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e-mail ssue 25 I vol. 60 l 06, 2006 pri a innipeg studentinnipeg weekly he university of W T ♼ April 06, 2006 The Uniter contact: [email protected] NEWS EDITOR: VIVIAN BELIK SENIOR EDITOR: LEIGHTON KLASSEN NEWS EDITOR: DEREK LESCHASIN 02 NEWS E-MAIL: [email protected] E-MAIL: [email protected] E-MAIL: [email protected] UNITER STAFF U of W Students and Faculty 01 Managing Editor » Jo Snyder [email protected] take on Mission to Peru Business Coordinator & Offi ce Manager » 02 James D. Patterson [email protected]

NEWS PRODUCTION EDITOR » 03 Derek Leschasin [email protected]

04 SENIOR EDITOR » Leighton Klassen [email protected]

BEAT REPORTER » Whitney Light 05 [email protected]

NEWS ASSIGNMENT EDITOR » Vivian Belik 06 [email protected]

FEATURES EDITOR » Lori Ebbitt 07 [email protected]

ARTS & CULTURE EDITOR » Mike Lewis 08 [email protected]

SPORTS EDITOR » Mike Pyl 09 [email protected]

COMMENTS EDITOR » Daniel Blaikie 10 [email protected]

HUMOUR EDITOR » Matt Cohen 11 [email protected]

PHOTO EDITOR » Wade Andrew 12 [email protected]

LISTINGS COORDINATOR » Nick Weigeldt 13 [email protected]

COPY & STYLE EDITOR » Melody Rogan 14 [email protected]

DISTRIBUTION MANAGER » 15 Scott McArthur

GRAPHICS EDITOR » Sebastian Podsiadlo 16 [email protected]

PRODUCTION MANAGER » Sarah Sangster 18 [email protected] EWALD FRIESEN (left) will be one of the students accompanying Loyd Axworthy (right) to monitor the upcoming elections in Peru.

ADVERTISING MANAGER » Ted Turner 19 [email protected] 786-9779 at College du St. Boniface who has worked ners: Ollanta Humala of the newly formed WHITNEY LIGHT THIS WEEK ’ S CONTRIBUTORS and traveled widely in Latin America. Also Peruvian Nationalist Party; Alan Garcia of BEAT REPORTER accompanying the team is University of the American Popular Revolutionary Winnipeg Geography Professor Geoff Scott, Alliance; and Lourdes Flores of the Alianza Michael Banias, Ben MacPhee-Sigurdson, who has traveled to Peru four times to con- Unidad Nacional. Ben Snakepit, Josh Boulding, Thomas Asselin, emocracy has led to disillu- duct research. After landing in Lima, the student Iain Ramsay, Matt Urban, Lief Goibel, sionment for most Peruvians. “It’s the opportunity of a lifetime,” delegates will attend orientation and train- William O’Donnell, Brendan Forsyth, Daniel Falloon, D The country is rife with in- said Friesen, noting that his “political light ing seminars. They will then be deployed to Sarah Hauch, Ksenia Prints, Shelagh Pizey-Allen, equality, more than half the popula- switched on” during his extensive travel various rural areas yet to be determined. Dana Krawchuk, Dan Hugyebaert tion lives in poverty, and legal rights abroad in Europe, Russia, and the Middle Martens noted that the rural areas could be aren’t guaranteed. A succession of East. mountain villages or deserts. “It’s hard to mostly disappointing leaders has left While the students may not have had know what to pack.” The OAS will be send- The Uniter is the offi cial student newspaper of the University of Winnipeg and is published by the University of Winnipeg citizens wondering if they will ever see a lot of knowledge about the politics of Peru ing approximately 40 observers to watch Students’ Association. The Uniter is editorially autonomous change. But this year’s presidential prior to their selection to the delegation, over the voting process and ensure against and the opinions expressed within do not necessarily refl ect those of the UWSA. The Uniter is a member of the Canadian election, set for April 9, has some feel- said Axworthy, they have been well pre- intimidation, fraud, and counting University Press and Campus Plus Media Services. ing optimistic that a precedent for pared with readings and educational irregularities. SUBMISSION OF ARTICLES, LETTERS, PHOTOS AND freedom and fairness will be set. As meetings. “(This election) has to translate into GRAPHICS ARE WELCOME Articles should be submitted part of the Organization of American in text or Microsoft Word format to [email protected]. In the aftermath of Peru’s 2000 elec- representation in the congress,” said Deadline for submissions is noon Friday (contact the section’s States’ Election Observation Mission tions, which failed to meet standards of Axworthy. “It could change the way editor for more information). Deadline for advertisements is noon Friday, six days prior to publication. The Uniter to Peru, a team of University of freedom and fairness, Axworthy, then Peruvians perceive their government and reserves the right to refuse to print submitted material. Winnipeg students and faculty will Canadian Minister of Foreign Affairs, trav- renew trust in the democratic system.” He The Uniter will not print submissions that are homophobic, misogynistic, racist or libelous. We also reserve the right to watch the democratic process unfold. eled to the country to begin a national dia- believes the potential for that to happen is edit for length or style. “It’s a rare opportunity for the logue on its state of democracy. “The coun- real, given the differences between this University to contribute in a signifi cant try was teetering on the brink of polarization and previous elections. For example, ob- CONTACT US » way and to enhance students’ learning,” and division,” Axworthy said. A 28-point servers will be attached to a political party General inquiries: 204.786.9790 said University President Dr. Lloyd Action Plan to Democracy was established to aid in matters of fi nance and media Advertising: 204.786.9779 Axworthy. Axworthy, who in January was Editors: 204.786.9497 and this year, for the fi rst time, election law issues, said Axworthy, that have caused Fax: 204.783.7080 appointed to head the Mission by OAS will be applied. Axworthy has visited Peru turmoil in the past. Email: [email protected] Secretary-General Jos Miguel Insulza, ar- twice in recent months to talk with the po- ranged the pilot program that will see the LOCATION » litical parties and with civic groups. He room OrM14 University become the fi rst post-secondary said there is “a genuine commitment by University of Winnipeg institution to participate in an OAS delega- Peruvians to make this election work.” 515 portage Avenue Winnipeg, Manitoba r3B 2E9 tion of this sort. Students will have hands- Peru employs a proportional repre- on “training in democratic processes and sentation system in which in order to be understand the way the world is changing,” declared President a candidate must win he said. more than 50 per cent of the vote in the fi rst COVER IMAGE The students who will accompany round (April 9) or win the runoff of the two Axworthy from April 3 to 12 are Emina top candidates in a second round (May 7). Cingel, a 2005 U of W grad with a double There are 16.5 million eligible voters, major in Confl ict Resolution and though a quarter million lack birth certifi - International Development studies; Ewald cates and another million don’t have the Friesen, a fourth-year Honours Politics required National Identity Document. student; Derrick Martens, a student of The winner of the election will re- Spanish with Bachelor degrees in Theology place Alejandro Toledo, who has been and Politics; Jennifer Zorn-Ford, a 2005 called the most unpopular leader in Latin UWinnipeg grad with a B.Sc. in Biology; America. While there are 22 candidates, and Remi Gosselin, a student of Translation three are considered to be the front-run- contact: [email protected] The Uniter April 06, 2006 NEWS 03

World News Report COMPLIED BY DEREK LESCHASIN

BRITAIN – The British government announced last week that it will not be able to meet its targets for cutting greenhouse gas emissions, The Independent reported. The Labour government had planned to reduce CO2 emissions to 20 per cent below 1990 levels by 2010. Now, it looks like that reduction might only be 15 to 18 per cent. The Labour Party’s greenhouse gas strategy had been one of its fl agship environmental policies in previous elections, and this admission is seen as a serious blow to the government. In 2004, a year-long review of the policy was initiated. If the pessimistic end of these new emission projections comes to pass, the review will have accomplished almost nothing, as predictions at that time were for a 14 per cent reduction by 2010.

LIBERIA – Former Liberian President and indicted war criminal Charles Taylor was arrested in Nigeria last week and extradited to his home country, African News Dimension reported. Taylor had been living in exile in southern Nigeria, but fl ed when Liberian President Ellen Johnson-Sirleaf requested his extradition to stand trial. Nigerian police caught Taylor trying to cross the border into Cameroon. Among others, Taylor faces charges related to numerous human rights abuses during his rule, and creating and supportng the RUF rebels in Sierra Leone, who have been accused of atrocities and use of child soldiers.

NEW ZEALAND – A small brown snail is holding up millions of dollars worth of coal-mining on the west coast of New Zealand, Reuters reports. The snail, Powelliphanta Augustus, is only a few inches long and at risk of extinction. Its habitat is limited to an isolated space known as Happy Valley, which environmentalists say is also home to a number of other threatened species that would be decimated if a mining project were to move in. New Zealand’s state-owned energy company, Solid Energy, estimates there is about $300 to $540 million worth of coal under the ground in Happy Valley. The company is trying to devise ways to save the snail. Plans advanced so far have included lifting the topsoil away from the snails’ habitat, and transporting it to a safe area where the snails can be protected and a breeding project begun.

CANADA – Last week, Canada became the fi rst country after Israel to cut off aid and diplomatic ties with the Palestinian Authority, the Globe and Mail reported. Peter Mackay, Conservative Foreign Affairs Minister, says this move follows the government’s earlier statements that the Hamas government must recognise the right of Israel to exist. In effect, this move cancels a transfer of $7.3 million that would have gone to infrastructure projects. Mackay says that some Canadian funding will regardless continue to fl ow through the Canadian International Development Agency, which directs humanitarian projects in the region. Nevertheless, the Palestinian Authority itself will recieve no funds. Also last week, the United States ordered its diplomats and contractors to break off contact with PA ministries, Reuters reported. With Israel still withholding tax money that had been collected on behalf of the PA, the new Hamas government may soon face the challenge of how to pay government employees.

Former Haitian Minister Provides Glimpse into Haiti’s Struggle for Democracy

VIVIAN BELIK Having served in the Haitian Haiti!” said Elie, provoking Elie colourfully responded: “the government but an illegitimate government from 1991-1995 as rounds of applause. real narco state is the US – as long government,” said Elie. NEWS EDITOR Secretary of State for National Having been employed in as the “To see Canada be part Defense as well as Coordinator the government while the US is snorting so much of a coup d’etat was a horrifying for the fi ght against drug traffi ck- controversial Lavalas party was cocaine and making it such a surprise,” commented Elie who Patrick Elie, former Haitian ing, Elie offered great insight into in power, Elie was well aware of good proposition to deal in hopes that the Canadian cabinet minister turned social Haiti’s past and present struggle the many critics that publicly cocaine rather than coffee, government will break with justice activist, cut straight to the for democracy. opposed Lavalas and its this trade is going to [continue].” the policy that they have been point when addressing his third Drawing examples from elected President, Jean-Bertrand It was during question following over the last three to Winnipeg audience last Tuesday Haiti’s colonial history, which is Aristide. period, however, that the fi ve years and start promptly afternoon at the University of marked by slavery and revolution, “Aristide has been slandered issue of Canadian-Haitian rela- working with the elected Winnipeg. Elie painted the – we hear that Aristide has been tions arose. leadership of Haiti. “I don’t portrait of a the worst dictator in the nation’s “The cardinal sin that the None of this can happen want to bore country that history. We also hear that Arisitide Canadian government has however, said Elie as he spoke to myself by re- To see has endured was overthrown [in 2004] by a committed was fi rst of all to the members of the audience, peating the much suffering popular uprising even though he participate in the forcing of a “unless you are able to put same things all Canada be part of a and violence to had been elected three years ear- de facto government on the some kind of pressure on the over again, so achieve its cur- lier by [an almost] 90 percent Haitian people and then to government.” the exercise I coup“ d’etat was a rent indepen- majority,” said Elie, cautioning to train a police force that is would like to dence and the audience that these are controlled not by an elected do with all of horrifying surprise.” freedom. “lies that are easy to spread you today, is Elie was around when take a number – Patrick Elie determined to [the minority of myths and dissolve the g o v e r n m e n t ] outright lies stereot y pic a l controls the about Haiti Western vision press.” and shoot them down,” said Elie of Haiti as being one of the most Elie was as he launched into a speech that violent and poor countries in the also vigilant in marked the second-last week of a world that is also unwilling to speaking out six-week speaking tour organized embrace democracy. about the myths by the Canada-Haiti Action “In reality we see these poor which have Network. illiterate [Haitian] people pursu- been created re- Commanding the audi- ing democracy with so much re- garding Haiti as ence’s attention for an hour and a solve that they are willing to sweat a “narco state”, half, Elie passionately delivered and bleed to obtain it... I submit a “rogue state”, his lecture as if he were address- that Haitians are not only ready and a “failed ing a concert hall of people when, for democracy but that they know in reality, he was only speaking to more about it than the people state.” To one of about 30. who tried to export democracy to t h e s e a c c u s a t i o n s , April 06, 2006 The Uniter contact: [email protected] 04 NEWS Essay Experts Make Plagiarism Easy

which is not repeated anywhere [not] be advertised to students. somebody else’s paper, it’s The consequences of pla- KSENIA PRINTS on the site. Often students don’t really know copying and pasting, right down giarism can be grave. Following a In fact, this service is any- what they’re getting themselves to not referencing properly,” long and tedious series of com- thing but free. At the cost of $28 to into when they commit any form Gagne said. mittees and professors that, in $40 a page, Essay Experts will of plagiarism, and essentially, According to Johns, “There itself, is quite emotionally taxing, lagiarism is a term en- write a student’s essay from what that poster is advertising is are two levels of plagiarism.” One the student in question can re- countered by all stu- scratch. Their US-based partner plagiarism.” He fears that the stu- is “deliberate, malicious plagia- ceive a warning, fail the assign- dents upon entry to P contains a disclaimer, announc- dents might fi nd the posters mis- rism,” which tries to deceive the ment or the course, go on aca- university, usually followed ing that “the model paper we leading, because “to put posters professor by stealing ideas or re- demic probation or even get by threats of expulsion, failure create… is meant to serve as a like that blatantly in their face… submitting assignments. The expelled. Johns claims to usually and similar delights. However, guide so you can write your own it makes it too easy to engage in other kind is “less severe,” but make his students “rewrite their most students are only vaguely paper… [and] help you develop plagiarism... without realizing “more lazy, uninformed... if your paper, or fail it with the knowl- aware of what actually consti- your own ideas.” No such thing the implications of it.” referencing and citations are edge that in the future they won’t tutes plagiarism, and even exists in the Canadian version. Ken Johns, professor of clumsy… you haven’t tried to de- do it again.” less aware of the serious pun- Psychology and Personal ceive me, but you haven’t done it The punishment depends ishments that it might entail. Communications, said using such right,” Johns explains. on the severity and frequency of This would make an innocent- services is stupid. “The point of Plagiarism of the uninten- the accusations. While the stu- looking ad that spread education is that you want to tional kind is quite common. dent has the right for representa- throughout the campus two The point know things. They’re hurting Gagne said students, especially tion throughout the entire pro- weeks ago under the title themselves by doing this… I don’t language-limited international cess, once a decision has been ‘Essay Experts’ even more of education is that you care about those [particular] stu- students, “often do it without un- made it is almost irreversible. “It appealing. want“ to know things. dents.” The companies offering derstanding.” With services such can only be appealed on the The ad features cartoon such services are “just greedy, as Essay Experts the ambiguity grounds of bias within the system, drawings that present the hard- They’re hurting them- fi nding an easy way to make some intensifi es, but unfortunately this and not the ruling,” said Gagne. ships of being a student at this money off of other people’s fear time it is unlikely to be considered Most of the ads in question time of year, with its multitude of selves by doing this.” and laziness.” so innocent. disappeared from university assignments and papers. Determining which posters Catching plagiarism is easy. walls in a week. Nobody knows Underneath the humourous doo- are approved is the responsibility According to Gagne, “The profes- who took them off. “We received dles, a website and a toll-free –Prof. Ken Johns of the Info Booth. Upon further sor gets familiar with the student’s an e-mail from one of the deans phone number appear, inviting investigation, it was revealed that writing style, and can recognize bringing this to our attention, so students to use the help of these the posters did not carry the or question something that may it’s possible that somebody within so-called experts in their fi nal Another disclaimer the site does UWSA approval mark, and there- be very different from what they the university empowered them- essays. The website promises not contain is the dangers of fore had not been submitted and wrote in the past.” selves to take them down,” said “professional essay writing assis- plagiarism. approved. Johns agrees. “Eventually, Gagne. At press time, Essay tance of the highest order,” re- Mathew Gagne, UWSA’s The variety of plagiarism we’re going to know you’re not as Experts had not responded to gardless of deadlines. The header Vice-President Advocate believes offences is quite wide. “Plagiarism bright as your essays would seem inquiries from The Uniter. even includes the word “free,” that “services like that should isn’t just putting your name on to be. Distrust would build up.”

New Entertainment Tax Easy on the Arts APPLIES ONLY TO CINEMAS, LARGE VENUES

that the tax is essentially a cash good reason (to be exempted) that that, due to the non-profi t nature While the change to the tax DEREK LESCHASIN grab to reinvest money into the holds water, sure... they’re not of the WECC, “we were able to get means a drop in potential funds NEWS EDITOR local community that would oth- who we’re after.” exemptions some of the time,” to the arts, Smith said that the al- erwise fl ow outside of Winnipeg. Cinematheque was con- though any acts wishing to book ready-existing tariffs collected “What we’re doing is basically tacted by The Uniter, but chose the venue independently were from radio stations, entertain- collecting from cinemas to help not to comment at this time. not able to. ment venues and other facilities ity Council unani- pay for grants to not-for-profi t Meanwhile, small music The “Red Tape Commission,” by SOCAN (Society of Composers, mously voted last arts groups in the city,” said venues are applauding the city for one of Mayor Sam Katz’s brain- Authors and Music Publishers of month to revise the C O’Shaughnessy. “They make the changing the Entertainment Tax. childs, released a report last year, Canada) are far more effi cient at long-maligned Entertainment money off popcorn and soft “I would call it a victory for part of which recommended redistributing funds. According Tax - a 10 per cent tax col- drinks anyway, and the money the whole city,” said Sam Smith, scrapping or altering the to specifi c rates, SOCAN charges lected by the city on enter- Talent Buyer for the Royal Albert Entertainment Tax. It noted that facilities for using copyrighted tainment events that charged Arms and The Collective. the bylaw was needlessly convo- music, and distributes those the public $5 or more. While “Everybody benefi ts from having luted, with many exemptions for funds back to member artists. the tax was intended to help more money to pay out.” Smith specifi c organizations, but “We remit that (money) happily,” the arts community by recy- I would said that local bands were proba- pointed out “a web of relation- said Smith. cling the funds back into bly the worst-affected by the tax, ships between sections, connect- grants, the consensus among call it a victory for as many elected to keep prices ing each exemption to additional most in the community was the whole city. Every- under $5 rather than go through conditions.” that the tax did more harm “ tedious pa- than good. The revised law body benefi ts from perwork and will remove $300 thousand fork over from the city’s budget. having more money to money that As it stands now, the tax will “ n e v e r only apply to cinemas that charge pay out.” seemed to over $5 for tickets, and venues come back with more than fi ve thousand –Sam Smith to them.” fi xed seats - the MTS Centre, “ T h e CanadInns Stadium, and the people it Canwest ball-park. goes to Hollywood.” was really a “All three of those venues Given the spirit of the tax’s pain for have an agreement with the city revision, it’s perhaps surprising were the in- whereby we will return... all taxes that the independent theatre dependent to them,” said Councillor Mike Cinematheque, in the Exchange bands in O’Shaughnessy, the city’s Fiscal District, will still be subject to the Winnipeg,” Issues Chair. Taxes collected from tax. But O’Shaughnessy said that a g r e e d the stadium will go towards the city wants to remain consis- D o m i n i c paying off the football club’s $4 tent in how the tax applies. L l o y d , million debt to the city, while the “What’s the difference (from big A r t i s t i c other two venues receive their tax cinemas)? You show better Director at money as part of fi nancial sup- movies? You show movies fewer the West port from the city. people want to see?” End Cultural As for the theatres, O’Shaughnessy wondered. “If C e n t r e . O’Shaughnessy stated outright they can come up with a really Lloyd noted contact: [email protected] The Uniter April 06, 2006 NEWS EDITOR: VIVIAN BELIK SENIOR EDITOR: LEIGHTON KLASSEN NEWS EDITOR: DEREK LESCHASIN E-MAIL: [email protected] E-MAIL: [email protected] E-MAIL: [email protected] NEWS 05 U of W to Host Forum on Pesticides and Children

SHELAGH PIZEY-ALLEN cally-sensitive homeowners and Whiteman hopes that the ready been invited to attend the proportion by the media, and that in all public spaces. Cosmetic Pesticides in Children forum will forum, said Whiteman. fogging is not the solution. pesticides are, as their name im- inspire the public to protect The City of Winnipeg has “Malathion, the chemical used plies, used for purely aesthetic themselves from pesticides, and shifted its policy towards pesti- for fogging, damages the immune oncerned Residents Of purposes, such as lawn-care will inform policy-makers about cides over the past few years. Taz system, which leaves people more Winnipeg (CROW), a chemicals. the hazards of pesticides. The Stuart was hired by the city last susceptible to West Nile in the C grassroots group that Glenda Whiteman, execu- forum will also feature a chil- year to fi ll the vacancy left by long run.” works to eliminate the use of tive director of CROW, said that dren’s education program, that Randy Gadawski, the previous Whiteman anticipates that pesticides in Manitoba, is CROW and other coalition will double as childcare for inter- entomologist. Stuart has been the speakers at the forum will gearing up for a busy summer. member groups are calling for a ested parents. “The primary known for his efforts to use help to dispel such myths. The The group is organizing a ban because “cosmetic pesticides goals of the forum are to educate greener approaches to mosquito forum will also focus on alterna- public forum called “Pesticides serve no necessary purpose, and people about the dangers of pesti- management, such as the intro- tives to pesticides, such as work- in Children”, to be held at the are contributing to health prob- cides so that they can protect duction of natural predators to shops on organic lawn care, or- University of Winnipeg on lems associated with pesticide themselves properly, and provide standing water. Later in the ganic pest control, and how to Earth Day, April 22. CROW is exposure.” alternatives to pesticides. summer, however, the province make natural repellants. also one of the many groups Brandon’s bylaw will only Hopefully policy-makers will re- of Manitoba stepped in to declare taking part in a coalition that ban pesticides if a person can ceive the same message and be a public health emergency, citing For more information about advocates banning cosmetic provide a doctor’s note confi rm- motivated to start working on a the risk of West Nile virus, which the forum, visit www.CROWinc.org pesticide use. ing that they have adverse reac- pesticide bylaw here in forced the city to fog. Recently, the City of tions to pesticide exposure. Cases Winnipeg.” Whiteman, who has been Brandon passed a city-wide bylaw of infestations and insect-borne Government offi cials from arrested twice for blocking fog- to ban the use of cosmetic pesti- diseases will be exempt from the city and the province have al- ging trucks, said that the threat of cides within the vicinity of chemi- the policy. West Nile virus is blown out of

Axworthy Unveils Expansion Plans for U of W FUNDING STILL IN QUESTION

“We’re also looking to de- the project, but said the University the Duckworth Centre in what he that would actually see the road LEIGHTON KLASSEN velop other strings of revenue and will likely use some of its capital described as a “wrap-around” curve west at a point beginning SENIOR EDITOR maximize our location of down- fund and also expects to receive structure that would attach to the approximately just behind Wesley town – I think we have the best lo- funding from the Winnipeg university building. Hall, and stretching behind the cation in all of Canada,” he said. Partnerships Agreement. A bank and an additional CBC building and attaching to niversity of Winnipeg More money will allow the In addition to the summer fi tness space are planned for the Young Street. President Lloyd University to gain that competi- plans, Axworthy also unveiled new building. Axworthy applauded tive edge, Axworthy said, and ca- the 10-year plan for the project The blueprints also include U a reconstruction of Spence Street the province’s recent injec- tering to a student body, which he which includes an expansion to tion of $60 million into says is experiencing a change in Manitoba universities at last demographics, is the way to do it. Friday’s town hall meeting at “Perhaps the biggest con- the U of W, but he said more cern is the dramatic shift in de- cash is still needed for the mographics in the university’s at- university to gain a competi- tendance,” he said. “We have to tive edge on other diversify our student body if we institutions. want to be more competitive.” “We’re ahead of the game, And diversifying means but (the provincial announce- reaching out to rural Manitoba, ment) is defi nitely not a bonanza,” as well as mature students who he said to a crowd of about 50 are seeking to upgrade their members of the administrative education. body. “We’re still dealing with “There’s a huge demand and how to fi nd other sources of reve- we have to be very smart when nue, and each year we still seem making schedules,” Axworthy to fall short.” said. “We have to look at waiting Axworthy cited the prov- lists and where there are course ince’s new three-year fi nancial congestions and we have to clean strategy – a funding increase of the lines because we are losing about 5 per cent each year toward students.” the operating budget – and grant Despite Axworthy’s con- increases as positives, but he said cerns, he said the University’s the tuition freeze is bogging down gears are in motion to remedy the the universities’ ability to problem through hiring more expand. faculty members – 14 targeted for “They also kept the freeze next year – and offering more on and that’s 47 per cent of our classes, specifi cally on Saturday income,” Axworthy said. “It’s afternoons. forcing the university to play “There’s a lot of work going catch up.” on with courses on Saturday and Axworthy added that, if the Friday afternoons,” he said. freeze was lifted, he’d only expect Spence Street – phase two tuition to increase by a small unveiled. amount. Axworthy also gave details “It would only be 2 to 3 per- on future plans for the redevelop- cent,” he said. ment of Spence Street. But Axworthy has a plan to A coffee shop, various get some more money. Although stores, and an atrium are all part he refused to name specifi cs, of summer construction for the Axworthy said there are two second phase of the redevelop- grants on the way and he’s chas- ment plan. ing another one this summer There is, however, one kink which he classifi es as “major”. in the plan – approval for In addition, he wants to funding. pursue potential revenue from “We’re planning on getting the surrounding downtown orga- funding, but still waiting on ap- nizations, made possible through proval,” he said. the Winnipeg Partnership Axworthy couldn’t give a Agreement (WPA). dollar fi gure for the total bill of COMMENTS EDITOR: DANIEL BLAIKIE April 06, 2006 The Uniter contact: [email protected] E-MAIL: [email protected] PHONE: 786-9497 06 COMMENTS FAX: 783-7080 Letter from the Editor “THAT’S NOT FUNNY”

they, the creators, just hate women. P.C. Being blatantly un-P.C. is recognition ture and ourselves or are they riddled with JO SNYDER Sexism is classically imbibed in the that we have social taboos in our society resentment toward women and other mi- MANAGING EDITOR rhetoric of sitcoms; this should not and sitcom writers use this as a tool to nority groups? Admittedly, they are re- come as a surprise to anyone who has address issues of prejudice, racism and freshing at fi rst, but they grind away at our seen an episode of Everybody Loves sexism. But even when a contemporary politically and socially conscious fabric. In here’s a joke that goes “How Raymond or Home Improvement show like Family Guy makes fun of the the late 90s, South Park provided our gen- many feminists does it take to where the couples bicker themselves sexism in an old show like the eration with a refreshingly crude critique T screw in a light bulb?” The into a frenzy every week because he’s Honeymooners, it still ends up with Jackie of society. The issues the creators chose to answer: “That’s not funny.” That joke being a clod and she’s being hysteri- Gleason plowing Audrey Meadows in the deal with were framed in such a way that is funny. It’s refl ective of the often cal. Adult cartoons, like The Simpsons face, knocking her over and leaving her in a the political position of the writers was stern face of feminism, but have you and Family Guy fi t into this same view- crumpled heap on the fl oor while he tiptoes hard to peg. Still, with their vicious critique ever watched 15 episodes of Family ing category with their obese, disgust- away hoping no one will notice. The latent of religion, and the American way of life, Guy in a row? After one, the viewer ingly stupid and emotionally distant message is, ‘wouldn’t that have been funny South Park provides the viewer with some- feels shocked into laughter. After two, husbands and the wife who’s had all of if he actually hit her in the show?’ Sure, it thing to chew on, regardless of how rancid the subtle and thin political nuances the hope beaten out of her by her dull makes men look bad too, really bad, but the wrapper. Arguably, however, too many are funny and notable and the quick prison of a marriage. Homosexuality is those kinds of male stereotypes haven’t shows have taken on this crass format to clips and pop culture references are always a joke, which in 2006, is stun- held men back for centuries. the detriment of the validity of using this hilarious. After three you wonder, ‘can ning. And sexual innuendos are so The Question is, do these kinds of medium to critique society. Now we have to people understand the baby, or does common that anyone’s intentions are storylines heighten our awareness about deal with sexism via quippy reiterations of he just sound like a baby to them and questionable at any moment. social issues in society, or are they excuses something someone saw on TV, under the like a man to us?’ But after many Something happened in the early 00s to express underlying prejudice? Do these impression that it’s okay, that it’s a joke, episodes it becomes glaringly obvious when everyone seemed to get tired of being shows make it so we can laugh at our cul- and that women should lighten up. The Victorian Left? OLD HABITS DIE HARD

DANIEL BLAIKIE A friend of mine recently went to a about having to work? (Try that with an gathering of self-proclaimed “activists” English accent) It used to be because work COMMENTS EDITOR with a friend of hers. Before entering the was common. Now it’s because it’s capital- LETTER TO house, her friend told her not to ask who ist. Presumably, they’re justifi ed in taking owned it. The person throwing the party money out of the EI fund because they excel THE EDITOR ueen Victoria has been dead had just bought the place and was kind of in getting indignant about the treatment of for sometime now, and it’s embarrassed to own property. Apparently the New Canadians who put it there. Q widely held that although she had fallen on hard times and needed to At this point there are probably a fair am pleased that the Uniter so-called “Victorian attitudes” buy a house. Pity, isn’t it? Oh well, nice number of readers who, if they’re still chose to cover the recent may not have died with her, they people don’t talk about their friends’ prop- reading, identify themselves as activists I presentation, hosted by the met their end somewhere between erty. After all, what if word got out that you and are rightfully offended. My generaliza- Margaret Lawrence Centre, fea- the nineteen sixties and the nineteen associated with property owners? tions are too hasty. There are many turing Linda Trimble and her re- eighties. Once inside, my friend was asked activists who do work tirelessly, for little or search into media portrayal of While expert opinion might be what it was she did. Was she a student? Or no money, and even less thanks, to improve women in Canadian electoral able to offer a more sophisticated account was she just, like, trying to fi gure things out the world by raising awareness, delivering politics. However, I am not so of Victorian society, Victorians have a repu- and doing some traveling? As it happens, aid, fundraising, or sometimes just by pleased that the point I made tation for having been prudish, vain and she’s actually a school teacher; a response listening to people who don’t usually was lost due to my comments judgemental. There was a comprehensive that was met with a contorted face and an: get a hearing. I’ve singled out some of the being incomplete and presented code of conduct that “good” ladies and “Oh, do you like that?” limit cases; in part because they are so out of context. Let me gentlemen never transgressed, at least not In fact, my friend does like being a frustrating, but also for heuristic reasons. elaborate. I was asked in the interview for openly. Equally as comprehensive was the school teacher and moreover, has made a There are insights we can glean from the Uniter if I thought things had list of things that weren’t talked about – like point of fi nding work as a teacher in the these cases that can then be used to changed for women in politics in the effeminate mannerisms of the inner-city. She sees her role as being that of identify what’s problematic about their terms of media coverage. I answered Admiral’s son, Mrs. Smith’s daytime lover a frontline worker in the struggle for social subtler manifestations. the question with the following story or Mr. Hobbleworth’s mentally ill brother – justice. She cares deeply about the educa- Victorian society had many short- of “the old white guy” comment. In except, of course, in hushed voices among tional philosophies that underpin the in- comings. But the problem wasn’t only that the early 1990s in a speech I said, “ friends at tea time or in the smoking struction of our youth, is an outspoken ad- it was sexist, homophobic and racist. The when I look at the Conservatives, I see parlour after dinner. vocate of child poverty issues, and while problem was also the way it used a set, rigid a bunch of old white guys”. I had “the Everyone attended church on pain of she may not be privy to the nuances of criteria to determine who was worthy of shit kicked out of me” through the scandal, but etiquette was more the order Marxist theory, helps children and parents respect and who wasn’t. In other words, media, particularly the Free Press. I of the day than God. Failure to observe alike confront the challenges in Winnipeg’s Victorian society not only had a problem was accused of being ageist, racist, even the most tedious of minutiae – from aboriginal and New Canadian communi- of content, but a problem of form as well. and sexist even though there were what you said, to what you wore, to what ties. She doesn’t just talk about the prob- We’ve come a long way in addressing only about 4 women in the Tory books you read – was interpreted as a lack lems, she helps people deal with them some of the problems in content, caucus at the time. The Tories sup- of character rather than as an affi rmation everyday. If she had said she was a student particularly those of gender, race and ported by the media were expert at of your humanity. Massive amounts of because the value of education was para- sexuality, but the problem of form driving a wedge into the NDP caucus energy were spent trying to overcome our mount she would have been met with remains. Even those who repudiate most by having Doer account for my, ad- “baser” instincts and realize the full enthusiastic nods of approval, but being a vehemently the Victorian tradition still mittedly provocative comments. potential of rational man; not black man, teacher for the same reason, it seems, inhabit groups that thrive on exclusivity; What was missed in your coverage merits only disdain. where it matters what clothes you wear, was the rest of the story of how in the white woman, poor Muslim, or any other 2004-05 it was the Free Press that car- non-white, non-male, non-Christian, or Another activist, however, thought what food you eat, what books you read, ried a photo of Stephen Harper sur- common person. that what my friend was doing was great. In what music you listen to, what dialect you rounded by Tory women claiming Failure to meet the notoriously high, fact, he said it wasn’t unlike what he was speak, where you work, etc. that these women were not leaving and highly exclusionary, standards meant doing. He knows what it’s like to feel the It’s not just activists who do this. party politics to “the old white guys”. ostracization or worse for those who didn’t entire weight of the world on his shoulders. That’s the point. It seems to be part of a commit suicide. That’s why it’s so hard to be an activist, he universal human condition. It may even be - Marianne Cerilli While there remains a lot of work to said. You just have to keep telling yourself an inseparable aspect of what it means to do on the issues, we have thankfully that you’re making a difference. That day have an identity at all. We have to be care- managed to unseat many of the Victorian he had made a difference by sleeping in ful because the politics of exclusion is ugly taboos, whether those around abortion, until 2PM, having breakfast, getting high, no matter what mask it wears. divorce, sexual orientation, or any of the going for a walk, having a snack, a nap and I think the challenge we face, in large others from the long list. And this means then coming to the party. It was generally part, is accepting that we aren’t perfect. To read the full letter, please we’ve also gotten over the Victorian atti- agreed at the event that this had properly Whether our moral sources are Christian visit www.uniter.ca tudes that combined self-indulgent vanity been a regular day in the life of an activist. or secular, if we set the bar for political with pretensions to moral superiority to Incidentally the only able-bodied, respect beyond human reach then we do create an insufferable self-righteousness able-minded youth I’ve ever heard openly little more than create breeding grounds and groups which thrive on systematic muse about collecting Employment for hostility and hypocrisy. The key to exclusion. Well, that’s the popular tale Insurance as an alternative to working or getting beyond oppressive, to progressive, anyway. studying have fancied themselves activists. government cannot be a question of After all, isn’t there something simply awful content alone. contact: [email protected] The Uniter April 06, 2006 COMMENTS / UWSA NOTICES 07 Note From An (Almost) Former VPSS

things near conclusion, as many of my Planning O-Week was fun and the this is common since the job description is ANDRIY MICHALCHYSHYN friends can testify to, so here goes. chance to meet a lot of students was great. extremely vague. I can say though that the When I ran for the UWSA executive it One of the best days was when we got to amount of work the executive does is sub- is safe to say I had no idea what I was getting meet a whole herd of fi rst year students. I stantial. Unfortunately often times it is o it’s the end of the year and I realize myself into. I was looking forward to doing could see myself fi ve years ago when I talked work that saps our energy and distracts us that not many of you will read this it but I really had no clue what awaited me to them, all excited and squeaky-clean. from the big picture. I think this is why so Sbecause of your sweatpants-fi lled down in the dungeon that is the Bulman Soon they will become surly and grimy. I many people were antagonistic towards exam preparations, but I fi gured I’d write Centre. think this just happens after a while here. me. They think that nothing goes on in the it anyway. I arrived full of energy and optimism Seeing people come out to O-Week UWSA offi ces. Work is being done but often Being the only UWSA executive that is and lots of completely unrealistic ideas for events was also great but what got me down it is menial everyday tasks. not returning for next year I really the campus. One thing I quickly learned is was that no matter what we did people just There were ups and downs but in the wanted to share my thoughts with you that every decision takes a substantial seemed to complain that things sucked. end it was a signifi cant experience. Has it about my experience before I rejoin the stu- amount of deliberation and time. I suppose The bands sucked, the food sucked, the changed me? Yes. Kind of like an hour with dent ranks. I assumed that being on the UWSA board I prizes sucked. We have so much here and Chuck Norris. It was both terrifying and en- This year was a blur. It’s been every- would be able to make decisions like I pick we act like such spoiled brats. Good grief! lightening. Good luck to all you future thing I expected and a million things I my nose, quickly and painlessly. This was This trend seems to have continued all execs. You’re gonna need it. It can be a mad- didn’t. I tend to be very introspective as not true. Instead many times it turned into year. house down there. one of those messy nose picks that involved I have to say that at times I felt unsure some Kleenex. of my role in the organization but I think

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WINEMICHAEL BANIAS ON A DIME With school fi nished, and all of the students getting ready for an all too short summer, there will be times Third, use your “wine senses” when trying wine. Look at its colour, give it a sniff, and then taste it. Close of celebration. Heading to a friends place, going to the beach, or just hanging out in the city with no worries, your eyes, and what are the fi rst things that come to mind when you smell and taste it. Does it smell and taste except for the rent, everyone can let loose. With wine, there is no exception. Spring and summer is a great time like grandma‘s cat infested basement, or like cherry jam? If you smell it, it’s probably there. Different people for wine drinkers. can sense different things so don’t be ashamed to speak up. The restaurants will have their patio’s open, and it doesn’t get much better than sitting outside, enjoying a Finally, have a good time. This is a great time to try new things, and to learn something. Talk to the dif- good wine, and eating some great food. Not only do wine drinkers have the joy of enjoying summer time wines, ferent agents and presenters, and ask them any questions you have. None of them of them wear monocles and but the Winnipeg Wine Festival is coming in May. This is a great event, with hundreds and hundreds of wines to use words like “obsequious” when describing wine. try, and at a decent price. Tickets are around $35, and that covers a day of drinking. With all this wine to choose As for today’s wine, I’ve decided to go with a good spring wine. It’s a simple but well-rounded wine, from, I’m going to suggest a few important tasting tips. Trivento Viognier (750ml - $8.35, MLCC and private shops) from Argentina. This wine has a great yellow colour, First, start with the whites. White wine is a little easier on your palette, and won’t cause too much fatigue. with a little tinge of green. It has a big fl oral bouquet on the nose, with a hint of citrus. In the mouth, this wine If you start with the reds, your taste buds won’t pick up the whites to well, and everything will taste the same. pops. Plenty of tropical fruit, and some nice honey sweetness. It has mild acidity, and leaves the palette feeling Second, spit...for the fi rst little while. If you start drinking everything you taste, you’ll be walking down refreshed. A great buy. the aisles singing “Heart of Oak” and stumbling into people spilling good wine all over the fl oor. It sounds funny I hope everyone has a great summer, and I hope to see you next year. Happy drinking! now, but when security tosses you out...well...it’s still funny, but you just wasted $35. Only swallow the wines that really do it for you, or wait until you are almost fi nished. [email protected] RECIPES ON A BUDGET

Veggie Chowder

2 large potatoes, diced In a sauce pan combine potato, onion 1 onion, diced and water and bring to boil. Reduce 1 cup water heat and let boil for 10 minutes. 14 oz can cream corn Add corn, milk and salt. Let simmer 1 cup milk 10 minutes. Add extra salt & pepper 1 cup split peas, dry to taste. 1/4 tsp. salt

Makes 4 servings. contact: [email protected] The Uniter April 06, 2006 DIVERSIONS 09

Almost A Thought

WILLIAM O’DONNELL

pretzels are pretzels no matter how many times you call them rifl es

remember if you read a Family Circus evil always wins

NEWS OF THE WORLD SNAKEPIT: By Ben Snakepit (Compiled by Matt Cohen)

37 DEAD AFTER CLOWN CAR CAREENS OFF HIGHWAY

(Waterwood, Texas) A 1968 Volkswagon Beetle carrying 37 clowns veered off High- way 12 and crashed into Oak Point ravine some time after 3 a.m. yesterday morning. The car, registered to a Bozo Wigglesworth, faced mechanical diffi culties resulting in the death of over three dozen of his co-workers. “It was carnage,” said offi cer Alex Berg, the fi rst to arrive on the scene. “I’ve never seen such a mess. There were neon wigs and balloon animals everywhere.” The clowns were returning from a children’s ward performance at Sherman Oaks Hospital. “When you see clowns like this on the road, there’s no telling what they’re going to do,” said Kevin Sharpe, lead detective on the case. “They may fi nd piling 37 people into a car a great gag for the kids, but if you’re not able to obey the traffi c rules while driving, this kind of situa- tion is bound to happen.” The funeral is scheduled for Saturday morning, featuring a 21-seltzer bottle salute and a performance by legendary clown Bubbles.

LOCAL DETECTIVE CALLS FOR TOUGHER CLOWN LEGISLATION

(Waterwood, Texas) Detective Kevin Sharpe has had a long history with clowns in the area. “I remember catching one eight years back that used to throw banana peels on the ground with reckless disregard for the safety of others. That clown was a menace. He was responsible for 18 back- and neck-related injuries.” Last night’s clown fatality on Route 12 is the eighteenth such case reported in the state, but statistics show that clown-related injuries and deaths are on the rise. Texas makes up the largest per capita clown population in the United States. “Incidents like this are bound to continue if the right legislation isn’t put into place,” said Sharpe. Tough laws proposed by the detective impose curfews and taxation as a deterrent to joining the profession. “If we don’t start this process now, our children may be at risk, where running away to the circus becomes a real option.” Petitions are available at city hall.

CLOWN GROUPS PROTEST AT CITY HALL

(Waterwood, Texas) Clown groups have come out to show their distain towards Bill C37, a controversial bill that proposes radical limitations to the clowning profes- sion. The protest marked the fi rst of its kind in the state. At a press conference held this afternoon, legendary clown Bubbles stated, “We deserve respect. Clowns are people too. The only difference is that we just choose to wear layers of makeup, bright-colored clothing, and wigs.” Bubbles delivered his statement while riding a unicycle and juggling fl aming torches. Local detective Kevin Sharpe is the driving force behind the bill. “I expected a backlash, but having a mob of angry clowns show up on city hall is a bit imposing. Clowns aren’t typically law abiding people, so there is always the possibility of violence.” Today’s protest happened without incident, but Waterwood clowns aren’t happy with the proposed changes. “We will be heard,” said Bubbles. “That’s a promise.”

CLOWN BILL PIONEER FOUND DEAD IN RESIDENCE

(Waterwood, Texas) Detective Kevin Sharpe was found dead this morning in his Waterwood estate. The body lay face down on the fl oor with a bouquet of plastic fl owers on his back. The police have no suspects at this time, but sources say it looks like suicide. April 06, 2006 The Uniter contact: [email protected] FEATURES EDITOR: LORI EBBITT E-MAIL: [email protected] PHONE: 786-9497 10 FEATURES FAX: 783-7080 Forbidden Foundation PHOTOS: BRENDAN FORSYTH CONSTRUCTING A CABIN IN THE WILDERNESS

BRENDAN FORSYTH Our efforts paid off on the fi fth day of the trip when we came across a lake that made us all feel extremely giddy. We hoped no boats or cabins would be on the lake, because if there were, we wouldn’t build our future cabin rmed with little more than two canoes, three there. It was a tense lunch wondering if there was a motor- weeks’ worth of food and two axes, my two boat or a cabin around the corner. But when we fi nally de- A friends and I set out like voyageurs down the cided to scout the lake shortly after our meal we were river system of Lake Winnipeg. Our mission: to build elated to fi nd nothing on it. We promptly dubbed our dis- a log cabin in the middle of the unexplored wilds of covery Lake Walnut because it resembled a W. Manitoba. Our lake is big enough to have all sorts of wildlife: It was a cool fall morning when my two travelling caribou, moose, wolves, bears, fi sh and many different mates, Pete and Brad, and I pushed our canoes out from the birds. On the other hand, it is small enough that fi shermen shores of Nopaming provincial park on the east side of Lake and fl oat planes wouldn’t want to waste their time with it. Winnipeg. Unlike our other yearly canoe trips through It was the most perfect lake we could have asked for and Manitoba and North Western Ontario, the purpose of this we honestly felt unworthy of having found it. Initially, we decided to build our cabin on a gorgeous trip was to fi nd a perfect resting place for our future log THE CHOSEN CABIN SITE before any logs have been put up cabin. point that stretched towards the middle of the lake, but de- We found nothing of interest in the fi rst few days of cided against it because of the amount of bush planes that our trip; the lakes that we thought were decent often had were constantly fl ying overhead. It’s very easy to spot a boats or signs of humans on them. This wouldn’t do. We square cabin and a worksite from the air and because of became pretty humourous and we constantly laughed were looking for some serious wilderness terrain to situate this we chose to hide our future cabin in a wooded area about how paranoid we acted. our cabin. that runs alongside a 15-foot cliff. We also decided to con- To build our cabin we used nothing but axes, a tape By the fourth day we were portaging and lake-jump- ceal the fact that we were camping out by the lake. We measure, work gloves, rope, and a broken paddle for shov- ing to check out spots off the beaten path. A compass and camoufl aged our tents and tarp with a teepee-like struc- elling mud. Using rudimentary tools and doing everything topographical map were the only things we used to navi- ture we constructed out of brush and wood. We decided to naturally by hand is a big shift from living in the city - it is gate and bushwhack our way through the forest, a process do the same with our worksite by hanging big trees from essentially what people would have done centuries ago. It that was complicated by the presence of densely packed the nearby cliff to obscure the view from the air - this had was hard work, but we got quite a bit of the cabin completed trees, bogs and swamps. As gruelling as it was, we liked the the added benefi t of creating an overhang that would cover in the 15 or so days we spent working on it. We managed to fact that we felt like map-makers traversing the land for the the entire cabin. The great lengths we went through in place fi ve logs on each sidewall of the cabin and even fi n- very fi rst time. order to remain under cover from low-fl ying bush planes ished putting in the fl oorboards. Persistent renaissance: HOW THE MUSQUEAM AND A UBC PROGRAM ARE ATTEMPTING TO RESURRECT A NATIVE LANGUAGE ON LIFE-SUPPORT

Ericka Forssman, a UBC Fine Arts student, was one of He renewed his studies when he could with older rela- BRYAN ZANDBERG them. She isn’t First Nations herself, but her boyfriend is, tives and elders over the following 16 years. When UBC’s THE UBYSSEY (UNIVERSITY OF BRITISH COLUMBIA) and she wants to be able to speak to him in Musqueam. Faculty of Arts began offering courses in 1997, Guerin stud- “Watching him go through it and learn was really in- ied Musqueam for the full four years, cementing the bits and teresting because it’s a language that’s so connected to the pieces he’d already picked up. area,” she explains. By the time he fi nished, the makings of a mission were VANCOUVER (CUP) -- Adeline Point died in 2002 at Like Shaw, Forssman loves the little things tucked falling into place around him and his destiny was taking the remarkable age of 92 years old. She was the last native inside the language. Things like the fact that in Musqueam shape: a lot of people who cared about the fate of Musqueam speaker of a dialect of Halkomelem known as Musqueam—a seasons hinge on the life-cycle of salmon and the migrations had it in for Guerin to pass on what he’d learned. Salish dialect once the dominant tongue of the entire Lower of local animal populations. “They put the thumb-screws to me,” he recalls, allud- Mainland. During the last years of her life, when she got too She’s not sure if she’ll tough it out through all four years ing to elders other people that were looking to advance the weak to get around, a small team of linguists hurriedly made offered in the program, but she’s signing up for year two cause at the time. recordings of her voice at her bedside. When she passed on, after the summer break. “I was actually almost ready to go into the [longshore- her dialect winked out of existence. “I’m taking it more as a personal challenge than man’s] union. They pressured me to come into this program,” Technically, the Musqueam language was dead. But anything.” he says. “I’ve been here ever since.” reality is more complicated, and those who’ve learned Terri-Anne Sam is mother of two and a Songhees Seeing students like Sam ready to commit themselves Musqueam as a second language refuse to accept the woman from Esquimalt. to the work is a welcome sight for Guerin. pronouncement. “I’m not Musqueam, but my children are,” she ex- “I can only be in one place at one time,” he laments, Patricia Shaw, UBC linguist and director of the First plains, pointing to two little kids outside the building. One of laughing. Nations Language Program, was one of those people who them, her daughter, is wobbling around on her tiny bike in a “As it stands, I am the only one that’s qualifi ed to go in greedily recorded everything Adeline had to say in the form bright pink jacket. and teach in schools,” he says. “And I can’t answer all that of personal narrative, cultural history and general wisdom. “I wanted to learn so that I could teach them the demand.” Her efforts were added to the limited corpus on language.” It’s clear Guerin has more vision than he does time. Musqueam—a corpus that includes a single book of gram- Sam eventually plans to become an elementary school There are vast expanses of ground to be broken document- mar, a dictionary, various recordings and documentation teacher capable of instructing the local kids in Musqueam. ing the language (“one recording can take years to transcribe and what remains in living memory among community She’s taking night classes to get her teacher certifi cation at and analyse, just one recording,” he reveals). He’s collabo- members and elders. UBC. rating with Vancouver Opera Society to make a version of Now, four years down the road, Shaw’s life’s work—to Does she like the language? “Yeah, yeah” she says, “It’s Mozart’s The Magic Flute in his dialect. And then there’s the revitalise the language to the point where it once again be- fun, but I missed last week so it’s very hard trying to catch up fact that the Olympics are coming up: Musqueam is going to comes the common parlance of the Musqueam commu- right now.” play an important role, showcasing Vancouver First Nations nity—is plagued by questions. Did women speak it differ- culture to the world. ently than men? How did a mother scold her child? Was a For Victor Guerin, a K-12 language coordinator on the For now, Guerin parcels out his time teaching pre- specifi c term used in another context a sexual innuendo? Musqueam reserve and a teacher at the reserve’s commu- schoolers and a college program on the reserve. Even though How do you tell a real zinger of a joke? nity college program, Sam is a fresh set of vocal chords, an- the direst need lies in teaching impressionable elementary The only thing that’s certain is that anyone who comes other potential transmitter that might beam the signal to students, nothing is available for Musqueam students in the into contact with Musqueam is very quickly enchanted by future generations. He now fi nds himself in a place similar B.C. school system at the moment, something the B.C. it. to that of elders a decade ago: looking for people willing to College of Teachers is trying to remedy by allowing adult “Verb structure, in Musqueam, is fascinating,” raves collaborate in the beleaguered renaissance of his native speakers to teach classes even before they fi nish their teacher Shaw. tongue. certifi cation. As further incentive, high-school students are Guerin was working as a longshoreman in the 80s given university credit for coursework in the language. Seven Her students think so, too. I went down to the when, still in his early 20s, he landed a job on a Salish project highschoolers just came through the second-year university Musqueam Indian Reserve on the banks of the Fraser one at the Museum of Anthropology. There he worked alongside course. evening to take in a 100-level class that Shaw and Musqueam ethnobotanist and anthropologist David Rosen, a white Though Guerin puts interest in the small reserve com- Elder-in-Residence Larry Grant are putting on there. man and a fl uent speaker. Guerin says Rosen’s mastery of the munity of 1200 people at what he calls “still at a fairly low After an hour and a half of mortal mouth-combat with Musqueam inspired him. level,” you get the feeling that everyone involved in the revi- sounds that can only be described with adjectives like “Seeing that sort of lit a fi re under me and I started to talisation movement is crossing their fi ngers that new blood ‘swirly,’ ‘whooshing,’ ‘guttural,’ and ‘plunky,’ the dozen or so think, ‘If this non-Aboriginal can learn to speak our lan- will press ahead and swell their ranks. students (half Native and half non-Native) were, to my sur- guage fl uently then why can’t I?’” prise, still smiling. contact: [email protected] The Uniter April 06, 2006 FEATURES 11

THE NIGHT WE LOST OUR PACKS, we slept in this lean-to DAY 4 of the building process, the foundation is complete DAY 13, the logs are hewed, notched and sitting nicely in thrown together in the dark. We were ecstatic when the and the monumental fi rst logs are in place! their fi nal resting place. sun came up, as the looks on Brad and Pete’s face shows.

We left Walnut Lake just before we ran out of food. sky quickly darkening and our group unable to fi nd our which, aside from keeping us warm, also provided us with Our route back home involved more portaging and less way back to our packs, things began to get tense. It looked some good amusement. It was survival at its purest. paddling, but proved to be just as enjoyable, if not more so, like we had no other choice than to sleep in the woods The next morning we found the lake quite quickly. It than the trip out. The last night of our journey, however, we without our gear, wearing only light dress shirts, wet pants, turned out we were too far west of the lake in our previous encountered some diffi culties while carrying out a 2 km wet shoes and lifejackets. night’s search. After a long breakfast (all we had eaten the portage onto a tiny lake close to the mouth of the river. It was pitch black when we gave up looking for the night before was bannock on sticks) and a lot of coffee, we In between dumping some of our packs and walking lake and resigned to sleeping on the side of a cliff. We made paddled down the river on our way back to civilization. back to retrieve our canoes we got slowed down by a bog a lean-to out of spruce boughs and used the back of the cliff It has now been more than six months since we last and eventually ended up losing our way. As the sun began as a heat refl ector, while making a very tall fi re in front of saw our cabin, but as the spring meltdown continues, we to set we were forced to forget about the canoes and head the lean-to. We used cloth bags as toques over our heads, look forward to the end of May when we will return to our back to our packs on the other side of the portage. With the piece of serenity on Lake Walnut.

Modern pressures facing linguists and minority lan- and Shiites are killing each other off using a single language,” idioms as much as is possible. They want to take advantage guage defenders are as looming as they are persistent. Part he pointed out. of the clues they give us about the past. of the problem stems from an internal argument among lin- Regardless, working with oral traditions isn’t easy. guists. At one end of the spectrum stand people like Shaw, If variety is the spice of life, and diversity is the only Linguists in Europe managed to unearth a single Proto- Guerin and others who work to preserve a particular idiom thing we truly have in common, then British Columbia is, Indo-European language hiding at the root of a superfi cially for the sake of safeguarding the as-of-yet uncharted terrain linguistically speaking, a delicious utopia of multiplicity. diverse spate of modern idioms like German, Sanskrit and it represents—a cultural, psychological and historical re- Here’s a simple break-down of First Nations languages Hindi. Without written records, the same investigative work pository that still has much to tell us about who we are as a in B.C.: there are eight language families in this province, in the New World is challenging, and marked by divisive species. easily Canada’s richest in terms of linguistic diversity. theories. At the other end of spectrum, there is the somewhat The amazing thing is that, so far, linguists have been Still, patterns emerge. Like the complexity of First anonymous, albeit insidious view that language extinction fi nding no common ground from one family to another. Nations sound systems, their richness across linguistic lines. is not problematic and in fact should be encouraged. “This is as different as any of the Indo-European lan- Shaw says there are rare sounds found in BC that appear in Wikipedia, the free on-line encyclopedia extraordinaire, guages are from any of the Chinese languages,” says Shaw. odd, far-fl ung places in the world, among disparate people summarises this view (which many think but few will openly The Salish family, for example, is fully unrelated to any of groups. For example, the Bella Coola language is interna- say) as follows: “Fewer languages means better and clearer the Tsimshianic or Athabaskan languages. tionally renowned for long words and even sentences that communications among the majority of speakers. The eco- Pressed for the reason why such diversity exists in B.C., don’t include a single vowel. Oddly, one of the only other nomic cost of maintaining a myriad of separate languages, Shaw says linguists don’t really know. It’s speculated that places this rare trait is found is near Morocco. and their translator caretakers, is enormous.” rugged geography accounts for some of it: steep mountains Shaw is ecstatic about Musqueam verb structure. “The extremist position of this view,” the passage con- and isolated inlets, as does natural abundance: salmon- Whereas in English we walk, come, or go, the vast majority of tinues, “is that all language should give way to one single fi lled rivers and game-fi lled valleys. The Algonquin family, Musqueam verbs are oriented towards the water. “You can’t language, thereby creating the greatest economic effi ciency on the other hand, stretches clear across the Prairies and just say, ‘She went home,’ “ explains Shaw. “You have to [ask possible by utterly avoiding all transaction costs associated into the Maritimes. These kinds of questions only highlight yourself], ‘Was she farther away from the water and going with linguistic differences.” linguists and anthropologists’ calls to preserve Indian home?;’ or ‘Was she coming home in the direction away from Douglas Whalen, a Yale-educated linguist and founder the water?;’ ‘Was she walking parallel to the fl ow of the water and president of The Endangered Language Fund—begs to differ with this view and similar arguments ad- vancing the idea that languages become extinct much like animals, via natural selection. “Yes, languages have died out over time,” he wrote by e-mail, “but killing them off is a different story. Many languages have been under active assault (in Canada as well as the U.S. and other places). Many still are, though there are some efforts (in Canada and the U.S.) to begin support- ing them.” Interestingly, Whalen sees a silver lining in the preponderance of major languages in the world, provided they cater to diversity over uniformity. “Bilingualism is essential,” he underscores, “and allows us to have the global language along with the minor- ity language. Those who insist that only the majority language should be used are usually also intent on stamping out any cultural differences.” When I asked him if a single lan- guage could help unite a fractious, in- tolerant human race by eradicating difference and misunderstanding, his advice was pretty incisive: “Perhaps you could take a look at today’s newspaper, where Iraqi Sunnis FEATURES EDITOR: LORI EBBITT March 30, 2006 The Uniter contact: [email protected] E-MAIL: [email protected] PHONE: 786-9497 12 FEATURES FAX: 783-7080 downstream?; ‘Was she walking parallel CUP FILE PHOTO upstream?’” These sorts of ties between concept and language fundamentally shape the way we perceive the world; Shaw falls back on the word “embedded” on several occasions, to describe the effect these grammatical structures have on the mind, and vice versa. “To fi nd that encoded in the language, so es- sentially, is just fascinating.” It’s also neces- sary, a fundamental aspect of cultural iden- tity, which is now constantly being rediscovered by people like Guerin, Grant and Shaw as they wend their way into the logic of the language.

If the renaissance is to take root, it has to come alive in the day-to-day life at Musqueam. “If the learning of a language is confi ned to a classroom, it will never sur- vive,” surmises Guerin. And yet talking to Guerin in his cubicle in the Band Adminstration Offi ce, I got a sense of how hemmed in the project is. When students walk out of class, there will be no TV, no magazines, no summer camps LARRY GRANT - Elder-in-residence at UBC’s First Nations Language Program. in the Musqueam language. Just English or Mandarin or French or some other language heard or read or felt in the city. You can’t with kids yelling at each that invites a seeker to always venture fur- learn Musqueam by osmosis or immersion years than for bird, plants or mammals,” other in Musqueam at sport games and ther in. anymore. wrote Whalen. people speaking it at kitchen tables. Guerin remembers being out in the “Pre-contact we were not confi ned to Put another way, between 50 to 90 per For most of the people involved in the fi eld near the reserve one time with a re- this little reserve,” Guerin reminds me. cent of estimated 6-7,000 languages are pre- project, the reinstatement of this dialect of search assistant, working on one project or Outside his offi ce, in the foyer, there’s a pho- dicted to disappear in the next century, Halkomelem also has to do with healing another. He says as he was walking he won- tograph that is emblematic of the modern many with little or no signifi cant records. and self-identity in the larger context of dered aloud one too many times what the predicament. It’s of one of the tribe’s histori- As dismal as it sounds, there are ways Western society. Things like hereditary laws Musqueam name was for certain things he cal sites, called the Marpole midden. to catch them before they vanish. We live in and kinship ties simply can’t be expressed was seeing in nature. Archaelogists conjecture that the the Information Age, after all. the same way in English. “‘Do you think about the language all Marpole area was inhabited by the “We are at a stage where we can at least “I think [our language] is important the time?’” Guerin recalls the research as- Musqueam people as long ago as 3500 B.C. preserve some of the spoken form (which for us to understand and appreciate who we sistant asking him. The midden—which is like a dump contain- was not possible in earlier times),” says are.” says Grant. He says it’s also an impor- “Yeah, pretty much,” he remembers ing shells and other waste—was discovered Whalen. tant tool in treaty negotiations. answering. by workers in 1889 during the extension of Canada has idly watched a number of “And not only that, but for us to accept Granville Street. They also unearthed tools, First Nations languages disappear, includ- who we are. Because of legislation that weapons and other artifacts in what proved ing Beothuk (Newfound-land), Nicola (BC), denied a lot of stuff, denied who we are.” to be one of the largest village sites discov- Huron-Wendat (Quebec) and Pentlatch ered in North America. (BC). Epidemics were a devastating factor, Post-colonial and concerned with the Getting back to the photograph in the reducing pre-contact populations from over marginalised, universities are an obvious Band Offi ce foyer, it shows the Marpole fi ve million to less than half a million at the linchpin for the vanguard of minority lan- midden of today buried as a substrata be- beginning of the 20th century. guage revitalisation these days. That is if neath the towering concrete pillars of an Back at Musqueam, Guerin says that your particular tongue is lucky enough to overpass at 75th and Milton. The site is for renaissance to take root, it has to come fall in line for the trickle of funding univer- paved over with a parking lot, and the artist’s alive in the day-to-day life. sities can dedicate to it. Since UBC is built has superimposed the words “Marpole “If the learning of a language is con- on Musqueam land, it’s a pretty safe bet midden” on the scene. fi ned to a classroom, it will never survive.” there will always be a program acting as a It’s a sobering way to construe what The hurdles to that happening are life-preserver for their language. But there lies beneath our society; are dozens of distinct groups for Musqueam traditional terri- whom this isn’t the case. tory, after all, corresponds Guerin, Grant and Shaw are quite nicely with what we con- CUP FILE PHOTO salient examples of what these sider the Greater Vancouver kinds of programs aim to do; stu- Regional District. dents like Sam are a glimmer of Guerin says land claims, light for the future. like language revitalisation, It’s a little ironic, but Grant are “a long process.” says parsing a language down into “We live in interesting its constituent parts can be an un- times,” he said, smiling, popular approach on the reserve. making me feel sharply aware Many in his community don’t like of the yawning political rift the idea of academics dismantling between our cultures. what they see as a vibrant whole or Does he feel like he has a sacred aspect of ceremonial to fi ght through nets of meetings. English? “It’s a diffi cult part to sell to “Absolutely. It’s an uphill the community,” he sighs. “They battle,” he responds. don’t really appreciate why you “It’s diffi cult to convey need to break the language down concepts in the context of a to rebuild it.” First Nations culture because Sitting in class with his stu- people are raised in a dents, I was struck by what a slow, European-dominated culture, minute process the work is. their attitudes tend to be Following hard on its heels was the European-based. Oftentimes, realisation that I was sitting with a if you try to explain something signifi cant slice of the people who to someone, they’ll listen to hold some living knowledge of what you’re saying and they’ll Musqueam. Grant says that in the put their own interpretation or underlying minutiae of the science spin on it that comes out of behind the work, it can be hard for their upbringing.” some to see the big picture. Asked if he really believes TOTEM - At the museum of Anthropology. that it’s going to work, if For the moment, the only cer- Musqueam will be a living lan- tainty for everyone involved in cham- guage again someday, Guerin pioning Halkomelem can be summed replies: “It’s got a good chance. up in one word, and that word is work. “I’ll But it’s going to be a long haul. We’re still pretty high. Residential schools have left a be long gone and there’ll still be lots left to laying the groundwork for it right now.” deep scar, a lasting mark of the attempted (and in some cases successful) linguicide, do,” Guerin said at one point during the noted Whalen. interview. Okay, maybe that’s too simplistic. “A greater percentage of languages is Grant adds his own society now con- Since the passing of Adeline Point, tied in projected to die off in the next hundred siders Musqueam “a ceremonial language” more than a conversational one. Like with this labour is an evident passion, a sort Guerin, Grant wants to see a full come-back, of rapt obsession with a sleeping language ARTS EDITOR: MIKE LEWIS contact: [email protected] The Uniter March 30, 2006 E-MAIL: [email protected] PHONE: 786-9497 FAX: 783-7080 ARTS & CULTURE 13 Big Apple Dreamin’

WHITNEY LIGHT home-recorded album by the end of a far larger market for PHOTO: LAURA MILES BEAT REPORTER the year. Out of working with young people, their sort of creative says Menard, came a satisfying feeling of production. being able to inspire others’ creative imagi- But Fort’s head isn’t nation, and it was something both Menard too high in the clouds. “We he soft down of a baby gosling and Fort wanted to continue in their day- could very well end up back quickly molts away. Feathers to-day lives. here,” he says. “But we’re T grow and soon that bird is ready “We got together based on music,” re- expecting something. to leave the shelter of its mother’s nest, calls Fort, “but we both felt a ‘fl atline’ of We’ll keep following the to fl y south with strength and energy from the people around us. Making path that presents itself.” independence. music is rooted in the desire to inspire.” They expect to stay in New Likewise, local sonic art enterprise Intense, evolving progressions of guitar York for two to three The Absent Sound is headed south come (and sometimes drum) with a tribal quality months, but, “if we can July. The destination is New York, which, for and spiritual energy describes the music sustain ourselves musi- Dave Fort and Rob Menard, “has been a deemed fi t for the task. It seems to be a style cally, we’ll stay.” constant dream in the past year or so.” that is connecting with a quickly blossom- In preparation for the Playing Winnipeg’s music scene has given ing audience, in Winnipeg and abroad. Epic trip, they’ve actively sought the guitar-playing duo the strength and sounds, says Menard, have emerged as the out some starter connec- confi dence to move their music into a new antidote to a corporate music rut borne out tions. They expect to play a arena, and for that they express gratitude. of widespread boredom and apathy. show with Growing, a band But, “it feels like there’s a cap here,” says “There’s a worldwide feeling being that’s joined them onstage Menard. “Maybe it’s just us, it’s a personal portrayed musically right now,” says before at the Royal Albert. cap,” adds Fort. Both agree, “It’s just time to Menard of the ambient music movement. Mental preparation is also move on.” For Fort, it has to do with bringing people important. “There’s a mil- The Absent Sound started out in 1995 together. “We’re trying to tap into a greater lion things there to distract as a solo project of Menard’s, doing 4-track collective consciousness,” he says. When a body, but you’ve got to recordings. Working at a kids’ camp, the opportunity came up to live in an apart- stay focused. At the same Menard got to know Fort and the two started ment in the heart of Greenwich Village, the time you’ve got to be open THE ASBENT SOUND - Dave Fort (left), Rob Menard (Right) playing together in 2002, completing a duo saw a chance to explore what they say is to things, too,” says Fort.

On a sentimental note, Fort will play a farewell solo show April 6 at Ragpickers. The Absent Sound will then tour for the month of April. Joining them is local fi lm- maker Mike Maryniuk, who will provide video projections at their performances. Maryniuk is also working on a video for “Ragamuffi n” from the bands’ 2005 release on No List Records, It’s All True. At the April 6 show, for which he will be joined by Boudicca (a multi-discipline artist who explores the Artist as Shaman), Fort says he will perform the “songs I’ve been working on all my life.” He’ll be just a guy with a guitar, telling stories through song that he says are “really quite personal.” If you’ve seen The Absent Sound per- form before, you might say it’s already plain that Fort, and Menard, take music to be a personal journey. Fort doffs his shoes (and his keys and wallet) to “separate the perfor- mance self from the everyday self” and Menard involves himself to the point that “it’s like I’m meditating.” Permeating space with pulsating rhythms and emotional force, the atmosphere becomes intimate and the vibe, infectious. If New York doesn’t get it, we’ll gladly take them back.

Dave Fort performs with The Tree Goblins and Boudicca, April 6 at Ragpickers. The Absent Sound plays April 12 with They Shoot Horses Don’t They at the Royal Albert.

‘SAVE THE DRAG’ FINAL EVENT

Friday, April 14, 2006 @ the Mondragon 91 Albert St. Doors @ 8:00pm Show @ 9:00pm ------Featuring: Jeremy proctor w/ Vanessa Kuzina & Adrien Sala ------Tickets $10.00 Available @ the Mondragon or from performing Artists. April 06, 2006 The Uniter contact: [email protected] ARTS EDITOR: MIKE LEWIS E-MAIL: [email protected] PHONE: 786-9497 14 ARTS & CULTURE FAX: 783-7080 Through the Eyes of a Child Allows a Peek at Childhood Memories

to be especially infl uential, serving as in- and painted human sized cut-outs of them- “It appeals to everybody, because every- KSENIA PRINTS spiration for a cataclysm of bug-related selves in period costumes and combined body is naturally an artist, until it gets works like ceramic sculptures, paintings them in typical poses throughout the café. knocked out of them.” and complex Styrofoam prints. Another To make it more believable they also formed group project following a presentation was clay foods and dishes, including a large Through the Eyes of a Child is t is not often one gets to re-experi- one focusing on hidden emotions, where roast duck. running in the WAG from March 19 until ence childhood. Adulthood brings fi gures copied from an Inuit sculpture ex- “We’ve got a really broad cross sec- April 30. The exhibit is included in the $4 I with it new knowledge, opportuni- hibition were incorporated into personal tion of cultural backgrounds and from vari- student admission price. ties and drinking privileges, but it also paintings that allow the viewer to ‘lift’ the ous areas of the city,” says Michael Boss. takes away some of our imagination. cover and look in. Maybe that is another reason for the Despite the multitude of group exhibition Through the Eyes of a Child. projects or the shared theme, the exhibi- True, it showcases the stunning works tion really presents the individuality of done by the children attending the each child. Winnipeg Art Gallery’s (WAG) Studio “[Our instructors] really let the chil- Programmes. But, mainly, it allows the dren focus on their own ideas and their adults entering the hall to feel like imaginations,” says Boss. This allows for children again – “People fl ock to the variation in chosen colours and forms. A show for this very reason. They walk in great example of this diversity can be seen the door and just smile automatically, in a group project in which two photo- a smile of recognition and joy,” says graphs were given as a guideline, and each Michael Boss, Head of Studio child had to paint them in a larger scale Programmes. and colour them as they saw fi t. What such Through the Eyes of a Child is one of an exercise amounted to is a wonderful the gallery’s long running traditions. Going collage of faces in which little similarity for more than 10 years, the show presents can be spotted. young artists ranging from the tender age Scenes of Tuscany is another such of fi ve to the turbulent 17. Each student project. Students were given different sec- presents at least one work, depending on tions of a Tuscany landscape mural to the number of classes and group projects paint, and the end result was combined he or she participated in, amounting to the into a group collage in which all styles of colossal number of about 300 works painting can be seen. Boss explains, “They crammed within a few halls. The effect is kind of go together and they kind of don’t, astounding – immediately upon entry, the and it’s that combination that I think is visitor feels as though transferred to a dif- one of the really interesting parts of it.” ferent planet. Not all works are group projects. A lot The Children’s Planet is full of vibrant of individual works are presented through- splashes of metallic paint, fantasy crea- out the gallery usually following a common tures and enormous fi gures. The artwork theme, such as the Aargh! A Pirate’s Life for presented varies in style and medium. Me diorama, a collection of freestyle clay “We have a bit of everything, from re- masks and dinosaur sculptures. More in- alism to abstract,” says Michael Boss. He dividual paintings can be seen by the exit adds that, “Clay is one of the most popular in a large, otherwise non-distinguishable [choices],” joined by animation and car- binder that should not be overlooked. It toon drawing class. features works done in more traditional The work of the animation students is mediums, which does not at all take away particularly surprising. What begins as a from their beauty. small scale presentation of fl ip-books pro- One of the more ambitious projects ceeds to full blown, skilfully crafted ani- in the show is Quantum. Each year, a spe- mation. The levels of skill profi ciency ex- cial sponsored class from the Winnipeg hibited towards the end of the combined School Division brings together students video, which could easily serve as a source classifi ed as “gifted and talented.” The of envy for skilled artists, become even children come from 15 to 20 different more astonishing in light of the partici- schools, mostly from the inner city, for one pants’ young age. large scale work. This year’s students pro- In some courses, the students come duced a work “in the style of Renoir and to the gallery, watch its exhibitions and do the Impressionists,” depicting a scene follow-up works, sometimes within the from a Parisian café. The students built hall itself. The Bug City exhibition proved

Art History Department Launches Annual Magazine

needed to make Gesso a reality has come speaker, Bill Lobchuk, spoke about Bigold, interviews with Pierre Arpin, the DANA KRAWCHUK from bakesales held here in the university. CARFAC, a non-profi t organization which new director of the Winnipeg Art Gallery, The magazine was co-founded by has been working for 38 years to protect the Wanda Koop, one of Manitoba’s leading Aldona Dziedziejko, President of the Art rights of Canada’s professional visual art- artists, along with reviews of Winnipeg’s he art history department does History Students Association, and Danielle ists: an issue of obvious interest to those in- alternative art galleries. It will be made not get enough exposure. This is Forest. The reasoning behind Gesso’s cre- volved with and/or interested in the new available throughout the university as well T what prompted the idea of cre- ation is summed up as Aldona speaks on magazine. as at all art galleries in the city, Starbucks ating an annual magazine published behalf of the art history department: “It’s Gesso in its current form is not so and other select locations throughout the by the department which would serve our way of asserting ourselves.” The co- much a magazine as it is a glossy newslet- Exchange. to connect its students with the local founders believed that the department ter, but future plans include a signifi cant Despite its modest inception, art arts community. This publication is needed more visibility and a separate outlet increase in the amount of content while history students are hopeful that one day called Gesso, and its premiere issue specifi cally for themselves in which they maintaining an annual publishing sched- their magazine will be among the universi- was offi cially launched on March 30. could be free with their writing and ule. They are currently looking for advertis- ty’s top publications. Glancing at the The idea of starting up a creative creativity. ers for next year’s issue to ensure that its newsletter with a wistful smile, Georgia outlet for the art history department was The magazine was launched to a publication, too, will be realized. A website Barker, Vice-President of the Art History developed approximately two years ago, small but enthusiastic crowd on Thursday is in the works, but for now contact can by Students Association, comments on Gesso’s but all of the practical work for the publica- afternoon in Gallery 1C03. The event was made through [email protected]. launch: “Humble beginnings with great tion has been done within the past year. catered by art history students and in- The fi rst issue features the photography of expectations.” Impressively, almost all of the money cluded an important guest speaker. The University of Manitoba graduate Belinda contact: [email protected] The Uniter April 06, 2006 ARTS & CULTURE 15

CD REVIEWS BOOK REVIEW

With Every Mistake Atreyu Aiden Hawthorne Heights Author: Gwynne Dyer A Death Grip on Yesterday Nightmare Anatomy If Only You Were Lonely Published by Random House Canada, 2005 Victory Records 2006 Victory Records 2005 Victory Records 2005 REVIEWED BY: CHRISTOPHER HAZOU (www.atreyurock.com) (www.aiden.org) (www.hawthorneheights.com) The Link (Concordia University) Derek Leschasin Melody Rogan Jo Snyder MONTREAL (CUP) -- Considering the hype Dark makeup? Check. This record is mostly Newfoundland-born Gwynne Dyer is arguably Canada’s that has surrounded Slicked forward black not good. Mostly. There finest military and political Atreyu since the release hair? Check. Black is a big gaping hole in analyst. He’s an award of their last album, The clothes? Check. A the creative fabric of winning journalist, filmmaker and author of a half-dozen Curse, I’m not sure non-descript band the record. It’s sound is books, including War and what I expected, but I that will become lost classically derivative - Ignorant Armies. He’s been a don’t think it was this. among the rest of there are probably 1000 senior lecturer at the pres- tigious Sandhurst military What we have here is metalcore with a pop sensibility - the hardcore hipster acts? Check. Why do all these bands doing what they’re doing right now, unfortunately, academy in England, and his columns appear in over the result is oddly inoffensive. I fi nd this album frustrating bloody bands sound the same? The singer’s got a nothing holds Hawthorne Heights above the rest. But for 150 newspapers and more than a dozen languages because it feels like the band is holding back - most songs nasal-y scream, the rest of the band contribute typical some reason, they are on a label like Victory and have lots worldwide. He also happens to be a great read. With Every Mistake is a selection of Dyer’s almost feel like the build-up to something, but we never harmonies, and the music is appropriately loud enough of cash to release whatever they want. Victory releases columns written between 2001 and 2005. Covering fi nd out what. Not too fast, not too heavy - each song to make the kids listening feel like they’re sticking it to some good records (Smoking Popes, Comeback Kid), but a broad range of subjects, WEM’s main theme is just sort of chugs along, punctuated by a few decent the world. Here’s the funny part: While guys like these this isn’t one of them. It’s not even that it’s the worst, it’s “to try and understand why we [journalists] all got things so badly wrong” post-9/11. Sort of a journal- guitar solos. attempt to make people believe they’re against all that just really, really boring. When the vocal melodies run out istic postmortem. “manufactured” music and bullshit, they are out there of redundancy, someone begins to texture it with screaming In the introduction, he confesses, “I am not Atreyu do the whole growling/crooning thing quite making a record that is as manufactured and formulated circa AOF, which is done, like, almost to death. There are proud of my own performance in the period 2001- well and lead singer Alex Varkatzas’ voice is absolutely 2003,” writing that he misunderstood what was as they come. I just showed you the formula. Yeah, up some cool guitar parts, and I think the lyrics are supposed to driving American policy, namely, “resurrecting brutal in that good “metal” kind of way. But their song- there. See? But at least there’s a highly polished sound, be structured around a narrative, but it’s not clear because Pax-Americana.” Throughout WEM, Dyer provides writing on this album is nothing particularly special which is about the only good thing I can say about this they’re not well written. Probably the worst part about a running commentary on his work in the form of - marked by songs about relationships and betrayal. The short notes accompanying many of the columns. album. There really is nothing original to speak of here, this record is the last song, Decembers, it’s a ballad. But Showcasing Dyer’s inimitable wit and catchy choruses that dominate the album are likely to and I found the entire thing utterly tedious. You might as actually probably the worst part about this record is that If breadth of knowledge, WEM focuses largely on the edge the band a bit closer to mainstream - and show up in well pick up an Alexisonfi re record... Aiden cites them Only You Were Lonely is part A and there is a part B. Well, it’s main international preoccupations of our times: MSN screen names, unless I miss my guess. the American “war on terrorism” (“having a war on as an infl uence anyway. not another record, but it has an alternative layout, so that terrorism makes about as much sense as having a you “get the whole story”. In other words, it’s a cash grab. war on carpentry”), the Anglo-American invasion Nice. This CD also comes with a DVD, which consists of one of Iraq, the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, global warming and the environment, the rise of China and of the guys from Hawthorne Heights introducing a variety of India as world powers, poverty, disease and war in videos from the highly offensive (the Autumn Offering) to Africa, the growth of the European Union. the almost literary charming. But again, it’s a big long There’s also room for smaller, but no less interesting, topics. In one amusing piece, Dyer commercial, a mega cash grab. recounts the difficulties of writing an internation- ally syndicated column during a slow news week In addition to being an insightful overview of a pivotal era, WEM also serves to illuminate the dismal state of the Canadian newspaper industry, the most highly concentrated of any G8 country. “I have another reason for publishing a collection of articles now,” Dyer explains. “And that is that my column has been banned in most big-city Canadian papers for the past half-dozen years.” TEDIOUS MINUTIAE #22 “It is a reasonable supposition that what I write about Israel and its neighbours is what led to Or: Ineffectively Detailing One’s Cultural Consumption for the Uncaring - THE TEARY, SELF-DEPRECATING RETROSPECTIVE my column being suppressed first in The Jerusalem Post, once it had been bought by Conrad Black, and subsequently in most big-city Canadian news- papers after he bought up the Southam Chain,” he continued. BY BEN MACPHEE-SIGURDSON – but I still feel I have nothing to show (other than boycotting something on the internet a political Dyer, who describes his views as “anti- [email protected] the column itself, of course) for the weeks between move) that really can’t help record sales and could Hamas and anti-Likud,” found himself persona non grata with Black and the equally pro-Israel, mid-November and now. I tore strips off of Jian bring with it long-term credibility problems, much pro-Likud Asper family whose CanWest media empire purchased many of Black’s former Canadian Ghomeshi, Andy Rooney, various politicians around to the delight of the legions of Moz-bashers that Well, all good things must come to an holdings. As a result, his articles now appear in the time of the election, and other things and folk already walk this Earth. But I digress. “more American papers than Canadian and British end, and so does this column. Yes, it’s been fun ones put together.” – exactly what cranky old guys do. Campus media is a gift we in the and challenging, but after 22 straight weeks, save Thankfully, the advent of the Internet has There are a lot of things I could talk western world often take for granted, I as much allowed motivated readers to bypass traditional for the week or two the paper never published or media gatekeepers and access his columns via his about this week: for example, The Sopranos has (or more) as anyone. Where else could some no- the one time they forgot to include the column (Ben personal website (www.gwynnedyer.net). started again, and having seen the first three name shmuck like me ramble aimlessly not once, For those who prefer a more conventional missed his deadline – ed.) it’s time to close up shop medium, WEM is an informative and entertaining episodes of the sixth season, it’s already clear the but almost two dozen times, and have it circulate read. For Canadians unfamiliar with Dyer’s work, for the year. Before starting this week’s column, I it’s an excellent introduction. For those who are, it writing hasn’t faltered even slightly in its absence to 10,000 potential readers? It almost doesn’t make perused older installments of TM to see if I could will confirm his status as one of this country’s most (production halted about 18 months ago following sense. I had higher hopes for this column than I compelling and thoughtful essayists. pick up on any trends throughout the writing. a financial dispute between producers and star ever obtained – more book reviews, a more critical The most glaringly obvious movement James Gandolfini). posturing against the popular culture that floods was away from reviews or thoughts of concrete, Or how about the fact that Morrissey our persons – but my failure is only fuel for future physical things to general musings and nattering is boycotting Canada because of the baby seal outlets of this nature (should I be afforded the op- about things that bugged me. I became the cranky hunt? Wow, let’s see, in the past seven years he portunity to give it another go). old guy I swore I never would! was supposed to play a total of three shows and Thanks to the Uniter editorial staff, es- The year started strong, with chrono- cancelled them all. I’m all for principles, but there pecially Jo and Mike, for putting up with this mean- logical detailing of my consumption of The So- are far more effective ways than taking 10 minutes dering filler. And with that, students of the Univer- pranos. I was averaging four to five episodes a and posting some tossed-together statement about sity of Winnipeg and beyond, I thank you for your week, and actually felt what I’m sure were pangs horrible Canada. How about coming here, playing time and any/all attention. I will try to maintain the of withdrawal as I waited for new episodes. Or I shows, raising a massive stink in the media and TM blog on a more regular basis should you desire guess that could have been gas. Regardless, I was donating profits/proceeds to organizations that can any additional reading materials. trying, really hard, to document any and all media actually maybe make a difference? with which I came into contact. And I think part of I know, this week I should be tripping Spring forward: the problem was that, in a sort of post-grad school over myself in praise of Ringleader of the Tormen- [email protected] rebellion, I stopped reading, never listened to any tors, Morrissey’s new record, which is in fact one Spring cleaning: music all the way through, watched very little tele- of his best post-Smiths releases to date. I was even http://tediousminutiae.blogspot.com vision, and honestly had nothing to account. reviewing songs as they leaked onto the internet, Sure, lots happened – there were some for crying out loud! Anyhow, it was a dumb quasi- Olympics, I turned 30, I moved, I got a Job, etc. political move (if you can call writing that you are

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PHOTO: COURTESY TOHO CO. LTD. his April, Cinematheque pres- T ents some of the best samurai fi lms in a festival. The infl uence of samurai fi lms can be seen here in North America, where John Sturges’ Magnifi cent Seven and Sergio Leone’s A Fistful of Dollars were based on Akira Kuwosawa’s Seven Samurai and Yojimbo respec- tively. More recent fi lms have seen the likes of Kill Bill and The Last Samurai. The samu- rai, in turn, are loosely con- nected with that of the noble knight: men of chivalry fol- lowing a code of conduct and honour, the bushido, which governed their every action. With honour, however, comes dishonour, and many samurai fi lms deal with such confl icts within Japanese society. This is one aspect that Kuwosawa deals with in his most acces- sible fi lm, The Hidden Fortress. Much has been said about HIDDEN FORTRESS this fi lm’s infl uence on George Lucas during his penning of Star Wars. You be the judge. Two bum- point of view, a strategy George Kuwosawa works. In fact, this fi lm val scene, as Kuwosawa presents HIDDEN FORTRESS: bling, scheming peasants, lured Directed by Akira Kuwosawa Lucas acknowledged as an inspi- is quite entertaining. Minoru us with the theme that runs by the promise of gold agree to 139 minutes ration in his penning of Star Wars, Chiaki and Kamatari Fujiwara throughout most of his fi lms. escort a man and a woman across Plays at Cinematheque replacing the peasants with R2D2 provide ample comic relief as the While not as great as some of enemy lines. The man and the April 12-13 at 7 p.m. and C3PO. The peasants’ loyalty two peasants, and a stark contrast Kurosawa’s other works, The woman are in fact a samurai gen- to gold and to themselves, is used to the seriousness and utter loy- Hidden Fortress is one of the more OTHER FILMS IN THE eral and a fi erce, independent effectively by the general, and alty of Mifune’s general. While commercial of his endeavours and SAMURAI FESTIVAL: young princess (portrayed by Misa played with tenacity by long time there aren’t a lot of fi ght scenes, a good introduction to one of Harakiri plays Uehara, who shouts all her lines Kuwosawa collaborator Toshirô there is a glorious revolutionary Japan’s greatest fi lmmakers and April 10-11 at 7 p.m. and is by far the most annoying Samurai Rebellion plays Mifune (Yojimbo, Throne of piece shot on a staircase that the samurai genre. aspect of this fi lm) who has a ten April 24-25 at 9:20 p.m. Blood). echoes Eisenstien’s famous set gold bounty on her head. The fi lm Three Outlaw Samurai plays The fi lm is not as meditative piece in his Battleship Potemkin. tells the story from the peasants’ April 26-27 at 9:20 p.m. on the fallacies of man as in other Another stand-out is the fi re festi- contact: [email protected] The Uniter April 06, 2006 ARTS & CULTURE 17

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Cocktails, hatchet throwing and wan- share their knowledge with the new If you’d like to help out, contact Si-il April 18 West End Cultural Centre 8pm. Also local musical acts. Apr 11: Narnia. WINNIPEG CLASSICAL dering musicians start at 6pm followed generation - knowledge that will help Park at 943-9158 or at sisocanada@ W/ Fractal Pattern and Sylvie, $17 in Apr 12: Fighting Temptations. GUITAR SOCIETY by a scrumptious dinner. Readings by support positive change in young lives. hotmail.com. advance at TIcketmaster and Into the INTERNATIONAL ART- award-winning authors Miriam Toews Registration/Contact: Michelle Boivin, Music, $19 at the door. PARK THEATRE IST CONCERT SERIES and Caelum Vatnsdal to follow. Admis- 334-0740 / [email protected] DEPARTMENT OF 698 Osborne St 478-7275 Neighbour- featuring Duo Erato (U.S.A.) - chamber sion is $60. Tickets are available at Featuring: Concessions, Silent Auc- ENGLISH ANNUAL KIDS HELP hood theatre and venue. Free matinee recital. April 8, 8pm at The Planetar- McNally Robinson Booksellers and by tions, 50/50 Draws, Give-Aways, Hon- WRITING CONTESTS PHONE BENEFIT shows during the week. Apr 12, 9pm: ium Auditorium, The Museum of Man calling Prairie Fire at 943-9066. ourariums and a Community Feast. (Open only to University of Winnipeg April 21 West End Cultural Centre 8pm. King Kong vs Godzilla. Apr 16, 3 & 7pm: and Nature, 190 Rupert Ave. Advance students) Awards include The Writers’ With High Five Drive, Sick City, Subcity Lambros Documantary Night. Apr 23: Purchase through the Winnipeg Guitar BARRY VIRTUOSI CONCERTS Circle Prizes for a play, short story or Dwellers, Peanuts & Corn Crew, Sick End of Suburbia. Society: Adults $15 / WCGS Members DEMPSTER READING Fubuki Daiko. April 8 Eckhardt-Gram- poetry; The Lucy H. Bertschinger Memo- Sick Sick. Tickets $8/$10. $10 / Students $10 / WCGS Students April 18, 7:30pm Dundurn Artists Cen- matté Hall, University of Winnipeg. rial Prize for a portfolio of poetry, fi c- CENTRAL PARK FILMS $5. call 775-0809. tre, 43 Dundurn Place. All welcome to Concerts with Commentary: The Artists tion, a play or a combination of these; BLARNEY PILGRIM Knox Centre, 400 Edmonton St Every attend. of Prairie Debut. Tickets $28 adults The R.N. Hallstead Memorial Shake- April 23 Manitoba Conservancy of Thursday night at 8pm is community WINNIPEG SYMPHONY / $26 seniors / $16 students at 786- speare Prize for an essay on any aspect Music & Arts (211 Bannatyne) 3pm. movie night in Central Park. Free Af- April 6: Choral Series: Mozart’s Anni- 9000. Second show added April 9 at of Shakespeare’s work. Value of awards World Café Concert Series featuring rican, Asian, local/independent, fi lms versary, 7:30pm. April 7-8 at 8pm, Apr 2pm due to popular demand! and prizes varies from year to year. Winnipeg’s top Celtic musicians. Tick- and documentaries will be shown, 9 at 2pm: WSO Pops: Always Sinatra. GALLERIES & EXHIBITIONS For more information call 786-9292 ets $15, $10 for students and seniors giving people a chance to gather, enjoy April 23: Great West Life Sundays with TIM FLANNERY or email [email protected]. and available at the Conservancy or a movie and meet some neighbours. the Family – Al Simmons. Author of the infl uential book on cli- Deadline is April 14, 2006. charge by phone at 943-6090. Popcorn too! For more information ACE ART INC. mate change entitled The Weather visit http://theoldbill.typad.com/cen- 290 McDermot St 944-9763 Tues-Sat Makers will be speaking in Theatre B, YOUNG & SEXY tral_park_fi lms. 12-5. Until April 22: Sarah Crawley, 4th Floor Manitoba Hall on April 18 at W/ NOVILLERO LITERARY ‘mentis prehensio’. Reception Mar 10 2:45pm. Opportunities for questions AROUND TOWN CONCERTS April 27 West End Cultural Centre 8pm. JESUS FLICKFEST at 7:30pm; Artist talk, Mar 11 at 2pm. following a brief lecture. $10 in advance at Ticketmaster, WECC, Knox Centre, 400 Edmonton St April 14 April 27: aceartinc’s Annual General Into the Music, Music Trader. & 15. Over 100 years of Jesus in fi lm McNALLY ROBINSON Meeting, 7:30pm. WHEN ENERGY DAVID & THE from various cultures including La vie BOOKSELLERS DEMAND EXCEEDS TREE GOBLINS W/ BALANCED RECORD et la passion de Jesus Christ, 1905, si- GRANT PARK: THE ANNEX GALLERY SUPPLY – PEAK OIL BOUDICCA 5 YEAR ANNIVERSARY lent; Family Theatre: Hill Number One, Apr 6: Winnipeg launch of William Leiss’ 594 Main St 284-0673 Tues-Sat 12-5. SYMPOSIUM April 6 Ragpickers Theatre 216 McDer- April 28 Winnipeg Art Gallery. Perform- 1951, James Dean’s screen debut, and Hera, or Empathy: A Work of Utopian Contemporary art. The symposium will feature a panel of mot Avenue 9pm. A goodbye to Win- ers for the night include: DJ Brace, Rob Life of Brian, Monty Python’s tale of Fiction at 8pm. Apr 10: Ron Robinson speakers from government, industry, nipeg by Absent Sound member David Coles, Kasm, Spencer K, Hunnicutt, Bil- Brian, born in the stable next door, and hosts a discussion with fi ve presenters ART CITY and academia on the topic of “peak Fort. Tickets $7 at the door. ly Rockwell and Dr. P., Fascade@137db, thereafter mistaken for the Messiah. advocating for fi ve books. The audience 616 Broadway Ave 775-9856 Mon 5-8 oil.” The featured speaker for the free Equanim with Young Lungs and Solid- 1pm-10pm both days. will decide the Winnipeg Reads winner. ,Tues-Fri 4-8, Sat 12-4. Featuring high public event in the evening is James ANTHONY GOMES aze accompanied by Sarah Michaelson Apr 11: Rita Baxter will be reading and quality artistic programming for kids Howard Kunstler, author of “The Long April 6 Windsor Hotel. Tickets $10 in and Video projections courtesy of Dada signing You Live There Once: A Memoir, and adults. Emergency: Surviving the Converg- advance, $12 at the door. World Data’s Selectavision. Tickets 8pm. Apr 17-19, 7:30 each evening will ing Catastrophes of the Twenty-First $4.99 at the door. THEATRE, DANCE be the Manitoba Writing and Publishing GALLERY 1C03 Century.” April 19, 8am-8:30pm at the CHUCK BRODSKY Award Readings. PORTAGE PLACE: Apr Centennial Hall, University of Winnipeg Winnipeg Art Gallery. Student pricing & PERFORMANCE April 7 West End Cultural Centre 8pm. 6: Open mic poetry night, 7:30pm. Apr 515 Portage Ave 786-9253 Mon-Fri $25. Tickets $15 in advance at WECC and COMEDY 13: Poetry Night in Winnipeg, 7:30pm. 12-4, Sat 1-4. Non-profi t public gal- Ticketmaster or $18 at the door. Apr 21: Hostelling 101, 7-8pm. lery providing everyone opportunities to UW MATH/STATS STU- THE GRIND learn about visual art. DENTS ASSOCIATION Every second Thursday at Ellice Café METRIC SPEAKING CROW Pub Night. April 21, 8pm at a place & Theatre (585 Ellice Ave) The Grind, April 8 Burton Cummings Theatre 7pm. RUMOR’S OPEN-MIC POETRY GALLERY 803 TBA. a venue to encourage and develop Tickets $25 through Ticketmaster. COMEDY CLUB First Tuesday of the month at Academy 803 Erin St 489-0872 Local artists fea- performers and their ideas through 2025 Corydon Ave Apr 6-8: Sugar Sam- Bar & Eatery. tured. Until April 14: Group show, small VIRTUOSI CONCERTS the presentation of scenes, sketches, UTILITY (freeform), my. Apr 11-22: Jay Malone. N’LARGE. PRESENTS MOZART- monologues, spoken word, short fi lm, ASHOK SALWAN (world AQUA BOOKS FEST stand-up and music in front of a live fl utes), PHILIA, THE TOAD IN THE HOLE / 89 Princess St The Stone Soup Story- GALLERY LACOSSE ’06 Robert Silverman performs the audience. 7pm, $4 per person. Next ANAMOLIST/BILL CAR- THE CAVERN tellers’ Circle, veteran Winnipeg sto- 169 Lilac St 284-0726 Tues-Fri 10-6, complete Mozart Piano Sonatas on the event: March 30. SON (video/turntable combo) 108 Osborne St IMPROV SUPPER CLUB: rytellers, meets for storytelling once a Sat 10-5. Small neighbourhood gallery. “Ashkenazy Steinway” April 19, 20, 22 April 8 The Graffi ti Gallery (109 Mondays, Toad in the Hole Pub & Eat- month on Saturdays at 7:30pm. All are Opening Apr 12: Printmaker Ann Ral- & May 11, 13 at Eckhardt-Gramatté MANITOBA Higgins) 10pm. $5 or $3 with a ery, 8, 9, 10, 11pm. welcome. Next get-together is on April lison, ‘Fifty’. Hall, University of Winnipeg. Free park- THEATRE CENTRE nonperishable food item. 8. ideaExchange: Aqua Books, in con- ing available in the CBC Lot, accessed presents Alfred Uhry’s classic ‘Driving JACK ‘UM & junction with St. Benedict’s Table, is GALLERY ONE ONE ONE via Young Street. Call 786-9000 or visit Miss Daisy’, directed by James O’Neil. MICHAEL BURKS ATTACK ‘EM IMPROV pleased to present our award-winning Main Floor Fitzgerald Building, School www.virtuosi.mb.ca. Full Pass $85 (in- April 20 – May 13th. Tickets available April 8 The Pyramid Cabaret. American featuring Ron Moore. Tuesdays, The monthly conversation series dealing of Art U of Manitoba 474-9322 Show- cludes a Robert Silverman CD)/half at 942-6537. bluesman from Arkansas. Tickets $18 Park Theatre & Movie Café, 8pm. with issues of faith, life, theology and ing and collecting contemporary and pass $45/single tickets $29 adults/$27 in advance, $20 at the door. $4.99. pop culture, on April 22. April 15: Free historical art at the U of M. seniors and students (50% discount PRAIRIE Your Mind: Poetry, 7:30pm. for students for a full or half pass). THEATRE EXCHANGE 30 SECONDS TO MARS CBC WINNIPEG GALLERY OSEREDOK presents Dan Needles’ ‘Wingfi eld on April 9 West End Cultural Centre 8pm. COMEDY FESTIVAL OUT LOUD 184 Alexander Ave E. 942-0218 Until Ice’ from Until April 9. Tickets $22.47 W/ Aiden, Retrograde and Emmanuel. April 4-9 Presented by the Gas Station Is an open mic opportunity for you to June 3: ‘The Company We Keep” Explor- - $32, or $18.19 on Wednesdays (rush Tickets $19 advance at TIcketmaster Theatre. Featuring dozens of funny give your words voice. Every two weeks ing Kinship in William Kurelek’s ‘The WORKSHOPS & SEMINARS seating). Call 942-5483 or visit www. and Sk8 or $21 at the door. folks including Al Rae, Derek Edwards, a special guest will kick off the evening Polish Canadians’’. pte.mb.ca. Roddy Piper, Lawrence Morgenstern, after which the mic is open for your TASTE OF CHAOS TOUR George Stromboulopoulos, Dean Jen- words of any genre in fi ve minutes or GRAFFITI GALLERY CAREER WINNIPEG CONTEMPO- April 9 MTS Centre 5pm. Featuring kinson, Glen Foster and many, many less. Runs every second Tuesday at the 109 Higgins Ave 667-9960 A not-for- RESOURCE CENTRE RARY DANCERS Deftones, Thrice, Thursday, As I Lay more. At various locations throughout Millenium Library after that. 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HIGH OCTANE GALLERY, PLUG-IN ICA presents DJs Dexx, Whupass, Krisco, Hand Drum Rhythms, 7:30pm. Apr 21: WOODBINE HOTEL OSBORNE VILLAGE CUL- 286 McDermot Ave 942-1043 Until May Gumby Buzblaze and guests. Apr 7: 6th Riff Raff Gala, an audio-video diver- 466 Main St Historic downtown hotel TURAL CENTRE 13: Jeremy Borsos ‘Then Again’ – Over Mind, Annelid, Broken Army, Inwolven. sion, 7pm. Apr 22: The Hummers, 4 and bar. Tuesdays: Karaoke and 3Ball Tour- 445 River @ Osborne St 284-9477 Lo- fi ve years in the making and adapted to Apr 8: 3rd Annual Cobain Tribute w/ 8pm, $11. Apr 23: Earth Day Event. nament. cal community art gallery. the city where it is presented, this proj- Steeplechaser, Giv’r. Apr 15: The Hor- ect matches envelopes and postcards rorpops, Left Alone, Sick Sick Sick! PYRAMID CABARET THE ZOO / KEN SEGAL GALLERY delivered to addresses in Winnipeg up Apr 22: Lynchpin, 500 Pound Furnace, 176 Fort St Mondays: Eat to the Beat. OSBORNE VILLAGE INN 4-433 River Ave 477-4527 Tues-Fri to a century ago with their present-day Domenica. Thursdays: The Mod Club w/ DJ Sean 160 Osborne St Mondays: DJ Rockit. 10-6, Sat 10-5. Showcase of original locations – some which have changed Allum and the Invisible Man, doors at Thursdays: New band showcase. Fri- contemporary art. Until Apr 29: Keith dramatically over the years. Until May ELEPHANT 8pm. Apr 7: The DIrtbombs, The Black- days and Saturdays: Stripfest. Apr Wood’s ‘No Fixed Address: Refl ections 13: Paul Robles ‘The World is Your Oys- & CASTLE PUB lips, Baby. Apr 8: Michael Burks. Apr 9: 6: Cunt Punisher. Apr 8: Igor & The Spread Ego, 500 Pound Furnace, BSc, on the Urban Environment.’ ter’, the inaugural edition of Plug In 350 St Mary Ave Fridays: Jazz guitar Skindiggers. Apr 11: Focus. Apr 13: 30 MADRIGAIA Peligro. Apr 10: Alverstone. Apr 12: ICA’s Quick Response Series. and vocals by Lawrence Patzer. Sun- Odd Six, Of Human Bondage, The Dag- SMALL SEEDS COLLECTIVE Johnny Upstairs and The Basements. LA GALERIE days: Student Night. Apr 9: Mike Koop. gers. Apr 15: Indie Nosebone, Forgetful April 14 At the CENTRE CULTUREL FRANCO- URBAN SHAMAN Apr 16: Nate and Guest. Apr 23: Jo Sny- Apr 15: GroovePort, Indeego. Apr 18: Jones. MANITOBAIN 340 Provencher Blvd 233- 203-290 McDermot Ave 942-2674 der. Apr 30: Guy Abraham. KINGS X, Mardo, Barry Player. Apr 19: 8972 Mon-Fri 8am-10pm, Sat-Sun Contemporary Aboriginal art. Until We Love Our Hive w/ Meligrove, The Pa- 12pm-10pm. April 6 – May 14: Yisa April 29: ‘Nomenclature’ by painter ELLICE perbacks, The Details. COMMUNITY EVENTS THE SMALL SEEDS Akinbolaji, ‘Danse Out of Injustice’. and mixed-media artist Robert Houle. CAFÉ & THEATRE COLLECTIVE PRESENTS Also, Community Art Gallery ‘Connec- 587 Ellice Ave. Neighbourhood café and REGAL BEAGLE THE FISTULA HOSPITAL LA MAISON tions’. To inaugurate their new media theatre showing fi lms and showcasing 331 Smith St Tuesdays: Hatfi eld McCoy. FUNDRAISER DES ARTISTES arts gallery space, Urban Shaman Di- local talent. Every second Thursday: Wednesdays: Open Mic Nights. Last MANITOBA CHAPTER The Addis Ababa Fistula Hospital in 219 Provencher 237-5964 Mon-Fri 9-5. rector Steven Loft will be curating an The Grind performance event, $4. Apr Saturday of the month: Brace and @ OF THE SOCIETY FOR Ethiopia was started in 1974 and has Until April 14: “La Dictée” by Colette A. exhibition of works by Aboriginal media 8: Thx Grooves. Apr 15: Terry Zink magic Large Keepin’ It Dope. New and classic TECHNICAL COMMUNI- since then performed fi stula repair Balcaen. artists under the theme “anonymous”. show. Hip Hop. No cover. April 7 & 8: Scotty CATION surgery on more than 34,000 women. Until May 6. “Rollin” Hills. with Red River College will hold their The hospital treats all women for free. FINN’S PUB annual conference “Technology and It also trains doctors from around the LABEL GALLERY VIDEO POOL 210-25 Forks Market Rd Johnson Ter- People: The Write Connection” at the world and has education programs for 510 Portage Ave 772-5165 Tues-Sat MEDIA ARTS CENTRE minal Tuesdays: Ego Spank – Jazz w/ Princess Street Campus of Red River the fi stula patients. On April 14 at 8pm, 12-5. Volunteer artist-run non-profi t 300-100 Arthur St 949-9134 Contem- Murray Pulver, Marc Arnould, Gilles College on April 6 & 7. The keynote Yenat Restaurant (330 Ellice) will host art centre showcasing works of com- porary media art. Spring workshops Fournier, Daniel Roy, 10:30pm. Wednes- speaker is online help topics guru Neil a silent auction of artwork and products munity artists. – register at [email protected]. days: Open Mic w/ Guy Abraham. Apr Perlin. For more info contact Henry from local businesses and performanc- 21: The Nods. Shorr at 253-6858. es by Madrigaia, singer/songwriter Katie WAH-SA GALLERY Murphy, Balanced DJ’s Kasm and Spen- 302 Fort St 942-5121 Contemporary FOLK EXCHANGE ANNUAL SPRING cer K and a belly dancing performance Aboriginal art. April 7 – 22: 211 Bannatyne Ave First Monday of RUMMAGE SALE by Shawnie. Tickets $10 at the door or the month: Festival Folk Club. $4.99. THEY SHOOT The Friendship committee of the St. available at Kustom Kulture. WAYNE Anything and everything for the love HORSES DON’T THEY Mary’s Anglican Church in Charles- ARTHUR GALLERY of performing folk music. Open mics, ROYAL ALBERT wood will be holding a giant garage/ WHEN ENERGY 186 Provencher Blvd 477-5249 Mani- guest performers, folk jams and more. April 12 rummage sale on Friday, April 7 from DEMAND EXCEEDS SUP- toba-based art gallery. Until April 27: Second Monday of the month: Folk 5-8pm. and Saturday, April 8 from PLY – PEAK OIL SYMPO- ‘The Goddess Series’, recent works by Workshop Series. $25. Third Monday of 9am-3pm in the Parish Hall at 3830 SIUM EARTH AND SKY Deb Schmid. the month: Traditional Singers Circle. Roblin Boulevard at Haney (just over The symposium will feature a panel of LION AND ROSE GALLERY Fourth Monday of the month: Hand the Charleswood Bridge). There will be speakers from government, industry, April 20 – May 5 WINNIPEG Drumming Circle. ROYAL ALBERT ARMS white elephant tables, book tables, a and academia on the topic of “peak oil.” ART GALLERY 48 Albert St Mondays: Karaoke. Sat- fi sh pond for kids as well as household The featured speaker for the free public 300 Memorial Blvd 786-6641 Until GIO’S urday Afternoons: Blues Jam, 4-7. Apr items, clothing and other miscella- event in the evening is James Howard April 30: ‘Through the Eyes of a Child’, 155 Smith St Mondays: Student Night. 7: ArsonFest Benefi t w/ Kursk, Daikon, neous treasures for sale. Kunstler, author of “The Long Emergen- THE LION & annual exhibit celebrating the creativ- Wednesdays: Karaoke. Thursdays: DJ Bloodshed Symphony. Apr 8: Quag- cy: Surviving the Converging Catastro- THE ROSE GALLERY ity of children and teens. Until May 13: Perry. Fridays: DJ Chris. 1st and 3rd mire, Insaniacs, Ruffnecks, MDF. Apr KAIROS phes of the Twenty-First Century.” April 2nd Floor 70 Albert St 452-5350 Mon- Ione Thorkelsson, Manitoba’s leading Saturdays of each month: Womyn’s 12: They Shoot Horses Don’t They. Apr (NORTH END JUSTICE AND PEACE), an 19, 8am-8:30pm at the Winnipeg Art Fri 11-5, Thursday evenings 6-8pm. glass artist, ‘Arboreal Fragments’. Night. 2nd Saturday of each month: 13: C’Mon w/ Hot Live Guys, Louisiana ecumenical social justice group, in- Gallery. Student pricing $25. April 20 – May 5: ‘Earth & Sky’, sculp- Until May 14: ‘supernovas’, an eclectic live lounge music. 2nd Sunday each Cockfi ght. Apr 15: Dolphin Striker, Ac- vites you to a Stone Soup Supper, April ture by Helen Lyons, paintings by Shel- explosion of art by Winnipeg’s emerg- month: Prime Pages book club, 5pm. cepting Silence, The Dying Effect, The 7, 6-9pm at Grace Lutheran Church, PANEL DISCUSSION don Dawson. ing new artists--performance, video, Apr 8: The Snowy Owl ICP Ball. Apr 15: Set. Apr 18: Arch Enemy Pre and Post- 211 Kimberley Street for an evening ON EXERCISE CHARG- audio, installation, sculpture, paint- LadyFest, 11pm. game. Apr 19: Mr. Plow, B.A. Johnston, of food, fellowship and discussion on ING BISON MANITOBA CRAFTS ing, drawing, and craft. Until August: Quagmire. Apr 22: Red Blanket tour water issues. The topic for the evening Discussions with those affected (local COUNCIL EXHIBITION ‘Aesthetics and Design: Decorative Arts HEMP ROCK CAFÉ send-off w/ The Resistance, Torn Into. is ‘Water for Life – Not for Profi t’. residents, military, city) about the ex- GALLERY 1870-1930’. 302 Notre Dame Ave Local and touring SHANNON’S IRISH PUB ercise and an opportunity to raise any 214 McDermot Ave 487-6114 Tues-Fri acoustic and punk shows. 175 Carlton St Sundays: A.G.E. AGAINST GE- concerns. April 19, 7:30pm in Theatre 11-5, Sat 11-4. Until April 8: Alison WINNIPEG INTERNA- fascade@137dps. Mondays: Patrick NETIC ENGINEERING A, 4th Floor Manitoba Hall, University of Norberg’s fi rst solo exhibition, ‘In Praise TIONAL ART GALLERY HOOLIGAN’S Keenan. Wednesdays: Sons of York. April 8, 10am – 10pm at Mondragon Winnipeg. of Colour; earth prayers and other in- (WYG) (formerly Cream Gallery) 264 NEIGHBOURHOOD Thursdays: Power Thursdays – various Bookstore and Coffeehouse, 91 Albert tercessionals’. April 17 – June 17: Vis- McDermot Ave 488-8699 Featuring: PUB 61 Sherbrook St Mondays, Tues- bands. Street. For more info, email Jamie at DESIGNING INCLUSIVE iting Artists Series – Lily Young, Patrick The new “Eight-Inch Gallery”, a sub- days, Fridays: Karaoke. Wednesdays: [email protected]. SCHOOLS CONFERENCE Traer, Curator Kristen Pauch-Nolin, exhibition of small works. The Perpetrators. Thursdays: Andrew TIMES CHANGE(D) HIGH April 27-29. Featuring keynote speak- ‘Handling Technology Contemporary Neville and the Poor Choices. Sundays: AND LONESOME CLUB FROM ers Jane Elliott, Dr. George Sefa Dei, Crafts of the 21st Century. Blues Jam with Scotty Hills and Curtis Main St @ St. Mary Ave Sundays OUTRAGE TO ACTION Priscilla Settee. Workshops, speak- BARS, CAFES & VENUES Newton. 9:30pm: Jam with Big Dave McLean. Human Rights Workshop Series. Free ers, speak-outs, and more. Hosted MARTHA Apr 6: Merle Haggard’s Birthday with admission, register by contacting Lou- by United Against Racism and Ab- STREET STUDIO INN AT THE FORKS the D.Rangers and Andrew Neville & ise at 475-4565. April 11: Spreading original Youth Circle. For more info call 11 Martha St 772-6253 Mon-Fri 10-5. THE CURRENT LOUNGE The Poor Choices. Apr 7: The Perpe- the Word about Human Rights; Improv- 953-5835. Showcasing the fi ne art of printmak- ACADEMY 1 Forks Market Road Thursdays-Satur- trators. Apr 8: Big Dave McLean. Apr ing your public speaking and presenta- ing. Until Apr 14: Lynn Schulz exhibition BAR & EATERY days – Jazz. 11: Chet and Run Chico Run. Apr 13: tion skills. Room 113, Menno Simons HOSTELLING 101 Join us for ‘what’s inside, mother?’ 414 Academy Rd Sundays: Funday Stonypoint. Apr 14: Debra Lyn Neufeld College, 520 Portage Ave, 7-9pm. Hostelling 101: A series of Q&A discus- Night. Mondays: Student Night. First KING’S HEAD PUB and Ragdoll Blues. Apr 15: Gordie Ten- sion groups hosted by Hostelling Inter- MEDEA GALLERY Tuesday of the month: Speaking Crow 100 King St 1st Three Wednesdays of trees, Indio Saravanja, Marc Charron, MILLENIUM LIBRARY national, featuring experienced budget 132 Osborne St 453-1115 Mon-Sat poetry night. Wednesdays: JazzNite the month: Filliment Funk, 8-11pm. The D.Rangers. HIROSHIMA DIARY travellers and hostellers. Discussion is 10:30-5, Sun 1-4. Until April 8: ‘Feline with Jason Bernstein/Glenn Buhr and Last Wednesday of the month: Papo SPEAKERS SERIES lively and informative! April 21, 7-8pm, Fantasy’ by Marika Onufrijchuk Sokul- friends, 7:30. Apr 6: Open mic hosted Mambo Latin Jazz Night. Sundays: All TOAD IN THE Every Tuesday at 7:30pm at the Mil- McNally Robinson Booksellers, Portage ski. Apr 9 – 22: Fran Partridge, ‘Water, by Doug Biggs. Love Child and Trou- The King’s Men. Apr 8 & 9: CBC Win- HOLE / THE CAVERN lenium Library. March 28 - nuclear Place. Admission is free. Water’. veres. Apr 8: Chris Neufeld and friends. nipeg Comedy Festival. Apr 13: The 108 Osborne St Sundays: Vinyl Drip w/ fi lms and discussion. April 11 -Rev. Apr 13: Toxic Therapy. Apr 14: MB Song- Barrymores. Apr 15: JFK & The Con- Uncle Albert. Mondays: Improv Supper David Murata will refl ect on Hiroshima PESTICIDES IN MENTORING writers’ Circle. Apr 15: Highway 59. Apr spirators. Club hosted by Steve McIntyre. and creating peace. April 18 Setsuko CHILDREN CONFERENCE, ARTISTS FOR 20: Karla Adolphe. Thurlow, a hibakusha (atomic bomb EARTH DAY FORUM WOMEN’S ART - MAWA McNALLY ROBINSON WEST END survivor) will tell her story and the im- April 22 at the Bulman Centre, U of Win- 611 Main St 949-9490 Supporting BARCA CLUB BOOKSELLERS – PRAI- CULTURAL CENTRE portance of nuclear disarmament. April nipeg. Expert presentations on three women artists at their new home on 423 McMillan Mondays: Live hip hop/ RIE INK RESTAURANT: Ellice Ave @ Sherbrook See Concerts 25 - TBA. Hosted by Project Peacemak- themes: Pesticides (& other chemicals) Main Street. R$B/soul & open mic with Breeze and Portage Place All music at 6:30pm. Apr for Details. Apr 6: Dale Nikkel w/ Kim- ers in conjunction with the Winnipeg are in our bodies. What is that doing to the Nu Funk Federation. Wednesdays: 7: Amorykano. Apr 21: Lindsey White. bal Siebert, 8pm. $10 at the door. Apr Public Library, UofW Global College, us (especially children)? What can we MILLENIUM LIBRARY Back to the Lab DJ Night. Grant Park: All music at 8pm. Apr 7: 7: Chuck Brodsky. Apr 8: Swingsoniq Manitoba Japanese Canadian Citizens’ do about it? Learn about preventative 251 Donald St 986-6450 Until April 28: Barbara Best & Charles Colyer. Apr 15: CD Release, 8pm. Apr 9: 30 Seconds Association and Mayors for Peace. strategies and how organics can in- Carol Shields Auditorium: Hiroshima- BAR ITALIA Starlight Jazz. to Mars w/ Aiden, Retrograde & Em- crease profi ts. Shop Manitoba’s bounty Nagasaki Art and Education Exhibit. 737 Corydon Wednesdays: Joints & Jam manuel. Apr 11: Jello Biafra. Apr 12: HOSTELLING INTER- of organic and natural products at the Comprised of photos and art from the w/ Hot Sauce Duo. Thursdays: D-LO. MONDRAGON Matt Epp w/ Julia Kasdorf. Apr 13: Julie NATIONAL MANITOBA exhibit display. Bring your children for a city of Hiroshima by Japanese-Cana- Fridays: DJ TwentyTwenty. Saturdays: BOOKSTORE & Doiron w/ Shotgun & Jaybird. Apr 18: PRESENTS fun and educational program. Evening dian Toki Orui, this exhibit explores My Generation featuring djharrychan. COFFEE HOUSE Minus The Bear. Apr 19: Much Does Travel Talks 2005/06. April 13: ‘Meeting organic meal for $10. Silent auction and nuclear weapons from the inception 60 Sundays: Sindays featuring Spitz and 91 Albert St Political bookstore and Winnipeg w/ Lives of Many, Sick City. Malaysia’. Slide show presentations DragonFly Cafe to follow featuring local years ago and into the future and cel- ICQRI of Mood Ruff. vegan restaurant in the Exchange. April Apr 20: Socialight, The New Aesthetic, and travel talks featuring a world of entertainers. To make this event acces- ebrates Winnipeg’s commitment to the 8: A.G.E. Against Genetic Engineering. Accepting Silence. Apr 22: Global travel opportunities. Travel Nights are sible to everyone, admission is by dona- Mayors for Peace organization. BELLA VISTA Grooves – Silk Road Ensemble. Apr 27: held at the Sport Manitoba Building, tion. Please be scent-free. For more info 53 Maryland St Wednesdays: Scott No- OSBORNE FREEHOUSE Young & Sexy w/ Novillero. 200 Main Street 7:30-9pm. Everyone or for sponsorship opportunities, please OUTWORKS GALLERY lan. Apr 28 & 29: Kathy Kennedy. 437 Osborne St Mondays: Jazz Hang Welcome! FREE Admission. 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Aboriginal ancestry (First Nations, Métis 4) show commitment to improving the 3) you must be applying to and meet assistance you receive through MSAP BHAKTI YOGA: UNIVERSITY and Inuit), be in fi rst year and be a re- well being of society through volunteer- the requirements of a post-secondary will cover a period of only 8 weeks. You Kirtan and Karma-Free Feast: Sundays turning student (with less than 30 credit ism institution in Manitoba and be working must maintain this minimum Spring Term at 5:30, 11 Alloway Avenue. For more OF WINNIPEG hours). Successful applicants must meet towards your undergraduate diploma, course load throughout this period. information phone Vrinda at 947-0289 University of Winnipeg admission re- You will need to provide 2 references, degree or certifi cate. Please attach proof 2) 9 credit hours – If your Spring Term or email [email protected]. INTERNAL AWARDS: quirements, intend to complete a degree grade transcripts, letter confi rming your of application and acceptance. Applica- courses begin the week of May 1 and program at The University of Winnipeg, admission to a program of study, proof tions are available at www.voices.mb.ca extend beyond the week of June 26, you CALLING ALL SILVER HEIGHTS UNIVERSITY OF WINNIPEG GRADUATE & demonstrate fi nancial need, demonstrate of Aboriginal ancestry, resume and any or in the Awards offi ce of the University must register for at least 9 credit hours. COLLEGIATE GRADS! PROFESSIONAL STUDIES APPLICATION academic potential, be registered as a information requested on the application of Winnipeg located in Graham Hall on the Nine credit hours represents the normal 50th Reunion is being planned for July 5- EXPENSES BURSARY: full-time student, and maintain full-time form. Applications are at www.helen- fi rst fl oor. Deadline: June 2, 2006. 60% minimum required course load for 8 2007. Send your contact info, includ- status. Please note that awards are only bettyosbornefdnt.ca Deadline: May 30, student fi nancial assistance eligibility for ing email address, mailing address, and This bursary assists students with re- renewable if the student’s academic per- 2006. MILLENNIUM EXCELLENCE AWARD PRO- a single term of 9 – 15 weeks with a break if applicable, married/maiden names, to spect to the high costs associated with formance is 2.0 GPA or above. Applica- GRAM : NATIONAL IN-COURSE AWARDS: during the term of no more than three [email protected]. applying to Graduate and Professional tions are available from the Aboriginal weeks. You must maintain this minimum Schools. Applicants must meet the fol- Student Services Centre, Student Central THE HARRY JEROME SCHOLARSHIPS The Canada Millennium Scholarship Spring Term course load throughout this BECOME A MENTOR lowing criteria: or in the Awards offi ce located in Gra- BBPA: Foundation offers awards to recognize period. If you have questions, phone the at the Immigrant Women’s Association 1) have a minimum GPA of 3.55 in the ham Hall. Send completed applications and foster academic excellence, cre- MSAP offi ce at 204-945-6321. The of- of Manitoba. Being a Mentor will entail previous academic year. to: Aboriginal Student Services Centre, Apply for these scholarships if you are ative leadership and active citizenship fi ce is located at 1181 Portage Avenue, speaking to a variety of audiences on Attention: Mary Young, 2L01D Deadline a black African or black Caribbean stu- in upper-year post secondary students. 4th fl oor of the Robert Fletcher building. how being a fi rst or second-genera- 2) be registered in the fi nal year of an June 19, 2006. dent. You must be a Canadian citizen or Awards will be made to students who (Portage and Wall St.) tion immigrant has impacted your life, honours or four-year degree program in along with your personal challenges and Arts or Science, or in the fi nal year of the a permanent resident who is between 17 have not been previously recognized choices. Advantages of being an IWAM Integrated B.Ed program. – 30 years of age at the end of September with a substantial merit scholarship. DID YOU KNOW... You can check the status Mentor include receiving a generous 3) have documented fi nancial need: a EXTERNAL AWARDS: 2006. You must be enrolled in full-time The Foundation will distribute up to 100- of your student aid application, fi nd out honorarium, learning new skills, mak- Canada Student Loan/Provincial Loan graduate or undergraduate studies at a $5000 awards renewable for one addi- what documentation is still outstanding, ing new contacts and meeting interest- or a Student line of credit at a banking Canadian college or University for 2006- tional year, up to 200-$4000 renewable update your address information and ing people. Please call the Immigrant institution. SPIRIT OF THE EARTH AWARDS 2006 2007. Applications are available at www. for one additional year and up to 900- much more on line? Go to MySAO to log Women’s Association of Manitoba’s 4) both full-time and part-time students MANITOBA HYDRO: bbpa.org Deadline: May 31, 2006 $4000 one-year scholarships. into your existing account. Go to www. offi ce at 989-5800 or email iwam@ may apply. Criteria: studentaid.gov.mb.ca uwinnipeg.ca. Applications are available in the Awards This award is to foster environmental MOTHERS AGAINST DRUNK DRIVING 1) Canadian Citizen or have permanent offi ce located in Student Services and awareness and recognizes the sig- (MADD) BURSARY: resident status. DID YOU KNOW... Manitoba Student Aid VOLUNTEER will be accepted beginning October 15, nifi cance of Aboriginal people and their 2) Enrolment in a recognized undergrad- staff can be on campus on Fridays 1 OPPORTUNITY culture to the Province of Manitoba. In- It is MADD Canada’s goal to provide fi - uate fi rst-entry program leading to a de- - 4p.m. Please book an appointment by Manitoba Artists in Healthcare is look- 2005. Students may apply any time during the Fall/Winter academic year, providing dividual’s or organization’s submissions nancial assistance to Canadian students gree, diploma or certifi cate at an eligible coming to student services or phone Ta- ing for musicians willing to volunteer to must demonstrate the positive impact play in hospitals. For details please call that funding is available for this bursary. who have had a parent or guardian killed and approved Canadian post-secondary nis at 786-9984. that project or environmental initiative Shirley Grierson at 475-8085 between Applications will be evaluated on a fi rst in an impaired-driving crash. To be eligi- educational institution. In the past fi ve the hours of noon and 6pm. come, fi rst serve basis. has had on the environment, illustrate ble you must be pursuing a full-time post years, an applicant may not have already direct involvement of Aboriginal people secondary educational program that is obtained another degree, diploma or FRONTIER COLLEGE CANADIAN FRIENDS OF THE HEBREW UNI- or non-Aboriginal people working in approved by a provincial Ministry of Edu- certifi cate from a program of at least 2 There are 168 hours in a week. We are VERSITY SCHOLARSHIPS APPLICATION: partnership with Aboriginal communi- cation. MADD Canada Bursary values are years’ duration (16 months). asking for one! Frontier College is a non- ties, and show how education was part up to a maximum of $2,000 Applications 3) Be enrolled as a full-time student profi t literacy organization that recruits Applications for this University of Winni- of the project/initiative. Who may apply? are available on-line at www.madd.ca with a minimum of a (80% course load) volunteers to act as tutors to work with peg Scholarship are available in Student Individuals, Aboriginal organizations, Deadline: May 31st 2006. which is 24 credit hours for the current children, youth and adults who want to Services in Graham Hall. youth and student organizations, cultural, Fall/Winter term. The student must also improve their literacy skills and aims to religious and sport groups, educational NATIONAL ABORIGINAL ACHIEVEMENT be expecting to enrol in a minimum of strengthen communities by enhancing The Canadian Friends of the Hebrew institutions, media, trade or profes- FOUNDATION: 24 credits (80% course load) in the 2006- the pride, self-esteem, and confi dence sional, organizations, local governments, in individuals and their families. We University Asper Scholarship has been 2007 academic year. businesses. For more information email run a variety of fun literacy programs in established to encourage students to NAAF scholarship applications for 2006- 4) GPA 3.5 minimum various Winnipeg neighbourhoods and spend part of their academic careers at [email protected] or go to web- 2007 are now available. There is a variety 5) No previous receipt of a substantial schools. Programs are one hour once a the Hebrew University of Jerusalem in site www.hydro.mb.ca Deadline: April 21 of deadline dates, depending upon pro- merit scholarship to support post-sec- week and run from October through to Israel. These scholarships are open to 2006. gram of study. ondary education, regardless of the December and January through to April. any University of Winnipeg students who source of the scholarship (e.g. school, Training and on-site support are pro- have completed at least 30 credit hours, You must be a Canadian resident Ab- government, private source etc.) Stu- vided. For more information please visit are studying history, political science, or MTS: PURSUE YOUR CALLING SCHOLAR- original Student (First Nations, Metis and dents applying after their fi rst year may our website at www.frontiercollege.ca or other areas of the social sciences, and SHIP PROGRAM; Inuit) who is enrolled in full-time post- not have received more than $3,500 to contact us at 253-7993 or wpgcoordi- who intend to complete their degrees at secondary studies. date in scholarship money. Students [email protected]. the University of Winnipeg. Scholarships Are you entering the University of Winni- applying after their second year may for study in Israel may be awarded for ei- peg next year and planning for a career in Award amounts will vary. Juries review not have received more than $3,500 in VOLUNTEERS NEEDED Economics, Statistics, Business comput- AT THE BIKE DUMP ther a six-week or a one-year program. each application individually. Submit scholarships in any one year, with a total ing? If you are, check out the MTS Pursue Come spring 2006, the Bike Dump would your application NO SOONER than two of no more than $5,000 to date. like to expand the number of days we’re ISABELLE & LEW MILES CANADIAN Your Calling scholarship program. Ben- weeks prior to the deadline. Applications open to three, or at least two. To do this, FRIENDS OF THE HEBREW UNIVERSITY efi ts include: $1000 towards tuition fees are available at www.naaf.ca For more information and application we’ll need more volunteers knowledge- SCHOLARSHIP: for up to four years, summer employment form, go to www.awardforexcellence.ca able about bikes to help others out. Even opportunities, and much more. Applica- Deadlines are as follows: Hand in your applications to the Awards if you’re new to bike repair and mainte- This scholarship has been established tions can be found on-line at www.mts. 1) June 1 for programs in Business, Sci- Offi ce in Graham Hall. nance, if you’re interested, get in touch by Isabelle Miles to encourage students ca/careers Deadline: April 24 2006 ence and General Education. Deadline date: June 12 2006. by writing to bikepunks@bike-dump. to spend part of their academic careers 2) September 30 Fine Arts Programs ca and we’ll see if we can help get your at the Hebrew University of Jerusalem in (music, drama, visual, media arts) skills honed in time. Israel. These scholarships are open to KPMG FIRST NATIONS AND ABORIGINAL CANADIAN HYDROGRAPHIC ASSOCIATION STUDENT AWARDS: JOHN GYLES EDUCATION AWARDS: AWARD: BIG BROTHERS any University of Winnipeg students who have completed at least 30 credit hours, BIG SISTERS OF WIN- Five scholarships of $1500 to encourage NIPEG IS RECRUITING are studying humanities or social sci- The John Gyles Education Awards are The Canadian Hydrographic Association and assist First Nations and Aboriginal VOLUNTEERS ences, and who intend to complete their available each year to students in both will provide an award of $2,000 to a full- Kind, caring, enthusiastic volunteers degrees at the University of Winnipeg. students in the pursuit of post-second- Canada and the US. They are the result time student enrolled in an accredited wanted to participate in group activities Scholarships for study in Israel may be ary education in the fi elds of Business, of a private, benevolent endeavour es- survey science program. You must be with one or two other mentors and 2-6 awarded for either a six-week or a one- Economics, Political Science, Law or tablished in 1990 with the help of a Ca- going into your second year of study, and enthusiastic, fun-loving youth. If you are year program. First Nation Financial Administration. nadian/American benefactor. be a student in good academic standing interested in having fun, doing diverse Criteria includes: 1) Value: up to $3,000 (70% average) and have fi nancial need. activities and making new Big and Little Scholarship value: $1000 for the 6 week 1) be an Aboriginal Canadian citizen (First 2) Field: unrestricted Applications are available in the Awards friends, WE WANT YOU! The Big Bunch program, $5000 for the one year program. Nations, Metis, Inuit). 3) Full Canadian or American citizenship offi ce in Graham hall, or at www.hydrog- Program consists of two activities per To be eligible, you must have achieved an 2) full-time University or Community Col- 4) Minimum GPA of 2.7 raphy.ca Deadline: June 30, 2006. month, for 2-3 hours. Costs for activities lege student. 5) Criteria other than academic ability are reimbursed by the Agency. This is overall GPA of 3.00 as well as an average of 3.00 on the most recent 30 credit hours 3) pursuing studies in the fi elds of Busi- and fi nancial need are considered. Surfi ng for more Dollars? the perfect opportunity to volunteer with ness, Economics, Political Science, Law a friend or partner. If you are interested you have completed. or First Nation Financial Administration. in volunteering, please contact Tara at Applications are available at www.john- Try these websites for more possibilities! 988-9215 or [email protected] for Applicants should contact the Canadian Applications available at www.kpmg. gyleseducationcenter.com Send com- These two sites will lead you through more details. Friends of the Hebrew University, at 942- ca Mail applications to KPMG Student pleted application form to: John Gyles Canadian based scholarship searches. 3085 to register their interest in attending Awards Co-ordinator Marsland Centre, Education Awards, Attention: R. James www.studentawards.com www.scholar- PUBLIC ART OPPORTU- the Hebrew University of Jerusalem and 20 Erb Street West, Waterloo ON N2L 1T2. Cougle, Administrator, P.O. Box 4808, shipscanada.com NITY: LIVING PRAIRIE to inquire about programs. Deadline: May 20 2006. Station “A”, 259-103 Brunswick Street, MUSEUM Fredericton, New Brunswick , Canada, The Winnipeg Arts Council invites artists Completed application forms should be HELEN BETTY OSBORNE MEMORIAL FOUN- E3B 5G4 Deadlines: June 1, 2006. to submit written expressions of interest FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE: delivered to the Awards & Financial Aid DATION BURSARY: for an artist-in-residence project at the VOICES- MANITOBA’S YOUTH IN CARE DID YOU KNOW… Manitoba Student Aid Living Prairie Museum. The selected art- Offi ce. Deadline: April 13,2006 The purpose of this award is to provide SCHOLARSHIPS: applications are being accepted on-line ist will be in residence over a one-year fi nancial assistance to Aboriginal per- period, between June 2006 and June UNIVERSITY OF WINNIPEG GREAT-WEST for Spring/Summer term. Go to www.stu- sons who strive to make a difference 2007, engaging with the public and LIFE ASSURANCE COMPANY ABORIGINAL Separate scholarships are available to dentaid.gov.mb.ca for more information. creating a permanent artwork for the STUDENT ACCESS AWARDS: in eliminating the barriers of racism, young individuals currently or formerly In regards to Spring Term course loads, Museum. This is an exciting and unique sexism, and indifference in the society in the care of the Manitoba Child Welfare please note the following: opportunity for an artist to explore Man- The Aboriginal Student Access Program we live in. Eligibility includes: System. Values of the awards vary. 1) 6 credit hours – You may receive as- itoba’s ecology and natural history. In- offers awards to offset the cost of tuition, 1) be a Canadian Aboriginal person re- To be eligible: sistance through MSAP during the Spring terested artists must submit a complete books, and materials for Aboriginal stu- siding in Manitoba 1) you must have been or are presently Term for 6 credit hours if your course(s) application package to be considered. dents wishing to pursue a post-second- 2) be enrolled in post-secondary studies in the care of Child and Family Services begin the week of May 1 and end the Deadline May 1. For more information ary education. This program aims to pro- in Manitoba within Manitoba for a minimum of week of June 26. This period represents please contact Tricia Wasney at 943- vide fi nancial assistance to 18 Aboriginal 3) have fi nancial need, commitment and one year class time of 8 weeks but an elapsed pe- 7668 or at [email protected]. students for a period of up to fi ve years. dedication to their proposed fi eld of 2) you must be 30 years of age or riod of 9 weeks. If you register for only To be eligible you must be of Canadian study younger 6 credit hours during this period, the contact: [email protected] The Uniter April 06, 2006 JOB POSTINGS 21

The following positions are based on a 30 week term, running Aug. 21 2006 – Dec. 7 2006, and Jan. 2 2007 – April 5 2007. Successful applicants will be expected to spend volunteer hours during the summer familiarizing themselves with the position and planning for the year ahead. Staff members are expected to attend weekly staff meetings and UNITER actively engage in the development of their position throughout the course of their employment. For further information call 786-9790 or email [email protected]. Resumes, references and portfolios should be attached to applications. Mail or deliver application in person to The Uniter Offi ce, ORM14 Bulman Centre, 515 Portage EMPLOYMENT Avenue, Wpg, MB R3B 2E9. Only those applicants selected for interviews will be contacted. Applications are encouraged from all interested parties, OPPORTUNITIES including aboriginal people, people with disabilities, and visible minorities. International students may also apply. APPLICATION DEADLINE FOR ALL POSITIONS IS APRIL 20TH, 2006 AT 12:00 PM.

PHOTO EDITOR events, clubs and other activities. This THE UNITER IS LOOKING FOR TWO the newspaper, producing three to four LISTINGS ($75 PER WEEK) person will work with volunteer and staff ORGANIZED INDIVIDUALS WITH assigned stories per week. The can- COORDINATOR writers to edit, write, and assign sports EXCELLENT LEADERSHIP SKILLS TO didate chosen will demonstrate strong ($85 PER WEEK) We are looking for an individual to stories, commentary, and analysis as COORDINATE A COMPREHENSIVE 4-5 interview skills and a versatile writing take, solicit, and organize photos to well as develop and maintain positive PAGE NEWS SECTION THAT WILL style to accommodate the diverse needs The Listings Coordinator will be accompany articles, to be used as cover working relationships with campus ath- EXAMINE UNIVERSITY, LOCAL, found in various sections of the paper. responsible for collecting and compiling images, and for photo essays. The Photo letic teams, departments and directors. NATIONAL AND INTERNATIONAL ISSUES This position requires a time commit- on and off campus event listings for the Editor will coordinate photo assignments Coverage should refl ect a broad range RELEVANT TO THE UNITER’S DIVERSE ment of 15+ hours per week. Uniter’s comprehensive listings section. with section editors and develop visual of sports, fi tness, and leisure activities. AND KNOWLEDGEABLE READERSHIP. The Listings Coordinator will also be content with our Graphics Editor. Ap- Successful candidates will work closely responsible for familiarizing faculty, stu- plicants must be familiar with Photoshop with the Photo Editor to ensure excellent WEB & NETWORK dent groups or other interested parties and Mac OS X. The Photo Editor must visual content. This position requires MANAGER on and off campus with the procedures attend storyboard meetings and should 10+ hours per week. NEWS ASSIGNMENT ($75 PER WEEK) for submitting listings. In addition, the actively engage with the campus photo EDITOR Listings Coordinator will be required to The successful applicant will be club and other volunteer photographers. ($110 PER WEEK) submit several small photos related to responsible for giving The Uniter its COMMENT EDITOR events to supplement the listings sec- n addition to demonstrating a critical web presence and updating the site with ($85 PER WEEK) tion. The successful candidate must be FEATURES EDITOR eye for news content, the News As- new content from each issue in a timely highly organized. ($110 PER WEEK) The Comment Editor will coordinate signment Editor will be responsible for manner. Applicants should be familiar a weekly 2 page section full of well assigning, researching, and writing news with Mac OS X. The Web & Network The Features Editor will be responsible written and compelling arguments and stories, while providing volunteer and Manager will also be responsible for for organizing a 2 page section consist- DISTRIBUTION opinions on a variety of current events staff writers with support and story de- ensuring The Uniter computer network ing of in-depth reporting on a wide va- MANAGER and issues. The successful applicant velopment. This position requires a time runs effi ciently and is backed up on a ($175 PER WEEK) riety of topics, including current events, will ensure all commentary is fair and commitment of 13+ hours per week. regular basis. The selected candidate social issues and cultural phenomena. balance, and in accordance with the will act as the primary technical support As the person primarily responsible for Applicants should have previous experi- vision of the Uniter. The Comment Editor person for the offi ce. distributing 10 000 copies of the Uniter ence with long-form journalism and must be familiar with a wide variety of NEW PRODUCTION on campus and throughout the city, interviewing. The Features editor will campus, local, national, and internation- EDITOR the Distribution Manager will require work with all sections editors as well al issues of relevance to Uniter readers. ($110 PER WEEK) GRAPHICS EDITOR a valid Manitoba Driver’s license and as volunteer and staff writers to edit, The Comment Editor will be responsible ($100 PER WEEK) a car, as well as an open schedule on research and write compelling articles for editing and will work with the The News Production Editor will work Thursdays, the Uniter’s publication date. We are looking for a visual or graphic and critical exposés with a focus on Managing Editor to edit articles for libel- alongside the News Assignment Editor to The Distribution Manager is respon- artist who is interest in giving The Uniter activities relevant to or occurring within ous content. This position requires 10+ plan content. The successful applicant sible for picking up the paper from the a graphic edge and identity. We’re the university and the surrounding com- hours per week. will be responsible for compiling weekly printer and distributing newspapers to looking for a talented individual to work munity. This position requires a time news briefs and writing news stories designate drop points. The successful with our Photo Editor and Production commitment of 13+ hours a week. that are relevant to The Uniter’s diverse applicant will be responsible for track- Manager to develop and improve visual DIVERSIONS EDITOR readership. This applicant will also edit ing the Uniter newspaper stands and content in the newspaper. The Graphics ($85 PER WEEK) and fact-check all news articles. This maintaining their good condition, noting Editor would work with section editors ARTS & CULTURE position requires a time commitment of the effectiveness of drop points, moving The Diversions Editor will coordinate a to build strong graphic content to ac- EDITOR 13+ hours per week. newspaper drops to increase their effec- 1-2 page section with diverse and inter- company articles and themes, as well as ($170 PER WEEK) tiveness, and keeping written account of esting written and visual content. The recruit design and graphic volunteers. how many papers are left over from the The Arts & Culture Editor will be section will include, but is not limited BEAT REPORTER Knowledge of Adobe Creative suite and previous week. The successful applicant responsible for organizing a 4 page to, crosswords, humourous and thought (2 POSITIONS) working on a Mac Platform is a asset. must have a proven capability to work section consisting of timely coverage of provoking commentary, and comics. This is a 10+ hour per week ($50 PER WEEK) in a setting demanding reliability and a broad range of local, independent, and The Diversions Editor will be responsible commitment independent work. original arts and entertainment topics. for editing all material for libelous The Beat Reporter will work closely with The A&C Editor will work closely with content. This position requires 10+ the news team to write two assigned volunteer and staff writers to edit, write, hours per week. stories per week and arrange for cor- PRODUCTION and assign well-written commentary responding visual content. The chosen MANAGER on music, fi lm, visual arts, theatre and candidate should demonstrate a critical ($225 PER WEEK) so on. The A&C Editor must ensure COPY & STYLE eye for news content and should pos- the section has quality visual content EDITOR sess superior writing and interviewing The Uniter is looking for a hard-working, creative, and talented individual to take to accompany articles. The A&C Editor ($85 PER WEEK) skills and work well under the pressure must also cultivate relationships with of deadlines. A familiarity with the uni- on the responsibilities of Production promoters, record labels, artists and The Uniter is looking for an individual versity and student issues is an asset. Manager. The successful applicant will public relations departments nationally, who demonstrates exceptional technical The Beat Reporter must be able to work be responsible for the overall design locally, and internationally. This position editing skills. The successful applicant in collaboration with others and well as and fi nal layout of the newspaper on requires a time commitment of 20+ will assist the Managing Editor in fi nal independently. a weekly basis. This person must be profi cient with Adobe Creative Suite, and hours a week. edits for the newspaper. The Copy & Style Editor will be responsible for comfortable using a Mac OS X platform. checking the entire copy for stylistic SENIOR REPORTER The Production Manager must be avail- SPORTS EDITOR and grammatical errors. The Copy & ($125 PER WEEK) able to work Sunday – Tuesday. Some ($85 PER WEEK) Style Editor will also be responsible for additional ad design will be required The Senior Reporter will, under the compiling newspaper style resources for and paid accordingly. Time commitment direction of the Managing Editor, act The Sports Editor is responsible for 2-3 staff. The successful applicant must be is 20+ hours per week. primarily as a writer, fact-checker, and pages of compelling sports coverage available to edit copy on weekends. with a specifi c focus on campus sports researcher for any section editor of SPORTS EDITOR: MIKE PYL April 06, 2006 The Uniter contact: [email protected] E-MAIL: [email protected] PHONE: 786-9497 22 SPORTS FAX: 783-7080 Carruthers on the path to the Brier patch U OF W STUDENT IS ONE OF MANITOBA’S BRIGHT LIGHTS

DANIEL FALLOON

“Getting to the Select fi nal you could have done. But sure, we put a team together that hasn’t “When I was about ten, I wenty-one year old is huge, especially at twenty-one could have done better, but we played with each other all year. used to be playing hockey, and University of Winnipeg years old. All the guys on my team could have done a lot worse.” It’s always tough getting used to my parents and the rest of the education student Reid T are all really young,” said “I’m happy that we didn’t playing with each other. We had a family all curled. They convinced Carruthers comes from a Carruthers. “We were the big un- get to go there quite yet, because really good team. We won the fi rst me to try it for one year, so I gave province with a rich curling derdog the whole tournament, we’re a little younger. Making the couple and got on a roll and up hockey reluctantly,” said tradition. The province’s rep- and everyone always cheers for fi nal, hopefully it’ll make us want Saturday we won three games Carruthers. “My fi rst year, I had a resentatives have come home the underdog.” to work harder, hopefully spon- and found ourselves in the blast, and met a bunch of kids my with a record 26 Brier titles “Obviously, we were playing sorship is a little better for us next semi-fi nal.” age and had a lot of fun, and I’ve since 1927. Every year, really well a couple weeks before year, and we get to play a little Carruthers won the 2003 been playing ever since.” Manitoba’s top curlers come to get into the Select. Getting more, and keep getting to that provincial junior championship Carruthers started out at second, together to earn the right to through the MCA (Bonspiel) is next stage.” as well, but not before prior but became a skip in the Fort represent the province at the very diffi cult. You have to win ten Following the run at the disappointment. Rouge Junior League at age country’s elite event. This games just to make the Select. Select, the Glenlawn graduate re- “I played a lot, I practiced a fi fteen. past February, Carruthers Having the excitement of getting sponded with a semi-fi nal ap- lot. I learned patience. You can Carruthers has great ambi- came close to rising to the top in, and not much pressure as far pearance at the Canadian really do anything. We put our tions for his rink. of a fi eld that included former as winning the Select, we just got University Curling champion- minds to it for four or fi ve years “I’d love to qualify for the provincial champions Randy on a roll and kept our confi dence ships held in Winnipeg in March. and worked extremely hard, and Olympics. Either the 2010 or 2014 Dutiaume and Brent Scales, going, and we found ourselves in Carruthers tied with the it paid off,” said Carruthers. “I got Winter Olympics to play for Team and former world champion a fi nal with Jeff Stoughton.” University of Brandon’s Brittan to a provincial fi nal in the year Canada. As far as the goal for my Jeff Stoughton at the Safeway When asked if his rink could Jones for second in the black 2000. We lost the fi nal of juniors, team for the next couple years, we Select in Steinbach. Skip have surpassed the underwhelm- group before eventually bowing and losing the fi nal just made me built a team together to build Carruthers and his rink of ing Brier results of the Stoughton out to eventual champion Steve want to work harder. From 2000 toward 2010. It’s our goal to maybe third Daniel Kammerlock, rink (6-5, tied for 5th), Carruthers Laycock’s rink from the University to 2003 we played a lot, and I think get to the Olympic Trials, and second Travis Hoare and lead responded: “That’s a tough ques- of Saskatchewan. the practice paid off. we’ll see how we go from there.” Jordan Melnyk, lost the fi nal tion. I think the fi eld at the Brier “I was pretty happy. I think Carruthers fi rst started 8-7 to Stoughton, who went this year was exceptional. You we had a pretty good roll going. curling at Fort Rouge Curling on to represent Manitoba at can’t really say unless you get the We started a little slow, but I guess Club with his parents’ urging. the Brier in Regina. opportunity, to know how well that’s what happens when you

Basketball Wrap-Up PHOTO: WADE ANDREW

Uniter: Did the team meet where we lost one night in over- THOMAS ASSELIN all of your expectations? time the other we lost in the last minute. Those two games make Crook: Well I don’t know if the difference between a ten or we met all of the expectations but eleven-win season and an eight The Wesmen’s Men’s bas- we had a pretty solid year, you or nine-win season, so it’s tough, ketball team’s season ended just know we were a little up and those are tough. And you know over a month ago after losing in down, we’re still young and our it’s never fun to lose at anytime, the second round of the playoffs youth showed early and I think in you know no one enters sport versus Regina. This past year’s the second semester we got a little to lose. edition was a rather young squad better, we lost some really tough yet still managed to fi nish the games. But in the end we got to- Uniter: You have a new re- season with a record of 15-18 (in- gether and won in Brandon in the cruit, Nick Lother from Ecole cluding playoffs). To wrap up the fi rst round and then got to the di- Jean-Sauve, is he the heir to Erfan season the Uniter sat down with vision fi nal and lost in a tough Nasajpour is just another solid Head Coach David Crook to get three game series to Regina where addition to the team? his fi rst-hand opinions on the we were pretty much banged up past season and what to expect in and injured. I think if we’d of been Crook: Well I think he’s the future. a little healthier I think honestly going to be the future of our pro- we would’ve beaten them, you gram at some point and I think Uniter: Let’s start things off know we played so well the fi rst he’ll learn from Erfan, I think he’s with a rundown of your top play- night to beat them and then just really talented and I think he’s ers along with some evaluations ran out of bodies after game one. going to be a great player… But I So it was a good year, not a great think he’s so good that in the Crook: Well obviously Erfan one but we’ll move forward. meantime we’re gonna have to Nasajpour (18.3 points per game), fi nd things for him to do because our point guard had a really Uniter: Any highlights you’d when you bring in a player with Erfan Nasajpour (left) and Dan Shynkaryk were critical to strong year, fi nished the year real like to… highlight? that kind of ability you can’t have the sucess of the 2005-06 Wesmen strong, did some good things for him sit on the bench. So we’re us in the playoffs. We’re really Crook: Well, we had some gonna have to fi nd ways to play looking forward to having him good results here and there… but him ASAP because he’s just too got some good young kids coming challenge because they’ve got ex- back for next season. I think he’ll I think the Brandon series was a talented to sit. in and that’s what we’re going to perience now. Most of the young have as good of a season; I think big highlight obviously going in continue to do, build with some guys, we brought in eight new he’ll have a breakout season next there and knocking them off was Uniter: You have a relatively good young local talent and every players two years ago, are in their year and should be a real force in really a positive thing for our pro- young team, how do you plan on once in a while hopefully land third or fourth years and that’s the Canada West. Secondly I think gram just in terms of our confi - recruiting to address your areas some other big prize from outside when they need to step up. And Dan Shynkaryk who had an out- dence. Plus you know it’s always of need? which is diffi cult to do but we got that’s going to be the thing next standing year, 18 points and 8 re- important to get into the playoffs a couple of things in the go year, it’s a time to take that next bounds per game, you know and win as many games as you Crook: We’re doing that right now…. big step forward and next year coming back and going to his can. right now, we’ve added Nick, and will be a big opportunity for them fourth year… I think those two Uniter: What went wrong we’ve got a few more that we’re Uniter: Looking ahead to and hopefully they will be ready are going give us a good one-two over the course of the season? going to announce that we haven’t next season, how do you think the to play and if they do, we will punch that’s going to allows us to announced yet. We’re working on team will play next year having reap the rewards. really build onto the future and of Crook: Well the worst part couple other people to get… we’re another year of experience under course with a strong recruiting was we had a couple of losing looking to bring in another big their belt? Uniter: So do you expect class I feel really good about streaks; we lost four or fi ve games forward, if we can add one more sunny skies in the near future for next year. in a row and it’s always diffi cult to big forward I think we’ll be fi ne. Crook: Well I think we’re the Men’s basketball program? lose. We lost a couple at home; we We’re pretty excited with how ev- ready now to take the next step lost a really tough series to Regina erything else is shaping up we’ve forward and that’s going to be the Crook: Let’s hope so. contact: [email protected] The Uniter April 06, 2006 SPORTS 23 Wesmen Men Finish Early, But Well JOSH BOULDING seed in the Canada West division Among those returning will suiting up for the Wesmen men’s players whose names have yet to and fi nished it 25-16, though they be Ryan DeBruyn, Rookie of the volleyball team next year along be released. faltered in the following three. Year in Canada West and named with four other talented young Coming back on night two, the to the CIS all-rookie team for The Wesmen men’s volley- Wesmen felt prepared, but Trinity men’s volleyball. The Ottawa, ball team had another successful Western had also come full circle Ontario, recruit fi nished his season…sort of. Finishing with a since the night before, holding season with 154 kills and a kill record of 12-8 and losing 2-0 in a the gap close for a 25-23 match for percentage of 0.416. best of 3 series against Trinity the Wesmen and then simply out- Ben Schellenberg, named Western in the fi rst round of the playing them in their fi nal three Wesmen male athlete of the year, playoffs. matches of the season. fi nished high nationally as well as “Our goal was to contest for high within the ranks among the a medal at Nationals,” said head “If it was going to there, then Canada West. Sixth overall for coach Larry McKay. “We didn’t so be it,” commented McKay. “If it number of kills per game (3.83) in quite get there, but I call the was going to there, then so be it.” CIS and 3rd in Canada West, season a success nonetheless.” Jarrod Small, one of the Schellenberg was named to the With a full roster of talented West’s best middle blocks, leaves Canada West All-Star team and players, the team was in a hopeful the team this season after playing the CIS All-Canadian team. position during the beginning of for fi ve years. Finishing with 0.84 “[Ben]’s such a humble guy,” the season. And although their blocks per game, good enough for McKay said when asked about regular season began with a loss, 8th in Canada West, the veteran Schellenberg’s accolades. “He the team picked up along the way player was named to the second gives the credit to the team, keep- winning the next 5 straight All-Star Team for Canada West. ing none of it for himself. He’s just games. Although only having a great guy.” The Wesmen battled heav- played four years of CIS volley- “The team,” McKay said. “Is ily with two major rivals during ball, Marc De Spiegeleare has de- the reason for the individual the season, the Saskatchewan cided that he, too, must move on. player’s awards. Ben is the third Huskies and cross-town oppo- “[Marc]’s got one year of eli- touch on the ball and if he’s doing nents, the University of Manitoba gibility left,” said McKay. “But he’s that well, then our receiving, our Bisons. Finishing the season 1-3 done his degree and all things fi rst touch, has to be doing really against both teams, McKay felt must end.” well. And Dustin [Addison- that some of those close 5th-set Although De Spiegeleare Schneider] also has to be doing losses could have been turned had played the Libero position his job well, being the second into key wins. most often, this past year he touch.” “When you look back you shared the placement with fellow Addison-Schneider had a see places in the game where you teammate Trevor Shaw. Both good season as well, fi nishing 5th say ‘I could’ve done this’,” said players excelled in their new posi- in CIS for assists with 677. McKay. “Its disappointing to lose tions, with De Spiegeleare fi nish- Next year’s line-up for the that close.” ing 16th in Canada West with 79 fl oor is already looking promising The season didn’t end with digs and Shaw completing his as the Wesmen announced the a losing feel, however. The team year with in 6th in Canada West acquisition of star Manitoba High came out ahead in the fi rst set of with 101 digs. School athlete, Dan Lother and the fi rst game against the no. 2 his twin brother. Dan will be

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