternal conflicts, so students kept up the noise “With a merger of departments comes should not be the main concern of academ- departments student association at last week in Pyongyang to celebrate the 62nd Conditions like permafrost and melting ice it in motion. He sees the road as an impor- veloping their careers with the construction to raise attention for the philosophy depart- layoffs and less opportunities for new hires,” ics,” Cahill said. “Universities are moving http://uwclassics.blogspot.com and anniversary of that nation’s independence, play a major role in research and development tant key to our economic growth as a prov- of the road. ment’s issues.” Collins said. “I hope we’re not undermined to a business model and decisions based on http://uwphsa.blogspot.com. the New York Times reports. The milestone that would need to be done before the road ince and country as well as a step forward in Dr. Jack Zupko was recently appointed to like that.” comes amid many speculations about the could be built. Another issue is the develop- the Arctic gateway model, formed for the Watch for Part 2 in next week’s issue of The the position of chair of the philosophy de- As for rumours about the women and political future of North Korea. A high-profile ment of mines in the North. She explained Port of Churchill. But the road is not just Uniter: Examining the ideas that will be dis- partment. When he heard about the pos- gender studies department joining with clas- meeting of delegates from the North’s ruling that new mines in the Northwest Territories about economic developments. “You've got cussed at the Arctic Gateway Summit. sible merger before he arrived from Emory sics, Cahill assures those are false as well. Worker’s Party failed to begin on schedule University in Atlanta, Georgia, he was skep- “Classics departments suffer when they last week, prompting analysts across the tical about it. are amalgamated,” she said. “What happens border in South Korea to wonder if current UNIVERSITY of WINNIPEG Board “I was hired to be chair of philosophy, not is that the smaller, important aspects of the supreme leader Kim Jong-il – son of Kim Il- Meeting: philosophy, religion and classics … philoso- discipline die. 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Wesmen skills basketball camp Why it’s worth it to run beyond the mainstream From Sept. 24 to 26, the University of Sarah Reilly Winnipeg will hold Manitoba’s first ever Staff writer basketball skills camp. Students attending Nick Ternette were afforded the opportunity to be heard; the camp will develop their off hands, Volunteer staff in my case, I regularly made presentations improve passing and learn professional The University of Winnipeg Wesmen wom- at City Hall from 1971 until earlier this year. secrets to prepare them for the coming en’s basketball team held tryouts last week I knew the ins and outs of City Hall bet- season. Guest coaches for the camp and will kick off the season with a signifi- After participating in five Winnipeg mayoral ter than some of the mainstream candidates include Grand Richter (previous coach cantly different roster. campaigns, I have often been asked whether and, as such, was able to clearly articulate of NBA star Darryl Dawkins) and ex- professional players Norm Froemel and While eight players are returning to the or not it was worth running. my views on civic politics. In some cases, a Srdjan Komlonevic. The camp is open to team, five from last year are not back. With I must admit that when I ran in my first few mainstream candidates even altered their all high school and junior high students, four new rookies, head coach Tanya McKay election in 1974, I actually thought I could own platforms after being inspired by ideas I both male and female. People can register views the team in two categories. win and secure a seat on Winnipeg’s city had proposed. online at the U of W website. “I see the team in two parts: fourth – council. I ran a very “professional” campaign Even though I have always been called a U of W grows greener and fifth-years, and first and second,” she with a campaign office, campaign manager “fringe candidate,” I never objected to that University of Winnipeg students will be said. “We’re very veteran but we’re also very Cindy Titus and a staff. term because to me it meant standing outside using greener, more sustainable, campus young.” The Wesmen women’s basketball team for 2010/2011 is shaping up to be a solid mix of veteran and rookie Lo and behold, I finished third. Still, I of the mainstream of politics, which is what I infrastructure this coming semester. Assistant coach Tami Pennell agrees that players. realized that because I had run as a socialist considered myself to be doing. Over the summer, a number of changes the squad contains a mixture of skills and candidate, I would never be elected to city However, running as a fringe candidate have been made to the way the campus hopes to foster confidence in those returning “The game experiences will give us a chance among the players and coaches now that the council and nor would anyone else who did did have its drawbacks. My fringe status Ayame Ulrich operates including a new electric and from last year. to close the gap between the veterans and team has been finalized. Gooch, who is co- (except, perhaps, in the North End, where meant I was not allowed into some debates, natural gas hybrid heating system, an “We lost quite a few veterans last year ... rookies.” captain with Ogidan, is thrilled to have new communists were getting elected until 1990). such as those before the Winnipeg Chamber I’ve always argued that every person ought to run for expanded recycling program and low- flow toilets and sinks. The new, greener, and our goal this year is to try to develop blood pumping through the team. Many people who go into politics seem to of Commerce. I would show up before the political office at least once in his or her lifetime in order infrastructure is expected to cut down some leadership (in the new veterans),” “We lost quite a few “I’m really excited for this year and I think see it as a win or lose game. If you lose, you meeting anyway and distribute my literature to understand how the political process in Canada works on greenhouse gas emissions by 35 per Pennell said. we have a lot of potential with the new re- go back to your former life. until the security guards escorted me out, cent and save 4,536,634 litres of water The three fifth-years (Catie Gooch, Alex veterans last year ... cruits coming in,” she said. I ran as a socialist (I was radicalized in the which created just as big a news story for me everyday. In 2005, the U of W pledged to MacIver and Kaitlin Rempel) and two fourth- and our goal this year is McKay is also keyed up about the team late ‘60s during the anti-war movement) and as if I had been allowed to debate. my contribution to civic politics. to participate in the political process. I’ve al- become a Kyoto compliant school. years (Mackenzie Prasek and Amy Ogidan) to try to develop some this year, and believes that they have great I realized that if I didn’t continue to run as a Being a fringe candidate and having lit- However, there are different levels of fringe ways argued that every person ought to run Grants fund another year of are learning to be more vocal as they step into potential for a successful season. socialist candidate – especially if there was no tle money and few people working for you candidates that run at the civic level. They for political office (be it civic, provincial or promising U of M research the role of leading the team. leadership.” “If the veteran players bring what they one else running with a socialist perspective forces you to be very creative and to do things range from those who run on a specific ide- federal) at least once in his or her lifetime in The University of Manitoba has received “We feel that as every practice goes on, it’ll – Tami Pennell, assistant coach, Wesmen should bring, and the rookies play with no – then citizens would not have an alternative, differently. A favourite tactic of mine was to ology to “nuisance candidates” (those that order to understand how the political process an affluence of research grants to help fund get a little better, and we’re looking forward women’s basketball fear, then I think we’re OK,” she explained. non-capitalist option to vote for. use guerrilla theatre. are simply running to get their names in the in Canada works. a variety of subjects. A long list of faculties to that,” Pennell said. When asked about their chances to make But the question remains: is victory Throughout my years of running for civic paper or because they are running on a weird will receive grants to help fund research. Prasek said that the Wesmen are looking the national competition this year, McKay enough incentive to decide to run for mayor? office, many mainstream politicians began to platform, such as opposing a particular city Nick Ternette is a community and politi- Some planned projects include studying forward to coming together as a team over The Wesmen will be in two pre-season said that she’s not worried about looking that The answer is no. respect me for some of my views. Surprisingly, bylaw). cal activist, freelance writer and broadcaster native gangs, examining increasing the month of September and learning to play tournaments, starting with their own BOB far down the court, yet. In my many years of running for civic of- former mayor Susan Thompson recently sug- However, no matter what type of candi- who lives with his wife in McFeetors Hall product recall and return rates and the role of belief systems in achievement and as one unit in pre-season next month. FM tournament on Thanksgiving weekend, “I want to keep us right here,” she said. fice, it was important to me that my views gested that a statue be built in my honour for date they are, they have the right and duty Residence at the University of Winnipeg. well-being. On top of the research funds, “I feel that the pre-season games in and followed by a tournament at Lakehead “We’re going to focus on the season and 43 students have also received graduate October will be a great way to bring our University Oct. 15 to Oct. 17. what’s in front of us. Number one is mak- and doctorate scholarships. The bulk of team together,” the fourth-year player said. There is a general feeling of excitement ing playoffs.” these funds, $2,452,446, will be committed Pale green, dull and boring from the Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council of Canada. Manitoba not likely to see real change for a high-tech green economy Mennonites, Melancholy English soccer player joins Wesmen and Mental Health From Oct. 14 to 16, the U of W chair of Bromley excited about the Though he was offered scholarships at The Liberals, like the other What is needed is a serious talk about a Let's empower people, not force them to Mennonite studies will host a conference other schools, Bromley decided that the U of Adam Johnston two major parties here in real green economy. be little more than spectators after election geared towards exploring all things new, fresh program W was the right fit after talking to Gale and Volunteer How about incentives for small scale com- day. related to Mennonites and mental health. Grant Richter, University of Winnipeg di- the province, suffer from petition through consumer co-operatives and Manitobans deserve better. Unfortunately, Both scholars and students are invited rector of athletic program development and a failure to consider that community-owned businesses to offer green with the leadership exhibited by all three par- to attend the free conference, titled Sarah Reilly “Mennonites, Melancholy and Mental community liaison. In the next provincial election, scheduled for citizens have a participatory technologies like wind and solar energy? How ties, Manitoba will still see a very pale green Staff writer “They told me how keen and excited they October 2011, both the economy and the en- about building the infrastructure from north environmental action plan after October Health.” Subjects such as the long history stake in the green economy of Mennonites dealing with mental illness were to succeed in their new soccer program,” vironment will play heavily on voters’ minds to south for a smart grid that will accelerate 2011. through creative means like painting and Bromley said. “I wanted to be a part of some- in what may be the most contested race since energy technology? writing will be discussed. The conference With the introduction of the new soc- thing fresh and new.” 1999. environmental platform is very weak at best, Why not provide a framework for in- Adam Johnston is an economics and rhetoric will take place in Convocation Hall cer program, the Wesmen family welcomes Similar to many elite athletes, Bromley Whichever political party in 2011 can stating on their website that they “understand creased entrepreneurship in the inner cities & communications student at the University and requires no registration. For more 21-year-old Adam Bromley from St. Austell, began playing soccer – or football, as it is clearly articulate a strong message of both the importance of preserving our natural her- that would allow people to make money off of Winnipeg who focuses on environmental, information, including a detailed list of Cornwall, England. called outside of North America – when he environmental stewardship and economic itage and will fight to preserve our environ- green products? Why not a green job training economic and technology policy on his blog conference lectures, please visit http:// was quite young. growth will win. However, given the cautious ment.” They also mention support for clean program that would train people for emerg- at http://moderneconomicstechnologyenviron- mennonitestudies.uwinnipeg.ca. “There is absolutely no “I started playing football at the age of and at times polarizing context of some issues, energy, which for them entails depoliticizing ing technology industries? ment.wordpress.com. doubt that I have been five,” he said. “I remember coming out of such as the proposed Bi-Pole III line down Manitoba Hydro and building the next hydro school, and my mom buying me my first pair the west side of Lake Winnipeg, Manitobans line on the east side of Lake Winnipeg. working with some of the of soccer boots, and telling me I was going to are likely to be met with a steady-as-she-goes While it may be interesting to note that the most technically gifted learn how to play … I was so excited.” approach. PCs would consider depoliticizing Hydro, players I have ever played Since playing at the U of W, Bromley To its credit, the Manitoba NDP has done the idea is very vague and may have people noted that style of game in England is dras- some good in bringing environmental issues thinking they would consider selling off the with in my 16 years tically different from in Canada. The adjust- forward since 1999. Such positives include Crown corporation, thus turning the election in soccer, here at the ment to the Canadian style will take time, passing the Water Protection Act, increas- into a referendum on Hydro. ������� University of Winnipeg.” but he’s excited about it. ing protection of wilderness parks, touting Also, the idea of the PCs wanting to build “There is absolutely no doubt that I have Manitoba Hydro's clean energy advantage the Hydro line along the east side of Lake – Adam Bromley, Wesmen soccer player been working with some of the most techni- Cindy Titus and supporting a UNESCO World Heritage Winnipeg, the same side as the aforemen- cally gifted players I have ever played with in Import Adam Bromley is a happy addition to the site for the part of the Boreal forest that covers tioned UNESCO World Heritage Site, leads Bromley is one of two British players to my 16 years in soccer, here at the University Wesmen soccer squad. predominantly the east side of the province. one to wonder if they do take the environ- ���������� join the Wesmen this year. He was recruited of Winnipeg,” he said. However, despite winning numerous ment into serious consideration as a key plat- by Mick Gale, the new Wesmen soccer coach, Bromley is looking forward to the upcom- sporting achievements in volleyball and bas- awards from Business Week and the David form component. last December but did not commit to the ing season with a brand new program. ketball, hopefully we can add soccer to the Suzuki Foundation, Manitoba still floun- Perhaps the Liberals have the most inter- program until midway through the summer. “With (the U of W’s) history of great list,” he said. ders environmentally. It ranks as one of the esting environmental solutions, including a ��������������������������������������� worst provinces for recycling in Canada; it PST rebate on purchasing fuel efficient ve- faired poorly in a 2010 report on provincial hicles and incentives to convert vehicles to ������������������������������������� COMMUNITY EVENTS p.m. at Elim Chapel, 546 Portage Ave. (enter from rear parking GEORGE MURRAY on Saturday, Sept. 25 in the University of environmental policies bsy Corporate Knights bio-diesel. lot). It will be an opportunity to meet with other students Winnipeg's Convocation Hall. 2:30 p.m. magazine, who graded it an F; and it has only However, despite some unique policy and Canadian friends while learning English and the Bible. For ��������������� THE INDIGENOUS KNOWLEDGE SEMINAR SERIES is a series of On Shine Day, Thursday, Sept. 16, volunteers from the maintained stable greenhouse gas emissions ideas, the Liberals, like the other two major seminars on the traditions that are central to the world- more information contact Val and Veda Chacko at 257-1670 or University of Winnipeg will be SHINING SHOES in the downtown since 2000. parties here in the province, suffer from a fail- views of the Dakota, Ojibway, Cree, Dene and Métis Peoples of [email protected]. area to raise funds for Cystic Fibrosis research. Manitoba. Dr. Emma LaRocque will give a talk on Friday, Sept. What's worse is that the province’s green ure to consider that citizens have a participa- "For the Love of Lucille" – 10TH ANNUAL CANCERCARE BENEFIT The Winnipeg Symphony Orchestra (WSO) is introducing a �������������� 17 at the Aboriginal Education Centre in the Promenade. 1:30 SOCIAL featuring The Fighting Hellfish and Special Guests on technology innovation sorely lags behind tory stake in the green economy. p.m. new and improved SOUNDCHECK program, an easy and af- other provinces, including British Columbia All three main political parties say they ����������������������� Saturday, Sept. 25th at the Pyramid Cabaret. fordable way to take in WSO concerts throughout the season �������������� There is a COMMUNITY FARMERS' MARKET every Thursday from for students and those aged 15-30. Visit www.wso.ca for more and Ontario. Manitoba Hydro's com- care – however, one party uses Hydro as the 2 p.m. until 8 p.m. on the patio of the Gas Station Theatre in ON CAMPUS information. plete dominance of all alternative energy in only way to promote alternative energy in Osborne Village. Performances by local musicians start at 6 Manitoba has actually hampered the innova- the province, one has no consideration for A free public lecture entitled “THE ROLE OF THE ARTIST AS ��������������������������������������������������� p.m. INTELLECTUAL,” presented by the University of Winnipeg VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES tion in terms of fostering competitive markets some of the most pristine wilderness in all ��������������������������������������������� Winnipeg Folk Festival presents SCOTT SENIOR PERCUSSION Global College and the Umunna (Igbo) Cultural Association of Shine shoes for Cystic Fibrosis research by volunteering for to make green technology more affordable. of Canada and the third is likely to do little PASSPORT at The Folk Exchange on Saturdays between Sept. Manitoba Inc., is in the Eckhardt-Grammatté Hall Friday, Sept. 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Editorial Adding it up Arts & Culture If you don’t vote, kick Minor changes can often result in higher fees, frustration yourself in the face If you’re reading this, you’re probably some- Matthew Rygiel The Flatliners: wanted by the Lebanese mafia where between the ages of 18 and 30 - not a demographic typically known for heading Volunteer staff to the polls in droves come election time. Indeed, there are a lot of reasons not to vote A lot has changed at the University of in the upcoming civic Winnipeg in the five years I have attended election. But, there is – especially the minor details. Minor details, also a host of compel- however, quickly add up. ling reasons why you The first and smallest change was the print- should fill out a ballot on ing system. Your student ID card used to act Wednesday, Oct. 27. as a credit card for printing paper on cam- You don’t need to be pus. One page cost exactly 10 cents to print, a political scientist to never more. If you had to print one page or gauge the dissatisfaction 50 pages, the cost would always be in 10-cent many feel about the six increments. Ryan janz years Sam Katz has spent as mayor of this With the new Equitrac system, not only Evidently, Ticketmaster’s online service is less greedy than city. The 59-year-old has made decisions is the process slower and more time consum- the University of Winnipeg’s that will impact Winnipeggers for 30 years ing, but one page now costs $0.105. While to come. this thousandth decimal place addition to the One need look no further than city coun- cost of my printing can be easily fixed by add- mum $10 convenience fee when I buy concert after that. It used to be incremental with 100 cil’s decision this past May to approve a deal ing another quarter into my account, it seems tickets online. Evidently, Ticketmaster’s on- per cent, 80 per cent, and 50 per cent dates to hire Veolia, a French multinational, to like the university is taking advantage of the line service is less greedy than the University of refund. Now, if you do poorly on a test design and build $661 million in upgrades convenience store policy of “take-a-penny- of Winnipeg’s. or paper and find out on Sept. 23, you are to two sewage-treatment plants. leave-a-penny.” The tuition due date has also changed forced to pay for an entire course if you de- The deal binds the city for 30 years, Another minor change has been the within the last few years. Tuition used to be cide to drop it. which is how long Veolia will help manage addition of online registration. Before due mid-September – now it is due the first I must say that I truly love it here at the the plants. WebAdvisor, every student had to register in day of lectures. U of W, but it is only the professors and fel- That means when Katz is dead, or spend- person and wait in line for hours, on top of Among the many things a student wor- low students who make my education worth ing the last of his days in Scottsdale, Arizona, the hours spent reading through the course ries about on the first day of classes (such as the money. a decision he helped make will be impacting calendar to choose the right courses. textbooks, room locations and class itself), The sum of all the minor changes would you while you’re still in your prime. WebAdvisor has indeed made it easier to tuition is now another task on that “to-do” make me reconsider the university’s new Or take, for example, Katz’s insistence choose courses and register. You can even list. It was nice to know that in the past, the slogan: “You of W: Where You (and your on developing Waverley West. With the pay your tuition through the system, but not university gave students time to settle before money) Matter Most.” vacancy rate hovering at around one per without a hefty $50 fee. having to pay. cent, it’s impossible to find a good apart- I had no idea it was so expensive to The refund policy has also changed along Matthew Rygiel is an English and communi- ment downtown if you’re a student. And press a few buttons. I have been furious at with the tuition due date. Now you have 100 cations student at the University of Winnipeg. the mayor wants to build more houses in Ticketmaster for years for charging a mini- per cent refund until Sept. 22 and zero refund the suburbs? Clearly something is wrong here. And clearly it affects our everyday lives. If you feel powerless to change things, Exploring the aid gap in Pakistan one way you can make your voice heard is Courtesy Underground Operations by voting. It’s cliché, but it’s true. Western donors seem to care little about the natural disaster of the decade Toronto band returns to Winnipeg despite The Lebanese mafia, break-ins and broken windows are all part of touring in Winnipeg for Toronto punks The Municipal officials often ignore young Flatliners, but it still doesn't stop them from coming here. people because we don't vote. It's not that most involved foreign nation in Pakistan. So Gallup poll found that among Americans, negative experiences Katz or any other politician wants to ignore Matt Austman far, they have pledged $76 million in aid so only Afghanistan, the Palestinian Authority, young people, they just have no reason to Staff writer far, a pittance compared to the $1 billion they Iran and North Korea were less liked than Matt Preprost and drummer Paul Ramirez – as Brigham pay attention to us. Seniors get a deluge of spent on the 2004 Asian tsunami and the Pakistan. Arts & Culture Editor and the band’s manager at the time were held benefits from all levels of government, not $100 billion they spend on the Afghan war Haiti received a large international re- in the store. because they're old and frail, but because Pakistan has fallen victim to the worst natural each year. sponse after the earthquake there last win- “It felt like we were in Goodfellas. John and they consistently vote. disaster of the decade. The United Nations Canada announced a pathetic $2 million in ter. Aid was enormous even though a lot of By all accounts, The Flatliners have every Paul and I were all locked outside and we had If politicians knew young people could has classified it as worse than the 2004 Asian July, just an eleventh of the amount pledged it was, and continues to be, funneled away reason to avoid Winnipeg when they hit the no idea what was happening,” Cresswell said. potentially swing an election, their poli- tsunami, the 2005 Pakistan earthquake,and by the Taliban alone if Pakistan agreed to re- due to corruption. Though it was known that western leg of a Canadian tour. “We were so freaked after that happened. We cies would invariably cater to young people. the 2010 Haitian earthquake combined. fuse aid from Christians and Jews. Due in Haiti, both with and without government, They’ve had their van windows smashed, were supposed to have a show the next day We never vote, so they never have to worry Seventeen million acres of farmland have part by shaming from international NGOs, was a haven for corruption, donors seemed they’ve seen roving gangs of drunks beat up but we took off and just skipped town.” about the vacancy rate or about a backlash been flooded, destroying $1 billion of agri- Canada has increased its aid pledge to $33 not to care. Yet, in Pakistan corruption is a random strangers downtown, and have had The band hasn’t skipped a Winnipeg date at the polls over Veolia. cultural output. Disease is running rampant million. focus. a number of scheduled shows moved or can- since, and don’t plan to miss their Thursday, With voter turnout as low as it is, Katz's among victims of the flooding, thousands of The European Union seems to be con- It would be wrong to say that this is all celled by shady promoters the day they roll Sept. 16 date at the Garrick. policies are made for his supporters, not his lives have been lost and tens of thousands of cerned as it has donated €70 million. This because “the West doesn’t like Muslims” or into town. “To be honest, the shows themselves have constituents. Young people can change that people are now internally displaced. is likely due in part to Europe’s growing dis- some other singular argument. Sure, wide- been awesome,” Cresswell said. “In the past, by becoming voters and actively engaging in The Pakistani government’s response to taste of refugees, especially among its rising spread suspicion of Islamic countries plays a “We’ve run into old high we were kind of nervous and apprehensive, their government. this crisis has been widely criticized in the Muslim population. The EU probably wants part, but in no way can it explain such an school friends who are but things have improved. We have friends This issue of The Uniter marks the be- media as both inadequate and marred with potential refugees to remain in Pakistan. enormous gap in aid. in town, so it’s been a fun time. ginning of our “Better Voter Series.” Every corruption. A large focus of coverage about The lack of concern is replicated at the The answer probably lies in the enigmatic surprised to see that we’re “When you’re doing a western tour, you week until the election, we’ll explore a dif- the disaster has questioned Pakistan’s ability non-state level. In the countries mentioned, way mainstream media portrays Pakistan: as still playing music. They’re play Winnipeg. It would just be stupid not to ferent topic related to the election. This to handle the crisis, as though it was primar- individual donations for aid relief in Pakistan a nation that can afford nuclear weapons, but not condescending, but and turn a really long drive into an even lon- week, it’s fringe candidates (pages 5 and 9). ily a logistics problem that caused the un- have been less than remarkable. While a needs international aid; as a strong American ger drive with no fun in between.” Next week, it’s accountability. precedented destruction and is hindering its U.S. Red Cross mobile campaign generated ally that also harbours terrorists; and as a de- shocked. And we’re like, Since forming in 2002, The Flatliners have Our coverage isn’t comprehensive, of recovery. $31 million for Haiti, only $10,000 has been mocracy that is marred with corruption. ‘Yeah, really. What the hell amassed a handful of quirky facts that have course. Anyone serious about voting in the What Western media has hardly covered raised for Pakistan. Whatever the answer is, the solution lies else are we going to do?’” come to define the band’s history: they are upcoming election will want to check out is the issue of how weak the international The amount of funding donated per in our realizing that people in dire situations the youngest band to sign to punk label Fat www.winnipegelection.ca, a website that community’s response has been, as well as ad- person affected by the 2004 tsunami was deserve aid irrespective of the government to – Chris Cresswell, The Flatliners Wreck Chords; they wrote most of their first features the latest news, information about dressing the question of why this is so. $1249.80, while for Pakistan it is $16.36. That which they are subordinated. Pakistanis are album when they were 14; their first show was previous civic elections and info on how Let’s start with nations that have inter- is a 76-fold difference – a very disturbing no different. Oh, they also insist they’re wanted by the a Beatles cover show; and they went on their you can determine what your ward is if you ests in Pakistan’s well-being, due to its mili- discrepancy. city’s Lebanese mafia, following a run-in first tour before they were legal to drive. don’t already know. tary importance with regards to the war in Westerners seem to care about humanitar- Matt Austman is a politics student at the nearly six years ago during their first trip to “We’re lucky to have started as young as Get out there and vote. If you don’t, kick Afghanistan. ian crises once they become extreme, but that University of Winnipeg. the city. we did and see how things have come along,” yourself in the face. The United States is the wealthiest and has not been the case with Pakistan. A 2008 “That was a crazy time,” laughed Chris Cresswell said. “We’ve been given the chance Cresswell, vocalist and guitarist for the to go on tour with a lot of bands we grew Toronto-based punk band, over the phone up listening to, and have befriended them, outside a show in Quebec City last week. which to us, is the best part. “We were heading to a friend’s house, and “None of us wanted to go to school when (guitarist) Scott (Brigham) was skateboard- we were in school, and when we were done ing and he hit a pretty gnarly crack in the school we didn’t want to go back to school,” concrete. His deck just flew into this grocery he continued. “All of us wanted to play music WANTED store, through a full pane window. And of and that’s why we’ve stuck together. course, we’re 17 at the time, and we just run, “We’ve run into old high school friends because it’s what we’re used to doing.” who are surprised to see that we’re still play- Writers / Photographers / Illustrators / Proofreaders Cresswell, now turning 23, struggles to re- ing music. They’re not condescending, but member the street and area of the city where shocked. And we’re like, ‘Yeah, really. What Want to see your article, photo or illustration in this space instead of this ad? it all took place, but still remembers vividly the hell else are we going to do?’” what happened. We're always looking for more people to contribute to The Uniter. “All of a sudden these big guys chase See The Flatliners perform at the Garrick on after us, and surround (Scott), shoving him No experience? That's all right. We'll provide training. Thursday, Sept. 16 around. Slowly but surely, we started to real- Against Me! and Young Livers will also perform ize this place was a mafia joint.” E-mail [email protected] to get involved. Tickets are $35 at Ticketmaster and Music Trader What followed was a tense two hours for Visit www.myspace.com/theflatlinerstoronto the band – rounded out by bassist Jon Darby 12 Arts & Culture Arts & Culture 13 The Uniter September 16, 2010 www.Uniter.ca www.uniter.ca September 16, 2010 The Uniter

MUSIC LISTINGS SLOW MOTION WALTER is at the Royal George Hotel. SWEET ALIBI, DEMETRA PENNER, JD EDWARDS BAND, at the Orbit Room. Centre with CALEXICO opening. The DEBRA LYN BAND is bringing blues back to the JENNY BERKEL, THE SHAKE, MICHELLE SCHRAM & Uniter columnist J. WILLIAMEZ is playing one of his The FAST FLYING VIRGINIAN JAM NIGHT at the Windsor Hotel. TONY STOZEK and NOVA. last gigs at Shannon's Irish Pub. Standard. Playing their hearts out There is a JAM NIGHT at the Belgian Club. KAZZOSHAY, QUERKUS and THE ILLUSIVE MIND GYPSY The MAGICIAN plays at the King's Head. Kenny Shields returns with his classic rock band CD REVIEWS CREW play the Royal Albert Arms. Thursday is Jam Night with ROUTE 59 at the Cavern. STREETHEART at the Club Regent Casino. The D. RANGERS are doing a couple of gigs at the TUESDAY, SEPT. 21 The Gas Station Theatre's Patio Series continues ZACHARY LUCKY and BRAVEST GHOST play at Times Change(d) High & Lonesome Club before Art rock heroes THE FLAMING LIPS bring their freaky with MAS HEADSPACE at 6 p.m. Ragpicker's Annex. taking a hiatus. With guests RONNIE HAYWARD AND show to the Burton Cummings Theatre. ARIEL PINK'S HARVEST MOON FESTIVAL in Shake your rump to UNKNOWN PLEASURES, the re- HOPE ATLANTIC LITTLE BIRDIE. HAUNTED GRAFFITI opens. Clearwater, Manitoba FRIDAY, SEPT. 17 vamped Thursday night at the Lo Pub. Mercy Street Choir The C.C.R. tribute band FRANKIE & THE POORBOYS Soul-nite at the Cavern features DR. HOTBOTTOM The Harvest Moon Festival in Clearwater, Manitoba SLOW MOTION WALTER is at the Royal George Hotel. Independent The ninth annual Harvest Moon Festival in play at the Cavern. AND THE SOUL PRESCRIPTIONS. Clearwater, Man. is a celebration of organic farming, features performances by the CROOKED BROTHERS, Made up of four friends from Selkirk, Man. and featur- DR. HOTTBOTTOM AND THE SOUL PRESCRIPTIONS Blues Jam with BLUE NOISE at the Windsor Hotel. workshops and good tunes. PEGGAR'S BANQUET, RED MOON ROAD, MASON The Winnipeg Folk Festival is pleased to welcome ing members from Sick City and Port Amoral, Hope WESELOWSKI and DJs CO-OP & HUNNICUTT. play at Le Garage. soulful singer JUSTIN NOZUKA to the Garrick Centre There is a JAM NIGHT at the Belgian Club. Camp near the old barn, stroll through fields down Atlantic has been playing around Winnipeg for more KATHY KENNEDY plays at the Royal George Hotel. with guest SWEET THING. to the beautiful creek, participate in a multi- The D. RANGERS are doing a couple of gigs at the The MODELOS, ROB WADDELL and PEPPER LAING & than two years. They’ve had recordings posted on their THE LONE STAR KILLERS play at the Times Change(d) tude of workshops or check out the mainstage Times Change(d) High & Lonesome Club before tak- Indie Vs. 80s with DJ BRIAN ST. CLAIR at the O.C. GARY GACH AND THE BANNED play at the Royal MySpace page since the beginning, but Mercy Street ing a hiatus. George. High and Lonesome Club. featuring EMPTY STANDARDS, ROMI MAYES, SMOKI FLOOR THIRTEEN performs at Shannon's Irish Pub. Choir is the band’s first release. It was worth the wait. TYGER, CHRISTIAN AND SARAH DUGAS, JESSE BORN BAD, SELF INTEREST and CROSS RANGE play at MARDI JAZZ goes down at Le Foyer in the Franco- Thursday is Jam Night with ROUTE 59 at the Cavern. HILL, MAGNIFICENT 7s, WOODEN SKY, SWEET ALIBI, The DEBRA LYN BAND is bringing blues back to the The five-track EP is a varied collection that’s strong the Royal Albert Arms. Manitoba Cultural Centre. The Gas Station Theatre's Patio Series continues DEMETRA PENNER, JD EDWARDS BAND, JENNY Windsor Hotel. throughout. Cheap Summer and Purple City are catchy, INWARD EYE plays at the West End Cultural Centre JULIE plays at Shannon's Irish Pub. with B.U.M.P. at 6 p.m. BERKEL, THE SHAKE, MICHELLE SCHRAM & TONY with CASH GRAB and The BOKONONISTS. SUNDAY, SEPT. 19 upbeat pop songs; Bad Crash and Lost at Sea are U2- and Coldplay-inspired rockers; and STOZEK, NOVA, CROOKED BROTHERS, PEGGAR'S Blues Jam with the DEBRA LYN BAND at Le Garage UPCOMING EVENTS Oklahoma is an acoustic guitar-based track about a long distance relationship gone awry. BANQUET, RED MOON ROAD, MASON WESELOWSKI HILLBILLY BURLESQUE performs at J. Fox's. The fifth annual ARF MFEST in Lowe Farm, MB fea- Café. and DJs CO-OP & HUNNICUTT. Friday, Sept. 17 to tures performances by CARA LUFT, TRIO BEMBE, WOMEN at the Royal Albert Arms. Saturday, Sept. 25. These are great songs, recorded with just the right amount of production - poppy and DASH AND THE DOTS play at the Pyramid Cabaret. WEDNESDAY, SEPT. 22 Sunday, Sept. 19. Visi www.harvestmoonsociety.org. MARCEL DESILETS, THE OTHER BROTHERS and CARIBOU at The West End Cultural Centre. Tuesday, catchy without being cheesy. Hope Atlantic releases Mercy Street Choir with a show this The UPSIDES and the FANTASTICS take the stage at MR. MARK. Visit www.farmfestmb.ca for more Montreal's CINÉMA L’AMOUR is returning to Sept. 28. Saturday, Sept. 18 at the West End Cultural Centre. Read an interview with the band at D. Rangers take a hot pickin' the Cavern. information. Ragpickers for a show with VAMPIRES and POP www.uniter.ca/view/4225. hiatus K'NAAN at the Burton Cummings Theatre. HAYES CARLL and BONNIE WHITMORE play at the It's Student Night with KID KASSETTE at the CRIMES. Wednesday, Sept. 29. — Aaron Epp Rowdy bluegrass band the D. RANGERS have been Park Theatre on Friday, Sept. 17. 7 p.m. Academy. TIM BUTLER is playing at the Bella Vista. PRIMUS at the Burton Cummings Theatre. Thursday, ripping up strings in town for at least a decade and Courtesy Manitoba Music KATHY KENNEDY plays at the Royal George Hotel. The annual Blues Cruise for Harvest returns to the Sept. 30. are about to take a short hiatus to pursue other DAN FRECHETTE and JEREMY RUSU play at the Praying for hope in fall: Les Jupes will be one of four acts playing for industry reps as part of Manitoba Music's RUDE DALE is at Shannon's Irish Pub. Red and Assiniboine aboard the River Rouge with Times Change(d) High and Lonesome Club. ULTRA MEGA projects. Head on down to the Times Change(d) BIG DAVE MCLEAN, DB BLUES, CHRIS CARMICHAEL BAY CITY ROLLERS at the McPhillips Station Casino. showcase at the Lo Pub on Sept. 21. High and Lonesome Club to catch a glimpse of their The DEBRA LYN BAND is bringing blues back to the and THE PERPETRATORS. ANDREW NEVILLE AND THE POOR CHOICES play at Thursday, Sept. 30. The Dart EP patented muckbucket bass, mandolin grimace and Windsor Hotel. the Standard. Independent ALL THE KING'S MEN play weekly at The King's Head. HOT HOT HEAT, HEY ROSETTA! and RICH AUCOIN at “We started putting on showcases locally for even a li'l musical saw. They're sure to break out all DLO and DIGGS spin at the Republic Nightclub. The LIPTONIANS will play a set of Wilco songs pre- the Pyramid Cabaret. Saturday, Oct. 2. Vocalist and guitarist JD Ormond’s voice is thin and Les Jupes one of four local the classics Friday, Sept. 17 and Saturday, Sept. 18. Blues Jam with BIG DAVE MCLEAN at the Times ceding the opening night screening of Ashes of reedy, even pitchy at times (which makes me think of guest speakers from our MusicWorks profes- DOW JONES is at the Hi-Fi Club. Change(d) High and Lonesome Club. HOLY FUCK at the Pyramid Cabaret. Tuesday, Oct. 5. sional development workshop series in 2008,” THURSDAY, SEPT. 16 American Flags, the Wilco tour documentary. 9:30 Pavement), and the lyrics leave something to be desired, bands getting the chance SATURDAY, SEPT. 18 The SCOTT NOLAN BAND plays at the Standard. p.m. at Cinematheque. BROKEN SOCIAL SCENE and THE SEA AND CAKE at said Rachel Stone, Manitoba Music’s commu- D.O.A. is ripping eardrums at the Zoo. the Burton Cummings Theatre. Wednesday, Oct. 6. but pause and listen to just the music and it will take you to perform for industry 30 SECONDS TO MARS is at the Burton Cummings Fake Wing and Karaoke night at the Lo Pub featur- nications manager. “We saw an opportunity to MONDAY, SEPT. 20 ANBERLIN, CRASH KINGS and CIVIL TWILIGHT at the away. Despite the above, these are some well-crafted rock AGAINST ME!, THE FLATLINERS and YOUNG LIVERS Theatre. ing vegan chicken wings. further connect our local scene with industry play at the Garrick Theatre. The MACLEAN BROTHERS do their weekly gig at the Garrick Centre. Thursday, Oct. 21. songs. The meandering beginning of The Rise And The reps from across North people – both to showcase specific artists, but HOPE ATLANTIC releases its Mercy Street Choir EP SASSY JACK plays at the Royal George. Members of Johnny Cash's original band The Royal George Hotel. COHEED AND CAMBRIA with FANG ISLAND at the Fall is weak, but the song really heats up when it kicks into high gear one minute in, and also to add to Manitoba’s reputation as a place at the West End Cultural Centre with FAME, THE Local rock band JACK STRAIGHT plays at the Park TENNESSEE THREE play at Cowboy's. Garrick Centre. Sunday, Oct. 24. then fades out into feedback. Call Her features funked up backing vocals. Patience is America AFTERBEAT and KIDS ON FIRE. The Blues Jam with TIM BUTLER is at the Academy. Theatre with TWIST CONE. bursting with a world-class music industry.” STARS and YOUNG GALAXY at the Burton Cummings aggravating at best until it rocks out two minutes in, and No Hesitations is a dream-like The FAST FLYING VIRGINIAN JAM NIGHT at the THE OFF COLOUR, BOG RIVER, SONIA EIDSE and FARGO ARIZONA plays at Dylan O'Connors. Any Manitoba Music member can get in on CHRIS CARMICHAEL plays at the Yellow Dog Tavern. Theatre. Friday, Oct. 29. ballad. I guess working with Luke Doucet has its perks. Standard. AMANDA SHYMKO play at Christ Church (815 Inkster the showcases by watching for calls for submis- Sift through record crates filled with K-Tel gold at SEAN BROWN plays at Shannon's Irish Pub. There’s a BACK TO SCHOOL BASH at the Pyramid Blvd.). 7 p.m. the Vinyl Drip at the Cavern. WINTERSLEEP and RA RA RIOT at the Garrick Centre. — Robin Dudgeon Robin Dudgeon sions on the Manitoba Music website. features DJs RPG and B-MAC. The MAGICIAN plays at the King's Head. Saturday, Nov. 20. Culture Reporter “The criteria, which is listed in the calls for The Harvest Moon Festival in Clearwater, Manitoba Join the open mic at Le Garage Café hosted by

ABBAMANIA is infecting the Club Regent Casino. features performances by the EMPTY STANDARDS, MELISSA PLETT. THURSDAY, SEPT. 23 ALEXISONFIRE and NORMA JEAN at the Burton submissions, is tailored to each event and to ROMI MAYES, SMOKI TYGER, CHRISTIAN AND SARAH Cummings Theatre. Saturday, Dec. 4. Shake your rump to UNKNOWN PLEASURES, the re- WINTERSLEEP the guest speakers in attendance,” Stone said. DUGAS, JESSE HILL, MAGNIFICENT 7's, WOODEN SKY, Jazz is on the menu at the Cool Monday Night Hang ARCADE FIRE bring their stadium show to the MTS vamped Thursday night at the Lo Pub. New Inheritors It’s fair to say that the members of Les Jupes “We work with the industry guests to make Labwork Music have more than enough experience under their sure they’re seeing bands they may want to Wintersleep’s fourth release, New Inheritors, is melodra- belts, but they’re hoping one September eve- work with. MORE MUSIC THIS week matic in a good way. The brooding and frustration heard ning will be the turning point in their musi- “Some bands have started working with on this album sound entirely honest and not the least cal careers. publicists we’ve brought in, some have placed bit hyperbolized. New Inheritors is one of those albums Les Jupes, along with three other Manitoba songs in TV shows, some have started co-writ- that grows on you more and more after each listen bands and artists, will play for a range of music ing, some have found an agent,” she said. because of the intricate instrumentation and intriguing industry reps from across North America on When not playing with Les Jupes, Petkau lyrics. The album is meant to be listened to as a com- Tuesday, Sept. 21 at the Lo Pub. runs Head In The Sand Records and is the ar- “In many ways we're still a new band. This tistic director of the West End Cultural Centre. plete album so don’t expect any Weighty Ghost-esque singles. A string and horn section is a new lineup, and showcasing for industry Showcases are essential to the local music scene blend brilliantly with the captivating guitars and poetic lyrics on the opener Experience professionals is a great way to get feedback on for artists and industry alike, he said. the Jewel, while the cryptic closing track, Baltic, leaves the listener in a pensive mood. what is working and what isn't,” said Mike “Winnipeg doesn't have much actual music New Inheritors continues to establish Wintersleep’s well-earned place in the Canadian Petkau, vocalist and guitarist for Les Jupes. 'industry' here,” he said. “There aren't many rock scene and sounds especially awesome while driving around in the rain at night. “These showcases also have a diverse audience, notable managers or labels that have real clout Catch Wintersleep at the Garrick on Nov. 20. so it’s great for us to reach out to new people in Canada or abroad. So it’s good for Winnipeg — Catherine van Reenen who may like what we do.” musicians to be exposed to what’s going on in Rounding out the hotly anticipated show- the broader industry and get some enhanced case are pop-punkers The All Night, indie perspective. THE NARRATIVE rockers Enjoy Your Pumas and singer-song- “There's a lot for us artists to learn and lots The Narrative writer Heather Longstaffe. of hard work ahead of all of us as we start to Independent The showcases are something Manitoba look beyond our borders, which is essential to New York trio The Narrative gives us arguably the best Music has been organizing for the last few building a lasting career.” male and female dual vocalist performance in recent years to help attract industry professionals to INWARD EYE memory with this ambitious 13-track, 53-minute opus of Manitoba’s most promising acts. Showcases should continue throughout the fall/ THE FLAMING LIPS a debut album. Keyboardist Suzie Zeldin and guitarist Guests at these showcases include major and winter season. Visit www.manitobamusic.com Brothers Dave, Kyle and Anders Erickson make up Inward HAYES CARLL Jesse Gabriel split the duties, but it’s Zeldin’s voice indie music labels, film and TV music supervi- to find out more. Eye, one of Winnipeg’s most successful current local bands. Since 1983, these Oklahoma City natives have released 13 albums, that’s impossible not to fall in love with. While she starts sors, agents, managers, producers, songwriters Formed in 1999, they were performing covers of bands like The Consider this: the average temperature back in Hayes Carll’s home- and have been called one of “50 Bands to See Before You Die” by and festival bookers. off saccharine on album opener Fade, Zeldin will send See Les Jupes perform at the Lo Pub on Tuesday, Who at small talent shows at the West End Cultural Centre town of Austin, Texas, is still a steamy 32 C. The forecasted tempera- Q Magazine, the U.K.’s biggest music magazine. shivers down your spine on tracks like the absolutely beautiful piano ballad Don’t Want Bands playing this year will play for by 2001. ture for his show in Winnipeg on Sept. 17 is 17 C. The Lips’s infamous live show has made them a staple of the Sept. 21 To Fall and End All. Still, Gabriel proves he can hold his own on the devious Winter’s Com- Goldfinger drummer Darrin Pfeiffer (who Fast-forward to 2010, Inward Eye has been a little busier with Still, Carll seems to be handling the cool temperatures as he U.S. and international festival circuit over the years, where their represents High 4 Records), Amanda van den The All Night, Enjoy Your Pumas and Heather ing, singing, “I am a sinner with a crooked smile and you took to the rhythm of a no-good Longstaffe will also perform gigs including the East Pacific Music Forum in Hong Kong, makes his way north for a slew of shows across western Canada. show has grown to include costumes, balloons, puppets, video Brock from Wonderboy Entertainment (Lights, liar.” Clocking in at nearly an hour, it’s refreshing to see such a young band produce Tickets are $5 playing with other Canadian talent, including delhi 2 dublin and "It’s too damn hot (in Texas),” Carll said in a recent interview projections, complicated light shows and front man Wayne Broken Social Scene), MDM Recording and music that they’ve clearly spent a lot of time perfecting. The Narrative are simply piano- Visit www.manitobamusic.com Jully Black and, more notably, a widely broadcast set at the presti- with BeatRoute, an Alberta music magazine. “I'm looking forward Coyne’s famous man-sized plastic bubble. Coalition Entertainment. gious closing ceremonies at the 2010 Vancouver Olympics. to (getting) up there." But despite their longevity and circus-like live performances, driven pop-rock at its finest. Their most recent album, Throwing Bricks Instead of Kisses, Carll learned how to play the guitar at 14. However, his career the Flaming Lips have only had one U.S. hit single, She Don’t — Matt Preprost which includes songs such as Shame, Heroin Heart and Never burned slow as he found success in writing songs for other people Use Jelly and two very successful albums, The Soft Bulletin and Mind The Hipsters, was actually recorded five years ago, but re- rather than for himself. Yoshimi Battles the Pink Robots. leased in 2009 due to snags in the release process. Trouble in Mind, his label debut, quickly changed that. The com- The band has won two Grammy awards for Best Rock OLD MAN LUEDECKE The band has been touring with these songs, but to them, bination of folk, country and rock with brainy, quirky lyrics earned Instrumental Performance: in 2002 for Approaching Pavonis The Rear Guard they’re old news. him considerable praise, and the #1 spot on Amazon’s country charts Mons by Balloon (Utopia Planitia), and again in 2006 for The Black Hen Music “It didn’t really feel fresh to us,” said David Erickson, the in 2008. Wizard Turns On...The Giant Silver Flashlight and Puts on His The Rear Guard is an excellent track from Nova Scotia band’s bassist and lead vocalist, in regards to touring on an album His satirical song She Left Me For Jesus earned him the song of the Werewolf Moccasins. folkie Old Man Luedecke latest album, My Hands Are that was written and recorded so long ago. year title at the 7th Annual Americana Music Association Honors & The Lips have been crossing the globe in 2010 in support of On Fire and Other Love Songs. Over a quick banjo riff But with a brand new five-song EP recorded with a new pro- Awards, and Don Imus – before being fired from his radio gig for their 2009 releases: Embryonic and The Flaming Lips and Stardeath backed by a driving drum rhythm, Luedecke sings of ducer, Inward Eye has more recordings to share. The producer using a racial slur – called it the “greatest country song ever.” and White Dwarfs with Henry Rollins and Peaches Doing The Dark “Bringing up the rear guard / Coming in dead last / has been encouraging them to be more experimental in their re- Before writing his first song when he was 18, Carll wrote poetry Side of the Moon. Trying to find the smiles that don’t fade so fast.” Anyone cording, Erickson said. and short stories. Coyne describes their 2010 tour – which included headlin- who has seen Luedecke at the Winnipeg Folk Fest, or “We’ve got a whole bunch of new stuff, and it’s not really in “That opened a door as I always loved music and singing and ing the Bonnaroo Music Festival in June – as "more impossibly heard his incendiary 2008 album Proof of Love, knows our classic, punk kind of vein,” he said. realized that I could put all these feelings down quicker in three Orange (like the sunshine) than ever," according to a recent press his wry, almost self-deprecating sense of humour, shown here with the line, “I’m so far Reminiscent of its humble beginnings, Inward Eye will play minutes than a 300-page novel,” he said. “So, I combined the two release. behind that I think I’m first.” Luedecke has said that his goal withMy Hands Are On Fire the West End Cultural Centre on Friday, Sept. 17, but this time, and it took off.” You can see the Flaming Lips at the Burton Cummings and Other Love Songs was to write songs that were catchy, but not at the expense of they’ll be headlining. Impressive, considering the talent in the ac- Watch Carll perform at the Park Theatre on Friday, Sept. 17. Visit Theatre on Tuesday, Sept. 21. Visit www.flaminglips.com. being true. With The Rear Guard, he’s done that. Download it for free at www.tinyurl.com/ companying acts: The Bokononists, Sons of York and Cashgrab. www.hayescarll.com. —Robin Dudgeon oml-rearguard. Visit www.inwardeye.com. —Matt Preprost —Samuel Swanson — Aaron Epp

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FILM film reviews Book review Book review GALLERIES & MUSEUMS Not stiff, or stuffy, but very vibrant The Winnipeg Folk Festival presents Kathleen Cerrer Britt Embry the photo exhibition GRAFFITI GALLERY Comfortable and confident at last Volunteer Staff Copy and Style Editor PHOTOGRAPHY: THE WINNIPEG FOLK FESTIVAL 2010, which features the works of five young photographers from the Graffiti Riveting performances The Matter with Waiting for Joe Gallery's program. The photographs are Sandra Birdsell from the 2010 Winnipeg Folk Festival and anchor Wilco’s latest Morris are on display at the Folk Exchange until David Bergen 273 pages Oct. 21. Random House Canada, 2010 live film 256 pages Works in the exhibition NATURAL LADIES & GENTLEMEN...THE ROLLING HarperCollins Canada, 2010 STONES, the live concert film of theR olling DISASTERS, PETS AND OTHER STORIES Sandra Birdsell by ELISABETH BELLIVEAU and JESSICA Stones' 1972 tour in support of Exile On Mike Duerksen The Matter with could have very well Main Street will screen at SilverCity Polo MACCORMACK are on display at Ace Art Park on Thursday, Sept. 16 at 7 p.m. Volunteer staff Morris by local au- been describing her until Friday, Oct. 1. Read more here: www. uniter.ca/view/4524. Courtesy Winnipeg Film Group thor David Bergen own writing in her MOVIE-OKE is like karaoke, but with movies. takes on a journey of latest book when she You provide your own soundtrack to films. Wilco Live: Ashes of American Flags Riveting, raw and on the road: Wilco performs in their Ceramic artist MONICA DE JONG's exhibi- Saturday, Sept. 18 at the Rudolph Rocker. latest documentary and live film, Ashes of American Flags. life, love, loss and questions why certain things writes: “Being with tion entitled SMALL ALIENS is on display at Directed by Brendan Canty and Christoph Green, happen the way they do. her was like being in a warm current of water Semai Gallery until Saturday, Sept. 25. Contact Video Pool for more information. 2009 Bergen’s main character, newspaper colum- while swimming in a cold northern lake.” A collection of Caroline Westendorf's Director Jean Francois Caissy's documen- 87 Minutes tary focusing on a group of seniors in a and Tulsa, the live performance film documents nist Morris Schutt, is going through a life crisis. Waiting for Joe is Birdsell’s seventh novel (she’s acrylic and watercolour paintings entitled Quebec retirement home LA BELLE VISITE Plays at Cinematheque Sept. 22 – 23 at 9:30 p.m. and Sept. 24 at 7:30 a highly cohesive touring band at the top of its He’s lost his son to the war in Afghanistan and also the author of three short story collections). PRANA opens on Thursday, Sept. 16 at the plays at Cinematheque Friday, Sept. 17 to p.m. and 9:30 p.m. game. feels his marriage slowly deteriorating. Through Her latest work is an intelligent, beautiful and Cre8ery. Her works will be on display until Thursday, Sept. 23 at 7:30 p.m. No screen- Interspersed with short interviews, backstage all of this, he finds comfort through correspond- profound story written in understated prose. Tuesday, Sept. 25. ings on Monday or Tuesday. vignettes and beautiful road shots of America’s ing with Ursula, a woman from Minnesota who Joe, the novel’s protagonist, puts his father FIRST FRIDAYS in the Exchange has the The Liptonians will play a set of Wilco The last time we saw Wilco on film wasin highways and byways as seen from the tour bus, reads his column. in a nursing home, sells all of his belongings galleries, cafés and small businesses open songs preceding the opening night Sam Jones’ now-legendary 2002 I Am Trying To AOAF plays like a hybrid between Wilco’s great- Morris goes on a journey of self-discovery and leaves Winnipeg with his wife in a stolen their doors to visitors the first Friday of every month from 5 p.m. until 9 p.m. screening of ASHES OF AMERICAN FLAGS, Break Your Heart, an intimate rock doc chroni- est hits performed live and a road movie. and makes discoveries about his children, his RV. He plans to drive to Fort McMurray, make Courtesy Thin Air the Wilco tour documentary. At the cling the band’s departure from alt-country to Having toured the country many times wife and a few other people he meets along the some money and return to Winnipeg. Amy Jo Ehman, author of the blog Prairie Feast: A Writer's Journey Home for Dinner, will appear at the 2010 Thin Air SHOWING UP, SPEAKING OUT is a gather- Cinematheque Wednesday, Sept. 22 at 9:30 more experimental territories with the contro- over, the band displays an affinity for small- way. However, Joe ends up leaving his wife in a Winnipeg International Writers Festival. ing of artists and community members p.m. The film plays Thursday, Sept. 22 at displaying art in public spaces. The project 9:30 p.m. and Friday, Sept. 23 at 7:30 and versial recording of their fourth album, Yankee town America – a sentiment made clear in Set in Winnipeg, Bergen’s references easily Wal-Mart parking lot in Regina to hitchhike to runs until Oct. 5. Ace Art will serve as a 9:30 p.m. Hotel Foxtrot. the personal interviews that lament the “Wal- allow Winnipeggers to keep pace with the fa- Fort McMurray alone. From there, each of the Winnipeg’s Thin Air Writing Festival “What I’ve gathered from my travels over the staging ground for ideas and discussions. Canadian filmmaker Matt Bissonette's criti- And though the highly acclaimed record Martization” of America – and the old historic miliarity of the novel ("Up Osborne to the foot three main characters (Joe, his wife and Joe’s fa- years is that people are intimidated by (writing Visit www.showingupspeakingout.ca for cally acclaimed 2009 movie PASSENGER would turn out to be the Chicago-based band’s venues that helped them launch their career. of the bridge and then right, down a path to the ther) delves into their past while they undergo to explore modern times – and men festivals), or they think it will be bookish. Most details. SIDE will be playing at Cinematheque bestselling release – and become one of the They stop in old ghost towns and rural com- edge of the river."). their solitary experiences of waiting. of us really haven’t been read to since we were Thursday, Sept. 16 at 9:30 p.m. most influential American rock albums of the munities along the way, eat in small diners that A real page-turner, the book continuously Birdsell’s novel draws a distinct line between little kids, but even people who come with sus- THEATRE, DANCE & COMEDY Guy Maddin's take on the Royal Winnipeg decade – the band seemed at the threshold of have fallen by the wayside and visit roadside leaves the reader on edge, anticipating what past and present in terms of relationships and Samuel Swanson picion leave with delight because it’s not stuffy, THE RITE, inspired by Stavinsky's The Ballet's version of the classic vampire tale breaking down. landmarks. Morris's next move will be. events. Volunteer Staff it’s not stiff. It’s very vibrant.” Rite of Spring, is presented at the Gas DRACULA: PAGES FROM A VIRGIN'S DIARY is They were uncomfortable with each other, But at the centre of the movie lies the music. Bergen's wit and choice of words engage the While Winnipeg’s past features strong rela- Thin Air is an opportunity to get ac- Station Theatre by director/choreogra- playing at Cinematheque Thursday, Sept. the recording process felt laboured and artistic Playing both old and new favourites, Wilco reader from the start and evoke empathy with tionships set against a backdrop of arching elms quainted with the writing world and the writ- pher Tom Stroud from Wednesday, Sept. 15 16 at 7:30 p.m. until Saturday Sept. 18 at 8 p.m. Matinee differences ensued in the mixing process. puts on a riveting show. the characters. Included in the book are letters on Arlington Street, the present day consists Winnipeg’s international writers festival, Thin ers themselves. Saturday at 3 p.m. HUBBLE 3D, narrated by Leonardo DiCaprio, A lot has happened since – including a turn- Besides Tweedy’s cryptic songwriting and from Ursula, the lady he comes in contact with of struggles with the consumer lifestyle amid Air, is returning and will be sprawling out across “It’s your chance to be the first to see the new is onscreen at IMAX Portage Place. around in lineup – and this time around, on semi-awkward, semi-charismatic stage pres- through the magic of the written word. concrete. Winnipeg bookstores, libraries and campuses work that’s being written, and hear the product TOM JONES AND THE TEMPLE OF DOOM merges two studs into one performance LITERATURE Wilco Live: Ashes of American Flags, everything ence, the highlight of the performances here is Letters from his son's killer also allow read- However, the novel does not glorify nostal- once again. of the several years that it takes to write a novel,” at Celebrations Dinner Theatre. Runs until is different. guitarist Nels Kline’s jolting guitar riffs. ers an uncomfortable, first-hand glance at what gia, but rather comments on our changing land- One of the themes of this year’s festival – said Hunter. Oct. 9. THIN AIR Winnipeg International Writers “I wouldn’t want anything to change in And though the band seems effortless on such an experience would be like. scape and values. which starts Sunday, Sept. 19 and ends Sunday, “At this point, I’m just excited,” Diehl said of The fringe hit ONE GOOD MARRIAGE will be Festival begins on Sunday, Sept. 19 and this band,” says frontman Jeff Tweedy halfway stage, we are given a rare glimpse of the physical An easy read – the smaller font allows the Joe’s struggle with religion receives the same Sept. 26 – is a tragic cross between Mel Gibson’s this year’s lineup of writers. runs until Sunday, Sept. 26. performed Wednesday, Sept. 22 at Aqua through the live performance doc directed by demands the road and prolonged performances reader to easily differentiate Morris' thoughts treatment. As a child, Joe was converted to filmography and home-life: What Men Want. “I really want to meet the people that we Books. 7:30 p.m. The Afternoon Book Chat featuring KEVIN Brendan Canty and Cristoph Green. create. and the other characters – most people will re- Christianity by the local pastor and his wife. “One thing about the festival this year is have coming this year … it’s interesting to read The open mic comedy night at the MCPHERSON ECKHOFF and ARIEL GORDON It’s a rare statement from a band that’s never In a post-show scene, Kline lies near-para- late to the book. Although you may not be in Joe’s hitchhiking journey takes him to their that there are a lot of stories about men,” said someone, then meet them (because) you kind on Friday, Sept. 24 at McNally Robinson Standard is hosted by JON DORE every Booksellers. 2:30 p.m. been averse to change, and it aptly reflects the lyzed on a bench backstage as drummer Glenn this exact situation, we can all relate to the ups mansion in B.C. where he realizes the fallacy of Charlene Diehl, executive director of Thin Air. of intuit certain things about people (from their Thursday at 8 p.m. group’s dynamism in the film. Kotche nurses a bleeding hand and Tweedy gets and downs Morris deals with both physically their lifestyle. Some of the featured writers that will be writing).” Comedy night with SCOOTS MCTAVISH The THIN AIR edition of Kelly Hughes Wilco, at last, feels comfortable. And his vocal cords checked out. and emotionally. The pastor’s wife tells Joe: “Since we’ve left taking part in the festival include Lawrence Aside from telling us what men want, Thin Live! features Writers Festival perform- every Thursday at Shannon's Irish Pub. ers Ismaila Alfa, Ignatius Mabasa and confident. But undoubtedly, the band wouldn’t have it Ultimately, his story urges the reader to ex- Winnipeg we’ve learned that God doesn’t want Scanlan, a journalist for nearly 40 years, Air this year will also explore more local and Shot in the early days of 2008 on the road any other way. amine their own lives and learn from our and his children to be poor. We’re first-class citizens, Winnipeg’s Margaret Buffie, and the highly re- contemporary issues, such as Amy Jo Ehman, Sunday night open mic comedy at the Dominique Rey, with music by Naomi Cavern, featuring JOHN B. DUFF. Guilbert and Hiroshi Koshiyama of Fubuki between Washington, Nashville, New Orleans others’ wrongdoings. Overall, the subject of not second-class. What kind of advertisement spected David Bergen. who writes the blog Prairie Feast: A Writer’s Daiko. forgiveness and love stood out the most as the would we be for God if we lived in a shack and “We, at the University of Winnipeg are es- Journey Home for Dinner. Every Tuesday night head down to the moral of the story. The way the story unfolds went around in rags?” pecially excited about David Bergen, who was For one year, Ehman ate locally. She will King's Head Pub for a free comedy THE FINDING YOUR VOICE PROGRAM is a cre- performance. ative writing program for new Canadians keeps you curious and interested. Whether the book is advocating against reli- our writer-in-residence last year,” said Catherine share her experience at the Millenium Library. designed to build self-confidence, improve Why rush to the end? gion as an institution or our culture’s consum- Hunter, chair of the University of Winnipeg’s Another contemporary issue new to the fes- communication and writing skills, and David Bergen will appear at the Thin Air erism, Birdsell deftly reveals our worst traits English department. tival will be a panel of “literary bloggers with learn about writing, publishing, network- Winnipeg International Writers Festival. The through a fascinating storyline. Making an appearance at the U of W as part a high level of online presence,” according to ing and community resources. This fall, La Belle Visite gives individuals have the option of enrolling in Matter with Morris is in stores now. Waiting for Joe’s characters are the novel’s one of the festival’s Campus Program will be former Diehl, discussing the use of new media as part the Tuesday evening sessions, from 7 p.m. audiences a humble downfall. Ultimately, Joe’s wife remains a rather soldier, freelance photographer and writer AJ of a Friday afternoon panel discussion. Your article, to 9 pm (beginning Sept. 7) or the Saturday undeveloped stereotype of a semi-wealthy Somerset. “It’s not a place to test your wings,” said photo or morning sessions, from 10 am to noon (be- look at the slowing woman and Joe himself is as enigmatic as the Somerset won the Metcalf-Rooke Award for Diehl. “It’s a festival for established, high-level ginning Sept. 11). To register call 986-6779. title might lead the reader to believe he’ll be. his novel, Combat Camera, which is about being writers.” illustration could Aqua Books brings back the human tradi- pace of growing old However, Birdsell’s novel is a wonderful a warzone photojournalist suffering from post- The structure of the festival hasn’t changed. tion of storytelling with the STONE SOUP Courtesy Winnipeg Film Group union of simple, evocative prose and an intri- traumatic stress disorder. The Thin Air guide is available for pick-up at be here. STORYTELLERS SERIES, Fridays at 7:30 p.m. French documentary La Belle Visite changed this writer's cate story. According to Diehl, the festival is important McNally Robinson Booksellers, Winnipeg li- CALL/RESPONSE is a book about live Catherine van Reenen thoughts on what it's like to grow old. because it explores our contemporary issues, braries and college campuses across Winnipeg.  music and youth culture in Winnipeg. It's Staff writer Sandra Birdsell will appear at the Thin Air questions today’s problems and makes us think The main stage will be at The Forks’ Manitoba being produced to benefit the KidsH elp The mirroring of the filming style with the Winnipeg International Writers Festival. about what’s around us. Theatre for Young People (MTYP), with a vari- The Uniter is always looking Phone. Submissions for the book are due characters’ movements forces the audience to Waiting for Joe is in stores now. “One of the (important) things is how our ety of other venues across Winnipeg. Thursday, Sept. 30. For guidelines and for more people to contribute La Belle Visite (Journey’s End) appreciate how much effort is required of the artists tell us collectively what we’re thinking more information visit www.callreponse- Directed by Jean-François Caissy, 2010 book.com. elderly in order to perform one simple task like about,” Diehl said. Visit www.thinairwinnipeg.ca. to the paper. Students and 80 Minutes (French, with English subtitles) walking down a hallway, or getting up out of Prairie Fire Press in conjunction with Plays at Cinematheque Sept. 17 to 19 at 7:30 p.m. and an armchair. community members are McNally Robinson Booksellers is hosting Sept. 22 to 23 at 7:30 p.m. its annual POETRY, FICTION AND CREATIVE It also reflects the struggle between the body’s Storyteller and acclaimed writer uses stories from the past NON-FICTION CONTESTS with a deadline of fading capabilities and the soul’s perseverance welcome to get involved. Nov. 30, 2010. that occurs in old age. to reflect on modern day E-mail Aaron at editor@uniter. GALLERIES & MUSEUMS Old people tend to do one of three things for Caissy’s directing style is much more obser- me: slow me down, depress me, or make me vant than intrusive. The film has no interviews ca for more information. The Graffiti Gallery and Bike To The Future speak loudly and enunciate so audaciously that and doesn’t indulge the audience’s craving to get Ignatius Mabasa to speak at real people and events. It was always told in a present PUSH, PEDAL, STRIDE: An Art Show I sound like I think I’m onstage. to know the characters. ‘land far, far away.' So, suddenly the context is Inspired By Active Transportation. The They are often indecisive, technologically This leaves the viewer feeling slightly un- Thin Air removed and because there was magic, reality is artwork will be on display at the Graffiti inept, and they rarely conform to simple traf- fulfilled, however, as though this film was not suspended and you find then that people would Gallery until Thursday, Nov. 4. fic cues, such as The Friendly Wave – I let you meant to be didactic in any way. It conveys a re- Esma Mneina accept and reflect on the message.” Gallery 1C03 in the University of Winnipeg in Grandma, you had best politely acknowledge flection of the waiting, tedium, monotony and Volunteer This is what Mabasa strives for in his writing. hosts PILGRIMS by DOMINIQUE REY until that! irony that can transform old age from a dreaded His most recent book, The Man, Shaggy Leopard Saturday, Oct. 9 Young Canadian director Jean-FranÇois hindrance to a dignified, contemplative period and Jackal and Other Stories, reflects a culture A collection of CHARLIE MCDOUGALL'S Caissy’s 2010 documentary La Belle Visite that requires no rush and abandons the curse of From Zimbabwe to Manitoba, and multiple and time that communicated through stories. photographs depicting the MYSTERY AND changed my perspective on the elderly by using time that haunts us in our youth. stops in between, comes Ignatius Mabasa, the “These are stories that are coming from way, Check us out on MAGIC OF THE MANITOBA LEGISLATURE runs his camera to slow me down to the pace of old Perhaps many of the elderly are so slow be- newest storyteller-in-residence at the University way back, but what we notice is that although until Thursday, Sept. 16 at the Cre8ery. age. cause the only thing left for them to rush to is of Manitoba. we are moving, the human experience doesn’t Twitter PLATFORM centre for photographic + digi- Set on the shore of a tranquil Quebec coun- the end. Starting from his humble beginnings listen- necessarily change,” he said. tal arts is very pleased to present Divya tryside, La Belle Visite follows the everyday lives La Belle Visite beautifully illustrates the ing to his grandmother’s stories, Mabasa shares “We are too busy, too overloaded with things Mehra in her debut solo exhibition, TURF WAR, until Saturday, Oct. 16. of a group of seniors living in a retirement home unique patience, subdued humour and poi- his work rooted from his natural and cultural to do. We’ve become too modern, we’re bom- * where no one is ever in a rush except for the cars gnancy that are possible only in the last stages community in Zimbabwe. Courtesy University of Manitoba barded with too many philosophical things. We BODIES...THE EXHIBITION is the first display on the nearby highway. of our lives. “My people would share values, and anything Hailing from Zimbabwe, Ignatius T. Mabasa will read at need time to humanize our world again.” at the MTS Centre Exhibition Hall. Opens Friday, Sept. 17. The beautifully muted colours of the Quebec Now, when I’m behind an old lady at Wal- that was to be communicated through dance, the Thin Air Festival's Mainstage poetry bash Sept. 24. www.twitter.com/ sky complement the contented demeanor of Mart who doesn’t understand which buttons to poetry, art and stories. For me, storytelling was See Ignatius T. Mabasa at the Mainstage Poetry HIGHER ASPIRATION a collection of paint- those living in this peacefully secluded home. press on the debit machine, I’ll smile and wait a better friend,” he said. “(It was) a way of policing the community, Bash at the CanWest Global Performing Arts ings and mixed-media by visual artist TheUniter PETER DUMANS will be on display at the Caissy’s camera carefully and deliberately patiently while I think about how wonderful Storytelling, he says, may have started as a but in a very friendly manner,” he said. Centre at The Forks on Friday, Sept. 24. Tickets Wayne Arthur Gallery until Wednesday, moves at the same painfully slow speed that the life will be when I don’t have to rush anywhere way for societies “to correct something that was “Everything then became very dramatized. are $10 for students at the door. Visit www.pam- Sept. 29. elderly characters’ bodies allow them to. either. www.uniter.ca happening or shouldn’t be happening.” The characters, you would notice, represented abasa.com and www.thinairwinnipeg.ca. 16 Arts & Culture Arts & Culture 17 The Uniter September 16, 2010 www.Uniter.ca www.uniter.ca September 16, 2010 The Uniter A rock band that Vonnegut would be proud of Modern day pioneers in Manitoba and The Symptoms. The Bokononists turn “Thinking back on those tracks, were- Voluntary simplicity is corded them in a cheap little space with re- becoming more common a fictional religion ally cheap gear, we did it not knowing what we were doing, so it kind of sounds like as people begin to seek into their brand of that,” said Campbell. Since then, the band has been working refuge from the fast pace dirty rock ’n’ roll with Matt Peters of The Waking Eyes and Royal Canoe fame, re-recording five songs of the 21st century from the CD for an upcoming album with Samuel Swanson six new songs. Volunteer Staff Technical instrumentals and a filthy, Robin Dudgeon Stooges sound define The Bokononists’ Culture Reporter grungy throwback-style rock ’n’ roll. Bokononism is the fictional religion in Kurt “We were focusing on energy, we were fo- Vonnegut’s Cat’s Cradle that regards all re- cusing on the right feel, as opposed to cor- Imagine moving from a bustling neighbour- ligions (including Bokononism) as a set of rect speed or time, and Johnny coined the hood in a big city to a small cabin with no untruths, but advises to follow the set of un- term (for our sound) years ago, he called it electricity, plumbing or running water. truths that make you happy. skuzz,” Campbell said. Would it be heaven or would it be hell? “It’s still got the skuzz, but it’s with actual Graham and Julie Schulz hope it will be “I think we’re all writing equipment that’ll pick up the subtlety of the the former; the couple can hardly wait to skuzz,” Calderon added. leave the city and live in their new home just in our sleep. I swear, There is no central songwriter, rhyme or outside of Vita, Man. sometimes we dream these reason to the songwriting process, according “For years we’ve been planning it,” ex- songs.” to The Bokononists. plained Julie, 23. “Someone starts something and everyone – Rene Campbell, The Bokononists just adds on,” Calderon said. “We went to Italy and saw “One practice back at our old place, I said people living off the land “The name has nothing to do with our to Jed and Johnny: create a song, and when music,” said lead guitarist Bobby Desjarlais. you make us dance we’ll put something over and they just looked so “It’s just a name.” top of it,” Campbell said. happy having absolutely In March, The Bokononists (rounded out “I like matching up my kick drum with no money. They were just by vocalist and guitarist Rene Campbell, Johnny and my snare drum with Bobby,” bassist Johnny Calderon and drummer Jed Desilets said. working in the fields and Desilets) had the most illegitimate CD re- “I’ll catch myself humming at night and enjoying just being able to lease party ever. think who the hell is that? Oh shit, it’s us!” live life and not have to pay Held after-hours at an Asian food res- Calderon said. taurant on Pembina Highway, attendees “Yeah, me too, I think we’re all writing in anything to anybody. It was paid $5 cover and received a burnt CD with our sleep,” added Campbell. “I swear, some- cool to see people actually the names of eight tracks scribbled on it in times we dream these songs.” Courtesy Bokononists living like that.” Their new home, Cornerstone Farm, will Sharpie marker. Splish, splash, they were takin' a bath: Winnipeg skuzz-rockers The Bokononists. be nothing but a trailer in a farmer’s field “We just wanted to get that stuff out  See The Bokononists perform at the West End – Julie Schulz with a hand-pump well, a wood stove and there,” Desjarlais said of the CD release. Cultural Centre on Friday, Sept. 17 no electricity or running water. The Schulzs The self-recorded album wasn’t visually Inward Eye and Sons of York will also perform “We went to Italy to do WWOOFing love the idea so much, they plan to never pleasing, but it proved that The Bokononists Tickets are $15 at the door (World Wide Opportunities on Organic return. can make an album sound good despite Visit www.myspace.com/thebokononists Farms) and there we saw people living off “For me I’m just counting down the days poor recording conditions. Standout tracks NOTICE the land and they just looked so happy hav- until I can leave the city,” Julie said. “Once included Cold, Calm, Blind, Dumb, Fascists ing absolutely no money. They were just I’m out there, I can’t imagine moving back to of working in the fields and enjoying just being the city. We’re not like that.” able to live life and not have to pay anything But why would someone give up all the to anybody. It was cool to see people actually advances and technology that modern day NOMINATIONS living like that.” society offers? Mark Burch, who teaches a class on vol- untary simplicity at Menno Simons College, Pioneers on TV says the desire to live simply has been around for nearly 3,000 years. Burch’s popular class Imagine you are presented with 40 acres teaches both the history and current applica- of land in the middle of nowhere and are tion of living simply and in a way that can told to carve out a life for yourself – in bypass consumer values and culture. front of cameras. “There seems to be considerable inter- Pioneer Quest: A Year in the Real West est among students who have heard enough followed two couples, Tim and Deanna bad news and want some positive direction Treadway and Frank and Alana Logie, for their lives,” explains Burch, who has au- while they lived on the Manitoba prairie thored four books on the subject. “Simple for a year. living is all about hope, and about creating the kind of future we want and going be- “I was sure I was going to have a nervous yond consumer culture, which is currently breakdown,” says Deanna Treadway. suicidal and self-destructive. “Who wants to go and spend a year in “In many ways it’s less stressful because the bush with no electricity, or running we have less debt, more free time, and more UWSA water, not to mention no phone or com- energy and attention for things that matter puter or family? Tim was ecstatic and I more, more energy to build community, and Top: The cabin Kurt and Erika Armstrong lived in with their family near Kola, Man. Kurt Armstrong thought I would die!” also a smaller ecological footprint.” Bottom: Erika Armstrong writes a letter by candelight. S Treadway explains they were given a It’s an adventure that isn’t being sought N prospector’s tent with no floor, mat- ECTIO out solely by suburban-sick Winnipeggers, all. But we started thinking about food and work ahead of them, but it’s worth it. L tresses made of straw, a cow for milking, BY-E either. waste, and where our food comes from and “You’ve got to be really dedicated, you’ve 13 chickens, a pregnant sow, and a plow. Kurt Armstrong, 34, his wife Erika, 36, and where our waste goes.” got to really prepare to struggle to get out 2010 “Our new home was a tent from June their two children, Mollie and Jackson, went To survive, the Armstrongs picked wild there. We thought we were going to get our ‘til September and then we had to build from a home in a bustling East Vancouver berries, hunted for deer and grew their own trailer out there months ago,” said Graham. homes and barns out of logs.” neighbourhood to a 196 square foot cabin produce. To keep track of their waste they “If people want to do it, and are just Still, living off the land from June until near Kola, Man. “The Kola Experiment” took all of their garbage to the dump and thinking about doing it, I’d go and stay at a the following May was an incredibly re- lasted just over a year, from July 2007 until used an outhouse. farm that’s doing it,” added Julie. “Go in the warding experience, she says. Although middle of the summer when the mosquitoes INFORMATIONAL MEETING 12:30 P.M. “Simple living is all about hope, and about creating the are really bad, or in the middle of the winter September 17th in the Bulman Students’ Centre Boardroom (OR06) the summer was busy, winter gave the couple time they never had in living in kind of future we want and going beyond consumer culture, when it’s really cold, to see. Voting Tuesday Oct 12th - Friday Oct 15th the city. which is currently suicidal and self-destructive. In many “It’s an awesome way to live but you have Contact [email protected] for more information to be prepared for some super unpleasant “We had time. Time to spend reading, ways it’s less stressful because we have less debt, more situations.” doing handwork, playing cards, and get- free time, and more energy and attention for things that Although both couples lived in single- THE FOLLOWING POSITIONS ARE OPEN FOR ELECTION: ting out Tim’s guitar and singing. It was family units, there are a number of co-op- marvelous,” she says. matter more.” Education Director | Part-Time/Mature Students Director erative farms in Manitoba wherein entire Graduate Students Director | Environmental Ethics Director “All of sudden things changed and we – Mark Burch, instructor, Menno Simons College communities live simply. Northern Sun began to enjoy the solitude, closeness Farm Co-op (near Steinbach, Man.) and with nature and God, and with each September 2008. “It was only meant to be a one year ex- Prairie’s Edge Eco-Village (near Whiteshell other. We became each other’s closest “It was an idea that my wife had for a long periment, but it was certainly a relief to be Provincial Park) have been living simply for friend because we needed each other. time. The cabin is actually on her parents’ all done, at least for me,” he said. “What did 10 years. We realized what was really important property,” said Kurt Armstrong. we take away from it? I think we’re probably “It’s inspiring to see that you can’t do it in life and that was God, our family, each “For about four years she told me, more grateful for everyday things like run- only for one year or two years, you can do it visit uniter.ca/listings other.” ‘Wouldn’t it be fun to go back there and live ning water.” for a long time,” said Julie. in a cabin?’ And I didn’t think it would be at The Schulzs agree they have a lot of hard 18 Arts & Culture Arts & Culture 19 The Uniter September 16, 2010 www.Uniter.ca www.uniter.ca September 16, 2010 The Uniter

The Awards and Financial Aid staff of the University of Winnipeg provides the student body with current information on award opportunities. This information is updated weekly. Good AWARDS & FINANCIAL AID Crossword Puzzle 3 & Solutions to this week’s crossword and sudoku in next week's issue. Evil THE UNIVERSITY OF WINNIPEG AWARDS: The Bill Mason Memorial Scholarship Fund is a tribute to studies of studies University of Manitoba, Winnipeg or will mail the documents to students at the addresses they the late Bill Mason, a Canadian recognized both nationally Brandon in Computer Sciences. have provided on their MSAP applications. The document you http://www.uwinnipeg.ca/index/services-awards and internationally as an avid canoeist, environmentalist, receive will have already been electronically approved by the For more information or application forms, please visit their filmmaker, photographer, artist and public speaker. Paddle Awards & Financial Aid Office. 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They must: the Awards & Financial Aid office (Room 0GM05, Mezzanine of ment to Employment Equity and assist us in meeting future The National Student Loan Centre of the MSAP Loan Graham Hall) or on their website: www.paddlingcanada.com/ employment needs. These awards are available to students Like most Winnipeggers, I love our · Be of Aboriginal (First Nations, Métis, or Inuit) heritage; or Administration Department will process the document, masonapplication.asp. who are members in the following Employment Equity transferring the fee payment portion directly to the fair city with all my heart. · Come from another population currently under-represented Deadline:September 30, 2010 groups: Aboriginal Peoples, Persons with Disabilities, Visible University and depositing any additional balance to your Also, like most Winnipeggers, I at the University of Winnipeg (e.g., immigrant and refugee Minorities, or Women in or aspiring to be in male-dominated account. Instructions on these processes will be included in would normally never in a million years communities); or R.W.F. Hunt Scholarship occupations. Awards are available to students in Culinary your student aid document package. Arts, Information Technology, Management or Trades tell anyone that I actually like living · Be the first member of their family to enroll in post- The Thompson Chamber of Commerce established the R.W.F. programs. For more information or to apply, please visit their Course Load here. secondary education. Hunt Scholarship in 2002 in memory of Mr. Hunt who was the first president. There is one $1,000 bursary available website: www.mlc.mb.ca. The minimum course load for which you must register to be If I did, I’d miss out on one of my 2. They must show academic promise and potential for each year, one per student. The bursary is open to first and Deadline: October 1, 2010 eligible for any form of government student assistance is favourite charms that Winnipeg has to success in university studies. For sequential students, this second year university/college students who are studying 60% of the maximum course load required for your study offer: a never-ending wealth of things to can be determined by possessing a high school diploma or in a business-related field. High school graduates, mature Foundation for the Advancement of Aboriginal period: complain about, and an equally never- equivalency certificate or by an assessment and recommen- students and those making career changes are eligible to Youth (FAAY) Awards dation from their high school counselor. For adult learners, * Fall or Winter Term only – 9 credit hours minimum ending flood of complaints from the apply. You must be a resident of Thompson's trading area Canadian residents of First Nation (Status or Non-Status), this can be determined through a PLAR/prior learning * Fall/Winter Session – 18 credit hours minimum people who live here. communities: Thompson, South Indian Lake, Leaf Rapids, Métis or Inuit heritage and attending either high school or assessment. Continuing students must have an overall "C" Lynn Lake, Nelson House, Split Lake, Gillam, Wabowden, Ilford, We Winnipeggers love to complain, average (GPA 2.00) from previous post-secondary studies. a post-secondary institute full-time and within Canada are You must maintain the appropriate minimum course load for which is a good thing, because it’s the Pikwitonei, Thicket Portage, Cross Lake, or Norway House. eligible to apply for financial support. Mature students and your study period in order to retain your student assistance 3. They must demonstrate financial need, which will be Application information is available from the Awards & adult education programs are included. The FAAY Selection eligibility. endless flow of complaints we spew assessed by the University of Winnipeg's Financial Aid & Financial Aid office (Room 0GM05, Mezzanine of Graham Hall) Committee looks for: demonstrated financial need; academic about our city on a daily basis that makes Registration at Another Post-Secondary Institution bestcrosswords.com Awards staff. or on their website: www.thompsonchamber.ca/hunt.htm. and career commitment; contributions to family and com- our city so great. It’s really what defines munity; and leadership and role model qualities. Application If, in addition to University of Winnipeg courses, you are 4. They must be admitted to the University of Winnipeg on Deadline:September 30, 2010 Across 40 – Golfer Ballesteros; Down 31 – Boy; us as a people, if you think about it. either full-time or part-time status. forms are available from the Awards & Financial Aid office registered and taking courses elsewhere during the academic Even as far back as the famous Marymound Bursary Program (Room 0GM05, Mezzanine of Graham Hall) or on their website: year for credit towards your University of Winnipeg degree, 1 – Pier; 41 – Rot; 1 – It may be compact; 33 – Sugar amt.; The value of the bursaries will be determined by need – up to Winnipeg General Strike of 1919 (after If you are registered in a full – or part-time post-secondary http://www.ccab.com/faay_application.html. you must present proof of registration to the Awards & a maximum value of $5,000. Funds earmarked for tuition fees 5 – "Seinfeld" uncle; 43 – Made a choice; 2 – Hydrox rival; 35 – ___ Aviv; all, what is a strike really other than a education or training program, you may be eligible for a Financial Aid Office before your student assistance document will be applied to the recipient's 2010-11 tuition accounts in Deadline:October 15, 2010 8 – Thick slice; 45 – "You've got mail" co.; 3 – Capital of Calvados, in NW France; 37 – Spanish snack; Marymound bursary. The Marymound Bursary Program can be authorized and released to you. demonstration of synchronized com- accordance with the University's normal disbursement policy provides educational and support funding to eligible young Rhodes Scholarship 12 – Dies ___; 46 – Majestic; 4 – Core; 39 – Bee's target on a flower; plaining), Winnipeggers have been for awards. Priority will be given to first – and second-year Fee Payment people who received services from Marymound or who skillfully finding horrendous faults in students. Application forms are available at Student Services For more than a century, the Rhodes Trust has funded 13 – Norwegian name of Norway; 48 – Move in haste; 5 – A great deal; 42 – Shout; resided in a Marymound placement for a minimum of six Your fees will be deducted from the student assistance docu- (1st Floor, Graham Hall) or Student Central (1st Floor, Centen- scholarships for exceptional Canadian students for two and 15 – Exchange for money; 50 – Composer Schifrin; 6 – Ages; 7 – Eyeball; 44 – Double; everything around us, and then going months. Funds are provided to help cover costs such as ment when it is electronically approved by the University. nial Hall) as well as online through the University of Winnipeg possibly three years of study at the University of Oxford. on and on about how absolutely hor- tuition, books, living expenses and more while you are Government Student Aid is used first to meet educational 16 – Clairvoyant; 51 – ___ kwon do; 8 – Compass dir.; 47 – Turbulent; Bursaries website. A Rhodes Scholarship includes tuition, college fees, and a rible everything is. attending school. Individual bursary awards may range from costs. All overdue fees and emergency loans as well as 17 – In the least; 52 – Acquire; 9 – Ursa Minor; 49 – Land; stipend covering living expenses. The Rhodes Scholarships fees for the current study period will be deducted from the Before the Jets moved away, Deadline: September 15, 2010 NOTE: Assessments will be between $500 to $2000, with a maximum of $4000 in total have come to be recognized as one of the highest honours 18 – This, in Tijuana; 54 – Literature, philosophy, and his- 10 – Choir member; 52 – Steps down to an Indian river; done on an on-going basis. As there are limited funds, early awarded in a calendar year. Bursaries are awarded dependent student aid document. If your student assistance does not Winnipeggers complained about them available to any student, but they represent much more than cover your required fee payment, you will have to make applicants have a greater chance of receiving a bursary. on available funds. Application forms are available from the an academic award. The Rhodes Scholarship requires that 19 – Expert critic; tory, e.g.; 11 – Amoeba-like alien: The _____; 53 – "From ___ according to his abili- nonstop – and rightfully so; they sucked Awards & Financial Aid office (Room 0GM05, Mezzanine of payment on your own by the fee payment deadline. Credits 22 – Blubber; 61 – ___ monde; 13 – Capital of Kenya; ties…"; ass! Then, after they were torn from our Special Awards for High-Need Students the candidate be a well-rounded individual, having shown for scholarships you may be receiving will be to reduce the Graham Hall) or on their website: www.marymound.com/wp/ not only academic excellence, but also active engagement 23 – Be human; 63 – Truman's birthplace; 14 – Dodge; 55 – Oz creator; ever-loving embraces in 1996, we were Application donations-sponsorship/bursary-fund. amount of fees deducted from the student aid document. in their community and evidence of a strong commitment 24 – Cupola; 64 – Gammy; 20 – Killer whale; 56 – Anarchist Goldman; forced to adapt, lest we be left with The awards on this application are directed to students Deadline:October 1, 2010 to leadership in improving the state of the world. The Fee Deferral nothing to complain about. who have high levels of financial need. Financial need is 26 – Bird of prey; 65 – Area of 4840 square yards; 21 – Routine; 57 – Freeway access; scholarship also requires evidence of physical vitality, The Awards & Financial Aid Office can defer your fees if determined by the assessments of Manitoba Student Aid Manitoba Hydro Bursaries & Scholarships And adapt we did. The second the whether in sports, theatre, music or other pursuits. It is you have applied for Government Student Aid but have not 29 – Measuring instruments; 66 – Delicious; 25 – Imbroglio; 58 – Describes a gently cooked steak; Program (MSAP) and recipients will be students who have Jets touched down in Arizona, we im- The MB Hydro Educational Funding Program supports the this multifaceted approach, combined with the opportunity received your confirmed assistance document by the fee MSAP financial need assessments of at least $8,000 or can 31 – Back talk; 67 – Very, in Versailles; 26 – Rasping instruments; 59 – Revenuers, for short; mediately shifted gears and began continued education of Manitoba's students by offering to meet similarly exceptional students at Oxford, which payment deadline. Student Central and the Awards Office demonstrate high financial need through the Financial Need 32 – Become less intense, die off; 68 – At that time; 27 – Beekeeping; 60 – Cong. meeting; awards, bursaries and scholarships to those in high school, has defined the scholarship as the beginning of a life-long will begin maintaining the Fee Deferral List for Fall term on talking like we had always loved our Information section of the application for the Fall/Winter college or university and enrolled in programs that support commitment to community service, and a demonstration of August 30, 2010. 34 – Convocation of witches; 69 – Chart; 28 – Influential person; 62 – 1980's movie starring Bo Derek precious Jets and how it was terrible that academic year. The application is available from Student our operational requirements. Listed below are the various willingness to make use of academic credentials to improve they were moved to Phoenix. We had · Fee deferral means that your registration will not be 36 – Came down to earth; 70 – Cravings; 29 – Confronts; and Dudley Moore; Services (1st Floor, Graham Hall) or Student Central (1st Floor, scholarships and bursaries available for application with the state of our society. cancelled because of your failure to pay by the deadline. successfully found something new to Centennial Hall) as well as online: www.uwinnipeg.ca/index/ eligibility criteria. 38 – Norwegian dramatist; 30 – Place for "stompin'"; services-awd-bursaries. For information on how to apply, visit their website: www. complain about. · However, you will be charged the late payment fee unless 1. Employment Equity Bursary – must be a member of canadianrhodes.org. In and of itself, this is no great task. you have submitted your Student Aid application in sufficient Deadline: October 1st, 2010 Employment Equity designated group entering first year of Deadline for submission of applications and required time for it to be processed by the payment deadline (by glass of orange juice for breakfast. Solutions to puzzles from September 9. But you can begin to see the skill and studies at University of Manitoba, Winnipeg or Brandon in the Wawanesa Mutual Insurance Company Bursary documents to the Provincial Rhodes Committee: October August 16, 2010). Absorbing nutrients • Cooking vegetables causes a chemical re- artistry involved when you consider in Finance following: Engineering, Computer Science, or Commerce. 15, 2010 that the new subject of our complaint If your name is on the Awards & Financial Office fee action that releases some of their nutrients, 2. Generating Futures Scholarships – must be of Aboriginal This bursary, provided by Wawanesa Insurance, will be MANITOBA STUDENT AID PROGRAM (MSAP): deferral list but you withdraw from University courses, for dummies such as calcium and iron. Cooking is one of was the exact opposite of what we had awarded annually to two full-time students with financial ancestry, registered as a full-time student in one of the Application to Manitoba Student Aid for the 2010 Fall Term or you will be responsible for the fees you owe until your the best ways to access the nutrients from just spent the last 20 years complain- need who have completed at least 30 credit hours and have programs listed below to qualify: Business (Majoring in 2010-11 Fall/Winter Session is now open. Students can apply actual date of withdrawal. spinach and broccoli – steaming vegetables ing about (namely that the Jets were in a declared major in the 4-year B.A. or B.B.A. in Economics Accounting, Finance, Human Resources or Marketing); online at www.manitobastudentaid.ca. or adding them to a stir-fry are easy ways to Winnipeg). & Finance. Value: $2,500. Application forms are available in Engineering (Majoring in Civil, Electrical or Mechanical); or DID YOU KNOW... That Manitoba Student Aid staff can be Student Services (1st Floor, Graham Hall) as well as online Computer Science. *New to the Student Aid program this year are a series of on campus on Fridays from 1 – 4 p.m. To meet with them, get those nutrients. This was an amazing display of post- you need to set up an appointment time. Come to student through the University of Winnipeg Bursaries website. 3. First Year Management Bursaries – aboriginal student grants and bursaries: • Wait a couple hours between drinking modern complaining of the highest services and book an appointment, or phone 786-9458 or accepted into first year of studies at a Manitoba university coffee or tea and eating a meal; coffee and caliber – we were actually complaining Deadline: October 1st, 2010 * Canada Student Grant for Students from Low-income 789-1420. enrolled in: Commerce at the Asper School of Business Families tea block nutrients’ absorption into the about the fact that we no longer had AWARDS OFFERED BY EXTERNAL AGENCIES majoring in Accounting, Finance, Human Resources, or DID YOU KNOW... You can check the status of your bloodstream. something to complain about. AND ORGANIZATIONS: Marketing; or a 4-year Business Administration degree * Canada Student Grant for Students from Middle- student aid application, find out what documentation is still • Vitamin D enhances the absorption of I have recently come to believe that program majoring in Accounting or Finance. Awarding based income Families outstanding, update your address information and much Cal Callahan Memorial Bursary magnesium and phosphorous in the body. the people who plan and run our city on academic performance, financial need and community * Canada Student Grant for Students with Dependents more online? Go to www.manitobastudentaid.ca and then to understand our complaint culture bet- A bursary (or bursaries), not exceeding $10,000 in total, is involvement. MySAO to log into your existing account. Good sources of vitamin D include egg yolk awarded in the fall of each year by the Pipe Line Contractors * Rural/Northern Bursary and salmon – eat them with foods rich in ter than we do. 4. Second to Final Year Management Bursaries – aboriginal DID YOU KNOW… If you are a student who has had past Association of Canada to a son, daughter, or legal ward of Sagan Morrow magnesium (whole grains, almonds and When building the Esplanade students in their second year or higher of studies at a These grants are the first money students will receive in their Government Student Loans and are currently a full-time persons who derive their principal income from pipeline con- Manitoba University enrolled in: Commerce at the Asper financial aid packages, before any loans are awarded. Many student but do not have a student loan this year, please fill volunteer staff tofu) and phosphorous (lentils, sunflower Riel, there were dozens of local restau- struction. To qualify, the parent or guardian of the applicant School of Business majoring in Accounting, Finance, Human students may, in fact, receive the majority of their financial out a Schedule 2 document to remain in non-payment status. seeds and poultry). rants vying for the coveted spot on the must be employed by, or have a history of employment with, Resources, or Marketing; or a 4-year Business Administration assistance in the form of grants. Please come to Student Services in Graham Hall, where front • Consume different kinds of nutrients bridge. a firm who is a member of the Pipe Line Contractors Associa- degree program majoring in Accounting or Finance. Awarding counter staff can help you with this form. That the spot would eventually go to tion of Canada. The applicant must be enrolled in first-year Be sure to apply early and to submit all requested documen- There are many foods that have plenty of nutri- throughout the day. Drinking three glasses based on academic performance, financial need and tation as soon as possible to ensure that you receive all the ents that our bodies need. Some of these foods of milk in quick succession will not allow Salisbury House doesn’t make any sense studies at any recognized Canadian university or college in community involvement. OTHER AWARD WEBSITES: a program leading to a degree or certificate in any field. The grant funds for which you are eligible. are well-known for containing high amounts of your body to absorb as much calcium be- at all, unless you consider that the city Canada Student Loan program & other important information application must be supported by transcripts of high school 5. First Year Information Technology Bursaries – aboriginal might have been intentionally giving us PROCEDURES on finances and budgeting: www.canlearn.ca a nutrient. cause it will trick your body into thinking record, evidence of university or college enrollment, and student accepted into first year of studies University of something new to complain about. Confirmation of Enrolment & Release of Government Take spinach, for example – it’s prized as that you already have high amounts of cal- proof of payment. Application forms are available from the Manitoba, Winnipeg or Brandon in Computer Sciences or Surfing for dollars? Try these two websites: being an excellent source of iron. cium. Drinking one glass with breakfast, Moreover, why would our wonder- Awards & Financial Aid office (Room 0GM05, Mezzanine of University One Computer Science curriculum. Student Aid Documents www.studentawards.com Although spinach is healthy and has many one with lunch and one with dinner will ful mayor, Sam Katz, lie to us so con- Graham Hall) or on their website: www.pipeline.ca. 6. Second to Final Year Information Technology Bursaries Approximately 3 weeks before classes begin, the Manitoba www.scholarshipscanada.com nutrients that our bodies can use, the iron in it give yourself time to absorb the calcium so sistently about funding for rapid transit Deadline: September 30, 2010 – aboriginal student enrolled in 2nd year to final year of Student Aid Program (MSAP) will begin printing official assistance documents for students whose MSAP documenta- is not easily accessible – our bodies simply can’t that your body will be ready for more the unless he wanted us to have something Bill Mason Memorial Scholarship tion and University course registration are in order. MSAP absorb it properly. next time that you drink milk. to complain about? The only other ex- That means that we don’t actually retain planation is that the mayor thinks we’re much of the nutrient at all. Understanding which foods are best for ab- all stupid morons, but I like to give him 95.9 FM CKUW Campus/Community Radio September 8 – 14, 2010 It’s important that we combine food properly sorbing nutrients will help the body be healthier more credit than that. Top 10 CD – Albums ! = Local content * = Canadian Content to make sure that we get the most of the nutri- and more efficient. I would rather think that he’s benev- ents that we need. 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We Kill Computers Mint they are cooked, for example – but try to eat Who knows, maybe we’ll be clever 4 !Weakerthans Live at the Burton anti www.twitter.com/TheUniter • Vitamin C helps your body absorb iron. food with these kinds of combinations more enough to re-elect him this October, so 5 Black Keys Brothers Nonesuch Pair whole grains with fruit such as straw- frequently. we can have plenty to complain about 6 *Broken Social Scene Forgiveness Rock Record arts & Crafts berries and oranges, or with vegetables such Your body will thank you for it. for years to come. 7 !Paperbacks Lit From Within Parliament of Trees as tomatoes and red pepper. Cook whole 8 *New Pornographers Together Last Gang wheat pasta or whole grain rice with sautéed Sagan Morrow is a freelance writer and editor. www.uniter.ca J. Williamez doesn’t mind if you complain 9 The National high Violet 4AD vegetables for dinner. Try whole grain rolled Check out her health blog at www.livinginthere- about this column. 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