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I’m proud to be Surviving African music, Is cricket a first Black MLA Covid-19 isn’t and African subcontinental to be sworn in. an easy task, drumming to be game? Why It’s wonderful for especially now particular, is the cricket players in the community. that many require ultimate in terms Manitoba appear Government a strong will of being the most to be from the should reflect the to outlive the interesting, most same area? Plus diversity of the pandemic. How complex and most Trinidad’s Brian population that it did this Somali challenging form Lara best batsman serves. man survive it? of music out there. of all time? CulturePage 3 LifePage 5 MusicPage 9 SportsPage 10 Government Should Naturally Reflect

- Audrey Gordon- Audrey Gordon Diversity.

aimacan-born Audrey Gordon the University of Manitoba, a Bachelor of diversity of the population that it serves.” anything comes with added scrutiny and successfully emerged the first-ev- Arts Degree and a Certificate in Change On whether she was surprised that it criticism.” Jer Black MLA to be sworn in Management as well as another Certifi- took 150 years to achieve that feat. The When she’s not delivering a turkey during the 42nd general assembly of the cate in Applied Counselling. She is the Southdale MLA also had this to say, “I and potatoes and carrots to a fundraiser, Manitoba Legislature. MLA for the Southdale constituency. will say saddened that it has taken that something she does on a regular basis, Before now, Audrey had served as Di- When asked how she felt becoming the long because it certainly is not the first she’s busy meeting with local business rector of Strategic Initiatives at the Win- very first Black MLA in the entire history time that Black candidates have let their owners, school board officials and health- nipeg Regional Health Authority’s Home of Manitoba, spanning over 150 years, names stand for election, but they have care officials in her constituency. Care Program. She has also held other Audrey sounded philosophical. She said, not been elected. So, candidates have put It wasn’t all chitty-chatty during the government positions including, Special “It feels very surreal. I’m so thrilled for their names forward and I’m really glad phone interview with Audrey. We had our Assistant to the Minister of Health, As- the entire Black community in Manito- that the day has dawned, and the time has little moments as well. For example, on sistant to the Deputy Minister of Labour ba. I’m thrilled for women in general, in come when we can actually enter office whether Canada was ready for a Prime and Immigration, as well as Director of our province, and it’s been a hundred and as officially elected individuals to serve Minister of colour, the Southdale MLA the Multiculturalism Secretariat and the fifty years and we haven’t had a represen- our constituencies.” was quick to point out that Blacks and Director of Settlement and Newcomer tative from the Black community. So, I’m In addition to working right out of people of colour still have to position support. proud to be one of three MLA’s elected the constituency office during the Fall, themselves for that opportunity when it An accomplished individual and pol- and the first to be sworn in. I think it’s despite the pandemic, Audrey made us comes knocking, citing the case of US itician known for her work ethic and de- wonderful for the community because It’s understand that she hopes to continue to Vice-President elect, Kamala Harris, who livering results as a proof of hard work, important to have a government for the work out of the constituency office this she says is an incredibly smart, articulate, Audrey holds a Master of Business Ad- people by the people and of the people. Winter as well rather than work from and well-educated individual who already ministration Degree (Dean’s List) from Government should naturally reflect the home, adding that “being the first of visit prairieafrican.com for full story

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A Few Good Men Liberal Arts Movie Title: A Few Good Men uniform, today, handle issues, especially with what would amount to a slap on the against all forms of natural law, to the Scope covered: Ethical Dilemma as it involves taking human life. Finally, wrist. death of their fellow Marine, may have Teleological and Deontological systems, we have all heard that famous cliche, Lance Corporal Dawson and been wrong, especially when examined Concepts: Ethical Formalism, “a picture speaks more than a thousand Private Downey had been ordered, under the teleological system. Utilitarianism, Ethics of Care, Natural words,” hence my advise that you watch by their commanding officer, to carry Whereas, the deontological system Law, Ethics of Virtue, Religious Ethics this movie, after reading this piece. out a duty. And it was in the midst of only looks at the morality of the duties Few Good Men (1992) is Happy viewing. carrying out this duty that Santiago performed, the teleological system looks a classic movie that has In the movie, a U.S. Marine, died, necessitating a lot of cover-ups. at the consequences of an action, and Acaptivated my entire being, William Santiago, had been accidentally Was it really an accidental death, or a not just the act itself. Since the resultant both for its portrayal of ethical dilemmas murdered by two of his colleagues, retaliation for the deceased’s unwanton effect of their action was cold-blooded and the dramatization of those very Lance Corporal Dawson and Private behaviour of ratting out his colleague murder, their actions are judged as dilemmas, by seasoned actors like, Jack Downey, while carrying out a “code for a fence line shooting that occurred immoral. Nicholson, Demi Moore, Tom Cruise, red,” a military exercise designed as earlier? I would be examining the Even under religious ethics, they J.T. Walsh, and Kiefer Sutherland, to punishment to toughen-up a soldier. movie from both the teleological and broke the golden rule that states, “do mention a few. I chose to review this The movie thus opens with the selection deontological approaches, and also unto others as you would have them do movie, here, to show how far colleagues of the defence team (Tom Cruise, consider Immanuel Kant’s (1724-1804) unto you.” As captured in Dawson’s in a particular work space are willing to Demi Moore, and Kevin Pollak), to criteria of categorical imperative, which words, they had “failed to defend those go, to cover-up a crime. And in doing represent both Marines, who have been states that, “we act in a way we want too weak to fight for themselves” (A so, I hope to bring up connections charged with murder, in a system that everyone else to act, and not by using Few Good Men, 1992). 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- Audrey Gordon the community.

ur guest today is an First, we want to congratulate you on honoured to be the first Black MLA to be Okay, thank you. Definitely, being the accomplished individual and your successful emergence as member sworn into the Manitoba legislature. first of anything comes with added scruti- politician. She has worked as of Manitoba Legislative Assembly ny and criticism. I do at times feel very O Are you surprised that it took 150 years Director of Multiculturalism for the representing Southdale. And not just much under the microscope in terms of to achieve that? Manitoba government as well as the as an MLA, but also, as the first-ever my work and how I fulfil my duties as an Director of Settlement and Newcomer Black MLA, in the entire history of Well, I wouldn’t use the word “surprised.” MLA. It’s now I know what the stars in support. She also worked in the health Manitoba, to be sworn in during the I will say saddened that it has taken that Hollywood go through because you just sector as a Director of Strategic Initia- 42nd general assembly. How does it feel long because it certainly is not the first don’t put your hair in a ponytail and go tives at the Winnipeg Regional Health like being the first-ever Black MLA to time that Black candidates have let their to the grocery store. It’s always about Authority’s Home Care Program. be sworn into parliament? names stand for election, but they have your image, how you’re presenting, how not been elected. So, candidates have put For people who know her, they testify It feels very surreal. I’m so thrilled for you’re delivering, and it impacts your their names forward and I’m really glad that she works very hard delivering the entire Black community in Manitoba. family as well. It certainly is a different that the day has dawned, and the time has results as a proof of hard work. She I’m thrilled for women in general, in our life and it’s affected me both good and come when we can actually enter office as has also served as Special Assistant province, and it’s been a hundred and fifty bad. I do love community development officially elected individuals to serve our to the Deputy Minister of Health, and years and we haven’t had a representative and working closely with communities, constituencies. Assistant to the Deputy Minister of from the Black community. So, I’m proud so it’s really given me an opportunity to Labour and Immigration and holds to be one of three MLA’s elected and the Has this affected your life in anyway, roll up my sleeves and get involved in a Master of Business Administration first to be sworn in. I think it’s wonderful positive or negative? my community in many different ways. Degree (Dean’s List) from the Univer- It’s given me access to people and places for the community because It’s important Well, it’s affected my life in so many sity of Manitoba. Ladies and gentle- to have a government for the people by and organizations I would not have had men please meet Audrey Gordon, MLA ways than the one-hour interview would the opportunity to touch base with or the people and of the people. Government allow me to express. for Southdale, and the very first Black should naturally reflect the diversity of connect with. So, it’s been very rewarding person to be sworn into the Manitoba the population that it serves. So, I think Don’t worry, we’ll come back to talk to and fulfilling in so many ways that is just Legislative Assembly. it is wonderful and I’m humbled and you when this (pandemic) is all over. so great. It’s an opportunity to have the continued on page 6 PrairieAFRICAN 4 - understanding our roots, promoting our culture January15-Feb 14, 2021 irst, I want to say a big thank you Our Mission by speaking out against racism. Do not PrairieAFRICAN Fto all who called, texted, messaged, be afraid of losing your job. It is even - understanding our roots, promoting our culture and wrote me regarding our first issue. some history about Black heritage. better the world hears the story of how is published by Also, I can never thank the African In preparation for Black History it happened than live in hell. This is my Month, we have provided information Yeast Communications R business community enough, for their way of saying to you all, “let’s help one immense contributions toward the success about the most important scientist of the another. A grassroots communications of this nascent African newspaper. It is first half of the 20th century as well as the I am contributing my quota now, company with much pleasure and pain that I salute contributions of the first Black judge in and history is recording it. Would you Prairie African your courage. Canada. contribute your own quota? is available at: In this issue, we bring to you the success As usual, we have our “In case you We cannot overemphasize the need (After the Pandemic) stories of a Manitoban MLA of Jamaican missed it” column, where we present, before to continue to remind ourselves that we Community Centers descent as well as a (White) Canadian you, snippets of various African and Black are a great people. And as a race have to Local Libraries drummer who is announcing to all who people who continue to do us proud around look out for one another. Do not accept Gas Bars care to listen that there’s something unique the world in spite of the discrimination and the mistreatment of an African or Black Local Sports Shops about African drum patterns and why he rejection they sometimes face. Personally, person around you whether they are of the Hotels chose to travel to Africa to study them. I believe this is important to have in every same shade as you or lighter. Grocery Stores Also with the help of Mr Cricket (as I call Black and African publication, to remind Many things around us are done by Convenience Stores him) we bring you the contentious topic of everyone of us that we are not alone in convention. Let us raise a standard that who the best Batsman in cricket is, as well our ordeals. Black people are often treated our children will be proud of. Go on and Millad’s Supermarket as a story of resilience as epitomised by the with contempt by other races be it in a law introduce those (positive) things that make Akins International survival tales of a Somalian who overcame firm, government office or security guard us African, and if anyone challenges you De Luca’s Covid-19. Some of the interviews were position. I am one Black man that will not remember you’ve got an ally in me. FoodFare conducted at the beginning of Winter and accept that, even if I have to stand alone. Finally, I leave you with an African Indian Spice should have come earlier - no thanks to the Racism is not a fight that one person proverb: “Inviting friends and family over Lucky’s Supermarket can fight alone. No. It needs the collective Lola’s pandemic. We have also included some for dinner does not mean they cannot feed effort of all Black, White and coloured X-Cues educational materials for those who really themselves, rather it is to show that you MySpiceHouse love to read between the lines as well as peoples. You can contribute your quota have a big heart.” We salute you. African Food General Bharat Groceries In case you missed it Dong Thai That the world is Hijab-wearing Mr Kenechukwu Abbeys Auto looking forward Somali-born Ilochonwu has Royal Foods to ending the model, Halima been elected into African Foodways Coronavirus Aden recently the governing Rah Firdaus Bura International pandemic anytime quit her job as a body of The Law Select 7-11 soon has a lot to model on religious Society of Alberta Shopright C-Store do with Onyema grounds. Born in as a Bencher. This Ogbuagu, an the Kakuma refugee camp in Kenya, is the first time, Printers associate professor at Yale University this homecoming queen has graced the in its 113-year history, that a Black Derksen Printers School of Medicine. Dr Ogbuagu covers of Vogue and Allure magazines. Lawyer will occupy that position. Kene led the Pfizer/Moderna research into She cited the “lack of Muslim women works at the Parkland’s Institute. He Circulation developing a potent vaccine for the stylists” as a reason and is getting is a graduate of Abia State University George Ndungu virus. Onyema graduated from the support from Rihanna, Bella and Gigi and the Nigerian Law School. He’s 49. Edward Ajayi University of Calabar. He’s 42 years Hadid. She’s only 23. Kenny Amore Congolese-born Ghanaian-born Known for “heroic Photographer businesswoman, Nana Akiwowo, is portraits of young Niyi Adetola Amini Kajunju founder of Africa African-Americans Creative Adviser is a woman to be Health Now, a in contemporary Douglas K. Wanyoike reckoned with. community-based culture,” Kayode She works with organization that Wiley is the Editor African universities provides primary first Black man Richard Elendu to enhance their healthcare to commissioned capacity and partnership networks. women, children and families in Sub to paint an official portrait of a US For Advert placement, Named among Forbes top 20 Women in Saharan Africa. This community President (Barack Obama) for the inquiries and subscription, Africa, she is the first African President hero is bridging the gap in healthcare Smithsonian National Portrait Gallery. and Ceo of the Africa-America Institute provision and teaching Africans to look He received NYC’s Artist of the Year call (204) 952-8578 (AAI). Amini holds a Master’s in Public out for one another. Nana is married to Award and holds an MFA from Yale or Administration from NY University. a Nigerian. She’s 42. University. He’s 43. Send an email to [email protected] Vanessa Nakate is At 23, Emma Ghanaian- a Ugandan climate Inamutila Theofelus based Guinean activist who only is probably the entertainment started her activism youngest Minister entrepreneur in 2018. Inspired in Africa. Only and television by Greta Thunberg, appointed in March executive, Vanessa founded 2020, Emma is Abdoulaye (Abd) Youth for Future tasked with leading Traore is ranked Africa and Rise Up Movement which public communication against the among 100 Most Influential Young garnered support around the world. country’s Coronavirus pandemic. She Africans.The Malaysian-trained Traore In December 2019, she spoke at the holds a law degree from the University is the founder of the popular pan- Richard Elendu is an advocate COP25 in Spain, and sent a letter to of Namibia, and is a board member African WatsUp TV which recognises for racial equality and social participants at the World Economic of the National Council of Higher African Music Videos and Artistes change in the community. Forum in Davos in Jan ‘20. She’s 24. Education. airing on DSTV & Canal+ Channels. January15-Feb 14, 2021 PrairieAFRICAN - understanding our roots, promoting our culture 5 Our programs Canada’s First are designed Black Judge to assist our egal luminary and outstanding jurist, LMaurice Alexander Charles, from Guyana, was the members in first Black person to preside as a judge in Canada, and had the honour of unlocking the doors to other Black people the pursuit of on the Bench. Justice Charles was appointed into the Ontario Court Bench in 1969 after articling for the late Attorney their goals. General of Ontario, Arthur Wishart. Canada has appointed 28 Black judges since then, - Yahya Mohamed among them George Carter who was appointed ten years ahya Mohamed aka director of your association? Yes. we have applied for a I was one of them who got later. As a pioneer Black Judge, Hashim, as he prefers I’ve been the executive director few grants out there and are covid and that is why we need to Justice Charles faced a lot of to be called, is a Somali since 2019 when I was elected still waiting. Last Summer, educate our people on the need to challenges in a system that Y wasn’t prepared to have a Black man who recently survived into office. I am the eye of the we worked with a number of follow the provincial guidelines. the dreaded Covid-19 virus community and responsible for organizations like the Canadian Last year we received some person preside as a judge and attack. Not one to toot his own the day-to-day running of the Disability group led by Dr mask from the Red Cross and as a result, he had many head- horn, Hashim who doubles as programs at our community Matanga. We provided volunteers distributed them among families. on collisions with the Bar. For the executive director for the centre. We also have the board in return for services rendered. 2020 was a horrible year. example, he was never shy to Somali Community Outreach members helping as well. That way we were able to help I hear you. We were advised give the police hard knocks, Center, a nascent association Tell us about your programs each other since we did not reach it will get worse before it as former Ontario court judge, formed in 2018 to help Somalis and activities at the Somali the benchmark for the Summer gets better. Did you have any Vibert Rosemay opined that he who were crossing the border Community Outreach Center. grant. To add to that because of fatalities? was judged more critically than from the south into Canada, Yes, we have a lot of programs the Covid pandemic there’s no Fortunately, we don’t have any others but stood his ground and after the change of government geared towards assisting our much activities. We’re looking Somali who has died of Covid. exempified his worthiness of there, says he’s too busy to be members in the pursuit of their for ways to help our community Some people confuse the Covid the trust reposed in him. Vibert slowed down by any disease. A immediate, mid and long-term who are really stressed because with the normal flu.Some of them had this to say of him, “You cancer survivor within the last goals. These programs include, of the lockdown. There’s a lot of were hospitalized but no one lost. will always face challenges and 60 months and now Covid-19, in no particular order, translation restrictions on movement. Some Alhamdulilahi. Now to a difficulties when you are the Hashim said the doctors gave services - for those that do not of them lost their jobs and are different topic. How did you get first in any system.” Justice him no chance of survival given speak English. We have the staying at home 24 hours a day. into community leadership? Charles served as a Magistrate that he had been identified as resettlement program to cater I am hoping that after the good I have a degree in organizational to Her Majesty’s Overseas having pre-existing conditions for those needing immigration people in authority read this leadership. You formulate a Judicial Services, representing before his Covid attack. We assistance, for example, filling they’ll be helpful in providing program that is good for the the Queen in Guyana and had a chat with this cat with out the necessary forms for you with funds so you can people and you work with them. Ghana. Charles was trained nine lives and learnt a thing asylum application and all the continue to help African kids We have input from every level of at the University of London or two we thought was worth way to a citizenship application. stay off the streets as you’ve the community. Even sometimes and passed his England Bar sharing. Please enjoy the read. Then we also have the outreach been doing. marriage issues come up and we admissions examination in Can you please introduce programs to help curb youth Exactly. We’re all hoping solve them through our elders. 1944 becoming an English yourself to our readers? restiveness and provide practical this pandemic can come to an A lot of communities can learn Solicitor. It took ten years after My name is Yahya Mohamed leadership to our children. Under end quickly. There’s a lot of from us. Everyone has a role to see prairieafrican.com for story I’m the executive director of the this, there’s the after-school misinformation going visit prairieafrican.com for story Somali community in Manitoba. programs for kids, as well as around and we have We created this community youth programs like counselling always advised our initially to help resolve and career advise. We also people to follow the immigration issues affecting provide sewing lessons to the provincial guidlines Somalis who were crossing the community. All these programs on limiting the border from the south soon after are ongoing as we speak and we number of gatherings the change of government there. have other programs in the works to putting on a face Thank you, Hashim. When was as well but we’re hamstrung due mask when outside your association formed? to a limitation of funds. their homes, all in The Somali Community Outreach I was going to ask how you get a bid to help flatten Center in Manitoba was formed funding for all these programs? the curve. Hopefully in August 2018. There was no Yes, we’re actually limited to we come out of this Somali association before then. the number of programs we can horrible situation At least, there was no recognized support because of funds, but we soon. office where our people could go have to work with what we have I see you’re really to for assistance. So we agreed while at the same time seeking playing a vital role to come together to get a place new avenues of funding for our in your community. where Somalis irrespective of programs. It seems you also their status could come for help. Are you getting any help double as a health That’s very nice. So, how long from other agencies and laison for your have you been the executive organizations at all? community? PrairieAFRICAN January15-Feb 14, 2021 6 - understanding our roots, promoting our culture 40,000-seat view of the entire toys for their children. This is of democracy, of course, is to have a Kamala Harris who’s province and know what is something that I do on a regular fulfil the provincial mandate poised to become the first-ev- Black happening across all the sectors. basis where I am supporting I was elected to fulfil. I think er female Vice-President and So, instead of just working in fundraising activities like this it’s important that we work she’s Black and a person of health, or education or families, in Southdale. across party lines to fulfil the colour. In Canada we don’t I have an opportunity in this job requirements of the province acknowledge racism, but History How have you incorporated to see the full scope of how a of Manitoba and what Manito- the reality on ground is that the Indigenous question? Are provincial system is run across bans are wanting. From my it does exist. We know it is you in anyway working for many sectors. So, it has been level of being an MLA, I work ingrained in society. Do you Month Indigenous people knowing great. The best part of it for very closely with my MP who see a Black person rising to that we actually live on their me, even though it’s very tough is a Liberal MP, and I work very this position in spite of this lands here? right now with Covid, has been closely with my city counsellor, division between White and connecting with the constitu- Well, I’ve always worked with and school board officials and Black? indigenous people. So even ents and being their voice in the healthcare officials. I am open Kamala Harris is an incredi- when I worked in healthcare, Manitoba legislature. to working with all levels of bly smart, articulate, well-ed- for three of the ten years that government to fulfil the needs ucated individual who already Prior to your election in I worked there, I was working of my community. So, I focus proved herself through many September 2019, there was in driving and flying communi- on the issues and not on the positions. She was positioned this notable incident of racial ties. So, I’ve always worked party politics. What we can for the opportunity based on slur on a bench bus. How with Indigenous people. I think do to make Manitoba a better her prior accomplishments. We George Washington Carver have you been able to take in it’s important that I recognize province for all, and I think I don’t want to diminish or take 1860-1943 all that and still work with all that we are on Treaty 1 territo- could do that by working really away from the fact that individ- nough cannot be said about groups including people who ry which is the traditional hard to fulfil the mandate I was uals of colour are qualified for Dr. Martin Luther King may have done such things? gathering place of the Anishi- elected on. the positions they assume. So, Jr., especially now that we One of the things that have really naabe, Cree, Oji-Cree, Dakota E Do you think the next Prime I truly believe that anyone can celebrate Black History month. But helped me is that I am a mature Dené and Métis people, and become Prime Minister. I love this month we want to bring to atten- individual, so I have a lot of the traditional homeland of the Minister of Canada should be to read Monster Kids at schools, tion the works and sacrifices of numer- life experience. And I try to see Métis nation. So, I acknowl- a person of colour? in February, during “I Love to ous other Black pioneers in agricul- things for what they are and that edge that the land and territo- That’s an interesting question. read,” and I tell them all the time ture, medicine, politics, government, incident of the vandalism of my ry that we’re on is longstand- Given that the Prime Minister you can be anything you want engineering, education and law. bench with the racial slur was ing Indigenous cultural lands is a leader of a political party, to be. You’ll have to work hard, Today, we bring to you a man that is the act of one individual who is and they ought to be respected that position of Prime Minister and you’ll have to overcome a not usually remembered a lot around trying to cause division in the and considered in government is the individual who is elected lot of challenges and obstacles, this time of year, simply because of Dr community. And is spreading policy, in government legisla- and receives the most votes and and people coming against you. King’s towering influence, whenever their own individual stereo- tion and in the work that we do the majority of the seats. So, to But this is a land of opportuni- Black History month is celebrated. type and hatred against Black whether it be in healthcare and be honest with you, I have little ty and we have to seize certain This man lived somewhat before Dr. people. I have been so warmly education. And coming out of say whether this individual will opportunities. It is important King, so we cannot actually call him a welcomed by this community the Truth and Reconciliation be a person of colour. I do think for our communities when we contemporary of Dr. King. I am talking and they have locked arms with Commission, we have 94 calls that many Canadians want to seize those opportunities to about the most prominent scientist of me, and we have done so many to action. So, it’s urging all see a Prime Minister that will come around us and be the wind the early 20th century, a man whom great fundraisers and communi- levels of government - federal reflect the diversity we see in beneath our wings because that the famous Henry Ford built a replica ty development initiatives, but I provincial, territorial, and even our country. is what has happened in the US of the place he was born, at the Henry think this is what I call a one-off First Nations - to work together. Do you think Canada is with Kamala. She’s qualified. Ford Museum, as a tribute and also situation of someone who has So, we have to change policies ready for a Prime Minister of She’s able. She’s educated and dedicated a laboratory in Dearbon hatred towards Black people and programmes in a concerted colour? ready to meet an opportuni- in his honour. He was so compelling and wanted to make that known effort to repair the harm caused ty with the support of many that three US Presidents (Theodore to me by vandalizing my bench. by residential schools and other Well, I think that opportuni- communities. Roosevelt, Calvin Coolidge, and So, I take that (and) put it where atrocities. And so, I am able to ty should always be available. Franklin Roosevelt) all met with him it belongs, in the past, because work with Indigenous people We see Annamie Paul, who Thank you for that. We know at various times. The Crown Prince of we have a lot of work to do in and continue even right here in is leader of the Federal Green you have two sons, right? Sweden was once his student. A man Party, and she is a Black woman the community and fixating the constituency of Southdale. Yes. the US Congress designated January on the past gets us nowhere who is Jewish. And she has How long has your party, 5th every year to commemorate his and so, I have been able to risen to that position. We saw Do they participate in sports? achievements, A man who has given the Progressive Conservative deal with that because I took Dr. Leslyn Lewis run for leader They’re adults now and still so much to society that when he died Party participated in govern- it for what it was – an isolated of the Conservative Party very athletic. Prior to becoming at 78, in 1943, his life savings were ment. incident of hatred and I’m not federally. So, I think it still adults, they played basketball, $60000, all of which went to his deterred at all in my work for We formed govt in 2016 after comes down to running a really cricket, baseball, hockey, and foundation. It is almost hard to believe the community and I continue 17 years of an NDP govern- good election, getting your soccer. They were very very that even a segregated America found to be their strong voice in the ment being in power. And in candidates elected in their seats athletic. I have a son that played it hard to ignore his contributions to Manitoba legislature. 2019, we were re-elected with and winning the most seats and basketball at the provincial society. An inventor, environmental- a majority government and that forming government. And if the level, so they’re athletes. ist, a thinker, botanist and painter. A You just delivered a turkey, was when I was elected here in person who does that happens man dubbed the “Black Leonardo” some potatoes and other stuff Southdale. to be Black or of colour then Oh, that’s really good. Now, by Time Magazine. A man who has in your neighbourhood. I’m that is the person who will now we have a lot of Black kids I know that the Prime received so many awards, some in guessing you’re sharing some become the Prime Minister. who are also athletes, some Minister, Justin Trudeau his lifetime and others posthumous- Christmas goodies already, Politics is about running a play basketball as well. Many belongs to a different ly (from 1923 - date). A US Nation- right? campaign, running an election of them live in the inner city. party. How do you hope to al Park was named after him over 70 I delivered a turkey and potatoes and winning the most seats. We have discovered that bring about the dividends years ago. Some of his awards include, and carrots to a fundraiser in the these kids do not have enough of democracy to people in In the US Barack Obama the Spingarn Medal for outstanding Southdale constituency that was resources to allow them to Southdale and Manitoba even was elected President, about achievement (1923), honorary doctor- being undertaken by a gentle- engage in safe play. Yes, we though you’re not in the same a decade ago, and it took ate from Simpson College (1928), the man named Noah. And Noah acknowledge that govern- party with the center? the concerted efforts of both Roosevelt Medal (1939), a museum at was doing this on behalf of the ment may be doing something Blacks and Whites and other Tuskgee Institute (1941), the Liberty Christmas Cheer Board. So, he And that is probably the case but because of the number of peoples for him to emerge the Ship SS Carver (1943), US commem- was collecting toys, and food, for not just the province of kids and probably limited candidate of his party. We saw orative stamps (1948), US National non-perishable food items but Manitoba but other provinc- resources, it doesn’t seem as an America that was ready for Park named (1950), featured on US he did ask me for a turkey. And es in our country that are not if they’re doing enough. How a historic change, and they minted coins (1951-1954), a Ballis- what he wants to do is provide a Liberal held. So, what I focus can we attract more resources voted Obama in as the first-ev- tic missile submarine was named full Christmas meal to families on is my job as the MLA, how for immigrant populations in er Black President to occupy visit prairieafrican.com for full story in our constituency as well as I will deliver the dividends our inner city? the White House. 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Music Photo by Leif Norman was stunned when I first met After graduating from the Uni- Some of the drumming styles he Jay Stoller. Not stunned be- versity of Manitoba, Jay proceeded performs include the patterns of the I cause he was a musician and to the University of Ghana, in Le- Ga, Ewe, Asante, and the Dagomba, The Spiritual a drummer, but more so because of gon, to study for a Diploma in Af- and he says each one has a distinct his style which is fascinatingly Afri- rican Music and lived in the country and unique rhythm. When posed can. Born in the country side, on the for four years. the question, why of all the music Drummer outskirts of the city, and St. Andrews Even though he is a substitute forms in the world - Jazz, Classical aya to be precise, Jay took to African teacher in the Louis Riel School or Country music he chose African Diallo drumming after a chance encounter Division, Jay still finds time to go music? Jay’s response was astonish- was with the Ghana Dance Group which round schools in Manitoba teaching ing. He had this to say, “The African Y born into stopped by, in Winnipeg, and held a kids how to play drums and also get- drumming is the most interesting music. His few performances as well as work- ting them to know about Africa from and most complex form of drum- father was a shops at the University of Manitoba. his own perspective. Travelling to ming out there, and If I wanted to semi-normadic Then he was a freshman at the uni- and actively living and participating be a good drummer that was what Fula (what we versity studying for a Physical Edu- in African culture had come to shape I wanted to pursue.” Although he call Fulani) cation degree. According to him, “It his worldview about Africa and Af- still travels with a party to Ghana herdsman, afforded me the opportunity to see ricans. He says of himself, “I grew ocasionally, Jay still wished he had healer and Nia the real drumming and dancing that up in the country. I remember grow- focused on getting even more mate- messenger - was going on.” ing up with my dad. We used to race rial and more learning than he actu- one who could sled dogs ally did, looking back now with the tell the future. in the win- benefit of hindsight. You can really This world ter, we had feel his passion as he speaks of his music icon was about 15 experiences in Africa. I asked Jay if a protege of the - 20 dogs he had any regrets about travelling old musician, at a time,. to Ghana, living there and learn- healer and But I’ve al- ing their music, not forgetting that sorcerer, ways been he also came back home to Cana- Nangape Kone, interested da with a Ghanaian wife, and his whom he in music.” answer was, “no regrets.” Sounds understudied as a child. He was raised “in a culture Jay began familiar? I bet you. Europeans and that works, worships, lives and breathes to the beat of to play the people from around the world visit the drum.” Yaya graduated with a Chemistry degree drums and Africa and literally refuse to go back from the University of Montreal in 1973, and long jazz bands home. Life is so much easier there before that, he experimented with herbs in his native in high but our case is like that of the neigh- Fienso and Minianka neighbourhoods in modern school. His bour who always sees the grass on day Mali. Yaya has performed throughout the USA, interest in the other side of the fence lush and Canada, Asia (Japan, Singapore), and Europe (France, drumming green, forgetting that their neigh- England, and Belgium). He was a co-founder of the and per- bour also admires their own lawn. music and dance groups Djembe-Kan and Cleba and cussion led And what does Jay think about a member of the African Troubadours with the World him to Ev- his chosen form of music? “My opin- Music Institute as well as a faculty member with ans Koffi, a ion is that the ultimate or the highest the Creative Music Studio, Woodstock, NY. Yaya Ghanaian, form of drumming music is the Af- is currently teaching Applied World Percussion at who taught rican drumming music in terms of Bellarmine University in Louisville, KY. He also offers him the ru- being interesting, being complex, workshops in traditional African healing, music and diments of and being challenging.” I’m not sure dance for the community. He was a seasonal lecturer Ghanaian I heard that right. I’ll be connecting at Carlton University, teaching Aural Training I & II drumming with Jay to talk some more after the from 1987 to 1992. In the meantime Yaya worked for patterns. pandemic. prairieafrican.com story Multiculturalism visit prairieafrican.com for full story PrairieAFRICAN 10 - understanding our roots, promoting our culture January15-Feb 14, 2021

Jorgensen Pantilimon Courtois Van Hout Oblak Alisson The Tallest Goalkeepers In The World lubs these days like to sign choice stopper, Jordan Pickford, as a Nick Pope (1.91m), Manchester United’s 1.93m, a far cry from the tallest goalkeep- very tall players, especially very tall player. But Pickford standing David de Gea (1.92m), Tottenham’s pair ers in the world. Other tall goaltenders Cwhen it comes to manning the at 1.85m (one of the shortest for modern of Joe Hart (1.96m) and Paulo Gazza- in Germany include the trio of Fabian goal post. The illusionary factor seems to day goal keepers) is almost at the average niga (1.96m), Southampton’s Angus Giefer, Philipp Tschauner and Ralf be the driving force in their decision - that height for NBA players in America. Gunn (1.96m), Palace’s No 2, Wayne Fahrmann who all stand at 1.96m. And is making the goal post appear impregna- Like I already said, you could make the Hennessey (1.98m), Burnley’s No 3, then, there is the Nigerian international, ble, by placing a figure that is towering argument that there are outfield players Lukas Jensen (1.98m), and Arsenal’s Maduka Okoye (1.97m), who plies his between the post. This obviously creates towering above Pickford, like Peter third-choice stopper, Matt Macey trade with Fortuna Dussedorf but trans- a defensive image, like that of a fortress, Crouch (2.01m), Southampton’s Jannik (2.01m). Interestingly, non of them is on fered to Holland with Sparta Rotterdam. in the minds of attacking players, neces- Vestergaard (1.99m), Brighton’s Dan the list of the world’s tallest goalkeep- The pair of Lars Unnerstall (formerly sitating doubts in their minds as to how Burn (1.98m) and Aston Villa’s Tyron ers. In Spain, the likes of former Atleti- of Dusseldorf but now with Eindhoven) to approach an opponent’s goal area. Any Mings (1.96m). These are exceptions to co shot-stopper, Antonio Adan (1.92m), and Michael Esser (Hannover) stand good coach will tell you that the moment the new norm, and, mind you, the clubs former Osasuna and Arsenal goalkeep- at 1.98m, Paderborn’s Till Brinkmann you are able to create a doubt in the mind get them as back-ups for situations when er, Manuel Almunia (1.93m), Sevilla’s (1.99m) with Dortmund’s fifth-choice of an attacker, you have succeeded, half their last man in defence has been sent Sergio Rico (1.95m), Real Betis’ Joel Jonas Hupe, the overall tallest keeper in way, in narrowing down his options, off and they’ve run out of substitutions Robles (1.95m), Espanyol’s Diego Lopez Germany at 2.01m. But still did not make the rest just depends on well-calculated from the bench. A player like the legend- (1.96m) and Madrid’s Thibaut Courtois the cut. So also was Ligue 1’s Lovre guesses. Major clubs around the world ary Peter Crouch comes to mind. Even (2.0m) all failed to make the list as well. Kalinic (Toulouse) and Serie A’s Vanja have employed this strategy to their though Crouch is a striker, and currently Bayern Munich’s Manuel Neur stands at Milinkovic-Savic (Torino) who both advantage. The likes of Real Madrid, holds the record for the most headed Athletico, and Barcelona, in Spain, are goals in the English Premiership, we a few examples. In England, Chelsea, saw him being deployed as a goalkeep- Manchester United, Arsenal, Manchester er, at least once in his career, when the City and Liverpool are currently doing situation demanded for it. Presently, the same. Not forgetting other notable Southampton’s Fraser Forster appears teams in Germany, Italy, France and to be the tallest goalkeeper in the elsewhere. 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(204) 963-6789 Authorized MPI financing program R2L 0X7 All Weather Tires Mr. Rim Game Day Tires & Rims - refreshingly different ... Serving Winnipeg and environs since 2012 PrairieAFRICAN January15-Feb 14, 2021 - understanding our roots, promoting our culture 11 Discussing Cricket with Ray kid in 1982. organized sport that I have been passion- stamp out racism and ethnic bigotry. And at that time ate about outside of cricket. So, tell us about the Indian Premier my uncles here, I think I can attest to that because League (IPL). It seems to be one of the in Winnipeg, when I was looking for somebody to biggest cricket leagues in the world, were already give me information about cricket, you right? involved with volunteered the moment I reached out I will correct you there. They’re not one Cosmos Cricket to you even within your busy schedules. of the biggest but the biggest. Club. Two of Now I don’t have time for any other sport. Wow, that’s huge. my uncles and I used to golf 20 times a year. Last year I Yes, they are the biggest cricketing several other was able to golf only 3 times and that’s nation and the richest cricketing body in people from a lot compared to some other years. My the world. I will say they’re the richest Guyana formed weekends are fully occupied because of national sporting body in the world for Cosmos Cricket cricket. Cricket is essentially played all all sports. The IPL which started in 2008 Club in 1978. year round. In January, we launch our year is known for its drama and excitement; So, together with with the Indoor Training Programme. This that is why it is called the Great Tamasha my brothers I starts on the last Saturday in January until or great entertainment. For example, joined Cosmos. the end of April and that’s for everybody. they import cheerleaders just to add that It was great to From May to September, we play all excitement. The very first Cheerleaders in see that Cricket weekends with 5 teams. We usually have the IPL were from the NFL. The Dallas was already a game every Saturday and Sunday. This Cowboys Cheerleaders were brought in being played past year we played 64 games as a club. because India was a very conservative here. And it was For me personally, I also have commit- country. Ray Ramrattan one thing that ments outside of the game days. During Are there any favourite teams to look helped us stay the week, I am involved in some form of out for there? t was hectic reaching a consensus on in Winnipeg planning, training and supervision for all Yes, everyone has their favourite. My who the best Batsman in Cricket is. despite the cold weather. Coming from a of our athletes. favourite team in the IPL is the Mumbai Some say it’s Don Bradman, others tropical country we arrived in the middle Is Cricket just a Game played in and Indians, not because they won this year’s I of Winter, November 1982. So, Cricket around the Indian subcontinent or is championship. This year’s playoffs were say it’s Sachin Tendulkar, and yet some others claim it is definitely Trinidad’s was a life saver. We were able to connect that just my perception? held outside India, in the UAE. The players Brian Lara. It was even a bigger with Manitoba through Cosmos and It appears so right now. The composition were held in 3 different bubbles – Dubai, argument on who the best All-Round- cricket. Cricket was an avenue for social of the cricket league has changed over time Sharjah and Abu Dhabi - due to Covid-19 er should be. Mr. Cricket, as I call him, and cultural interaction, just to get out of primarily because of Canada’s immigra- restrictions in India. This is the second tried to put these questions to rest plus the house, not much for fitness for us at tion policies. In the 60’s, Manitoba cricket time the IPL is being hosted outside of provide us a lot of information about the time. It was just a social network. To players were essentially expatriates from India; the first time was in 2008 when it the prestigious Indian Cricket League. be honest with you, I never excelled as a Britain and the Caribbean. Then in the was hosted in South Africa because of How successful was he? Please enjoy player, but I was somehow drawn to the 70’s, 80’s, and early part of the 90’s, it was some concerns around the Indian general excerpts of the interview below. administrative side of things even at a very 80% Caribbean people that played elections at the time. young age. Eight years later, when I was cricket here. From the mid 90’s Is the IPL the most Even though we’ve already met, I 20 years old, I first served on the board until now, it is primarily prestigious cricket would want you to introduce yourself of the Manitoba Cricket Association and people from the Indian tournament in for the benefit of our readers. began holding positions with the Cosmos subcontinent. That the world? My name is Ray Ramrattan. I am the Cricket Club at the same time. I became includes, Pakistan, You can say President of Cosmos Cricket Club. I have Secretary of the Cosmos Cricket Club Sri Lanka and that of individ- steered the ship since 2003 when I took while serving on the board of the Manitoba Bangladesh. But we ual leagues. over. Before then, I served in the Manitoba Cricket Association from 1990 onwards. do still have cricket- So, there’s Cricket Association for 13 years between When I left the Manitoba Cricket Associ- ers from Austra- the Caribbe- 1990 – 2003 and held various positions ation, I became the President of Cosmos lia, New Zealand, an Premier like Vice Chairman, League Chairman, Cricket Club and have remained so until England, UAE, League, Treasurer, and League Secretary. I am now. When I took over as President, we Kuwait, Zimbabwe, Bangladesh very much involved with the growth had only 8 players and were at the bottom South Africa, Kenya, Premier League, and development of players within the of the league. We barely could muster a and of course, the West Australian Cricket Cosmos Cricket Club. We have 5 teams team together on the field to play a game. Indies. We also have first-gen- League, South African in the league. I’m also the convenor for I oversaw and nurtured the rebuild and eration Canadians as well, though and so on. Among these the very first Junior Cricket League in growth of the club from 2003 onwards. By very few. But yes, you’re right. Majority leagues, India’s IPL is the biggest. The Manitoba which was launched in 2019 2008, Cosmos Cricket Club had enough of players now are of Indian ancestry. I Cricket World Cup is still the most presti- but was put on hold in 2020, as you know, players to register 2 teams in the league. will send you a shirt I made at our 35th gious Cricket tournament in the world and we look forward to 2021. I also help Now, we have 80 players in 5 teams in anniversary, in 2012, showing all the based on country representation. There manage our club’s introduction of cricket all of the divisions. We have the Junior nations represented in Cosmos Cricket are two World Cups: the ODI (One Day in schools. We have our own academy Cricket program and the Junior Cricket Club. International) based on 50 format, and the program and other programs for all ages League. All that growth was under me, So, cricket is a very good way to T20. But the most prestigious of all is the and skill sets within our club and I’m the and of course with the help and support of eliminate racial biases then since Test game, the 5-day game played among overall general manager for that. I also our many members. players from every continent of the nations. work as an IT technology manager. I’m just curious Ray, did you play any world are involved with the game here You mean like the World Cup in soccer? You must have your hands full. How other sport, or you’ve just been playing in Manitoba. Exactly. did this all start for you? cricket all these years? You are very correct. We ought to leverage I know this is a very controversial issue I first came to Canada as a 12-year-old Well, I golf a little bit but there is no other on the unity that cricket provides us to visit prairieafrican.com for full story 259Vaughan St Barber

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