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Juice Journal launches its 2019 anthology

Celebrating 19 years of the University of Winnipeg’s literary excellence

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The official newspaper of the University of Winnipeg Talkin’ ‘bout together now Collaboration is key. It’s true that many cultures on the cover are full of stories of one lone hero achieving a University of Winnipeg's official life-changing goal all by themselves. But real, literary anthology, Juice Journal, positive change occurs when people make a is launching its 19th edition. concerted effort to work together and be kind to one another. Read more on page 7. The pages of this week’s issue of The Uniter are chock full of stories of collective accomplishment and healing. Whether it’s emerging student writers working together to produce a literary journal or concerned Manitobans marching to raise HIV awareness, these stories focus on the importance of the group effort. Even the art show When Raven Became Spider, which reimagines traditional Indigenous characters in the singularly powerful form of the superhero, features work by seven different artists. In our review of James Gray’s newest film Ad Astra, we explore the movie’s insights on the toxic myth of the stoic, solitary man. And the Wesmen volleyball teams show us once again the power of … well … teamwork. We at The Uniter are proud to welcome a new member to our own team this issue, which features the first piece by columnist Kathryn Boschmann. Her column City Roots will explore the history of Winnipeg’s trees and illustrate what our city’s silent sentinels can tell us about colonization, class and beauty.

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Fashion designer Andréanne Dandeneau incorporates her Métis heritage into her clothing label, Anne Mulaire. Read more on page 4.

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Evan Quiring at his drafting table Drumsticks, kitsch and luchador dropkicks

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“I really like writing. I like telling stories.” Evan Quiring, a quintessential example of a person following their dreams, is a local comic book writer, artist and creator. He is a passionate artist with an undying zeal to share his stories and thoughts through comics. He started back in the 1990s, doing posters for 1 2 bands and punk shows. His visit to San Diego Comic-Con (International) in 2001 landed him his first professional job with Alternative Comics. In the next few years, he started working with his friend living in Washington, D.C. on a book called Mortal Coils. Soon enough, he started playing in bands. “Bands were a lot more fun in the ’90s. I can write stories about being in a band, interacting with people. I found it therapeutic.” Writing and drawing comics are of cathartic importance to him. “You know when you have something that you want to get out of your mind, you have an idea, and you want to execute 3 it? When I get my comics back from the printers, it’s like my idea is a thing now. I get cranky if I don’t work on comics.” His passion and skill in writing and creating comics has given him moments of glory, whether it’s for his books, an upcoming exhibit or through people praising his work. Having published a number of books to date, he cringed when asked about his favourite one. “I don’t know how to answer that. I really don’t know. I would say the recent one, Lucia Mystery 3, just because I got it done. But I really like the art in Lucia Mystery 1, because I took my time with it.” 4 5

1) Drafting table 2) The one 3) The support great,” Tina, Evan’s mother 4) Drink up! 5) the belt “My drafting table is my “If I were allowed only one system (right) says. “If you ever watch this, make “My mom got this for me for favourite part of the house. thing from my home, ‘D’ is “I think it’s wonderful. I’ve sure you have a drink.” Christmas one time.” “It’s kind of cool that his own I’m usually working 'til 2 in the the first thing I’d take. Why seen him working on his art little art show is happening,” morning here, because that’s am I smiling, you can’t see it since he was little. The fact Dionne, Evan’s girlfriend (left) the best time to work.” through the mask?” that he’s achieved his goal says. of putting up the art show is The meaning behind clothing Indigenous designers setting the tone in Manitoba’s fashion industry

NAAMAN STURRUP @NAAMANSTURRUP all of us, and we need to start honouring Arts and culture reporter these languages that our ancestors spoke.” Family and heritage play key roles in The popular saying “dress to impress” both designers’ businesses. can imply that spending large amounts of “I wanted to incorporate my Métis heri- money on clothing will ensure success and tage into the clothing,” Dandeneau says, “so, approval. But this is not always the case. I decided to bring some prints to the cloth- The phrase also invites people to wear ing, and my dad creates all of the designs.” clothing that can inspire others and sup- Moore says, “the business started port great causes, which are focal points with my daughter wanting to have Ojib- behind Andréanne Dandeneau and Kim way-owned clothing. Blackburde Moore’s fashion businesses. “Also, my grandfather was (in) a residen- Dandenau, the owner and fashion tial school and lost his language, so this is designer of VOILA Designs Boutique, very important to me.” launched her new label Anne Mulaire this Both designers are also environmentally fall and wants her clothing to encourage friendly and conscious of the implications others to be proud of who they are. of clothing production. “(My clothing line) is not just about “As an Indigenous woman, it has always being Indigenous, but (it’s) for everyone to been apparent to stay connected with the look at their heritage,” she says. environment, which is why I decided to

“By doing that, we can bring back stories work with bamboo interwoven in the fab- photo by keeley braunstein-black of the old days and tell those stories. With- ric,” Dandeneau says. out them, we have no history.” “I also oversee the ethics of production, Andréanne Dandeneau, owner and designer of VOILA Designs Boutique Kim Blackburde Moore launched Mak- from who is cultivating it to making sure adeMigizi Clothing & Apparel in Novem- that any yarn used is not from child labour.” most importantly, cultural appreciation are ber of 2018 and wants her clothing, which Moore says, “I do not believe in buying now being seen. features text in Michif French, Michif Cree, products overseas, as I get all of my materials “Ten years ago, the whole conversation VOILA Designs Boutique is located at 421 Ojibway and Dakota, to help preserve and from local markets in Winnipeg and Selkirk. of Indigenous art and culture was not very Mulvey Ave. and is open Monday to Friday from bring awareness to Indigenous languages. “Some of the clothing and tote bags are popular or positive, so I had a hard time 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Moore’s business is home-op- “As I teach French and Ojibway in mid- being made in Montreal, and that is from selling at that point,” she says. erated, and shopping is done via her website at dle school, it is important to me that lan- beginning to end (of production).” “But now, with recent (cultural and eth- makademigizi.ca/shop. guages are spoken and become a part of our Dandeneau notes that although the nic) positivity movements happening, it everyday life,” she says. journey was not easy in the beginning, the has made a lot of people proud of my prints “Indigenous languages are important to dividends of business growth, support and, and of being connected to their heritage.”

There is more to superheroes than Superman Indigenous artists take comic-book approach to illustrate traditional stories

NAAMAN STURRUP @NAAMANSTURRUP and there is a (greater) sense of balance.” The exhibit’s curator, Leena Minifie, Arts and culture reporter points out that this multigenerational and family-oriented exhibit is important for both The comic industry has become a multi-bil- representation and cultural preservation. lion-dollar juggernaut with numerous success- “The exhibit provides representation ful film adaptations and television shows. of our people as dynamic and beautiful, However, there are other ways to har- (which is) outside the constant harshness of ness the power of the superhero narrative, bad news all the time,” she says. which is something When Raven Became “It also takes a look into our supernatu- Spider captures. ral beings and where they are going.” Hosted by the University of Winni- Minifie says that this exhibit showcases peg’s Gallery 1C03, this touring exhibit various Indigenous cultures, emphasizing showcases Indigenous art that combines that there is not just one Indigenous culture. comic-book superheroes with tradi- “There are multiple cultures represented in tional and contemporary images from the six artists showcased in the exhibit,” she says. Indigenous stories. “Each bring their individual expressions, Gallery 1C03 curator Jennifer Gibson high- with different cosmologies, philosophies lights the importance of an exhibit like this. and stories. These artists are penetrating “We provide a place for underrepre- their cultural stories into the future, ensur- sented voices to be heard and a place for ing that different generations can relate artwork to be accessible and approach- to them.” able,” she says. One such artist is Shaun Beyale of the “A lot of people are interested in the idea Navajo Nation, who has pieces of black- of the superhero and comics. So this is an and-white comic art on display, such as The exhibit that a lot of people can identify Time Traveler, which portrays a powerful with, as they already have the starting point woman. Minifie points out that this is not of understanding.” keeping with the way the media and pop Gibson explains that this exhibit pres- culture often portray Indigenous women. ents an opportunity for people to gain “Indigenous women are always looked at some understanding of Indigenous culture, as victims, who are either vulnerable, miss- stories and perspectives. ing or murdered,” she says. supplied photo “This exhibit and the idea of the super- “Women are the backbone of our cul- When Raven Became Spider reimagines traditional Indigenous stories as comic-book superheroes. hero in Indigenous culture is different from tures, helping them to survive and thrive. Superman, Spider-Man and other Marvel This exhibit honours this and displays how (or DC) characters, where there is this idea powerful and resilient our people can be. This exhibit runs from Sept. 19 to Nov. 30. will host a free graphic novel workshop on of good versus evil,” she says. “Hopefully, these can become the new Admission is free, and the venue is physically Sept. 26 from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m atG allery 1C03. “In reality, things are more nuanced, stories of our people.” accessible. Ojibway writer and artist Jen Storm Register at mawa.ca. ARTS The Uniter // september 26, 2019 5

On Records & Resilience Into the Music opening its doors to the local scene

cierra bettens ting their information (about businesses) from. The other thing we did was a series of sit-down interviews with local DJs, record labels, people volunteer @cierrabetts who run festivals and people who could give us insight on how to improve.” For Greg Tonn, owner of Winnipeg’s pre- The findings showed a generational gap mier vinyl destination Into the Music, between the store’s older and younger cli- staying afloat in the digital age is all about entele. With rising vinyl prices and more adaptability. The doors of the Osborne folks turning to streaming services, Tonn location may have closed, but with recent realized more had to be done outside of changes, the Exchange District location is boosting record sales to stay afloat. regaining stamina as a hub for local cre- “I really yearned for a connection with ators, musicians and artists. the local community,” Tonn says. Since opening in the summer of 1987, That’s when Olivia Norquay, a longtime the business has undergone multiple trans- employee of both Music Trader and Into formations to abide by the times. Tonn the Music, stepped in. As Into the Music’s says the changes made in this last year have special events co-ordinator, she is the mas- been some of the most profound of all. termind behind their new programming. “If we were still running the store like we “We host weekly events, which have PHOTO BY CALLIE LUGOSI did in 1987, we would’ve been dead years included performances from bands, film ago,” Tonn says. “It’s really all about under- screenings and vintage pop-ups,” Norquay Into the Music is incorporating special events to stay relevant in the digital age. standing your customers. As things change says. “It’s been really great, and so many with your customers, you need to adapt.” new people have come in the store.” club – but for records, where people can Following the closure of the Osborne loca- In the next couple of weeks, the record-store- just bring a record that they like and play it Interested in hosting an event at Into tion due to a scarcity of second-hand record turned-arts-venue is bringing dozens of events on our turntables.” the Music? Contact Olivia Norquay at [email protected]. supply, Tonn called for customer feedback to to the table for arts enthusiasts of all sorts. In Though trends and technology may evaluate what their next steps could be. the tradition of First Fridays in the Exchange, a change, a dedication to the local music Headed to Nuit Blanche on Saturday, Sept. “One of the things we did was conduct zine fair will be held on Oct. 4th. and arts scene has proven to be a priceless 28th? Check out the Bring-Your-Own-Record surveys,” he says. “The purpose was to tell us “For Nuit Blanche, we’re hosting a investment. Party at 245 McDermot Ave. who our customers were in terms of age group bring-your-own-record party,” Norquay “We’ve really opened up the space to be and, most importantly, where they were get- says. “I’m kind of thinking of it as a book more for the community,” Norquay says.

Stan Douglas Luanda-Kinshasa September 28 to December 29, 2019

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September 16—22, 2019

TW = This Week // LW = Last Week // ! = Local content // * = Canadian Content

TW lW c artist Album Label 1 1 ! Holy Void Naught Transistor 66 2 2 * Rheostatics Here Come The Wolves Six Shooter 3 4 * Shotgun Jimmie Transistor Sister 2 You’ve Changed 4 3 Gym Tonic Good Job Transistor 66 supplied photo 5 11 ! Sol James Fighting Self-Released ments the growing cultural conversa- 6 13 ! Man Candy Model Boyfriend Transistor 66 Ad Astra tions about toxic masculinity. It also 7 7 * Fly Pan Am C'est Ca Constellation spirals into on-the-nose obviousness in 8 9 ! Leaf Rapids Citizen Alien Coax the film’s final act. But by the end of the 9 6 * Ada Lea What We Say In Private Next Door/Saddle Creek Now playing in wide release film, that’s not a huge ask of the audi- 10 5 * Various Artists Class Of 2019 No List ence. Gray’s film operates on an arc, moving from realism into abstraction, 11 8 ! Paige Drobot Zero Thought Transistor 66 12 14 ! JayWood Time Self-Released @thomaspashko which reflects Roy’s arc as he moves from thomas pashko hardened stoicism toward engaging with 13 17 ! Jacob Brodovsky Sixteen Years Self-Released his emotions. The film’s visuals follow 14 16 * Bruce Cockburn Crowing Ignites True North managing editor this arc, too, from the crisp, straight lines 15 19 * Blunderspublik Up Jumpt The Jynt Sylents Sfeericle of the opening space-antenna scene to 16 12 Purple Mountains Purple Mountains Drag City It’s long been a tradition for celebrated the murky darkness of deep space. filmmakers, especially those who typ- Pitt is doing some of his best work here. 17 21 ! Big Dave McLean Pocket Full Of Nothin' Black Hen ically avoid genre work, to make a sci- As an actor, he often oscillates between 18 15 Oh Sees Face Stabber Castle Face ence fiction film at some point in their subdued, naturalistic performances (The 19 28 * Ian & Sylvia The Lost Tapes Stony Plain career. Fritz Lang’s Metropolis, Stanley Tree of Life, Moneyball) and the type 20 10 * Curtis Nowosad Curtis Nowosad Sessionheads United of obnoxious, scenery-chewing, capi- Kubrick’s 2001: A Space Odyssey and 21 20 ! Smoky Tiger And The Manitobandits Royal Rumpus Self-Released Andrei Tarkovsky’s Solaris set the tone tal-A “Acting” that makes Johnny Depp for a practice that’s produced sci-fi work unwatchable (12 Monkeys, War Machine). 22 nE ! Absent Sound Hola Sol Transistor 66 from unlikely directors. Much like in his excellent turn in this 23 23 * Pup Morbid Stuff Little Dipper James Gray’s Ad Astra certainly falls summer’s Once Upon a Time … in Hol- 24 22 Ride This Is Not A Safe Place Wichita under the auteur sci-fi umbrella. The lywood, Pitt wisely allows himself to exist 25 29 * Rae Spoon Mental Health Coax onscreen in Ad Astra. Roy is always pro- newest from the director of period dra- 26 RE * Saxsyndrum Second Nature Self-Released mas The Immigrant and The Lost City of Z jecting stoicism while trying to convince stars Brad Pitt as Roy, an astronaut who the world, and himself, that he isn’t hurt 27 nE * The Dead South Sugar & Joy Six Shooter narrowly survives a catastrophic work- and afraid. There are many solid sup- 28 nE * Heavy Moon Heavy Moon 14 Arachnidics place accident on a giant space antenna porting performances, including those 29 RE ! Dizzy Mystics Wanderlost Self-Released caused by mysterious global power from Ruth Negga and Donald Suther- 30 24 * T. Nile Beachfires Outskirts Central surges. He learns that the source of these land, but Pitt’s craft anchors this film. deadly surges may be related to a deep- The exquisite craft extends to Gray’s space mission his father disappeared on constantly-moving camera, floating three decades ago. slowly but restlessly (the film is gor- Space movies have long employed the geously photographed by Hoyte van trope of the astronaut as a cold, emotion- Hoytema, who filmed Interstellar and ally distant man. Movie astronauts both Dunkirk). The music by Max Richter is arts BRIEFS fictional (2001) and historical (First Man) equally relentless, a moodier version of prioritize unfeeling calculation over their the ambient “space music” of Vangelis or beth schellenberg // arts and culture editor @bethgazellenberg human emotions. Ad Astra uses this tem- Tangerine Dream. plate to explore the ways our society dam- Ad Astra is self-serious and brooding. ages men and boys by discouraging them That might not play in an era when popular Kent Monkman artist talk Martha Street Studio BYOT from showing, or feeling, emotion. Roy movie sci-fi is of the smirking, crowd-pleas- takes pride in his ability to compartmental- ing, Marvel variety. But the film earns its at the WAG fundraiser ize, something he’s learned from his absent tone through impeccable technical work, a (both emotionally and literally) dad. riveting central performance and a thought- Kent Monkman is known for his provocative Martha Street Studio (11 Martha St.) is holding a That metaphor profoundly comple- ful approach to its themes. subversions of art historical themes that screenprinting event featuring designs by local address colonization, sexuality and Indigenous artists Lisa Mendis, Suzie Smith, Charlie Rae resilience. Get a sneak peak of Monkman’s Walker, Peter Graham, Kelly Campbell, Jeremiah latest exhibition, Shame and Prejudice: A Story Valle and Bram Keast. Bring a T-shirt or purchase of Resistance, after attending his artist talk one at the studio for $10 the day of and learn on Thursday evening. The free talk starts at how to make a print using one of the provided 6:30 p.m. on Thursday, Sept. 26 in the Muriel designs. Twenty per cent of funds raised will go Richardson Auditorium at the Winnipeg Art to the artists affected by the recent warehouse Gallery (300 Memorial Blvd.). Shame and fire at 274 Jarvis Ave. The event is on Friday, Prejudice is on at the WAG from Sept. 27 until Sept. 27 from 6 to 9 p.m. Tickets are $20. February.

2nd Annual Manitoba WNDX Festival of Moving Podcast Festival Image Manitoba’s podcasting community is throwing an WNDX kicks off its 2019 festival on Wednesday, event at the Park Theatre (698 Osborne St.) on Oct. 2 at 7 p.m. with the Manitoban premiere the afternoon of Sunday, Sept. 29 that features of Ryan McKenna’s new feature film, Cranks. presentations, workshops and the opportunity A shorts program, Structure, Interrogation, to network with other podcast enthusiasts. The will follow at 9 p.m. and features new work by festival runs from 12 to 4 p.m. and is for folks Sabrina Ratté, Maxime Hot, Stéphanie Lagarde, at any level of involvement with podcasting. It Heidi Phillips, Maxime Corbeil-Perron and Nanna aims to give up-and-comers an opportunity to Rebekka & Pernille L. Matzen. Both screenings gain some skills and develop their voice, while are at Cinematheque. Admission for students is highlighting local creators. Tickets are $5. $8, and a full festival pass is $20.

Spectres of Shortwave, Stan Douglas artist talk at TRADE IN co-presented by send + U of M ARTlab YOUR STUFF receive Stan Douglas’ art practice explores the limitations of lens-based work and technology’s Amanda Dawn Christie’s award-winning Spectres WE: role in the reproduction of images, occasionally of Shortwave is the product of seven years straying into theatre and other multidisciplinary BUY SELL TRADE spent exploring ghostly phenomenon caused by projects. Catch his free artist talk at 136 ARTlab shortwave radio transmissions in Sackville, N. B. BOOKS MUSIC VIDEOS on Friday, Sept. 27 from 7 to 9 p.m. and the The transmissions, haunting Sackville residents opening of his six-hour video installation, since World War II, were caused by radio towers Luanda-Kinshasa, on Saturday at Plug In ICA. built in 1944 by the CBC and forgotten, leaving behind a legacy of disembodied voices and RED RIVER BOOK STORE flickering lights. Cinematheque (100 Arthur St.) 92 ARTHUR STREET will screen the film on Friday, Sept. 27 at 7 p.m. Student tickets are $8. Words by Hannah Foulger Arts and Culture Reporter @foulgerscovfefe Feature Photos by Daniel Crump Photo Editor @dannyboycrump Juice Journal launches its 2019 anthology

Kristjanna Pensanto is a poet who will be published in the upcoming issue of Juice. Juice 15 was released in 2015 and featured poems by future Governor General's Award finalist Joshua Whitehead.

Juice Journal launches its 19th edition of the University of Winnipeg (U of W) literary says. They had over 50 submissions, of which 22 were accepted. journal on Oct. 7. Founded in 2000, the literary journal publishes the creative writing While many of the writers are from the English department and the creative writing of U of W students, including fiction, art, poetry and, occasionally, plays and comics. classes offered by Sweatman and Hunter, they emerge from across many disciplines. Some of the writers published in Juice have gone on to illustrious careers, including Every year, Juicers visit classes across the U of W to tell students about the literary Katherena Vermette, Joshua Whitehead and Kristian Enright. journal. Juice has published writers like Beverley Fredborg, a graduate in biopsychology, Every fall semester, two student editors are hired by the working board. In the winter and actors Kevin P. Gabel and Rayna Masterton, as well as photographer Leif Norman. term, the editors and the editorial board, including creative writing professors Catherine Hunter says it is “a way to show the world the work our students are producing. Hunter and Margaret Sweatman select the work which will be published in the journal. We’ve got some incredibly talented people here, and many of them have gone on to Over the spring and summer term, the editors work with writers to polish their publish elsewhere. pieces and prepare the journal for publication in the fall. Each submission to this issue “There are always surprises in the journal, because sometimes there are people writ- “received feedback and advice on how to develop and grow their personal style, regard- ing, and I’ve never heard of them before, (because) they haven’t taken any of my classes. less of whether their piece could fit into the journal,” Hayden A. Maines, Juice 19 editor, That is always exciting.”

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"Juice is an excellent starting ground for writers, so that they can get a taste of what it is to follow the submission guidelines and work with an editor."

-- Lindsey Childs

Lindsey Childs, assistant editor at Prairie Fire, is a University of Winnipeg alumnus who was published in the sixth edition of Juice.

Bound and archived copies of Juice at the University of Winnipeg library Released in 2006, Juice 6 featured writing by Lindsey Childs and Katherena Vermette.

First publication for themselves. We needed help to put together magazine, says “Juice is an excellent starting on or showcase something they had com- many students something nicer.” ground for writers, so that they get a taste of pleted years back,” Maines says. U of W librarian Mark Leggot approached what it is to follow the submission guidelines “It changes from year to year, as we have For many people, Juice is their first literary Hunter with the possibility of a library- and work with an editor, which in turn would different cohorts going though. Sometimes, publication. Kristjanna Pensato will be pub- funded literary journal. Leggot had a number better prepare them (to work with) a journal (it’s) very tightly knit.” Hunter says. “Other lished for the first time in Juice 19. Pensato says of ideas of what to do with the library bud- like Prairie Fire.” years, it’s not necessarily as cohesive, (and) that finding out her poem was going to be pub- get, Hunter says. He even attempted a project it kind of goes up and down. I think since lished gave her a “very confirming and empow- where he sent “students on roller skates to vid- Writer-in-residence Eileen Holowka was editor (in 2014 and ‘15), it ering feeling that something (she) wrote would eotape things around campus.” program has really focused on community-building.” be considered publishable and shareable.” Joshua Whitehead, who was Holowka’s Leggott and Hunter partnered with the Since the founding of the Carol Shields Juice Journal is “a fair place to start out” as co-editor for Juice 14, says the open mics Writers’ Collective, a Winnipeg writers’ orga- Writer-in-Residence program in 2005, the a writer,” Hunter says. taught him “how to be performative and how nization with offices in the U of W Library, to journal has featured an interview with the “You’re not necessarily ready to be com- Juice Journal to animate story, returning to (his) Indig- form a small working board, and current writer in residence. These inter- peting with anybody, sending your work to enous ways of knowing and being. It is oral was born. viewees have included Margaret Sweatman, journals that also publish Michael Ondaatje animation, experience it living, letting it The working board hired two undergradu- Chandra Mayor, Debbie Patterson, Gregory or other professional writers. It is pretty hard reverberate through the body.” ate students, Ben Benton and Michael Goert- Scofield and Juicer Katherena Vermette (Juice to break into professional writing, but Juice is Juice 1 Juice Some of Whitehead’s poems workshopped zen, to edit . Every year since, has 4, 5 and 7). Hunter says it makes the journal still a real literary journal.” at the open mics are published in his book, hired two undergraduate students to edit and more interesting while also publicizing the full-metal indigiqueer. History in the writing produce the magazine, working with an edi- program and letting students know they may “What I learned from Juice when I was torial board and the published writers. make use of it in the future. Before Juice, there were several literary jour- working on the full-metal poems was really nals at the U of W, including Creative Campus Training in writing and Open mics to think about the performative nature (and in the ’40s and ’50s, and Mandala in the ’70s editing for students how) I construct the grammar and sound While the physical journal is important, the (by using) technologic language, which was and ’80s. Margaret Laurence’s 1974 novel The “It is training,” Hunter says. “It is profession- open mics Juice holds every year have become something I started to hone in on and work Diviners features a scene in which the charac- alization in writing, editing and publishing essential to Juicers. with during the open mics.” ter Morag and a friend hide their manuscripts for people. These editors work with the writ- “Community-building was a side effect Whitehead says he values “the level of in their textbooks on the way to submit them ers to polish their work, solicit artwork for the that I wasn’t necessarily expecting. Writers accountability of the community,” which for the literary journal at the English depart- cover, typeset and co-ordinate with the print- need each other,” Hunter says. they have continued to maintain. For Josh, a ment at the U of W. ers. In the fall, they organize a launch of each This past year, open mics were held in good writing community is “about inclusiv- Up until 1999, Hunter’s students of the issue, either on campus or in the community.” The Hive. ity, rather than exclusivity, and I think Juice, Advanced Creative Writing class “would To submit, each writer has to follow guide- “Many (writers) would develop their work at least when we were running it, it was very put together a little anthology on their lines, which can help prepare them for future over the course of several open mics or experi- much about that.” own,” Hunter says. “We never had money publication. Lindsey Childs (published in ment with something new they were working For the past 19 years, the goal of Juice has for photocopying. The students would do it Juice 8 to 11), associate editor at Prairie Fire "Juice really set me up for the writing career I h av e n ow. I am not a writer in a vacuum. I have account- ability to communities: Indigenous communities, queer commu- nities and the community of the U of W."

-- JOshua Whitehead

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Novelist and poet Joshua Whitehead at the 2014 launch of Juice 14 Creative writing professor Catherine Hunter has been a key Juice figure since its inception. been “to give the students the experience of now, and they don’t even have a paper pres- The writers may change from year to year, journal for sale, as well as readings from the going through the submission process, work- ence. In fact, Juice prints fewer journals than but Juice continues to have an impact on writ- writers. Pensato says she’s “gut-wrenchingly ing with an editor and then hopefully going they used to, but Margaret Sweatman and I ers like Whitehead. terrified” to read but acknowledges that through the publishing process. But all of that think that print culture is important. It has a “Juice really set me up for the writing career “there is a lot of significance in speaking your means possibly going through the rejection place in society, and it is something you can I have now. I am not a writer in a vacuum. words into a space of people.” process,” Hunter says. pass around from one person to another in the I have accountability to communities: Indig- Whitehead admits he was rejected the first way that you can’t pass your laptop around, enous communities, queer communities and two times he submitted, but his eventual and it is something you can hold in your hand, the community of the U of W,” Whitehead acceptance made him feel empowered. something you can travel with, something you says. “I really hope (students) take advantage Juice 19 will be available for purchase at McNally “It was very validating for me, finally hav- can give to your mom. of the opportunity and the spaces that Juice Robinson Booksellers and the University of Winni- ing something in print, material that was tan- “Each issue is like an art gallery show. This can afford.” peg Bookstore. Follow the Juice Facebook page for gible that I could touch,” he says. is what we have this year. It is kind of a marker This year’s launch will be at the Grant Park updates on open mics and submissions. “Print culture is getting squeezed these of what is going on creatively among the writ- McNally Robinson Booksellers on Oct. 7 days,” Hunter says. “So many things are online ing students.” from 7 to 9 p.m. There will be copies of the city Running for awareness and community Nine Circles speaks out about the state of HIV in Manitoba

alex neufeldt crystal meth use in Manitoba, and that services like safe injection sites should be more seriously city reporter @alexejneufeldt considered as a way to reduce new infections. Payne also says there are a number of fac- On Sept. 22, the Red Ribbon Walk and tors that make HIV in Manitoba different Run was held in Vimy Ridge Park. The from cases in other provinces. Aside from event brings awareness to the state of HIV details about the state of the virus (Manitoba in Manitoba, provides community space is one of two provinces where there are more for those with HIV and raises money for new infections among women than men), “In the programs and services provided by most parts of the country, HIV treatment is Nine Circles Community Health Centre. free, but it isn’t free here in Manitoba.” photo by leif norman Michael Payne, executive director of Nine Free access to HIV treatment can lead to an Circles, says his team “still (finds) that people in “undetectable load,” when there is so little HIV On Sept. 22, the Red Ribbon Walk and Run raised awareness for Manitobans living with HIV. Manitoba are struggling with an understanding in the blood that it becomes hard to detect and of HIV: both an understanding of transmission, hard to pass to another person. Payne says that The Manitoba HIV Program’s 2018 report “We would love to see a clear plan for not and also a lot of stigma and fear associated with this has been quite successful in other provinces, also emphasizes the role of systemic racism in only increasing HIV testing but also a solid HIV because of that lack of knowledge.” often in combination with free Pre-Exposure HIV rates and care for Indigenous people. plan for linkage to care in every region of the Nine Circles is a health centre for people liv- Prophylaxis (PrEP), medication that people who “Health-care leaders must address barri- province,” he says. Payne is hoping to see a ing with HIV, hepatitis C and other sexually are at a higher risk of exposure can take. ers faced by Indigenous people that result provincial plan come out in the next year. transmitted infections, as well as a community Dr. Dick Smith is a now-retired doctor in avoidable and unfair inequities when Dr. Smith says while Our Own Health Cen- partner site for the Manitoba HIV Program, whose work involved pioneering treatment accessing care,” the report says. tre has been interested in becoming a part of the which also includes the Health Sciences Centre and advocacy for people with HIV and “Systemic racism related to HIV includes (a) program, it does not seem to currently be feasible. and Seventh Street Access in Brandon. The pro- AIDS. Now a spokesperson for Our Own lack of HIV awareness campaigns for Indigenous He says that the program would benefit gram just released their report for 2018. Health Centre, a clinic which serves “the Manitobans, inequitable access to culturally safe from doing more clinical outreach to organi- Payne says there are a lot of things about community of gay, bisexual and other men testing and treatment and lack of public infor- zations and health clinics willing to host. the current state of HIV in Manitoba that who have sex with men,” Smith says that mation available about Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis “It continues to be a big problem for people might surprise people. Most of the people because the federal government recently (PrEP) being available free of charge for people disclosing they have HIV or being afraid to get diagnosed are heterosexual, and, in the past approved the use of Dovato (a new form of covered under the Non-Insured Health Benefit.” tested, because if they have HIV, then there’s year, 34 per cent of new infections came from single-pill therapy), care could become much Aside from the cost of medication, Payne the stigma attached to it,” he says. injection drug use rather than sexual contact. more manageable with fewer side effects than hopes to see better access to care outside of He says this is because of the prevalence of the common multiple-pill treatments. Winnipeg and Brandon.

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lisa mizan // city editor @lisa_mizan Byelection U of W United ‘What the Reformation Systems Orange Shirt Day period begins Way campaign Chickadee Knows’ lecture maintenance On Sept. 30, the UWSA will hold an event for Orange Shirt Day at The University of Winnipeg The University of Winnipeg United The Weweni Indigenous Scholars Diarmaid MacCulloch, British to take place the Aboriginal Student Lounge Students’ Association will start Way committee will launch its 2019 Speaker Series will host guest historian and famed academic from Campus members are alerted that from 12:30 to 1:30 p.m. with the its byelection period on Sept. campaign on Wednesday, Oct. 2 lecturer Dr. Margaret Noodin, who the University of Oxford, will speak on Saturday, Sept. 28 at 10:30 p.m. Indigenous’ Students’ Association. 30. This election will fill vacant from 12 to 1:20 p.m. at FIELD A on the will deliver a presentation titled on Monday, Sept. 30, from 9:30 to to Sunday morning at 7:30 a.m., The event will honour residential UWSA positions, including main floor of the Axworthy Health “Gijigijigaaneshiinh Gikendaan 10:30 a.m. in Room 2M70 at the U of there will be a system outage for school survivors and will discuss community liaison director, and RecPlex. United Way Winnipeg (What the Chickadee Knows): W about his work surrounding the maintenance issues. Colleague, contemporary issues faced by education director, director of is a charity in Winnipeg with “a Anishinaabe Philosophy in Poetry,” reformation in Europe. MacCulloch WebAdvisor, Self-Service and online Indiginous children and youth. student living, LGBT* director, vision of a thriving community which discusses Anishinaabemowin is an expert on Christian history, applications for undergraduate, Community members are PACE director, part-time/mature where everyone can realize their alongside the relationship between Tudor politics and the intersection graduate studies and PACE will be encouraged to wear an orange students' director, women and potential and mission to improve climate and culture. The lecture of ecclesiastical history with unavailable during this time period. shirt to show their support. non-binary students' director and lives and build community by will take place on Wednesday, gender studies. A reception will Board of Regents representative. engaging individuals and mobilizing Oct. 9 from 12:30 to 1:30 p.m. at follow the event, where guests can Nomination forms are available collective action.” Registrations can Convocation Hall in the U of W. meet with the lecturer. online and at the UWSA office as be done by emailing Jenna Russell soon as the nomination period at je.russell@uwinnipeg or through opens on Sept. 30. purchasing a $5 ticket. CAMPUS

Volleyball teams gearing up for the season Wesmen draw strength from new and returning players

callum goulet-kilgour excited about for the upcoming season and what his team’s biggest challenge is, campus reporter @cgouletkilgour he gives the same succinct answer: “the next practice.” With the volleyball season approaching, McKay believes his team’s biggest both University of Winnipeg Wesmen strength is its players. He notes the teams are playing in preseason tourna- amount of training his athletes have done ments later this month. over the summer. The women’s team will have a chance “Players and staff have prepared for six to play the Lakehead University Thunder- months to get here,” he says. wolves, the Brandon University Bobcats, Out of the 20-person squad, eight are the University of Regina Cougars and first-year players: Ben Traa, Josh Terin, the University of Manitoba Bisons at the Justin Stecher, Michael Sa, Kalen Reyes, Unruh Realty Volleyball Challenge. Held Liam Markesteyn, Jeff Peitsch and Liam photo by daniel crump in Winnipeg, this tournament takes place Kristjanson. Both Wesmen volleyball teams will play in preseason tournaments at the end of September. from Friday, Sept. 27 to Sunday, Sept. 29. The Wesmen men’s team plays their The men’s team will travel to Brandon first conference game on Saturday, Oct. 19 to play the Brandon University Bobcats, against the UBC Thunderbirds in Winni- exams, and I think our striving for all-round real privilege,” she says. the Université Laval Rouge et Or and the peg. Likewise, the Wesmen women’s vol- personal excellence is really inspiring.” New recruits for the Wesmen women’s University of Saskatchewan Huskies. This leyball team also plays their first conference In terms of her team’s biggest chal- volleyball team are Leia Jaworski from preseason tournament is happening over game against UBC that day in Winnipeg. lenge this season, Sturk-Lussier says that Springfield Collegiate, Selva Planincic the same weekend. Felixe Sturk-Lussier, a third-year player “understanding and finding pride in our from Sturgeon Heights Collegiate and Larry McKay is entering his 28th sea- on the women’s team, is “super excited” different contributions is going to be Alexa Wiecorkiewicz from River East son as the Wesmen men’s volleyball head for the upcoming season. super important.” Collegiate. coach. A member of the Manitoba Volley- “The energy in the gym is already “Being a part of the process and watch- ball Association Hall of Fame, he has also really competitive and positive,” she says. ing our growth unfold throughout the For more information on the Wesmen coached the Canadian national team. “Everyone gives their 100 per cent every day, season as we get to challenge some of the volleyball teams, visit wesmen.ca. When asked about what he’s most whether that’s on the court or studying for top teams in the country is going to be a

Kimberly Buffie Instructor, Department of Chemistry, U of W

amol samra “I happened to be good at chemis- try. I liked the puzzles and the explo- features reporter @SamraAmol ration and figuring out how things work,” Buffie says. When starting out as an instruc- “I wouldn’t change a thing about my tor, Buffie’s teaching style was strict, job. I love what I do,” Kimberly Buf- as that is how her own teachers had fie, who’s been a chemistry instruc- been. She soon switched styles, adapt- tor for 16 years at the University of ing to her student’s needs and expec- Winnipeg, says. tations. Her current focus during Buffie realized she wanted to teach lectures is on student involvement chemistry and started teaching classes and interaction. even before she finished her under- “So now I am doing more group grad degree. work in the laboratory, so that they “I knew in my third year of under- can develop a collaborative approach grad that I really wanted to teach. I to learning. The students are building thought to myself that I need my lab their own knowledge base, and I act instructor’s job, and so then, several more like a facilitator,” she says. years later, that’s what I had.” Her love for teaching coupled Buffie knew during her high-school with her adaptable nature keeps her time that English and history were going. When asked to describe what not her cup of tea, and chemistry was teaching means to her, Buffie says what she wanted to pursue. “it’s rewarding.”

what is One piece of What is the best part of advice you’d like to give your job? to your students? “Being able to interact with the “I would say to work hard and students.” to learn to embrace being out of your comfort zone.” What is your favourite thing about yourself? What do you like to do in “I like to think I am just pretty laid- your spare time? back and drama-free.” “I work out a lot. I used to do CrossFit. I am really good at What was your worst lifting weights, and that’s why grade in university? photo by daniel crump I’m happy.” “I got a C.” The Uniter // september 26, 2019 13 ’Life-changing‘ exchange programs offered Upcoming information session will showcase opportunities

callum goulet-kilgour “Experiencing living on my own is something I valued so much and am campus reporter @cgouletkilgour so grateful for, as I feel I’ve become so much more independent and confi- The University of Winnipeg (U of W) is dent,” she says. hosting an outbound exchange informa- “My French improved a lot, and I met tion session on Monday, Sept. 30 from so many other French and international 12:30 to 2:10 pm in room 2M70. This is an students who have become great friends.” opportunity to learn about what the uni- Michaluk explains that there are versity offers for students looking to study numerous benefits to participating in an abroad for a portion of their degrees. exchange program. Jennifer Michaluk, co-ordinator of “Studying abroad enriches an edu- international admissions at the U of W, cational experience, (helps a student) manages the exchange opportunities. develop cultural competencies, increases “Studying in another country offers employability and provides unique expe- students the unique opportunity to attend riences,” she says, noting that “some of the a university for a month, one or two terms, programs have been set up specifically to while retaining their student status at increase language skills.” UWinnipeg,” she says. “UWinnipeg has According to a 2014 Léger Marketing partners all over the world, such as Austra- survey conducted for Universities Can- lia, Brazil, the Czech Republic, Germany, ada, “(m)ore than 80 per cent of employ- France, Norway and (the) UK.” ers that hire graduates with interna- Carling Douglas, a U of W student, tional and intercultural experience say photo by callie lugosi participated on an exchange. these recruits enhance their company’s “This may sound cliché, but this past competitiveness.” University of Winnipeg student Carling Douglas studied abroad in France. year in my exchange in Tours, France was The survey also found that “72 per cent the best year of my life,” she says. “Doing of the employers that hire recruits with an exchange and living or studying in international and intercultural experi- really helps to break up your four- or five- For more information on outbound another country really changes your out- ences believe that these graduates perform year degree.” exchange opportunities at the U of W, visit look on life and how you are as a person better in their job than do others without “When you get back from the exchange, uwinnipeg.ca/study-abroad/index.html. and where you fit in the world.” these experiences.” you have so many more experiences, which Douglas talks about the extracurricular Douglas suggests that “doing an then translates into energy you can put into benefits of her exchange. exchange in second or third year also your studies to finish your degree,” she says.

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excitement and later disappointment over Arbor Day, the anxieties and desires for city beautification and the explosive tale of the City roots Wolseley Elm. I am by no means an expert on trees, but Getting curious about I have felt drawn to environmental history during my graduate studies. To me, these the canopy are fascinating and exciting stories that I want to share. If history has taught me Kathryn Boschman anything, it is that when you zoom in on anything – even something as specific as the trees of Winnipeg – you will soon find that columnist it is connected to larger histories and bigger questions. A few years ago, while working as a research Exploring the history of Winnipeg’s trees assistant, I stumbled upon a photo of an tells us something about how people have early version of the St. Boniface Cathe- related to the environment over time. People dral and the Grey Nuns’ convent. My first may view nature as disorderly or sublime, thought was: Where are all the trees? as something to be preserved, modified to supplied photo I knew this photo was taken in the late suit a purpose or simply exploited for its 1850s, and it goes without saying that a lot resources. These are all perspectives that This photograph, taken sometime around 1857, from the Archives of Manitoba shows the area around St. can change in 160 years or so. Still, in my come out of particular worldviews that have Boniface Cathedral and the Grey Nuns' residence barren of trees. mind, Winnipeg’s riverbanks have always changed with time. been shady, green spaces, where the trees To illustrate this, let’s take a little tangent lishment of Kouchibouguac involved the the intention to serve a variety of purposes. stretch out over the water, blocking the view into national parks. Western culture has his- removal of over 1,000 Acadians during the Their past is interconnected with histories of of buildings nestled behind them. As I kept torically thought of wilderness as a waste of 1970s, along with the attempted removal of beauty, morality, class, health, colonization digging, I found other historic images from resources and has aimed to claim and control all traces of their lives in that space . and identity. As I share and explore some of around the same period depicting Upper it. But, starting about 200 years ago, gov- The notion that land is in some way the stories I have learned, I hope to encour- Fort Garry on the other side of the river to erning bodies across the globe increasingly spoiled through human presence and must age readers to think a little more deeply be similarly treeless. worked to protect pockets of wilderness. be emptied to be truly “natural” and “wild” about our city and its roots. My curiosity was piqued. These early This attracted visitors from all over, eager to is relatively new, but extraordinarily power- images of Winnipeg looked nothing like the experience the awe that nature inspires. ful. This idealization of the natural world Kathryn Boschmann is a doctoral student in urban forest I knew from flying into or driv- The idea was to develop parks that seemed has been influential enough to motivate gov- the history department at Concordia Univer- ing through the city. The residential streets, as though they had been “untouched” by erning bodies to forcibly evict families from sity, whose research focuses on the relationship which transform into green tunnels during humans. Ironically, this was often achieved their homes and their lands. between religious communities and Indige- the summer, are, to me, a defining charac- through the forcible displacement of people Winnipeg’s trees can tell us similar sto- nous activism in Winnipeg. She was born and teristic of Winnipeg. who lived in these areas long before the park ries. This is what I love about history. It raised in Manitoba and has made Winnipeg What had changed, and why? existed (particularly in parks established encourages us to notice the things we take her home. Since seeing these images, I have been before 1980). for granted and to look for their hidden roles on the lookout for stories about Winni- Canada’s own Kouchibouguac National in our daily lives. peg’s trees. I have learned about the city’s Park is just one example of this. The estab- The trees in our city were planted with COMMENTS

‘Deeper than Even then, I knew my family and peers meant well. But regardless of their inten- tions, their words stayed with me, as do the knives’ seemingly harmless comments I still hear from friends and coworkers. And while I The toxicity of appearance- can’t always recall exactly what they say, these remarks send the same message: my based comments body isn’t what someone wants or expects. Although I can't know with certainty if their observations led to the body-im- danielle doiron @daniellemdoiron age issues I’ve dealt with for years, there’s no denying that repeated criticism copy and style editor doesn’t exactly do wonders for anybody’s self-esteem. I was 12 years old when a man leaned across As Canadian poet William Chapman is the cab of his red pickup truck to yell some- quoted as saying, “Words cut deeper than thing I couldn’t quite make out. I might knives. A knife can be pulled out, words are not be able to specify what he said, but I embedded in our souls.” remember the way he slowed down in the In the time since that man shouted at middle of St. Mary’s Road to leer at me. me from the window of his truck, people I can recall exactly what I was wearing have launched social initiatives around the in this moment, which was a head-to-toe world to combat catcalling. Just last year, a ensemble from the Old Navy children’s man in France was fined 300 euros and sen- illustration by gabrielle funk department. I also remember how, after- tenced to nine months in jail for physically ward, I began second-guessing myself every assaulting and making lewd comments time I pulled that plaid, babydoll tank top toward a woman on a bus. I know their offhand comments are still look, if more friends told each other they out of the closet, how cautious I became These actions are a crucial step toward benign, I’m tired of hearing people say were good listeners, hard workers and when walking the same route to the library. equality and general safety, but they do how “thin” or “weak” I seem. Even the empowering souls (instead of just beauti- I can’t tell you the first time someone close nothing to address what can be – at least in compliments that I “look great” or “bet- ful faces and nicely shaped asses), maybe to me noticed and commented on my body, my experience – just as mentally damaging ter” get on my nerves. today’s kids with thin wrists would feel a but I must have been even younger. Without and demoralizing. The ingrained negativity Actually, I’m sick of how people talk little better about themselves. fail, some relative would see my half-filled of my relatives’ words still creeps up when I about each other in general. Often, snide plate at Christmas dinner and proclaim that step on the scale or try on a dress and don’t remarks and even compliments – especially Danielle Doiron is a writer, editor and mar- I wasn’t eating enough. Somebody would see the result I’m after. those directed at women – tend to be based keter based in Winnipeg. She can’t eat wheat grasp my wrist, lamenting my thinness. In I’ve spent the better part of this year on appearance. It’s about time that changes. right now, so if you have any killer gluten-free elementary school, classmates told me they dealing with health issues that drasti- If more relatives focused on everything recipes, send ‘em over. wished they could be my size. cally changed my appearance, and while else there is to a person besides how they DISCOVER YOUR FUTURE IN HEALTHCARE

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