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News Production Editor in rental housing dispute Whitney Light » [email protected] Kenton Smith of filing the claim in the first place. COMMENTS EDITOR » [email protected] Staff Reporter “Obviously, money wasn’t the issue,” says Bland. “It was the principle.” Unfortunately for Diversions EDITOR Bland, the cost of principle was something he Matt Cohen » [email protected] t has taken almost an entire calendar year, would soon have to be unexpectedly weighing but satisfaction may finally belong to local once again. ARTS & CULTURE EDITOR Ph. D. candidate Jason Bland. In early May, Jeremy Plett, Property Mike Lewis [email protected] I » On Oct. 24, the housing dispute that Manager at J & R, sent the RTB a letter stating Bland has been embroiled in came to a head that Bland had broken his lease agreement, LISTINGS Coordinator at a public hearing of the Residential Tenancies Nick Weigeldt » [email protected] which specified a one-year term, but had paid Commission. Bland, a doctorate student in no sublet fee. Also claimed in the letter was that SPORTS EDITOR Physics at the University of Manitoba, had ap- Bland had failed to give due notice before vacat- Mike Pyl » [email protected] pealed a decision made against him by the ing the apartment, resulting in the suite remain- Residential Tenancies Branch in August. That ing unoccupied for an entire month. Finally, it COPY & STYLE EDITOR decision had awarded Bland’s former landlord, was alleged that Bland had paid no rent for the Brendan Johns » [email protected] J & R Property Management, compensation in month of October. Shortly after sending the the amount of $638.21 for claimed loss of rent, letter, Plett made a claim against Bland, and a PHOTO EDITOR hearing was scheduled for August 25. Natasha Peterson » [email protected] Bland, however, says he knew nothing of
SENIOR REPORTER these developments until he happened to call PHOTO: NATASHA PETERSON Derek Leschasin » [email protected] Obviously, money wasn’t the Branch on Aug. 23, inquiring as to the status Jason Bland was a dissatisfied tenant at of his file. He was informed of the hearing, but 190 Balmoral Street. STAFF Reporter the issue. It was the principle.” told that the Branch could not provide a copy Kenton Smith » [email protected] of Plett’s claim, as that was the landlord’s re- –Jason Bland, sponsibility. At the hearing, Plett’s representa- vide further comment. Beat Reporter former tenant of J&R tive, Ms. Christine Lougheed, insisted that J & R Bland was also able to provide evidence Ksenia Prints » [email protected] Property Management had made Bland aware of the proceedings, but of rent payment for the month of October, and could produce no records to prove it. Aware that further supporting his story was an admis- Beat Reporter Michelle Dobrovolny » [email protected] he could appeal any possible judgment against sion from the caretaker that past tenants in the him, Bland waived his right to be served notice, building had month-to-month agreements. PRODUCTION MANAGER & GRAPHICS EDITOR late payment fees, costs of filing the claim, and allowing the hearing to go forward. For these reasons, Bland claimed in his appeal Sarah Sangster » [email protected] additional expenses. Lougheed presented an invoice for a clas- that Plett had presented falsified evidence, However, no representative of J & R showed sified ad purchased in the Winnipeg Free Press, and requested that the RTC consider whether up at the appeal hearing to contest Bland. Even an ad claimed to have been necessary after J & the landlord is guilty of an offence under sec- t h i s w e e k ’ s contributors more significant was the panel’s statement R was left without a tenant to occupy the apart- tion 195 (1)©—the criminal section of The that, had a J & R representative been present, ment Bland had vacated. According to the Residential Tenancies Act. The RTC panel in- Aaron Epp, Gerald Stephen, Erin McIntyre, Stephen Spence, it would likely have had no bearing on the out- RTB’s official Reasons for Decision, said invoice formed Bland that he would have to refer that Daniel Falloon, Salai Za Ceu Lian, James Johnston, come—there was no reason, the panel stated, was, apart from Bland’s lease, the only actual request to the police. Brooke Dmytriw, Matrt Urban, Aaron Elkaim Vincent, to disbelieve the evidence already submitted by documented evidence presented by Lougheed The RTB is the body which administers Micheal Banias Bland to support his appeal. The panel’s ruling to support Plett’s assertions—the record notes the Act in Manitoba, educating tenants and will not be official public record, however, until that only a verbal statement was given to prove landlords about their respective rights and re- the involved parties are informed in writing. a loss of rent. sponsibilities, as well as mediating disputes. The Uniter is the official student newspaper of the University of Winnipeg and is published by Mouseland Press Inc. J & R, which has no alphabetical listing in Unprepared to present any response sup- When necessary, it is the RTB’s prerogative to Mouseland Press Inc. is a membership based organization in which students and community members are invited either the Winnipeg White or Yellow Pages, has ported by documented evidence of his own, investigate, render judgment, and issue orders to participate. For more information on how to become a neither answered or returned The Uniter’s re- Bland could only reply that it had been his regarding conflicts over security deposits, re- member go to www.uniter.ca, or call the office at 786-9790. The Uniter is a member of the Canadian University Press and quests for comment. belief that, based on conversations he had had pairs, the terms and conditions of tenancy Campus Plus Media Services. Bland’s troubles first started in the fall of with the on-site caretaker, the lease was in fact agreements, and notices to move (including SUBMISSION OF ARTICLES, LETTERS, GRAPHICS AND PHOTOS ARE WELCOME. Articles must be submitted in last year, when he found himself without heat on a month-to-month basis, in spite of what notice for non-payment of rent, noise, privacy, text (.rtf) or Microsoft Word (.doc) format to [email protected], living at #2-190 Balmoral Street, a block away was actually stipulated in writing. He also in- and payment of utility bills). or the relevant section editor. Deadline for submissions is 6:00 p.m. Thursday, one week before publication. from the University of Winnipeg. Forced to rely sisted that he had given the caretaker a month’s At present, Bland is unsure of whether he Deadline for advertisements is noon Friday, six days prior to publication. The Uniter reserves the right to refuse to print on space heaters and even the apartment’s oven, notice when he made the decision to move. will revisit the matter; after spending untold submitted material. The Uniter will not print submissions Bland finally contacted the City of Winnipeg. Unfortunately for Bland, his protestations hours researching his appeal, he says he is re- that are homophobic, misogynistic, racist, or libellous. We also reserve the right to edit for length and/or style. After a public health inspector took readings at were for naught: the RTB upheld Plett’s claim. lieved to be free to now focus on his thesis. the site and contacted the building owner, the Bland quickly responded by filing an appeal Upon completion of that, however, Bland will CONTACT US » heat was turned back on the next day. This inci- with the RTC in September, while simultane- be devoting time to assist other Winnipeg General Inquiries: 204.786.9790 dent precipitated Bland’s decision to move out, ously gathering evidence to refute Plett’s asser- property tenants with grievances. To that end, Advertising: 204.786.9779 Editors: 204.786.9497 which he did on October 31, 2005. tions. A search performed by Bland in the re- he will be working on a pro bono basis with Fax: 204.783.7080 However, Bland’s problems were far from verse MTS phone book uncovered that some- Natasha Thambirajah, a former counselor of Email: [email protected] over. Attempting to retrieve his security de- one was living in Bland’s former suite, and the U of M Graduate Students’ Association, LOCATION » posit, Bland says he called J & R several times subpoenas of Manitoba Hydro records indi- who assisted Bland in researching his appeal. Room ORM14 over the next several weeks, but received no re- cated that the person had been residing there “It’s my opinion that some property man- University of Winnipeg 515 Portage Avenue sponse whatsoever. Bland finally requested that since Nov. 2005. agement companies in Winnipeg specifically Winnipeg, Manitoba R3B 2E9 the RTB investigate the matter, and simultane- In addition, an independent search by target and take advantage of students and low- ously made a claim for the additional hydro ex- Bland of Winnipeg Free Press classifieds showed income people,” says Thambirajah, who wants penses incurred while his heat was out. that the ad had not run during the period indi- not only to call attention to this problem, but Cover Image Months passed before Bland followed up cated on the invoice—Nov. 1 to 6—but rather also to how tenants can learn about and assert with the RTB in April 2006, when he was finally several months earlier, in Aug. 2005. Another their rights through the RTB. Likewise, Bland able to have a hearing scheduled for his claim to RTC subpoena resulted in written confirma- says that his other primary motivating factor Lynne Richardson electrical expenses. J & R was a no-show on that tion of this from the Free Press. The confirma- for seeing the matter through was to bring a Sculptural Installation occasion, despite Bland having produced evi- tion also explained that it is impossible for in- desire to facilitate awareness—particularly of Inter-glacial Free Trade Agency. dence that the landlord had been served notice. dividual Free Press ad numbers, computer gen- what he feels are inequities in RTB protocol. Showing at Gallery 1C03 until Dec. 2 The outcome was that Bland was awarded his erated in ascending order, to be duplicated. Yet “In researching my appeal,” says Bland, “I claim of $15.31, as well as interest and costs, the number specified on the invoice matched was surprised to find just how much the deck is Photo by Whitney Light calculated under the Residential Tenancies Act that of the previously run advertisement. stacked in favour of landlords.” as 10 per cent of the compensation. The total Kurt Enns, Manager for Classified amount came to $17.18—less than the $20 cost Advertising at the Free Press, declined to pro- contact: [email protected] The Uniter November 16, 2006 NEWS 0 Is your iPod safe? Thieves attack U of W student
Michael stands outside Portage Place Mall, where he was PHOTO: NATASHA PETERSON assaulted last week on his way from the U of W.
Michelle Dobrovolny high-quality electronic instrument like Beat Reporter that, people that would be assailants in those situations can use them as identi- fiers of the people that they want to try to iPods are a hot item for Winnipeg get those electronic instruments from. It street criminals. is a pretty common thing.” Just ask Michael, the first-year stu- There are numerous safety resources dent who was assaulted on the morn- available for students who feel concerned ing of Nov. 8 while walking from the U of about walking through downtown, such W to his telemarketing job near Portage as SafeWalk and Safe Ride. Mauro stresses Place. Michael, who doesn’t want his last that the perception of a dangerous down- name used for safety reasons, had even town is not always accurate. switched his white iPod headphones to “It’s an inner-city, but the reality is a generic Sony brand in order to avoid that your chances, as an individual…of becoming an easy target for iMuggers. It being victimized personally are pretty didn’t help. low. This is a high-density population “They actually hit me from behind area. When you get one or two incidents before they even asked for anything,” he says. Michael was punched repeatedly in the face, and pushed into a sidewalk planter before his two attackers even de- You can’t be aware of manded any money. He says the head- phones had already made it obvious that your surroundings if you’re he had some kind of portable electronic device on him. listening to music.” Crime involving the popular and ex- pensive iPod is a growing concern. An –David Mauro, incident similar to what happened to U of W Director of Security Michael occurred just three weeks earlier. and Ambassador Services Winnipeg Police reported that two young adolescents were robbed of their iPods on their way home from school in East Kildonan on Oct. 19. While there are no statistics docu- that occur, they’re occurring within a very menting iPod muggings specifically for high-density population. But per capita Winnipeg, the trend has been analyzed crime rate is not necessarily indicative of in other cities such as New York. In 2005, what you read in the newspapers.” the NYC Metropolitan Transportation One of the best ways to avoid an iPod Authority reported that stolen iPods had mugging may simply be not to use it when led to a three percent jump in subway walking outside. Not only are the head- crime. This past August, the NYPD phones a surefire way to draw the atten- launched “IDs for iPods” to combat the tion of a mugger, but the music isolates problem. listeners from their environment. Though iPods are usually a target “The big thing is being aware of for pickpocketers in NYC, in Winnipeg your surroundings,” says Mauro. “One of the device seems to be most commonly things we want to do is discourage people thieved through aggression. David Mauro, from wearing headphones on the street Director of Security and Ambassador because you can’t be aware of your sur- Services at the U of W, says the Winnipeg roundings if you’re listening to music. It’s Police Service has raised the issue of iPod absolutely fundamental in the inner city muggings with him. His department is to be astute enough to know what sur- now considering how to tackle the prob- rounds you.” lem around the U of W campus. Michael won’t be wearing his head- “We’re going to be doing something phones while walking to work anymore. with our security system on this trend But mostly, he plans to avoid downtown of victimizing people with headphones, altogether. especially the style of headphones that “I’m not going to be coming down come with an iPod,” he says. “With a here, except for school,” he says. November 16, 2006 The Uniter contact: [email protected] News Editor: Whitney Light E-mail: [email protected] Phone: 786-9497 0 NEWS Fax: 783-7080
rent interest in the Bay. Shindleman verified The Bay of the future past negotiations that fell through due to the Canadian high leasing cost. Another option for The Bay building is condominiums. Lorne Braithwaite said the & World building could be easily turned into high- end housing. It would attract the kind of young people that the city needs, he says, News BriefS like Waterfront Drive and the Princess Street Condos did. It would not serve low income Compiled by Brooke Dmytriw downtown residents. This transformation would require tre- mendous changes in the building’s construc- DAKAR—In an attempt to end the migra- tion, as its current state is unsuitable for living tion of illegal job-seekers from Senegal, the govern- quarters. This could mean the destruction of ment said it would implement quotas allowing ap- one of the city’s historical monuments. Similar proximately 4000 citizens to work in Spain during Winnipeg initiatives, such as the Eaton’s build- the next two years. In the last year, around 13,000 ing demolition, have been met with much re- Senegalese have landed on the coasts of the Canary sistance in the past. Islands. Thousands of West Africans have been mi- Stefano Grande, executive director of the grating from countries like Senegal, taking boats Downtown BIZ, thinks condos, or some other and trying to make their way to Europe. Reuters re- The future use of the Hudson’s Bay Company Department Store PHOTO: Aaron Elkaim Vincent housing option could be feasible in The Bay. ported that work contracts and identification for mi- on Portage Ave., completed 1926, is uncertain. He believes changes to the historic building grants will be prepared by Spanish officials located in are possible on a minimal scale. “It’s a part of Senegal. The process already seems to be underway. our culture and our history that we have to By next week officials said they hoped to have arrange- Ksenia Prints Rumours have circulated that the HBC preserve, but we also have to learn from posi- ments made for 75 migrant youths. By the end of 2006, Beat reporter downtown store is suffering fluctuating tive restoration experiences… and work on de- the countries hope to have sent 500 legal Senegalese sales and questionable prospects. Desiree velopment.” migrants to work in Spain. Blackmore, the store’s newly hired manager, Shindico does not see the condo transfor- n Nov. 4 Lorne Braithwaite, an ac- and Katherine Raso, HBC’s senior media rela- mation happening. “The building won’t lend TRAIL—Grade 7 students at a Trail, British claimed real-estate expert and con- itself to condominiums without huge public Columbia elementary school scored the highest on Osultant, said that the key to down- subsidies, and I don’t believe government has the province’s Foundation Skills Assessment tests. The town revival and Winnipeg’s prosperity is a the appetite to put that kind of money into ac- school’s principal credits the score to classes being change in The Bay Downtown building. It’s a part of our culture commodations for such a few people,” says separated by gender. According to the Canadian Press, The Uniter found out that the building Shindleman. Winnipeg simply lacks the work Glenmerry Elementary School has consecutively had has in fact been available for lease for over a and our history that we have to force and demand for housing that would jus- high scores for the last three years, the same amount of year, and has had several potential buyers and tify the condos’ high prices. “At the end of the time that classes have been divided. French, music and investors, including the U of W. Whether as a preserve, but we also have to day, we’re not going to make enough units to physical education classes are co-ed. Principal Kere condominium complex, a shopping centre, or impact downtown,” he adds. MacGregor rationalizes the gender separation at the an office space, this historic building has a sig- learn from positive restoration Is selling The Bay and changing its pur- Grade 7 level through the fact that boys and girls use nificant role in Winnipeg’s future. pose a good option for Winnipeg? Not accord- different parts of their brains at that age. MacGregor re- The top four floors of the building have experiences… and work on ing to Shindleman and Grande. They both be- marked that boys are more self-centred, and are preoc- been available for lease since 2005 through lieve the key to downtown revival and possible cupied with themselves. Girls show more concern for Shindico. According to various sources, the development.” new use of The Bay building is retail. the group. Girls also tend to ask more questions at that company has been involved with The Bay “If you have to work and live downtown, age, and boys tend to be more task-oriented. Social be- Downtown for four years, working on its –Stefano Grande, you’re looking for other amenities. If there’s haviour is also different and the division is supposed to design and redevelopment. The cost of the executive director of not going to be a grocery store, places to shop have alleviated adolescent tensions. original plan to completely renovate the store the Downtown BIZ and sustain people, it’s going to be more diffi- amounted to $30 million, and was therefore cult to attract residents,” says Shindleman. OTTAWA—Alan Pope submitted his recom- abandoned. At some point there was even a Grande adds, “People shop where they mendations for the Kashechewan First Nation and the proposal to convert the building into the new tions manager, declined comment. live. The Bay could theoretically have a mixed best option, he says, is to relocate its 1500 residents Manitoba Hydro quarters. Shindleman explained that “as for today, use of retail, offices and some housing in the 450 kilometers south near Timmins, ON. The reserve, Sandy Shindleman, Shindico’s managing there’s no deal imminent in the works to see top floors, if the market allowed for it and the located on the shores of James Bay had an e. coli out- director, explained that “now, The Bay is a pri- [the planned renovation of the store] happen.” building was constructed in that way.” The break in October 2005. The tainted water supply forced vate company, and there’s been subsequent Shindico is still attempting to lease parts of grocery store, which is one of The Bay’s most hundreds of residents to leave. Pope, a former Ontario discussions with other stakeholders in down- the store for office space, but “if The Bay is not successful departments, is a necessary com- cabinet minister, was appointed to investigate the prob- town” as to its future. able to make it feasible to stay downtown, we ponent for downtown growth. lems in Kashechewan by Indian Affairs Minister Jim A provincial government spokesman has will have the whole building available.” Retail According to Shindleman, the option of Prentice this past summer. The Toronto Star reported confirmed the possibility of government in- might not be a feature of the building in the turning parts of the building into office space that Pope submitted his assessment to the Minister volvement in the building. “Discussions con- future. is the most viable solution. Since redevelop- and admitted that his recommendation could be a tinue in regards to leasing arrangements, but Last year, the U of W expressed interest in ment costs for the building have risen sub- costly undertaking for the federal government, possibly we’re currently unable to expand on the sub- leasing a floor in the building. Dan Hurley, di- stantially over the last few years, the low cost inciting demands from other aboriginal leaders facing ject as the negotiations are ongoing,” he says. rector of External Affairs, said there is no cur- of office renovation is appealing. similar situations. The Liberals had developed a plan for the reserve that included fresh water and the con- struction of homes on higher land. But the plan was scrapped by Prentice, and Pope was appointed to find a solution. How would you renovate The Bay building? HO CHI MINH CITY—Three Americans were convicted of terrorism charges by a Vietnamese court. Seven individuals were sentenced to 15 months in prison for plotting to take over Vietnamese radio Ian McMurtrie – Make it a mixed use building. Vera Coppola – Each floor could have a theme. stations and incite insurrections against the commu- There could be a club or bar, a health spa, condos, For example, there could be a restaurant level, and a gym, and multiple businesses. This would be a café and bookstore level. The top floor could be nist government. The court said the plot was assem- difficult to do because big buildings are expensive. a pub that looks out over downtown. An indoor bled by the “Government of Free Vietnam,” an orga- But we need something organic downtown, not an green space would also be nice. People could go nization based in California and deemed a terrorist exclusive use building. The bottom level could be there in the winter for a break, to enjoy some sun group by Vietnam. The treason charges were pun- boutiques. I wouldn’t want to see monoculture re- and warmth through greenhouse windows. tail, like The Bay is now, or Walmart. A level could ishable by harsher sentences including execution, also be used for the expansion of the U of W. but the judge gave the defendants 15 months, with credit for the 14 months they have already spent in prison. All seven people are of Vietnamese descent Faiza Hargaaya – I would like the whole thing Steffen Gouzecky – I like the idea of The Bay to be a shopping centre. Actually, I like how it is being used for housing. They would be average to and had no previous records. The case was resolved now, as The Bay. But the top floor should have above average type condominiums. quickly and efficiently before the country’s hosting a better restaurant. A fancy restaurant, five stars, of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation summit. would be nice and attract people to the downtown. According to the Associated Press, the United States I envision a high-end steakhouse. and Vietnam were eager to have the case settled before the conference. contact: [email protected] The Uniter November 16, 2006 NEWS 0 Provocative United Church ad campaign to save membership Unorthodox approach speaks to younger audience Campus &
shopping mall Christmas scene with the ques- Community Richard Liebrecht tion “Would you still take your kids?” News Assignment Editor A video feature on the website features a squirrel that responds to faith and life ques- Briefs tions by tugging on acorns that light up a Compiled by Michelle n a battle against declining membership, ‘yes’ or ‘no’ sign. Buttons to access discus- Dobrovolny and Whitney Light The United Church of Canada launched a sion forums accompany every other section of Irisqué new marketing campaign aiming to the site and include features such as individ- break one of Canada’s oldest churches out of its ual viewpoints and polls on pop culture news.
mold. Noticeably absent are church emblems. Only No more hogs allowed “[The advertising] portion of the cam- a few small print mentions and a church loca- The hog industry is in an uproar following news paign is meant to engage people in spiritual tor tool identify the website’s creator organiza- that the provincial government is banning the con- struction of new hog barns. Conservation Minister discussion, and yes, I think that will work,” says tion as the United Church. Stan Struthers announced the temporary moratorium Bruce Faurschou, the United Church’s execu- The Church has long been identified on Nov. 8, saying it will give the Clean Environment tive secretary for Manitoba and Northwestern as the prime mover of the Christian left in Commission time to finish its review of the effect hog Ontario. “The bottom line is we need to try Canada. It is often defined by its progressive barns have on Manitoba waterways. Manitoba hog something. We had this door open, and we stands: the Church is in favour of same-sex- production has been increasing rapidly, reaching nine million hogs this year compared to two million in walked through it. It’s all about getting people marriage, of allowing gay and female minis- 1990. The province will be imposing new regulations thinking spiritually.” on the industry starting 2009 that will prevent farmers Ads account for three of the $10.5 mil- from applying manure and synthetic fertilizers in cer- lion set aside from church coffers for a cam- tain areas to limit phosphorous pollution. An OlyWest paign that will add in a website and accep- It’s all about getting spokesperson said Friday that the company is not concerned about its supply for the proposed process- tance training for congregations to try to wel- ing plant in the St. Boniface Industrial Park, and will come young adults and young families back people thinking spiritually.” go ahead with its licensing application regardless. The into the pews. hog industry employs 15,000 people in Manitoba. Ads and an interactive website, www. –Bruce Faurschau, Students learn to live simple wondercafe.ca, intend to highlight the church’s United Church executive and healthy emphases on pondering social, moral, and secretary for Manitoba and Wholesome Living was the theme of the UWSA’s Health week, held Nov 14 to 16. The annual sympo- faith issues in comparison to typical notions Northwestern Ontario sium gave students the chance to learn about health of church with rigid answers to life’s ques- issues, services and alternatives to mainstream health- tions. Research conducted by major Canadian care. This year featured a panel discussion on Medi- polling company Environics on behalf of the ters, and the right to abortion. Less-often dis- care that debated the private vs. the public system, as Church found that disagreement with con- cussed are its alignments with socialist poli- well as speakers from the Canadian Centre for Policy Alternative and the Frontier Centre for Public Policy. servative approaches and content are bigger tics, equality rights, social justice and dialogue Mark Burch, who teaches a class on voluntary sim- roadblocks to church attendance than conve- with other faiths and religions. plicity at the U of W, also gave a presentation. Burch nience or style of worship. It found 77 per cent Bringing religious discussion boldly into has been practising simple living since the 1960s, and of 30 to 45-year-olds aren’t attending right the public realm, the ads have quickly drawn is an advocate for immaterialistic lifestyles. Presenta- now but unknowingly share many values with ire from the religious right. Several online tions were also made by the Manitoba Chiropractors’ The United Church of Canada has launched Association, and a workshop on living with HIV was the church. Christian news sources have reported sar- a controversial mass media ad campaign in offered by Nine Circles Community Centre. The new ads feature provocative photos castically on the campaign and its appeal hopes of attracting new and younger members. using questions rather than slogans to deliver to mainstream liberal values. Ted Byfield, a Prominent aboriginal activist to speak at U of W their message. One places two groom figures Canadian Christian commentator published On Nov. 21 the UWSA will present Winona atop a wedding cake with the question “Does on the right-wing AmericanWorldNet Daily LaDuke as part of a day celebrating aboriginal wom- anyone object?” a reference to the Church’s news site, called the campaign “too ridicu- cause of declining church attendance, and en’s voices. The celebration is organized in conjunc- tion with the U of W’s Aboriginal Self-Governance stance in favour of same sex marriage. Another lous to ridicule.” Byfield says that the aban- also explains the rapid growth of conservative Program. At 1:00 p.m. in the Bulman Centre, LaDuke puts an image of Jesus in the Santa seat of a donment of conservative values is the actual churches. will deliver a talk called “Aboriginal American Activ- “We’re just taking care of what we perceive ism and the Modern Economics of Fair Trade.” The to be our own ministry. I hope we don’t make talk will emphasize the involvement of women in these decisions based on what other denominations issues. LaDuke, an Anishinabe from the Bear Clan of the Mississippi Band of the White Earth Reservation, think of us,” says Faurschou. “We’ll work hard in Minnesota, is a long-time activist. She founded the In- the ministries we choose, but not boast about it. digenous Women’s Network in 1985, an organization The campaign takes us out of that shy, re- that supports the self-determination of Indigenous served situation, but we don’t see it as a women and peoples. A graduate of Harvard Univer- competition to other denominations. It’s sity, LaDuke became involved in a range of Aboriginal environmental and economic issues. She has gained all about us.” international recognition as a leading voice, speaking The campaign is the first such effort in in front of the United Nations, running for V.P. with the Church’s history to reach out through Green Party leader Ralph Nader in the 1996 and 2000 the mass media. Though still the larg- American presidential elections, and being active with several grass roots organizations. est protestant denomination in Canada, participation in many United Church par- ishes is dropping off, especially among young people. Dramatic demographic shifts caused by the loss of young people may put the Church’s future at risk as their congregations age.
Remembrance Day ceremony
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Jo Snyder gnant one filled with convenient imag- six billion of us and so there are bound Clichés Managing Editor ery for easy metaphors. We are so intol- to be some significant differences. I’m Documenting the Wretched erant of each other we don’t even want not proposing something as flaky as the Land of Political Punditry to see how others live. Each compro- world should see itself as if it were in a James Patterson ow do we choose our moral mise is a severe infringement on our relationship, or something equally as battles? Which values or com- own rights and freedoms. One YMCA convoluted and lame. But we seem to Hforts are worth defending at member said, “They should cover their be a species incapable of compromise, Winnipeg Columnist Officially all costs and what is worth giving up windows. I respect their right to prac- at least without a lot of griping, and this “Embedded”? for the sake of community harmony? tise their religion, but not their right poses a serious barrier to peace. The In an increasingly multicultural society, to impose their religion on us.” One barrier is impossible to overcome when Despite the fact Tom Brodbeck has been writ- it seems like we are becoming less ac- Hasidic community member said, “We each community insists upon itself. ing blatant commentary in the The Winnipeg Sun’s news section for sometime, something recently cepting of difference, and each other. have a belief in being dressed modestly, What would Jean-Paul do? changed. The change was barely noticeable, but Evironics recently published a poll and we want our kids to see women He might say, “well, well, let’s get finalized by the simple removal of “city columnist” revealing that Canadians accept multi- dressed modestly.” on with it…” from his byline. culturalism except when it clashes with This all reminds me of my favourite Please send your tepid compli- Without fanfare or ceremony, the change Charter equality rights. It makes sense French philosopher, Jean-Paul Sartre. ments and fiery punditry to editor@ would suggest the writer has become part of the unbiased news section in the same paper he has to fight in favour of gay marriage for In Jean-Paul Sartre’s play No Exit uniter.ca worked at for years. With this change it would be the sake of human dignity, equality and three characters are sitting around a natural to suggest his writing would have changed Charter rights. There are undoubtedly a living room in conversation. They have as well. But the punditry persists. large number of Canadians who oppose died and they are in Hell. There is no Thus, we now believe Brodbeck to be Winni- this for religious reasons, but the big torturer. No fire. No brimstone. The peg’s first official opinions writer ‘embedded’ in a news section. Congrats. issues are worth arguing about and three of them are destined to sit in a Similar to how journalists were embedded in don’t seem to represent the same brand Second Empire furnished room, which military operations during the early stages of the of intolerance that our day-to-day pet- they all find aesthetically distasteful, Iraq War, our brave soul reports back to us with tiness does. But where do you draw the for eternity. They attempt to figure out his own, often one sided tales. The subject matter: how to make it through eternity with- Inflated bureaucrat salaries and injustice, making it line? Can secular values be chiselled slightly more droll, and less political than the Ann away at in the same manner that people out driving each other insane, though Coulter Syndicate. feel their religious ones are? still not entirely sure where they are. Read something Though it is clearly not news, it remains unclear A couple of weeks ago a Hasidic In mid-play, Garcin, the only male in if the choice was made based upon style or on shift- community in Montreal footed the bill the room shouts out in frustration, “… you don’t agree ing definitions of news commentary within Tom’s host organization, whose opinion pages usually lie for a local YMCA to install frosted glass we’ll look at the floor and each must several pages from Brodbeck’s (ehem) news piece. windows. This is the compromise: the try to forget the others are there.” The with? Have It is also unclear if this move was associated with YMCA is able to have windows in their banter continues as the restless charac- the new form of news writing widely accepted and workout room and the Hasidic commu- ters try to sort out their new surround- purported as unbiased fact by such noteworthy nity doesn’t risk their children catching ings and deal with who they are as seen something to organizations such as Fox Television. Sometimes there is truth, albeit in a twisted a glimpse of a woman in spandex shorts by the others in the room. The result is manner, in what David Warren said “The media are and a sports bra doing lunges. The just about everything you could feel for say? Write a allergic to good news, and run from it as from holy compromise seemed reasonable, until another person from affection to rage, water.” YMCA members began to complain that but in the very end Garcin figures it out letter to the In fear of the FIPPA there wasn’t enough light in the work- in what is one of Sartre’s most famous Kudos to Dan Lett, investigative re- out room. And the Hasidic community lines: “There’s no need for red-hot editor! porter for the Winnipeg Free Press , who wanted to rent out the swimming room pokers. HELL IS–OTHER PEOPLE!” recently dropped the left wing equivalent so that the gender of the lifeguard would I often think of this line for many of manna when he suggested in his civic match the gender of those using the reasons. Sometimes being around election blog post that the local voice-box of The Please send your witty remarks pool. And the YMCA members thought people in general is unbearable. Other Canadian Taxpayers Federation, Adrienne Batra, and scathing rejoinders to may be planning a run at provincial politics with the synagogue should cover their own times, relationships make life more the Tories. The mere suggestion of this surely windows. And so on. complicated than one feels it should be. [email protected] generated an en-mass salivation within the city’s The window argument in Montreal However, the reality is that we are inher- leftist circles that seek revenge for her skilled knack is a good example of how we make each ently social beings. It makes life hard. for dropping political bombs at the most opportune other’s lives hell. It’s a particularly poi- It also makes life good. There are also times creating a perceived political interference. No doubt this drooling was followed by numerous amendments within the agendas of Grassroot organizations. The predominant reason: creating workshops entitled “filing a freedom of in- formation request on political adversaries.” If this becomes a reality, legislative in- leader Hugh MacFayden who was Filmon’s senior there is no downtown representation on the powerful terns should be expecting overtime under political advisor. Other than tidbit of info, few know committee, with the surrounding bedroom communi- Freedom of information act (FIPPA). The anything about his politics (including his caucus). ties holding the balance of power. only difference in their assigned tasks will be Somebody please, get this man an image consultant. The media did report on the donut comment by where the pile of dirty laundry will originate. It’s unbecoming to run a political party in the shadows councillor Jenni Gerbasi, but the richness of the com- Phrases to live by: “Payback can be a real bitch” of Stephen Harper. ment was lost in the spin of what is widely believed to and “what’s good for the goose is good for Next in line is Brenda Liepsic. This former Filmon be Katz’s distain for opposition, and the media’s fasci- the gander.” communications consultant and party president of the nation of turning conflict at city hall into a “he-said, Tories is now deputy mayor of Winnipeg. Her positive she said” afternoon soap opera, devoid of issues. RISE Filmonites! RISE!!! voice, the central plank of her civic election campaign, The donut analogy is also used in urban plan- should fit in nicely when the city is sold to developers ning circles to describe how suburban growth occurs, It should be noted that we almost have seeking more WWII-style subdivisions. and saps the downtown of resources and viability. enough former Filmonites back in the spotlight And let’s not forget Vic Toews, former provincial Instead of a change in power dynamic within EPC to make a right-wing video cover of Michael Justice Minister, who took his justice road show to to the development community, the media focused on Jackson’s “Thriller.” In keeping with the right the Federal level. His 240 million dollar announce- the Katz’s appointment of Transcona’s Russ Wyatt, –wing motif, I believe the script could just re- ment for corrections last week gave me hope that if long thought to be a political adversary of the Mayor. place the monotone zombies chants of “more I don’t get the job I want out of University at least I Katz adversary or not, Wyatt has been known as brains” with “Loooo-wer Taaax-zes” or “Moooorre will be able find a job building a prison somewhere. pro-development, which should make him a valuable Pri-vate Public Partnerships” and everything The more things change, the more they stay the addition to this development focused EPC. If true, ex- resembles a Andrew Lloyd Webber musical. same. pect a further strain on the city’s services as the city’s Of course none of these people are remotely expansion continues to engulf the countryside like a linked to the enviable demise of the Toriesvia The Dream-team Donut California wildfire. a vote rigging scandal, or a sell-off of a certain It’s true that this is donut EPC, but more accu- former public utility (cough* call me* cough). This The city hall buzz word for the new incarnation rately it’s the development community’s dream-team. being said, we should not mistake this as a rebirth of Winnipeg’s the Executive Policy Committee (EPC) Sam Katz’s spin team 1: Local media 0 for the Tories either. The most notable is Tory is “donut.” The reference seeks to point out the fact contact: [email protected] The Uniter November 16, 2006 COMMENTS 0
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really think North American Muslims are all Marrying church and state that happy to know that the Prime Minister of Add a cup of one, a pinch of the other Canada, or the President of the United States, is an evangelical Christian? Seems like an ideal and you’ve got a recipe for disaster set-up for conflict if I’ve ever seen one. Second, with the evangelical belief system in play, I’m a little concerned just what Leonard Eichel There is an inordinate influence of a mi- will emanate from Ottawa in terms of gov- The Link (Concordia University) nority religious group in Ottawa. A return to ernment policy. We know that most of the fundamental Christian values and a turning to Conservative caucus has an issue with gay God in a time of “crisis” (read: jihadist terror- marriage and that the government success- MONTREAL (CUP) – These days, Ottawa ism) is something that leaders are sometimes fully raised the age of sexual consent from 14 is looking less like a place of government, wont to do, but is still a worrisome trend. to 16, an issue the Christian conservatives in and more like a place of worship. According The political sphere is fraught with Canada have been advocating for many years. to Marci McDonald, in an extensive piece shades of grey and compromise and, as such, But there are a whole host of other issues out in the October 2006 issue of the Walrus, the is not well suited to a religious belief that is there – abortion, the family, crime – that the Conservative caucus attends Bible study characterized by absolutes. And let’s face it: government is just itching to address in its classes every Thursday morning. all religions are characterized by absolutes. It own unique way. Our Prime Minister (although he keeps was one of the reasons that the founding cit- Foreign policy is not immune. Harper’s his beliefs close to his chest) attends ser- izens of the United States and Canada made position regarding Israel is a case in point. Religious belief is not something that can vices, when he has the time, at the East Gate conscious efforts to separate church and state. He’s taken decades of previous and care- be turned on or off like a light switch. There Alliance Church – an evangelical congregation The other was that mainstream faiths did not fully thought-out Canadian positions on the are no conflict-of-interest codes that compel in Ottawa whose statement of faith encour- want the state meddling in the business of re- Middle East – which include some recognition our elected officials to check their religion at ages adherents to accept the Bible as “iner- ligion, hence specific constitutional clauses that an Arab state next door to Israel should be the door. And that’s why, when our nation was rant” and the Second Coming as “imminent.” that permit the freedom of religion and do not a reality – and chucked them in the bin with- being put together, we wisely decided that Women are not accepted for ordina- favour one religion over another. out so much of a debate. there should be a clear separation between re- tion (a position in sync with most Catholic Fast forward to today’s situation and we Why? As Sam Harris stated in his ligious beliefs and public service. and Anglican denominations, as well as the have evangelicals influencing and occupying book “The End of Faith”: “fundamentalist Anything less will lead to morally abso- Islamic faith) and homosexual unions are high political positions in both Ottawa and Christians support Israel because they believe lute prescriptions for a wide variety of issues strictly forbidden. The church points to scrip- Washington. This is troublesome for a number that the final consolidation of Jewish power that infringe on our daily lives – prescriptions ture for evidence that homosexuality is “the of reasons. in the Holy Land – specifically, the rebuild- based on a 2000-year-old book written by men basest form of social conduct.” Over half of Primarily, it flies in the face of constitu- ing of Solomon’s temple – will usher in both who believed the earth was flat and whose the Conservative caucus consider themselves tional provisions essentially preventing the fa- the Second Coming of Christ and the final de- principal means of transport was the ass. This evangelicals. vouring of one religion over another. Do you struction of the Jews.” There it is. is not the Canada of the 21st century. Who Am I, and Where’s Iraqistan?
James Johnston Canadian political consciousness, telling us ous question: if we Canadians don’t know what through the use of force. Rather it depends that — guess what —we’re sick of war too! the heck we’re doing there, what are “we” op- on how well we can help nurture opportuni- Wait a sec, which war were we opposing again? posing, exactly? Fighting? Conflict? Death? ties for Afghanis to meet their needs and im- hat a news week last week! “A land- Where’s Iraqistan, anyway? Injustice? All of the above? Indeed, all worthy prove their standard of living. As abstract prin- slide victory,” “a seismic shift,” and Unlike our neighbours, we’re not sick of things to oppose. But with a dearth of detail, ciples, freedom and democracy only have ef- W “a stunning triumph” happened war because of our intimate experience with surely we’re not qualified to pack up and haul ficacy when they’re coupled with economic all on the same day. On that day and for the death. We see a comparatively small number out. opportunity. rest of the week, hyperbole was suddenly ac- of caskets arrive home in the Canadian media I wonder what we could achieve if we And thankfully, contrary to popular ceptable in the objective news media because and the majority of us would be hard-pressed stopped talking in hopeless generalities and belief, Afghanistan isn’t just an opium-infested the good guys — the Democrats — finally took to say we personally knew someone that died used our capacity to think in context without sandbowl. It actually has extensive deposits of back the legislative branch. It was a revelation as a result of fighting. By pointing to this, I getting caught up in a warm southerly wind. natural gas, petroleum, coal, copper, chromite, of the anxiety that “progressive” Americans don’t mean to undermine tragic and meaning- We should be thinking about Afghanistan in- talc, barites, sulfur, lead, zinc, iron ore, salt, and were accruing over the past six years of Bush ful Canadian deaths in Afghanistan. I’m point- dependently. Separate from the Iraqi conflict, precious and semiprecious stones. So while the Republicanism. Like a sigh of relief, the refer- ing to our astounding national ignorance. separate from the popular American senti- ability of Afghanis to cultivate a basic agrarian, endum was quick and decisive: the war in Iraq One poll indicates that we’re sick of the ment we heard so much about in the mid-term subsistence lifestyle is slight due to poor soil is taking too long and Americans have little pa- war in Afghanistan because we either just dis- election. and climate, it seems that there exists great tience left. covered it was happening, or we erroneously Let’s start with the basics. We know the potential to create an industrial, or natural- Meanwhile, here in the cold white north, believe it to be one and the same as America’s Afghan economy is being positively boosted by resource-based economy, if that’s what they we asked ourselves what the win means for war in Iraq. From the Democratic win to the an international presence, though on the other wish to do. us in Canada. The answer was usually a con- announcement of Dean as keynote, last week’s hand we know that a warlord-run opium mo- Before we Canadians are qualified to founded “I don’t know,” followed by a citation news didn’t help clarify the difference between nopoly presents a unique challenge to Afghan complain about the absurdity of our com- of how the legislative branch almost always the two conflicts. Canadians are more con- economic success - especially now that war- mitment, we had better try to reach below swings back to the other party during the fused than ever. lords are the governing elite. We also know that the surface a bit. We had better ask ourselves second term of a President. Seismic indeed. Consider the results of that Environics much of the Taliban is at large, and that they’re whether our opposition to the Afghan mission Nevertheless, the Liberals tried to capi- poll: a quarter of us somehow think we’re in hard to differentiate from average Afghanis. comes from a well-informed and well-engaged talize on some of last week’s positive hyper- Afghanistan to peacekeep. Keep the peace Surely we can appreciate how great a challenge understanding of the issue, or from a habit bole by association. They invited longtime Iraq between which two sides? More than a fifth this is for our military. of paying a disproportionate amount of war opponent Howard Dean to be their key- (23 per cent) of us say were just there to help From that brief summary, we already attention to the American conflict due to some note speaker at the upcoming leadership con- Bush. Nine per cent say we’re there to defeat know that an international departure from kind of backward fascination and national vention. National director Steven MacKinnon the Taliban; eight per cent to defeat Al-Qaeda; Afghanistan means a national Afghan econ- sense of insecurity. Sure, we probably hear said “the Liberals have a strong affinity with eight per cent to create a democracy; and only omy as rooted in transnational crime as ever, much more about Iraq than we do of the Democrats.” By inviting him to speak, the five per cent actually think we’re there to sup- and a fundamentalist, despotic former regime Afghanistan. But it’s a different war, folks. Liberals position themselves not only as win- port NATO. I guess “supporting Afghanis” handed yet another opportunity to claim Take some initiative. Afghanistan and Iraq are ners, but also as a party of peace and a friend wasn’t a good enough reason to make the list. power. We’re no better off than where we different places with different conflicts led by of the American people (as an aside, I might We clearly don’t know what we’re doing started. different organizations Afghan difficulties are like to remind Liberals what happened the last there. And that should be no surprise, really, So if we stay in Afghanistan, how quickly not impossible to comprehend. Solutions are time they invited someone up from the United because that characterizes all multi-national, can Afghanis enjoy fundamental freedoms and available. Surely we can come up with some- States to address them. He tried, and is still (and therefore) politically sensitive missions. democratic representation – if that is, in fact, thing far better than a cop-out military trying, to take over the party). Every contributing nation has a slightly differ- the extended goal? First, this goal does not, as solution to a complex international problem. And as the Liberals attempt to gain from ent set of values, and consequently a slightly Derek Rosin suggested in a comments piece Surely we can provide some leadership in the the anti-war movement in the United States, different goal. submitted to The Uniter, depend on how well economic sphere - something to focus on polls were suddenly being pumped into our But this obvious problem begs an obvi- we impose a political or cultural institution beyond just hopelessness and despair. November 16, 2006 The Uniter contact: [email protected] 0 DIVERSIONS
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Matt Cohen anniversary gift, you may be using them on the couch that night. Year five is wood. Presumably you could give a pair of clogs friend of mine recently celebrated or a Russian doll set, but just to be safe, his fourth anniversary with his a subscription to Woodworking Monthly A wife. The two are very traditional, should do the trick. Iron tops in at number and as such, he went out and bought her six. Try visiting a blood bank and see what linen as a present. It turns out that there you can pick up. Just a tip, type O negative are particular types of gifts a couple is sup- blood really complements green eyes. Year posed to give each other every year. Most seven is wool. I don’t know if this year even of us have heard of the 25 year silver an- requires a present seeing as you’ve been niversary where you give silver as a pres- pulling that gift over their eyes since you ent, but there are some pretty strange gift got married. Years eight, nine and ten are suggestions earlier in the list. Your first topped off with bronze, copper, and tin. As year together is called the paper year. I the list continues, the items are supposed guess this makes sense. Statistically, a high to increase in durability. After the ten year percentage of marriages end within the mark, you start to get the good stuff: crys- first year so why not celebrate your anni- tal, sapphire, and diamonds. In fact, both versary with divorce papers. Your second your 60th and 75th anniversary are dia- Wine On A Dime year is cotton. This is a little better than monds. I’m assuming this is because you paper, but it’s not much of a gift. Nothing gave such bad presents near the start of says “I love you” quite like a t-shirt with your life together that you have to make up Michael Banias that slogan written on it. Your third year for it then. Finally your 80th anniversary is is leather. I don’t really see the logical step oak. Now I wouldn’t call buying your part- in that one, but after three years of mar- ner a coffin a great gift idea, but it may be ot all organic wine sulfites due to grape skins, so don’t let riage, leather chaps and bondage gear may practical at that point in your life. So that’s is alike. The rules the warning dissuade you. not be a bad idea to spice things up. Year the break down of anniversary gifts; every Nfor what is “organic” Lastly, many winemakers use bio- four, as I mentioned, is linen. New sheets year a new item. Just don’t ask me about changes in different situa- dynamic techniques to grow and pro- count, but if you give those as your only birthstones. Those things are a crock. tions. Organic wine made in duce their wine, but never gain organic Italy may not be certified or- status due to technicalities such as the ganic in the United States be- distance of their vineyard to a public cause the laws and require- highway. So do some research. Many ments are different. This can winemakers have websites, and they become a big problem for will let you know how they operate. wine lovers. There are plenty of organic wines If you want to get into organic in Winnipeg, and plenty of them have Real News Headlines wine, there are a few things that need great price points. I know it’s confus- to be on your mind. First, how strict do ing, so ask your wine merchant. To you want to be when it comes to defin- finish on some good news, the Food richard perez-pena ing organic? There are different levels and Agriculture Organization of the the new york times FOUND ON www.nytimes.com of organic wines, and though the bor- United Nations and the European ders between these levels are very Union are both developing a system fuzzy, with some research, you can find to make organic laws universal. In the what you are looking for. near future, all organic food and drink The first level is “Certified will bare a certification from one of Survey Finds Dirtier Subways Organic”. That means that the grapes these bodies. have been grown according to govern- Some “organics” you can take to After Cleaning Jobs Were Cut ment organic legislation and that the the bank: winemaker has added no preserva- Cono-Sur Organic Cabernet/ tives such as sulfites to the end prod- Carmenere - ($13.97 – MLCC and pri- uct. What you get is 100% fermented vate shops) – You’ll know it by the bike grape juice, nothing else. This is rare on the label. This is a nice fruit juicy unfortunately, and I have seen none wine, and is made with organic grapes. in Winnipeg as of yet. Just to muddy It’s quite nice, great cassis, jam, and the waters a little more, if a wine is ripe cherry. Nice and smooth, tastes “Certified Organic” in one country that like it’s been in the bottle for a year or does not mean another feels the same two already. way. If the wine comes to Canada, and Badger Mountain Organic Riesling our government doesn’t have the same – ($12.56 – MLCC and private shops) – I rules, the “Certified Organic” label know, both wines are over the $12 limit. must be removed prior to import. Organic wine, like organic food, is ex- Second is “Made with Organically pensive. This one is a great dry Riesling Grown Grapes”. Basically, the grapes from Washington State. This has great grown are certified organic; the wine- apple and peach flavours, with a touch maker however, makes no prom- of honey. It finishes with a crisp bite. ises. They may have added preserva- This one is sulfite free, and the grapes tives. The best way to check is on the are organically grown according to back label. If it says “Contains sul- American legislation. fites”, that means that sulfite content in wine over 40,000 parts per million. Questions or comments? tha- If a wine comes into Canada, and the [email protected] U.S., it must say that. However, many red wines naturally contain that many contact: [email protected] The Uniter November 16, 2006 DIVERSIONS 0
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November 16, 2006 The Uniter contact: [email protected] 10 FEATURES Features Pratt: Profile of a Painter
Kenton Smith Staff Reporter
“I’m a painter.” It is as such that Christopher Pratt de- fines himself to me. And it is as such that he is identified in the Canadian public con- sciousness. Yet his public identity is also defined by one place: Newfoundland. These two compo- nents are, in the national psyche, perhaps ul- timately inextricable. And a 20-year Pratt ret- rospective, organized by the National Gallery and currently showing at the Winnipeg Art Gallery until January 7, 2007, does nothing to dispel the specific notion of Pratt as a painter of Newfoundland. Yet to what extent have his roots determined his work? On the one hand, Newfoundland has been Pratt’s lifelong home, and it is, osten- sibly, the most recurrent subject in his paint- ing. At least on some level, he paints what he sees, and what he sees is Newfoundland. On the other hand – although Pratt has said that he tries to depict the region faith- fully, he stresses that it is not his intent to “represent the geographics.” Rather, he says he is “depicting what is difficult to convey in conversation.” What Pratt conveys is not merely Newfoundland’s surface, but the deeper complexities of life within the province. Newfoundland is also in Pratt’s work in- separably bound up with the deeply per- sonal – with the self. What we see is Pratt’s Newfoundland, filtered through a conflation of aesthetic sensibility, memory, autobiogra- phy, and unconscious association. The end result transcends mere land- scape or any semblance of photorealism. In one sense, the works currently at the WAG are all self-portraits of a sort: by personally Christopher Pratt, Crab Plant with Cat Tracks, 2002. Oil on canvas. Private collection, Toronto. © Christopher Pratt investing so much in his work, Pratt also allows the viewer a window into himself. And conversely, he also makes the personal uni- “That’s very accurate.” In other cases his re- Eventually Pratt offers something of a cation, and, on a brute level, an image of versal. sponse is more lateral. I mention that in clarifying statement: “Art is not reality.” His Newfoundland’s industrial and economic On the phone with Pratt, attempting to
to memory, “I’m not trying to represent it I tell Pratt an an- accurately at all.” Ultimately, Pratt eschews ecdote related to me by going into too much detail: it is all too easy, Hughes---that on the oc- he says, to formulate a neat, concise psycho- casion of the opening analytical explanation, or magnify an auto- of this retrospective in biographical detail to excess. Winnipeg, a woman in at- “If you have to explain the painting, tendance asked, “Mr. Pratt, it’s not doing its job,” Pratt says, not want- why are your paintings so ing to destroy the possibility of interpre-
Christopher Pratt, Salt Shed Interior, 1988. Oil on canvas. Private collection. © Christopher Pratt November 16, 2006 The Uniter contact: [email protected] 12 ARTS & CULTURE
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something they are truly proud of. “Technically, this album is better Leather Pants and Aqua Net than the demo was because it was re- corded in a studio, and not our jam space. The song writing is a lot better as well,” says Bunio. “Diamond Cutter Big Trouble in Little China is more emotional, and more intense.” While all of the band members contribute to the music writing pro- PHOTOS: hal sear cess, Mckinnon is the band’s sole lyri- cist. The songs on Diamond Cutter ex- plore such themes as apocalyptic for- nication (“End of the World Sex Party”), broken relationships (“Piss Proud”), organized religion (“Everyone for Themselves and God Against All”), and being drunk as fuck (“Drunk as Fuck”). “The lyrics are inspired by the emo- tions I feel from hearing the music,” says Mckinnon. “And I write about shit that’s on my mind, I suppose.” The CD release will also be Friesen’s last show with BTILC, as he is leaving to concentrate on his other band, Of Human Bondage, among other things. BTILC will continue with new drummer Aaron Epp before: Friesen the drums, Stevenson of metal thrown in,” to create something Jef Leppard. And what are their aspira- the bass. Says Mckinnon, “We started to akin to The Unband, or a heavier Hot tions for the future? jam for our own amusement, and it went Live Guys. “This band started out as an excuse hey’re called Big Trouble in Little from there.” What began as a side-project— to drink beer, smoke weed, and rock China, but it’s not because they like BTILC will unleash their latest re- Bunio was in Head Hits Concrete and out,” says Mckinnon. “We’ll go as far as T Kurt Russell. cording, Diamond Cutter, at a CD release Chiarella was in Malefaction when BTILC it’ll take us, but really we’re doing this “In the fall of 2002 I had a terrible party this coming Saturday at The Royal formed—“quickly became serious after for ourselves. If people like it, that’s fever dream,” says vocalist Geoff “Julio Albert Arms. the first few jams,” says Stevenson. good, but ultimately it’s for our own sat- Midnight” Mckinnon. “In it, I was play- Don’t get out your leather pants and The band released a 7-track demo, isfaction.” ing in a cheesy glam-rock band called Aqua Net just yet, though: people ex- Una Comedia de Musica Santanica, in Bunio agrees. “Playing in the band Big Trouble in Little China.” pecting the glam stylings Mckinnon en- 2003. Four of those tracks were remas- is a good, grounding outlet. I become a When he awoke from his slumber, visioned in his rock ‘n’ roll reverie will be tered and released as a 7-inch by No List different person when we play. It’s like I Mckinnon told Darcy “The Kid” Bunio disappointed. Records earlier this year. transcend myself and leave my body.” (guitar) and Clint “Crunchermcnut” “When we first started writing Diamond Cutter is an 8-song, thirty Chiarella (guitar) about his vision. songs, our sound almost could’ve gone minute affair the band began working on See Big Trouble in Little China play They were in. that way,” says Bunio. “The songs were in September 2005 with engineer Craig their 18+ CD Release Party at The Royal Shortly thereafter, Mckinnon shared less heavy and more gimmicky than they Boychuk at Private Ear Studios. Due to Albert on Saturday, Nov. 18 at 10:30 pm his feverish fantasy with Matt “Boss are now.” various circumstances, it has taken over with guests Electro Quarterstaff. Tickets Hoss” Friesen and Loren “XteendreemX” BTILC combine their main influ- a year for the CD to be completed. For are $5 at the door. You can visit the band Stevenson, and they joined the band ences, which Mckinnon says are “’70s the band, the wait has been worth it, as online at www.wearebtilc.com. on instruments they had never played hard rock, ‘70s-‘80s punk rock, and plenty the extra time has allowed them to create Let Mothers Speak!
Ksenia Prints whelmed by the task of motherhood,” says Nichol, Barbara Pollard and Deborah ing what goes through a woman’s mind in Beat reporter Barbara Pollard. The idea was to com- Williams. Nichol, a member of the original each of these times. prise a short ten minutes segment for each five, is now a professor at a BC university. According to Pollard, the touchy sub- woman to tell of her experience, but once She will be replaced by Beverly Elliott, who jects did not scare off the cast’s children. ex and the City and the Vagina the brainstorming began they ended up will hopefully remain faithful to the bio- “Ultimately, they’re very proud, but they Monologues gave women the with an enormous collection of anecdotes. graphic nature of the play. know the sacrifices that were required for Schance to talk openly and aggres- Pollard explains that “there was a window That the script is entirely based on the art”. When the subject of one daugh- sively about sex attempting to reveal the of opportunity that squeaked open in front autobiographic experiences and “privi- ter’s period was to be discussed, her mysteries of womanhood. But Mom’s the of us,” and it would have been a crime to leged insider information” lends Mom’s 2 mother assured that it shouldn’t cause Word put the spotlight on the oldest pro- waste it. a uniquely intimate atmosphere. “We still much of a stir. To that, the worried 13- fession in the world, motherhood. Created The show wasn’t expected to last longer have to be as brutally honest as ever, be- year-old replied, “But you’re still going to by Linda A. Carson, Jill Daum, Alison than three performances. Nonetheless, it cause that’s what people relate to, the use my name, right?” Everyone wants in on Kelly, Robin Nichol, Barbara Pollard and was a tremendous hit that went on to play truthfulness of being in the trenches with Mom’s 2 fame. Deborah Williams in 1997, these Vancouver all over the world. It is still being staged your children,” Pollard explains. “We never In the end, it is still a show about women bared it all on stage in a humoris- and is the number one selling show in let the facts get in the way of the story”. mothers. “It’s ourselves that look bad, it’s tic but honest retelling of their lives. Now, Australia. Clearly, the road to a sequel was Doing a show about raising adoles- our mistakes and struggles,” says Pollard. almost a decade later, they are back for a paved in gold. cents is much different than one about “We’re not afraid because we know women second instalment in the Prairie Exchange Mom’s 2 took a long time to materi- infant care. “Now that they’re older they’re respond so well to the truth. There are Theatre. This time, in a slightly altered en- alize. “We didn’t think we were ready. It’s a little more self-sufficient and they also things in our play that they’d never say… It semble, it’s teenagers that make the lives very tricky writing a sequel because they have their own lives,” says Pollard. “When doesn’t mean they haven’t thought it”. of these moms a hell worth living (and usually fail,” says Pollard. Encouraged by they’re babies, they make little, innocent She assures that it is not a feminist, laughing at). audience requests, the women finally de- mistakes, but when they’re teenagers the but a “humanist” play that can and should The original play came out of typical cided the world was ready nine years mistakes have far more reaching conse- be watched by everyone. “It’s like looking girl-talk. later. quences”. The show deals with issues like at your life through another point of view”, “There we were, with babes in arms Mom’s the Word 2: Unhinged was drugs, madness, menopause, marriage says Pollard, and adds the ultimate argu- and not working, being completely over- written by Jill Daum, Alison Kelly, Robin problems and even breast-cancer, reveal- ment: After all, “everyone has a mother.” contact: [email protected] The Uniter November 16, 2006 ARTS & CULTURE 13 No Compromise
Derek Leschasin Senior Reporter style and sound of our own, it’s to- tally from being open to any ideas... f you’re around the Royal Albert on We’re not going to worry about November 17th, keep your earplugs whether it’s brutal enough, or fast I nearby. It’s going to be loud. Ottawa’s enough. If we have a sound of our Fuck the Facts are headlining alongside own, it’s definitely luck, the way it’s Putrescence, Kursk, Lykeum and Dissolutio, come together.” which is a lineup sure to deliver the sonic The band originated as a re- equivalent of a punch in the gut - in other cording project Topon Das worked words, a heavy music fan’s wet dream. on alone in the late ‘90s. But it Fuck the Facts are turning up at a began to take on a different form high point in the band’s existence: a new says Das, when he started to invite album, “Stigmata High Five”, was just re- other musicians to record tracks leased in August on their new label, the for him. Frustrated that his previ- indie heavyweight Relapse Records, and the ous bands hadn’t toured enough, band’s second and newest guitarist, former or played enough shows, Das re- Winnipegger Jean-Louis Wittinger, (also of cruited musicians who had the Putrescence and Lykeum) will be onstage for same mentality of getting onstage and re- Recording in a studio was a his first hometown show with the band. cording as often as possible. The band has new experience for the band, “People used to say: ‘how do you expect gone through eleven different members and a positive one. to get anywhere with a name like Fuck the since the beginning, but he says he has ac- The band is now a five- Facts?’” says Topon Das, guitarist and found- cepted this as an element of being in the piece, with Mel Mongeon on ing member. “But we kind of said ‘whatever’, group. vocals, Mathieu Villandre on we just did it, and we got here and I can’t “It’s just something that happened over drums, and Steve Chartier really complain.” time, and I don’t think we ever thought that on bass filling out the rest of Fuck the Facts are hard to define. While the lineup that started the band was going the group. the band has its roots in grindcore, their to be the lineup that ended the band,” says “Everything we’ve done music has gone beyond that into something Das. “Because the way it started, with just and where we’ve got, we’ve of a musical grey area: experimental, heavy, me getting a couple of people, it wasn’t like: never compromised any- and sometimes abrasive. “There’s no real “let’s start a band”. It was putting pieces to- thing,” says Das. “I think conscious effort to be original, you know,” gether.” the fact that we do that is muses Das. “What’s original? Just starting a Until their latest release on Relapse, what’s gonna make us a band band based on guitar, bass, drums, vocals, which Das considers to be the band’s best that’s going to be able to be right there we’ve thrown originality out the work, Fuck the Facts had released a slew of around for years and years window.” split CDs alongside a handful of full-lengths. to come, because we know Fuck the Facts’ sound is developed from “We always did it by ourselves, always re- we’re not bound by certain the input of all the band members, Das ex- corded with gear that we had at home, rules of a sound or a scene plains. “I think that if we developed a definite that’s what we had in our budget,” says Das. or anything.“
First-hand Systematic Brutality Steve Bell and the WSO
Aaron Epp is Christian as opposed to a “Christian artist.” “I’m not shy about being a Christian, but I am irritated when people reject or accept my ar affects artists in a variety of ways. work, or anyone’s for that matter, on that basis It inspired Neil Young to write and alone,” he says. “Being a Christian musician isn’t W record Living with War, a musical an indicator of quality, talent, or validity. When I attack on the George W. Bush administration, in first encounter a song or a painting or whatever, less than two weeks. For Winnipeg’s Steve Bell, my first question isn’t, ‘Is it Christian?’ My first the war in Iraq has had the exact opposite effect. question is, ‘Is it any good?’ Conversely, the title “I haven’t written a song in three years,” he ‘Christian’ can be used to invalidate a work. There says. “The war is part of the reason for that. I don’t was a former secular music critic that wouldn’t know why it has affected me so deeply. I’m not at review my concert simply because it was in a all politically astute, but I have experienced many church—never mind that there were 1 000 people agonizing, sleepless nights since the war began.” there and it was a legitimate cultural event.” Bell has just returned from a tour promoting No doubt it was Bell’s musical abilities, and not Story and Song, Volume 1, the first in a series of his religious beliefs, that led the WSO to phone his live recordings that feature him not only playing office, wondering if he’d be interested in perform- songs, but telling stories as well. Friday night he ing with them. He quickly said yes, and can still will play a concert with the Winnipeg Symphony hardly believe that it’s happening. Orchestra (WSO). “Emotionally, it feels like pure gift,” he says. Bell witnessed the “systematic brutality” of “I didn’t solicit this, I didn’t ask for it, and that’s the war first-hand during an 8-day trip he took to what makes it special. This is a bigger honour to Palestine last year. me than the Junos, and I didn’t take the Junos “I think my soul is still trying to process the lightly. The biggest thing I’m afraid of is compo- experience,” he says. “If I think about writing a song sure—becoming emotionally overwhelmed on about it now, all I can think of is a lot of swear words, stage. To be surrounded by that kind of beauty… and I don’t think that’s helpful. I like to write out It will be hard not to crumble under the spell of a sense of invitation, not condemnation. Lately of that.” when attempting to write it only comes out ugly.” Bell is one of the most successful musi- See Steve Bell perform with the WSO at cians to emerge out of Winnipeg since the early the Centennial Concert Hall on Friday, Nov. 17. 1990s. He is a two-time Juno award winner whose Tickets for students are $26, $38, $47 or $58, and 13 releases have sold in excess of 250 000 copies are available from the Winnipeg Symphony Box worldwide. Though his Christian faith informs Office (949-3999). You can visit him online at his music, he prefers to be known as an artist who www.steve-bell.com. November 16, 2006 The Uniter contact: [email protected] Arts & Culture Editor: Mike Lewis E-mail: [email protected] Phone: 786-9497 14 ARTS & CULTURE Fax: 783-7080
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Derek Miller The Land Memphis My Heart is Africa: The Dirty Looks The Land a little place in the wilderness A Flying Adventure Arbor Records, 2006 Independent, 2006 Good Fences, 2006 Scott Griffin
Thomas Allen Publishers (268 pages) The fact that Derek Miller Winnipeg’s The Land An emotional and quiet has been awarded a is husband-and-wife reflection on dreams, Juno for his past efforts duo Simon Neufeld “a little place in the wil- Reviewed by Whitney Light (“Lovesick Blues” from and Judith Klassen. derness” is the second Music is the Medicine Recorded at home album put together by in 2003) says less about on a four-track, their Torquil Campbell of A saying about sport utility how talented he is, and debut CD is a collec- Stars and Broken Social vehicles goes like this: SUV’s don’t more about the Canadian Academy of Recording Arts and tion of twelve folk-pop songs influenced by the likes scene and American Chris Dumont. It’s difficult to imag- not get stuck, they just get stuck in Sciences, and how it continually decides to celebrate sub of Iron & Wine and Low. Neufeld handles lead vocals, ine anyone listening to this album with other people worse places. Now imagine where par music and musicians. Can Miller sing? Sure, he can guitar, banjo, and the occasional synthesizer part, while since its mood and atmosphere are so conducive to sol- a four-passenger propeller air- sing, and he sounds all right. Can Miller play the guitar? Klassen sings harmony and plays the viola, violin and itude and pining. Even upbeat songs, “Incredibly Drunk plane might get stuck. Canadian Sure, he can play the guitar, and he’s not half-bad. But glockenspiel. The harmonies on songs such as “Even on Whiskey” or “I’ll Do Whatever You Want” are neither that’s just it—his music is only passable blues-inspired Though,” “Path Through the Forest,” and “Green Eyes” catchy enough to be commercial or musically innova- businessman Scott Griffin shares rock. If you want twelve songs about Saturday nights could stand to be tighter, but kudos to The Land for tive enough to be alternative and independent. The au- stories of many out-of-the- spent drinking, doing cocaine, and having sex with girls trying something different with them. These are simple dience is presented with stories and melodies that don’t way places in his first non-fiction novel, based on a travel (who have “curls” and are “tight”), or songs about the songs about love and faith, and though the CD was re- really go anywhere and a sentimental experience that is adventure, My Heart is Africa. devil “come down on Sunday” (oh the irony of Beelzebub corded while the two were living in Newfoundland, vague and insubstantial, reinforced by outright exposi- Flying a Cessna 180, a plane built between 1953 and 1981, visiting on the Lord’s day—good one, Derek!) then this it recalls the feel of the prairies. This isn’t a perfect tion that leaves the subject plainly in view, but not really Griffin happens upon stunning vistas, memorable meetings with CD is for you. If you’re looking for guitar playing that is debut, but it shows promise, and the sparse arrange- worth grasping because there is nothing to hold on to; truly inspired, lyrics that will challenge you, and melo- ments and slow tempos will reward repeated listens. loneliness is portrayed as a person sitting “In The Cinema African tribes people, as well as isolated airstrips and poten- dies you’ll actually be able to remember, you’ll have to Alone,” while relationships breaking down and falling tially dire circumstances. Reading these recollections is like look elsewhere. www.homeontheland.ca apart are described just so. running a hill program on a treadmill. The heart beats faster and faster as Griffin builds suspense. The plane’s navigational panel www.derekmillermusic.com -Aaron Epp www.myspace.com/memphiscanada goes down. Fuel almost runs out. He’s in trouble with Tanzanian authorities. He crashes on a deserted beach. But Griffin’s -Aaron Epp -Stephen Spence luck never fails. The impending disaster peters out, we can breathe easy. His enthusiasm for adventure might even spark a bit of envy in some readers. Griffin tells how he lived out a dream, and it’s one, I think, many Canadians share. He abandons the
rat race for the world. The Flying Doctors Service of East Africa gave Griffin the chance. An African organization that pro- TEDIOUS MINUTIAE vides medical aid to remote areas, it had sought help to better organize its small team. Griffin accepted the job, though he’d Or: Ineffectively Detailing One’s Cultural Consumption for the Uncaring Installment 2.10 have to leave a successful life and career in Toronto for two years starting 1996. Much of the book is about his efforts with the Service Inhaled: Lost, episodes 1-18 and friendships made, based in the city of Nairobi, Kenya. Griffin describes culture shock, interactions with locals, and thoughtful impressions of the land, pondering the past and Ben MacPhee-Sigurdson to track down more episodes on the internet. old guy) sitting around on the beach, conniv- present. Historical backgrounders and scientific trivia are [email protected] I watched the pilot and seven more episodes ing and backstabbing while waiting for “tree- dropped throughout the book. Though they do provide substance and context, these bits of quotations and fillers come across as in one day. As of this writing six days later, mail” from the well-groomed Jeff Probst. afterthoughts. Footnotes might have been useful. I’ve watched 18 episodes. I’ve decided the Twin Peaks compari- In the second half of the novel he is joined by his wife, OK, so last year I began the column by I realize leading your life in this manner sons Lost receives are baseless; even though Krystyne, and the two travel extensively over the continent. detailing my growing obsession with The So- can be damaging both to your health and there are the symbols, objects, and clues that Griffin loves Krystyne dearly, and makes her a focus. She’s pranos. I don’t know why, but I did. It was on strong, beautiful, and supportive. But that’s the most to be dis- psyche, but so can being stranded on island pertain to future episodes, the former was set cerned of her character. Dialogue and actions tell little more. every night on Movie Central, which kind of with a bunch of strangers. Lost’s setting plays in a small town in the Pacific Northwest, and Other characters are similarly flat. Griffin’s passion to share his made my life and schedule quite miserable. a major role in making it a riveting story. My the symbolic weight was far more mysterious experience, however is clear. And through Krystyne, he shows But that was then, and this is now, and life? Not so much. and surreal than the latter. how there’s nothing quite like having your wife’s warm body next I find as of late I’ve had trouble getting into to you, when you’re huddled in a cell, on a grass-filled mattress In brief, the show details the survivors of Lost is able to play out over so many surrounded by mosquitoes and bats, not sure when you’ll ever linear-plot-type dramas; Studio 60 on the a plane crash on a remote island, who have episodes because each character in the get home. It’s a comforting picture. Sunset Strip is just mediocre, and Jericho little chance of ever being found or rescued. ensemble cast has a backstory that can be Many more happier and comfortable stories are also has the whole fear-of-nuclear-annihilation The diversity of personalities amongst the fleshed out over a number of episodes. I shared. The couple meet locals, shop in markets, trade in back- angle but just doesn’t do it for me. rooms, and eat, drink, and mingle in bars and restaurants in castaways and the dark mysteries about the imagine it would be fun to be a writer on the every city that they visit. To move on, they need only throw their So when I was in a video store last week island itself push the plot forward. A lot of show, as these devices could serve to answer bags in the plane—minus technical difficulties. and picked up Season 1, Disc 1 of Lost, I did so what is most terrifying and puzzling about a question that might not be solvable within High-spirits persist and Griffin paints grand, roman- casually to see why so many people watched the island is left unseen, which snares the the context of the show’s setting. tic images across the pages in broad strokes. Sometimes too it feverishly, and because I had heard it being broad. A few blazing sunsets and intimate wine-swilling eve- viewer into watching very carefully for any I bet by next week I’ll have watched all nings become cliché. The book also sparks frustration at times. referenced as “the new Twin Peaks”, prob- clues as to what’s just out of our sightline. 57 episodes. Sentence end on inadequate words, and good stories are under- ably the best television show ever. Lost is like Survivor, but with storylines mined by proper noun inconsistencies. Things could have been I rented the DVD on Saturday, and that are actually interesting. Because it’s a Black box: [email protected] cleaned up considerably. watched the two-hour pilot on Sunday. By the Nonetheless, My Heart is Africa is a satisfying light scripted drama, we are only privy to the most Black rock: tediousminutiae.blogspot.com read. Griffin packs lots of content into a small space, balanc- time I went to bed that night I had finished interesting goings-on, as opposed to a bunch ing travel notes and basic aviation explanations. Sometimes Disc 1, rented Discs 2 and 3, and was trying of wanna-be hot millionaires (and the token subjects seem dropped abruptly. As with air travel, the terrain changes quickly. But mostly one’s glad for the brevity of the trip, and ready to hop on the next. November 16, 2006 The Uniter contact: [email protected] Arts & Culture Editor: Mike Lewis E-mail: [email protected] Phone: 786-9790 16 ARTS & CULTURE Fax: 783-7080 Borat: Political Satire or Plain Old Offensive?
New York Times which denounced Cohen it is not Kazakhstan or Jews that is being and presented flattering statistics on the mocked and exposed; it is American igno- country’s national resources and political rance and the hatred that exists in the “civ- policies regarding religion and women. ilized” first world. Cohen himself said he is Anger with Borat is not limited to the using Borat to conduct a “dramatic demon- Kazakh government however. Other orga- stration of how racism feeds on dumb con- nizations, such as the European Centre for formity, as much as rabid bigotry.” Antiziganism (responsible for policing neg- Even if the interviewee doesn’t react fa- ativity towards Roma and Sintipp peoples, vorably to Borat’s comments or even goes so more incorrectly known as “gypsies”), along far as to reprimand him, its rare (and defi- with multiple Jewish interest groups, have nitely not aired) that someone says: “this is also filed complaints and/or taken some a joke; I know people in Kazakhstan don’t form of legal action in response to Borat’s cage their wives or drink horse urine or that antics. The fact that Borat makes inappro- the Tishnick massacre is fictional.” People priate remarks regarding Jewish, Uzbek, consistently buy into it, again demonstrat- Roma and Sintipp peoples is simply undeni- ing North American ignorance. By no means
Sacha Baron Cohen dupes an unwitting humourist into teaching him American jokes able. Borat is by no means subtle in his po- is Cohen’s character an attempt to be a re- litical incorrectness, however perhaps that alistic portrayal of life in Kazakhstan but is not the issue. Perhaps where the real con- an odometer by which to measure the cul- troversy should lie is why Cohen chooses tural climate of idiocy in North America. Erin McIntyre Borat’s controversial saga began to take to do this. Is Cohen quite literally and sim- HBO Spokesperson Quentin Schafter jus- shape after Cohen hosted the 2005 MTV plistically trying to promote and perpetuate tified Borat in this way: “Through his alter- Europe Music Awards in character. Needless negative stereotypes, or is he utilizing exist- egos, (Cohen) delivers an obvious satire that to say, Borat’s humor was essentially lost on ing ignorance to expose the shortcomings of exposes people’s ignorance and prejudice “Good evening Gentleman and the Kazakhstan government, and after the North Americans? in much the same way “All in the Family” Prostitutes. Come see my movie, it has show aired Kazakh Foreign Minister Yerzhan Borat segments on “Da Ali G Show” did years ago.” Even Roman Vasilenko, jokes about Jews for children!” Meet Borat Ashykbayev released this statement: “We follow a fairly routine pattern. Typically, Press Secretary for Kazakhstan sees the ul- Sagdiyev. Self-proclaimed the “sixth most view Mr. Cohen’s behavior at the MTV Borat meets with an American who has terior motive of Borat: “(Borat) is not a famous man in Kazakhstan,” this “journal- Europe Music Awards as utterly unaccept- some cultural role or importance, ranging Kazakh. What he represents is a country of ist” sent by the Kazakh government to learn able, being a concoction of bad taste and from driving instructor to politician. Borat Boratastan, a country of one.” all he can about the culture of “US and A” has ill manners which is completely incompat- then says ridiculously inappropriate and er- While it cannot be denied that Cohen been generating an overwhelming amount ible with the ethics and civilized behavior of roneous things, and the person reacts, and takes everything one step too far, his mo- of media attention lately, both positive and Kazakhstan’s people…We reserve the right hilarity ensues. However the equation falls tives are pure. The fact that Cohen can say decidedly negative. to any legal action to prevent new pranks apart if the interviewee gets the joke, making to the speed dating officer that he wants a The man behind the moustache is of the kind.” Cohen promptly responded, the most critical part of the equation not woman who is “tight like man’s anus,” or at Sacha Baron Cohen, a British comedian who again in character, releasing this statement: what Borat says, but how the interviewee re- a dinner party tell the story of a “very bad leaped to the limelight with “Da Ali G Show”, “In response to Mr. Ashykbayev’s com- sponds. Cohen himself is Jewish, but Borat gypsy attack” in which his wife and plough which Borat is a character on. Extremely ments, I’d like to state I have no connection consistently discusses his hatred for Jews, in- were stolen and his horse was touched “in controversial, Borat is an equal opportunity with Mr. Cohen and fully support my gov- viting true anti-Semites to reveal themselves a very bad way,” or proclaim that his offi- offender, he is sexist (“in Kazakhstan, it goes ernment’s decision to sue this Jew…please, in the interview. For example, Republican cial title in Kazakhstan is “gypsy-catcher” God, Man, Horse, Dog, Woman, Rat”), ho- captain of industry, I invite you to come to candidate for Congress James Broadwater and he can “hit a gypsy with a rock from fif- mophobic (although he has engaged in ho- Kazakhstan where we have incredible natu- told Borat that all Jews were destined for Hell. teen meters away,” and after all of these out- mosexual sex “accidentally”), racist (African ral resources, hardworking labor, and some After the show aired there was, obviously, a landish and ridiculous statements no one Americans are “chocolate face” people), and, of the cleanest prostitutes in whole of cen- public outcry. Not only would Broadwater doubts his authenticity is a negative re- his most notorious attribute, extremely anti- tral Asia. Goodbye! Dzienkujo!” not apologize, he released a statement that flection on the racist conventions of North Semitic (he recently told reporters he would The war had begun, and tensions only all “liberal, anti-God media,” such as Jewish America, not an attempt to prove that in re- like to meet the “fearless anti-Jew warrior rose from this point. In December of 2005 Cohen, should have to answer to the FCC for ality these things go on in Kazakhstan. Mel Gibson”). On November 3rd, Borat was the President of the Association of Kazakh being immoral and a bad influence on ev- Cohen is the Madonna of comedy. He unleashed in a whole new way with the pre- IT companies suspended and eventually eryday Americans. Another such incident, creates shock waves through the system miere of his first feature length film “Borat: revoked Cohen’s ability to use the domain more widely discussed, involved Borat sing- by utilizing and thereby criticizing existing Cultural Learnings of America for Make name “.kz” (as in Kazakhstan) for Borat’s of- ing at a country western bar. Sounds harm- taboos. While Deputy Foreign Minister of Benefit Glorious Nation of Kazakhstan,” but ficial website. Other anti-Borat action in- less, but the chorus went as follows: “Throw Kazakhstan Rakhat Aliyer promises that if the question remains, is the world ready for cluded Kazakhstan officials publishing sev- the Jew down the well/so my country can be Cohen came to Kazakhstan he would find Borat? eral statements in such publications as The free/you must grab him by the horns/then “women drive cars, wine is made of grapes, we have a big party.” and Jews are free to go to synagogues” that’s Offensive? not really the point. Cohen already knows Entirely, but what was worse was the these things. But he also knows that many fact that the crowd began to jubilantly sing North Americans don’t. Right or wrong, along. Other examples include a ranch Cohen’s methods have certainly attracted owner telling Borat he would be comfort- media attention, and as long as there is able with a ranch where both deer and Jews buzz, they’ll be big box office numbers. 95.9 FM CKUW Campus/Community could be freely “hunted.” In such instances, Radio Top 10 CD – Albums NOVEMBER 6 - 12, 2006 ! = Local content * = Canadian Content RE=Re Entry NE = New Entry
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Free movie GroundSwell 943-5770, India School (or fluent) English speaking volunteers THE DEARS - 5:00 p.m. nights Monday – Wednesday. of Dance, Music & Theatre 256-7812 who give ESL (English as a Second Montreal indie rock group The Cost: $175.00 or at the door. Language ) students an opportunity Dears are into town on November Location: 294 William Ave to practice speaking English outside 21 to play at the West End in PARK THEATRE 698 Osborne St the Necessary Registration or Information: 982-6633 of the classroom and to learn more support of their new album 478-7275 Neighbourhood theatre and CAMERATA NOVA presents Nova revolution about the Canadian way of life. The ‘Gang of Losers’. venue. Monday nights: Monday Night Noel, an innovative Christmas concert 1996 and 2000 Green Party day and time partners meet is flexible. Football. Nov. 16: A night of horror featuring Renaissance music on Nov. vice-presidential candidate and The time commitment is 1-2 hrs/week. ANNOUNCEMENTS shorts and music. Nov. 17: Lord of the 25, 2 p.m. & 8 p.m. at Union Station. Contact Rina Monchka, 982-1151; activist Winona LaDuke will be Rings – The Return of the King, 7:30 Free admission. [email protected]. speaking as part of the Necessary p.m. Stanley Kubrick’s 2001: A Space Revolution Speaker Series on BARNEY BENTALL PRES- Odyssey at 7 p.m. GROUNDSWELL CONCERT November 21 at 1 p.m. in the DO YOU LIKE WORKING WITH ENTS THE GRAND CARIBOO UNIVERSITY OF WINNIPEG NEWCOMER CHILDREN? OPRY Nov. 23 West End Cultural SERIES Call 943-5770 or email Bulman Centre. THE GREEN SCREEN The TOASTMASTERS Meetings are Do you believe you can change our Centre, 8 p.m. Featuring the likes of [email protected] for tickets. Next Con- Green Party of Manitoba, as part of held regularly on Friday mornings community? If so, consider volunteer- Rob Becker, Ridley Bent, Romi Mayes, cert is ‘Of Experimental Fruit’ on Nov. our annual general meeting weekend, at 7:15 a.m. with the first meeting of ing with some of our programs. The Leeroy Stagger and more. Tickets 23, 8 p.m. at Eckhardt-Gramatté Hall, presents: Unsustainable Development: the year to take place Friday, Sept. 8 THE GLASS MENAGERIE The- Citizenship Council of Manitoba Inc. $25 at WECC, Folk Fest Music Store, University of Winnipeg. 1985 Revisited with David Suzuki and in Room 2M70. Students, faculty, atre Production by Acting IV: Honours International Centre is looking for McNally Robinson, Music Trader, Into John Livingston’s “A Planet for the and members of the community are - Contemporary Performance and student volunteers to help new arriv- the Music and Yellow Dog Tavern. Taking v. 3: Subdue the Earth”. With MANITOBA CHAMBER OR- welcome. It’s an opportunity to im- Senior Production Students Public als to Canada learn English and feel popcorn, refreshments and discussion. CHESTRA Call MCO at 783-7377 or prove confidence in public speaking Presentation. This is the first play welcome in our country. Opportunities XAVIER RUDD W/ NDIDI Nov. 18, 7 – 10 p.m. Discussion with pick up tickets at McNally Robinson or and writing, share your creativity, meet of the 2006/07 UW Department of exist for volunteers to give their time ONUKWULU Nov. 24 Burton be facilitated by the three GPM leader- Ticketmaster. All concerts begin at 7:30 a diverse group of people, and become Theatre and Film season. Directed by and support to the Centre’s Immigrant Cummings Theatre, 8 p.m. Tickets ship candidates: Andrew Basham, p.m. at Westminster United Church. a leader. Come and be our guest! For Tom Stroud, this Tennessee Williams’ Children and Youth Programs includ- $30/25.50 through Ticketmaster. David Carey, and Gary Gervais. Next concert is on Nov. 22. more info call 284-5081. classic gets a new treatment utilizing ing Sports Activities for Newcomer “unusual freedom of convention. Nov. Kids, Empowerment for Newcomer 21 – 25 at 8 p.m. Gas Station Theatre, Youth, Newcomer Buddy Welcome INSINGIZI Nov. 24 West End Cul- AMNESTY INTERNATIONAL’S MANITOBA CONSERVATORY 445 River Ave. Admission is free Program and our After Class Educa- tural Centre, 8 p.m. Three member a- ‘The Story of Rwanda’ video screen- OF MUSIC & ARTS Scholarship EVENTS but reservations are recommended. tion Program. If you’d like to help out, capella group from Zimbabwa. Tickets ing/discussion on the 1994 Rwandan Fundraising Recital: The Three B’s. Reserve by calling 786-9152 or visit contact Si-il Park at 943-9158 ext 285 $17 at Ticketmaster and WECC. Genocide. Nov. 21, 5 p.m. in the Nov. 24, 7:30 p.m. at 211 Bannatyne http://theatre.uwinnipeg.ca. or 688-1941. Graduate Students’ Association Ave. Tickets $15 and benefit the Conservatory’s scholarship fund. Call DIY WORKSHOPS Yoga at Lunch, HIGH FIVE DRIVE CD RE- Lounge, U of Manitoba. All welcome to Wednesdays from Nov. 1 – 22 at 943-6090 or visit www.mcma.ca. KAPATID IN-SCHOOL MEN- Nov. 25 West End Cultural attend and learn. 12:30 p.m. in the Bulman Centre. Self ECOMAFIA Film Screening of Al LEASE Centre, 8 p.m. With Lives of Many, Defence Nov. 14 at 5:30 p.m. in the Gore’s “An Inconvenient Truth” on Nov. TORSHIP PROGRAM Partnering Asado, The Cease Fire. Tickets $8 at VIRTUOSI CONCERTS presents Bulman Centre. Contact Vivian Belik at 22 at 2:30 p.m. and at 6 p.m. in the university students with Filipino new WINNIPEG ABORIGINAL FILM Salon Venator, Into the Music, Sk8. Concerts with Commentary: The [email protected]. Bulman Student Centre. comer high school students as in- & VIDEO FESTIVAL Nov. 23 - 26. school mentors. Weekly Mondays to Screening locations are the Ellice Cafe Artists of Prairie Debut with Denise Thursdays from 4:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. Djokic, cello and David Jalbert, piano. INFORMATION SESSION: REMEMBERING NEIL: A and Theatre, University of Winnipeg’s VIRTUOSI CONCERTS presents Learn how to become eligible for the Nov. 19, 1:30 p.m. (Rescheduled from Manitoba Prosthetics and Orthotics. TRIBUTE TO NEIL HARRIS Lockhart Hall and Wii Chiiwaaknanak ARTiculate: Building Musical Bridges UWFSA Bursary. To volunteer email Nov. 25.) Eckhardt-Gramatté Hall, Interested in the field of Prosthetic and Nov. 26 Sturgeon Creek United Church Learning Centre and opening night “A Taste of Montreal” with original the University of Winnipeg Filipino University of Winnipeg. Tickets: $29 Orthotic care? Come and find out what 207 Thompson Dr., 7:30 p.m. Former screening at Globe Theatre at Portage pictures featuring poet Robyn Sarah Students’ Association at uw_fsa@ya- adults / $27 seniors / $17 students. it takes to become a Prosthetist and Winnipeg Symphony Orchestra con- Place. For more information visit www. & Eli Herscovitch Dueo. Monday, Nov. hoo.ca for more information. aboriginalfilmfest.mb.ca. Contact 786-9000 or www.virtuosi. 17, 12:30 – 1:20 p.m. in Eckhardt- Orthotist. All are welcome to attend. ductor, Bramwell Tovey, is returning mb.ca. Free Parking available in the Gramatté Hall, University of Winnipeg. Nov. 22, 12:30 – 1:30 p.m. in room to Winnipeg to serve as co-host a CBC Lot, accessed via Young Street. Free admission. 2D112. WII CHIIWAAKANAK LEARN- special concert to raise funds for the ING CENTRE VOLUNTEER Neil Harris Bursary at The University THEATRE, DANCE & VIRTUOSI CONCERTS presents THE UNIVERSITY OF WINNI- OPPORTUNITIES Do you need of Winnipeg. Tickets are $25 ($15 for VIRTUOSI CONCERTS presents students) and are available through the “Classical & Latin* with Papa Mambo PEG DOWNTOWN JAZZ BAND volunteer hours on your resume? Do MUSICAL PERFORMANCE Concerts with Commentary: The Winnipeg Symphony Orchestra Box and Alma Petchersky, piano. Dec. 9, 8 “Come out and sample some jazz... you need volunteer hours for a class? Artists of Prairie Debut with Denise Office at 949-3999 or McNally Rob- p.m. Eckhardt-Gramatté Hall, Univer- from swing to latin... and even a little Come and volunteer in the Wii Chi- Djokic, cello and David Jalbert, piano. inson Booksellers. Donations to the sity of Winnipeg. Tickets: $29 adults somethin’ for the kids.” Nov. 27, 12:30 iwaakanak Learning Centre. The Com- THE GRIND First Thursday of the Nov. 19, 1:30 p.m. (Rescheduled from Neil Harris Bursary will be gratefully / $27 seniors / $17 students. Contact – 1:20 p.m. in Eckhardt-Gramatté Hall, munity Learning Commons is located month at Ellice Café & Theatre (585 Nov. 25.) Eckhardt-Gramatté Hall, accepted by The University of Win- 786-9000 or www.virtuosi.mb.ca. Free University of Winnipeg. Free admis- at 509-511 Ellice Ave. Please submit Ellice Ave) The Grind, a venue to University of Winnipeg. Tickets: $29 nipeg Foundation, 705-491 Portage Parking available in the CBC Lot, ac- sion. your resume to: Christine Boyes, encourage and develop performers adults / $27 seniors / $17 students. RBC Community Learning Commons Ave., Winnipeg, MB R3B 2E4. and their ideas through the presenta- cessed via Young Street. Contact 786-9000 or www.virtuosi. Coordinator, Wii Chiiwaakanak Learn- tion of scenes, sketches, monologues, mb.ca. Free Parking available in the ing Centre, The University of Winnipeg. spoken word, short film, stand-up and WINNIPEG SYMPHONY OR- CBC Lot, accessed via Young Street. SARAH SLEAN Nov. 27 West End WORKSHOPS AND Phone: 789-1431; Fax: 786-7803; Cultural Centre, 8 p.m. Tickets $18 in music in front of a live audience. 7p.m. CHESTRA Concerts almost weekly Email: [email protected]. advance at Ticketmaster and WECC. $4 per person. during the fall. Call 949-3999 or visit BROWN BAG LECTURE SE- SEMINARS the WSO box office at 555 Main Street. RIES Dr. Mary Silcox Department of THE WRITERS’ COLLECTIVE BLACK HOLE THEATRE CO. LITERARY Anthropology, Nov. 20, 12:30 p.m. – 1 GRUBBS “PLAGUE CITY” is always looking for contributions for CD RELEASE PARTY Nov. 29 University of Manitoba. Tickets avail- p.m. in room 3C01. This event is open our bimonthly journal, The Collective able at 474-6880. Nov. 14 – 18, 21 McNALLY ROBINSON GRANT to the general public. Everyone is wel- MATH / STATS Royal Albert Arms. Featuring Grubbs, Consciousness. We publish poetry, Deepcave, Sideroad Records. $5 at the – 25: ‘Beyond Therapy’. PARK Nov. 16, 7:30 p.m.: Robyn come to bring their lunch and join us STUDENTS’ short fiction, short non-fiction, screen- Sarah reading and signing A Day’s for the informal gathering to highlight ASSOCIATION door, $10 plus CD. plays, plays, articles, interviews, book CERCLE MOLIÈRE 340 Grace and Questions about the Stars. Dr. Silcox’s research and share in her reviews, and more. All submissions Nov. 16, 8 p.m.: Meg Tilly reading success. SIMUYNE AIDS BENEFIT Provencher Blvd.Tickets available at MATH PROBLEM-SOLVING should include a brief (roughly 3 lines) 233-8053 or visit www.cerclemoliere. and signing Gemma. Nov. 17, 7 p.m.: WORKSHOPS by Dr. J. Currie. personal biography. We prefer email CONCERT WITH SHEENA Norbert Rosing signing copies of The GROBB Nov. 29 West End Cultural com. Nov. 17 – Dec. 9: ‘La Boutique au THE MICHIF LANGUAGE: Past, Every Monday, 1:30-2:20 p.m. in room submissions to avoid inaccuracies in coin de la rue’. World of the Polar Bear. Nov. 17, 7 Present, and Future? Public Lecture. 3C29. For students planning to try retyping text for the journal. Submis- Centre, 8 p.m. Tickets TBA. p.m.: Catherine Owen, Clarise Foster Michif is an extraordinary language either of the upcoming math competi- sions should be emailed to writerscol- and Karen Moe reading and signing featuring French nouns and Cree verbs tions or for students simply interested [email protected] with “Collective KASKADE presented by Balanced TARA PLAYERS IRISH THE- Cusp/deritus. Nov. 18, 7 p.m.: Praire which is spoken in various Metis com- in learning some techniques for solv- Consciousness submission” in the Records and The Union Nov. 30 ATRE COMPANY 654 Erin St. Fire Wordfest. Nov. 20: 8 p.m.: William munities in Manitoba. Nicole Rosen, ing interesting math problems. subject line. By mail: mark as Collec- Empire Cabaret, 9 p.m. With guests Tickets available at 772-9830. Nov. 16 Klassen’s Judas: Betrayer or Friend of professor of French at The University tive Consciousness submissions, and Solidaze and Sarah Michaelson, Dr. – 18, 23 – 25: The ‘Last of the Last of Jesus? Nov. 21, 7:30 p.m.: Royden of Lethbridge, will talk about ongoing sent to: The Writers’ Collective, 4th P and Oxide Tickets $10 available at the Mohicans’. Loewen’s Diaspora in the Countryside: efforts to revitalize this unique lan- COUNSELLING AND Floor Library, University of Winnipeg, Union Events, Urban Bakery, Urban Two Mennonite Communities and Mid- guage. Nov. 20, 12:30 – 1:30 p.m. in CAREER SERVICES 515 Portage Avenue, Winnipeg, MB Boutique, Ticketmaster. MANITOBA THEATRE CEN- Twentieth-Century Rural Disjuncture. room 1L12. At 4 p.m. in room 2M 67, R3B 2E9. TRE 174 Market Ave. Tickets avail- Nov. 21, 8 p.m.: Alan Cumyn reading Professor Rosen will discuss Michif and signing The Famished Lover. Nov. The University of Winnipeg Career able at 942-6537. Nov. 23 – Dec. 16: Phonology and Morphology. ART HISTORY STUDENTS’ ‘Orpheus Descending’. 22, 7 p.m.: Bartley Kives signing A Services is offering a series of Free COMEDY Daytripper’s Guide to Manitoba. Nov. Career Workshops, open to all stu- ASSOCIATION All students are INDIGENOUS SYSTEMS OF welcome at our meetings, Thursdays at MANITOBA THEATRE CEN- 22, 7:30 p.m.: Poetry Endowment dents at the University of Winnipeg Fundraiser. Nov. 23, 7 p.m.: Serena CONFLICT RESOLUTION Fac- 12 p.m. Meet in the History Common, Third floor, and the Collegiate.The workshops will TOAD IN THE HOLE / THE TRE WAREHOUSE Keshavjee and Herbert Enns signing ulty Presentation. Dr. Hamdesa Tuso, Room 3rd Floor Ashdown. If you want Portage Place. 140 Rupert St. Tickets be held in the Career Resource Centre CAVERN 112 Osborne St – Comedy copies of Winnipeg Modern: Archi- Esau Distinguished Visiting Professor to discuss arts & culture and meet new available at 942-6537. Until Nov. 11: (0GM09). 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PM at McNally Robinson Booksellers the educational mandate of the Univer- Matijcio. Nov. 23 – 25: Fabulous ELEPHANT & CASTLE PUB SHANNON’S IRISH PUB 175 an Effective Group: Communication, - Grant Park (travel alcove). For more sity. Until Dec. 2: Lynn Richardson’s Fakes: Pop Art with a Twist! Plug In 350 St Mary Ave. Thursdays at 8p.m.: Carlton St. Sundays: Nate Bryski. co-ordination and conflict resolution. information contact us at 943-9066. ‘Inter-Glacial Free Trade Agreement. ICA’s premier fundraising event of PubStumpers. Sundays: Student night Mondays: Jeremy Williamez. Thurs- Room 113 Menno Simons College, Admission is free. ca’. the season. Party, Silent Auction, & with live entertainment. Nov. 19: Justin days: 80s Night. Nov. 17: Dust Rhinos. 520 Portage Ave. Reception: Saturday, November 25 at Lacroix Band. Nov. 18: Banshees Wail. Nov. 24: Barry SPEAKING CROW OPEN-MIC GALLERY 803 - 803 Erin St 489- 7:00 p.m. View the works on display Player. AMNESTY INTERNATIONAL’S POETRY First Tuesday of the month 0872 Local artists featured. Until Jan. online at www.plugin.org. ELLICE CAFÉ & THEATRE 587 ‘The Story of Rwanda’ video screen- at Academy Bar & Eatery. 4: Recent works by Winnipeggers Ellice Ave. Neighbourhood café and TIMES CHANGE(D) HIGH AND ing/discussion on the 1994 Rwandan Craig Love and Cliff Eyland. SEMAI GALLERY Basement Cor- theatre showing films and showcasing LONESOME CLUB Main St @ St. Genocide. Nov. 21, 5 p.m. in the AQUA BOOKS 89 Princess St The ridor, 264 McDermot Ave 943-2446. local talent. Mary Ave. Sundays: Blues Jam with Graduate Students’ Association Stone Soup Storytellers’ Circle, veteran GALLERY LACOSSE 169 Lilac Until Nov. 21: ‘that’sneighbour’ by local Big Dave McLean. No cover chargeNov. Lounge, U of Manitoba. All welcome to Winnipeg storytellers, meets for story- St 284-0726 Tues-Fri 10-6, Sat 10-5. artist Kazu, originally from Japan. FINN’S PUB 210-25 Forks Market 16: Grey Cup Fest ft. The Weber Broth- attend and learn telling once a month on Saturdays at Small neighbourhood gallery. Until Rd, Johnson Terminal. Tuesdays: Ego ers. Nov. 17: Grey Cup Fest ft. Andrew 7:30 p.m. Next get together is on Dec. Nov. 29: ‘The Newest & Latest’, Marim THE UNIVERSITY OF WINNI- Spank, 10:30 p.m. Wednesdays: Guy Neville and the Poor Choices. Nov. BOREAL ECOLOGY NIGHT 9. All are welcome. ideaExchange: Daien Zipursky and Jayne Nixon. PEG’S ARCHIVES AND HAM- Abraham Band. 18: Grey Cup ft. Righeous Ike. Nov. Guest Speakers Dr. Peter Kulchyski, Aqua Books, in conjunction with St. ILTON GALLERIA 4th and 5th 23: Campfire Night. Nov. 24: Big Dave Dr. Rick Riewe, Ryan Brook and Benedict’s Table, is pleased to present Floors, Centennial Hall, University of McLean and The Muddy-Tones. Nov. Ramona Neckoway will discuss the GALLERY ONE ONE ONE Main FOLK EXCHANGE 211 Bannatyne 25: The Uncas and The D-Rangers. our award-winning monthly conversa- Floor Fitzgerald Building, School of Winnipeg. Until Nov. 20: Photographer Ave. Traditional Singers’ Circle (third effects of large-scale natural resource tion series dealing with issues of faith, Art U of Manitoba 474-9322. Show- Tyrrell Mendis captures the history of Monday of each month, $2 at the industries on rural communities in the life, theology and pop culture. Nov. 25: ing and collecting contemporary and places of worship in his solo exhibit door). Drumming Circle (fourth Mon- WEST END CULTURAL CEN- Boreal Forest. Come out and discover Jaylene Johnson, “Christian Music: historical art at the U of M. Until Jan. ‘Testaments of Faith: Manitoba’s Pio- day of each month, $2 at the door. Folk TRE Ellice Ave @ Sherbrook St. See the Boreal Forest. Nov. 22, 7 p.m. Mar- What’s the Point?” Nov. 22: Poetry 5: Exhibition featuring works by local neer Churches’. Club (first Monday of each month, Concerts for details. Nov. 16: Theresa shall McLuhan Hall, University Centre Reading with Rob McLennan, Karen artists Eleanor Bond, Aganetha Dyck, $4.99 at the door). Tickets for all Folk Sokyrka. Nov. 18: James Keelaghan. room 204 University of Manitoba. Clavelle, Ariel Gordon at 7:30 p.m. Wanda Koop and Diana Thorneycroft. URBAN SHAMAN 203-290 Mc- Exchange concerts are available at the Nov. 23: Barney Bentall presents Nov. 29: Book Launch by Helen Toews Dermot Ave 942-2674. Contemporary Festival Music Store (231-1377), or at The Grand Cariboo Opry. Nov. 24: SAG (SPECIAL AREA GROUP) and Dorene Meyer at 7:30 p.m. Insingizi. Nov. 25: High Five Drive CD GRAFFITI GALLERY 109 Higgins Aboriginal art. Until Dec. 1: Nadia the door. Nov. 17 & 18: House of Doc. CONFERENCE Supporting War-Af- Myre: ‘The Want Ads & Other Scars’. Release. Nov. 27: Sarah Slean. Nov. fected Children. Nov. 24 at Knox Cen- Ave 667-9960. A not-for-profit com- 29: Simunye AIDS Benefit Concert. OUT LOUD is an open mic opportu- munity youth art center, using art as a Until Dec. 1: Dana Claxton’s ‘The GIO’S 155 Smith St. Wednesdays: tre, 406 Edmonton St. Sponsored by nity for you to give your words voice. tool for community, social, economic Patient Storm’. Karaoke. Thursdays: Bump n’ Grynd. the Institute for War Affected Children Every two weeks a special guest will and individual growth. In conjunction Fridays: DJ daNNo dance party. First WINDSOR HOTEL 187 Garry St. and Global College at the University of kick off the evening after which the mic with Label Gallery, ‘‘Good Ol’ Hockey Saturday of the month: Womyn’s night. Tuesdays: Jam with Ragdoll Blues. Winnipeg. For complete details on the is open for your words of any genre in Game: A look at the Canadian Past- Q-Pages Book Club, 5 p.m. Nov. 16: Wednesdays: Jam with Big Dave workshops available and registration five minutes or less. Third Thursday of time’ opening Nov. 23. Drag Kings Perform. Nov. 18: Joosy McLean. Nov. 16 – 18: Grey Cup information go to the Manitoba School the month. Sign up is at 7 p.m. Open Froot. Nov. 19: Grey Cup Benefit. Nov. Weekend featuring Meagen Lane. Nov. Counsellors’ Association website at mic at 7:50 p.m. Free. 23 – 25: Tim Butler. www.msca.mb.ca/sag.shtml. HIGH OCTANE GALLERY, OS- 25: Fabulous Drag Show. BORNE VILLAGE CULTURAL AD LIB is an evening of improve-style CENTRE 445 River @ Osborne St HEMP ROCK CAFÉ 302 Notre WOODBINE HOTEL 466 Main St. LITE’S ANNUAL WILD BLUE- word games. Every night is guaranteed 284-9477. Local community art gal- Dame Ave. Local and touring acoustic Historic downtown hotel bar. BERRY PANCAKE FUNDRAIS- to be different and full of laughs. From ER 7 a.m. to 10 a.m. at the Indian & lery. Currently showing work by Mirek URBAN SHAMAN and punk shows. round stories to fridge magnet poetry, Weichsel, “Flatlands”. THE ZOO / OSBORNE VILLAGE Metis Friendship Centre, 45 Robinson from opening lines to creating new Nadia Myre’s ‘The Want Ads & INN 160 Osborne St. Thursdays: New at Dufferin. Tickets $10 or $4 for low endings, there’s no limit to the places Other Scars’ is showing at Urban HOOLIGAN’S NEIGHBOUR- Band Showcase – No Cover. Nov. 16: income residents. For tickets or more these games – or your writing – can KEEPSAKES GALLERY 264 Shaman Gallery in the Exchange HOOD PUB 61 Sherbrook St. Roadrunner Records Promo Night. information, contact 942-8578. Spon- go. First Thursday of the month at 7:30 McDermot Ave 943-2446. A non-profit until December 1. Mondays, Tuesdays, Fridays: Karaoke. Nov. 17: Metal Mansion presents. sored LITE (Local Investment Towards p.m. Free. gallery promoting handmade art, crafts, Wednesdays: The Perpetrators. Thurs- Employment). pottery, cards and more. days: Andrew Neville and the Poor Nov. 18: Xplicit CD Release. Nov. 23: Choices. Sundays: Blues Jam with Distortion Klinic, Rock of Ages, The Scotty Hills and Curtis Newton. Nods, Coda. Nov. 24: Hyena (Rancid CONQUER THE GLOBE: STAIR- GALLERIES & KEN SEGAL GALLERY 4-433 VIDEO POOL MEDIA ARTS tribute), The Hearsemen, 3 Day Binge, CLIMB FOR CLEAN AIR 2006 River Ave 477-4527 Tues-Fri 10-6, Sat CENTRE 300-100 Arthur St 949- Dead City Disease. Nov. 25: Whole Step up to the Challenge! Participate EXHIBITIONS 10-5. Showcase of original contem- 9134. Contemporary media art. Until KEEPSAKES GALLERY 264 Lotta Angus, Duel Exhaust, B.U.M.P. in an exciting new event happening porary art. Until Nov. 25: ‘The Treaty Dec. 8: Reasonable and Senseless: McDermot Ave. Musical Keepsakes: in Winnipeg, Sunday, November 26. 3 Suite (Outside Promises)’ by Tim The Technical Disaster by Donna Live music every Saturday evening. This exciting new event will challenge IN PLAIN VIEW Winnipeg Studio Schouten. Szoke. On display in Jazz Winnipeg’s participants to CLIMB UP 29 floors Tour 2006 A group of Winnipeg Arthur St. window space at 100 Arthur KING’S HEAD PUB 100 King St. COMMUNITY (580 stairs) to raise funds to support artists have organized two weekend LA GALERIE at the CENTRE St. Meet the artist November 10 at 8 Tuesdays: The Original Comedy of the Manitobans living with a lung disease. self-guided studio and gallery tours CULTUREL FRANCO-MANI- p.m. at the Video Pool Studio. Kings Head. See Comedy for details. Participate as an individual or get 3 to take place on the weekend of Dec. TOBAIN 340 Provencher Blvd 233- Sundays: All The Kings Men. Nov. friends together to enter as a team of 2 & 3 from 12 noon to 6 p.m on these 8972 Mon-Fri 8am-10 p.m. Sat-Sun WAH-SA GALLERY 302 Fort St 9: Dale Willis, Aaron Gardner, Eddie 4. Registration is only $25 per person. days. Visit www.inplainviewwinnipeg. 12 p.m. - 10 p.m. Nov. 23 – Jan. 21: 942-5121. Aboriginal artwork. Caser. EVENTS CanWest Global Place (at Portage & com for info. Brigitte Dion, ‘Virage’. Main) from 9 a.m. and 1 p.m. Visit www.mb.lung.ca. All funds raised will MONDRAGON BOOKSTORE WAYNE ARTHUR GALLERY (see also On-Campus Events) go to support research, education and ACE ART INC. 290 McDermot St LA MAISON DES ARTISTES 186 Provencher Blvd 477-5249. Gal- AND COFFEEHOUSE 91 Albert awareness for those Manitobans living 944-9763 Tues-Sat 12-5. Until Nov. 219 Provencher 237-5964 Mon-Fri lery for Manitoba-based artists. Until St. Political bookstore and vegan with a lung disease and those at risk of 18: Shelley Low, ‘Self-Serve at La 9-5. Nov. 29: ‘In the Beginning…’ Quilted restaurant hosting readings, speakers SKYWALK CONCERTS & LEC- developing one. Pagode Royale’. Until December 9: art wall hangings by Judith Panson. and concerts. Wednesdays: Wobbly TURES 2006/07 Wednesday Lec- ‘Crumpled Darkness’ Haraldur Jóns- LABEL GALLERY 510 Portage Ave Wednesdays. Nov. 17: Shannon Mur- tures: Leading teachers and researchers son and Steingrímur Eyfjörð. Curated ray from Minnesota. Nov. 18: Freaks from the University of Winnipeg will ‘NAME YOUR PRICE’ ANNUAL 772-5165 Tues-Sat 12-5. Volunteer WINNIPEG ART GALLERY 300 / Organised by Hannes Larusen and and Geeks Marathon Part I. Nov. 21: inform, engage and challenge you on at the Forum Art artist-run non-profit art centre show- Memorial Blvd 786-6641. On now: ART AUCTION Birna Bjarnadóttir. Open Mic Night. Nov. 23: Comedy. topics of broad historical, political and Institute, 120 Eugenie Street & Tache casing works of community artists. Masters of Inuit Sculpture. Until Dec. Nov. 25: Freaks and Geeks Marathon scientific interest. Thursday Concerts: Ave., 235-1069. Friday, Dec. 1 from 2 Opening Nov. 22: Annual Photography 3: Masterworks of Inuit Sculpture. Un- Part II. We present a showcase for some of – 8 p.m., Saturday & Sunday, Dec. 2 ADELAIDE MCDERMOT GAL- Show. Opening Nov. 23 at the Graf- til Jan. 1: Exhibition of Sculptures by Manitoba’s finest musicians - from jazz & 3 from 10 – 4 p.m. Many fine artists LERY 318 McDermot Ave 987-3514. fiti Gallery: ‘Good Ol’ Hockey Game: A Auguste Rodin. Until Jan. 7: Exhibition to folk and classical to contemporary. have created original works in acrylics, look at the Canadian Pasttime.’ of the works of Christopher Pratt. Until OSBORNE FREEHOUSE 437 Free admission, Carol Shields Audi- watercolours & sculpture in a variety of Jan. 21: Peter Winkworth Collection of Osborne St. Mondays: The Cool THE ANNEX GALLERY 594 Main torium, 2nd Floor Millenium Library styles & sizes for you to choose from. St 284-0673 Tues-Sat 12-5. Contem- MANITOBA CRAFTS COUN- Canadiana: Vast New Lands – Canada’s Monday Night Hang, 8 p.m. First set followed by a jam session. Acoustic downtown, 12:10-12:50 p.m. Your home or office will be complete porary art. CIL EXHIBITION GALLERY Northwest. Until March 25: Mammatus Night every Tuesday and Thursday with art or it would make a great gift. 214 McDermot Ave 487-6114 Tues-Fri – An Installation by Max Streicher. evening beginning at 8 p.m. Nov. 16: Ask us about the gift of art classes. 11-5, Sat 11-4. Contemporary arts and A (RELUCTANT) DEFENCE OF ARTBEAT STUDIO INC. 4-62 Mad Young Darlings & Tele. Nov. 17: Free – all welcome - browsing encour- crafts. 535 THE SINGER SOLUTION TO Albert St 943-5194. Community-based WOODLANDS GALLERY Michael Johns at 8 p.m., Moodruff at aged, door prizes, free parking and Academy Rd 947-0700. Nov. 23 – Dec. WORLD POVERTY with guest contemporary art. 11 p.m. Nov. 18: Hillbilly Burlesque, wheelchair access. Visit us at www. 16: ‘Couleurs de la Belle Province’ speaker Andrew Cullison of West MARTHA STREET STUDIO 11 9:30 p.m. Nov. 21: Patrick Keenan. forumartinstitute.ca. featuring five artists from Quebec. Virginia University. 12:30 – 1:30 p.m., ART CITY 616 Broadway Ave Martha St 772-6253 Mon-Fri 10-5. Nov. 22: Duo-Twang. Private Dining Room, University Col- 775-9856 Mon 5-8 ,Tues-Fri 4-8, Sat Showcasing the fine art of printmaking. lege, University of Manitoba. Everyone Nov. 14: Artist in Residence Reception, 12-4. Featuring high quality artistic THE PARK THEATRE 698 welcome, free admission. 5 – 7 p.m. ANNOUNCEMENTS & programming for kids and adults. Osborne St. Mondays: Monday Night Football on the big-screen, free admis- THE MANITOBA NATURAL- OPPORTUNITIES ART FROM THE HEART 7th MEDEA GALLERY 132 Osborne BARS, CAFES & VENUES sion. Nov. 22: Aisha Toupin, The Ferris ISTS SOCIETY INDOOR PRO- Annual Art Sale and Show Nov. 17, St 453-1115 Mon-Sat 10:30-5, Sun Twins, The Sewing Club, 8 p.m. $5. presentation “The Hayes GRAM DO YOU LIKE WORKING WITH 7 – 9 p.m. with a local jazz band and 1-4. Until Nov. 18: ‘Manitoba Light’, Nov. 23: 3D Ladies Cinematic Society, River, Manitoba - the ‘Beauty’ and the NEWCOMER CHILDREN? Do outdoor screening of video shorts, photos by Jack Gantzel. ACADEMY BAR & EATERY 7 p.m. Nov. 24: Jazz @ 8, 8 p.m. Nov. ‘Beast,’” will be held on Monday, Nov. you believe you can change our com- and on Nov. 18, 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. at 414 Academy Rd. Nov. 17: Jeremy 25: Jazz @ 8, 8 p.m., Jacob and Lilly, 20 at 7:30 p.m. sharp at the Centre munity? If you said yes, consider vol- Magnus Eliason Recreation Centre, MAWA - MENTORING ART- Proctor. Nov. 23: Alexander McCowan. 11 p.m. Culturel Franco-manitobain (CCFM), unteering with some of our programs. 430 Langside St. Free admission. ISTS FOR WOMEN’S ART 611 Nov. 24: The Monty Yanks. Nov. 25: 340 Provencher Boulevard. Guest The Citizenship Council of Manitoba Featuring Winnipeg inner-city and low Main St 949-9490. Supporting women Baltimore Road. speaker will be Jerry Zaste, MNS PYRAMID CABARET 176 Fort St. Inc. International Centre is looking for income artists. All proceeds of art sold artists at their new home on Main member, who will illustrate and Thursdays: The Mod Club. Nov. 11: student volunteers to help new arriv- support these local artists. Street. describe his experiences on this THE CAVERN / TOAD IN THE Moses Mayes CD Release. Nov. 17: als to Canada learn English and feel mighty river. Admission: $2 for MNS HOLE 108 Osborne St. Tuesdays: Grey Cup Fest ft. Honey Eyes, River welcome in our country. Opportunities members & $6 for non-members. For THE EDGE ARTIST VILLAGE OUTWORKS GALLERY 3rd 3pm w/ Pat Wright, Spyder, Steve City Hum, Alverstone, Mod DJs. Nov. exist for volunteers to give their time further information, please call the AND GALLERY 611 Main St. Floor 290 McDermot Ave 949-0274. Broadhurst. Second Wednesday of 18: Grey Cup Fest ft. Meligrove, The and support to the Centre’s Immigrant office at 943-9029. Featuring exhibits by Winnipeg art- Artist-run studio and exhibition space the month: Comedy at the Cavern. Junction, The Golden Dogs. Nov. 24: Children and Youth Programs includ- ists Christian Worthington and Kelvin in the Exchange. Until Nov. 18: ‘Shat- Sundays: Debra Lyn Neufeld and Gord Sons of Butcher with The Great Orbax ing Sports Activities for Newcomer Adair Free. tered Pieces’ by friend and member Kidder. Nov. 17: Hot Live Guys. Nov. Sideshow. Nov. 26: Jordan Cook. TRADITIONAL POW-WOW to Kids, Empowerment with the Girl artists. 18: The Upsides. honour children who have died as a Guides, Newcomer Buddy Welcome FLEET GALLERIES 62 Albert REGAL BEAGLE 331 Smith St. result of violence. We make every ef- Program and our After Class Educa- St 942-8026 Mon-Thur 8:30-5:30, OSEREDOK GALLERY 184 Alex- CENTRE CULTUREL FRANCO- Tuesdays: Hatfield McCoy. Wednes- fort to have a friendly powwow where tion Program. If you’d like to help out, all people feel welcome. There will be Fri 8:30-5, Sat 9:30-4:30. On now: ander Ave E. 942-0218. Until Nov. 25: MANITOBAIN 340 Provencher days: Open Mic Nite. Weekends: contact Si-il Park at 943-9158ext 285 a feast for Singers/dancers/visitors at ‘Women Reflect’ by Leona Brown, ‘Convergence’ art exhibit and sale. Blvd. Tuesdays: Le Mârdi Jazz. Nov. Blues. or 688-1941. supper break. We will have a give-away Huguette Snodgrass, Brenda Warner, 21: Keith Price. Nov. 28: Anna Kirby. during the evening portion of the pow- Mary Anne Rudy. ROYAL ALBERT ARMS 48 Albert PLATFORM (CENTRE FOR wow. Nov. 20, with grand entries at 1 THE LATE LUNCH SHOW St. Nov. 17: Fuck the Facts. Nov. 18: Attention independent artists and PHOTOGRAPHIC AND DIGI- COLLECTIVE CABARET / DIE p.m. and 7 p.m. at Winnipeg Indian & Centennial Hall, Big Trouble in Little China, Electro producers! Beginning September 15, GALLERY 1C03 TAL ARTS) 121-100 Arthur St 942- MASCHINE CABARET 108 Metis Friendship Centre, 45 Robinson University of Winnipeg 515 Portage Quarterstaff, Kilborne. Nov. 23: None 2006 at 1:00 p.m. Arts and Cultural 8183 Tues-Sat 12-5. Photo-based Osborne St. Thursdays: Good Form, St. Free, open to the public. Donations Ave 786-9253 Mon-Fri 12-4, Sat The Wiser. Nov. 24: Barrymores CD Industries Manitoba (ACI) presents media. Until Dec. 8: ‘Pripyat Floors’ by Indie Club Night, $3. Hosted by DJ accepted and will go to the dancers. 1-4. The Gallery provides the campus David McMillan. Font Crimes and Rob Vilar. Fridays: Release. Nov. 25: Quagmire, Ruffnecks, the Late Lunch Show, a series of 9 community and general public with Punk/Hardcore Night w/ Fat Mat & Breath Grenades. fabulous workshops designed specifi- FROM OUTRAGE TO ACTION A opportunities to learn about visual art, Scott Wade. Saturdays: Goth/Industrial cally for the self-employed. With topics PLUG-IN ICA 286 McDermot Ave Human Rights Workshop Series. Free thereby reinforcing and emphasizing Night. SALSA BAR & GRILL 500 Por- ranging from Healing Through the Arts 942-1043. Until Nov. 18: ‘Unlearn’ admission, space is limited so register tage Ave. Thursdays: Urban Hip Hop. to Financial Management, each hour- – international range of emerging and early by contacting Louise at lsimba@ Fridays: Salsa/Top 40. Saturdays: long session provides an opportunity established artists, curated by Steven mts.net. Nov. 20, 7 – 9 p.m.: Leading Salsa. Sundays: Reggae and Calypso. to connect with professionals, network LNovemberistings Coordi 16, 2006nator: NickThe W eigeUniterldt contact: [email protected] Want to submit your listing to Uniter Listings? Email your listings to [email protected] Listings Coordinator: Nick Weigeldt E-mail: [email protected] E-mail: [email protected] Deadline for submissions is Wednesday, eight days before the issue you’d like your Phone: 786-9497 Phone: 786-9497 @ listing to first appear in. The Uniter publishes on Thursdays, 25 times a year. 20 LISTINGS uniter.ca Fax: 783-7080 with other independent artists/produc- ers, and gain valuable knowledge about the cultural industry. Registra- AWARDS & FINANCIAL AID: INFORMATION tion is $5.00 and includes a delicious lunch, so call 927-2787 to reserves your spot today. • open to Canadian citizens or per- MANITOBA EDUCATION AND • a female CANADIAN HARD OF HEARING AS- manent residents of Canada who have SOCIATION: UNIVERSITY TRAINING: YOUTH SERVES • canadian citizen or landed im- ARE YOU INTERESTED IN A graduated no earlier than the spring PROGRAM: migrant The purpose of this award is to offer CAREER IN FILM? Manitoba¹s of 2005 or will graduate before Sept. growing film industry is looking OF WINNIPEG financial assistance and recognition 2007 from an institution in Canada. Youth Serves Manitoba (YSM) en- • accepted registrant in a graduate for people who are hard working, to hard of hearing and deafened Applicants to the Harvard Law School courages post-secondary students studies program (Masters or PhD) self-motivated, and have strong com- to engage in meaningful, part-time students registered in a full time munication skills to become members INTERNAL AWARDS: should have graduated no earlier or professional program at a similar community service with incorporated program at a recognized Canadian of Manitoba¹s film crew. To learn than the spring of 2004. level (medicine, law) in an accredited college or university, in any area of more about working in Manitoba¹s UNIVERSITY OF WINNIPEG non-profit or registered charitable or- Canadian University, at the time of • candidates are responsible for study, with the ultimate goal of expanding film industry, attend a free BURSARY APPLICATIONS: ganizations. Upon successful comple- the application deadline (Jan. 31). Monthly Information Session the first gaining admission to Harvard Univer- tion of at least 100 hours or service, obtaining a diploma or degree. Two Wednesday of every month from 5:30- Application forms are now avail- sity by the deadline set by the various approved students will receive a $500 • pursuing a course of studies which awards of $2000 each will be granted. 6:30 p.m. at Film Training Manitoba, able in the Awards office located in faculties. Candidates should note that bursary towards tuition or student will lead to a career mainly of service Applicants are requested to read the 100-62 Albert Street. For more infor- Graham Hall or at Student Central in the competition is very keen and that loans. For more information and an to women. criteria for eligibility and to provide mation call 989.9669 or visit www. Centennial Hall. Bursaries are small, only candidates with extraordinary all the information required to com- application form, contact jfast@gov. • intending to spend a minimum filmtraining.mb.ca. supplementary financial assistance records should apply. plete the application. Applications mb.ca or 1-800-282-8069 ext3560. of two years in such a career in awards, normally $300 - $750 in are available either in the U of W The value of the award is $20,000 U.S. Deadline: Jan. 9, 2007. Canada. 2006 PRAIRIE FIRE PRESS - value. In order to be considered, Awards Office located inG raham Hall, MCNALLY ROBINSON WRIT- plus tuition fees and student health you must prove financial need and • intending to use the award for or on-line at www.chha.ca/. Deadline: ING CONTESTS (Bliss Carman insurance. Up to three awards for SHASTRI INSTITUTE MOUNT you must be making satisfactory academic studies in the academic Jan. 31, 2007. Poetry Award - Judge: Lorna Crozier, academic progress (i.e. maintaining graduate studies (Master's and Ph.D.) ALLISON UNIVERSITY SUMMER Short Fiction - Judge: Sandra Birdsell, year following receipt of it. a “C” average). Because funds are will be offered. The normal duration PROGRAMME: Surfing for more Dollars?: Try these Creative Non-Fiction - Judge: Stan is for one academic year however, • contributing to your community websites for more possibilities! These Dragland). $5,250 in prizes. Dead- limited, not everyone who qualifies The Shastri Institute and Mount students in degree programs may be through volunteer service. two sites will lead you through Cana- line: Nov. 30, 2006. For information will receive a bursary. Many of our Allison University are pleased to eligible for renewal. Please note that dian based scholarship searches. contact: Prairie Fire Press, 423-100 University of Winnipeg bursaries are announce the Summer Programme in • Needing financial assistance. all applications and supporting docu- Arthur Street, Winnipeg, Manitoba R3B available to our students in any year India. Students who have completed www.studentawards.com 1H3. Phone: (204) 943-9066, E-mail: ments must be submitted in English Applicants may apply in either of their program. Return completed two years of undergraduate study [email protected], www.prairiefire.ca. only. For more information, please English or French. Applications are www.scholarshipscanada.com applications to the Awards office in and have completed a substantial visit [email protected]. Deadline: available in the Awards office located Graham Hall. Deadline date: Jan 31, component of India Studies course- WITH ART, a community-based November 30, 2006. in Graham Hall. For more information 2007. work, or have a particular academic MANITOBA STUDENT AID program for collaborative art projects contact Heather Menzies, 1204 – One interest in Indian Studies may apply. PROGRAM (MSAP): between community groups and artists Evergreen Place, Winnipeg MB, R3L QUEEN ELIZABETH II SILVER The total cost of this programme is in Winnipeg. The program is based on 0E9. Deadline: Jan. 31, 2007. REMEMBER… please make sure you the belief that WITH ART communities EXTERNAL AWARDS: JUBILEE ENDOWMENT FUND FOR $5945 which includes application get your Pre-Study Confirmation of can explore issues, express identity STUDY IN A SECOND OFFICIAL fees, tuition, airfare, room and board, Income form to Manitoba Student Aid and create dialogue by working with UKRAINIAN RESOURCE LANGUAGE AWARD PROGRAM: materials, health and field trip costs. THE DATATEL SCHOLARS AND DEVELOPMENT CENTRE to facilitate calculations for Jan. loan professional artists on a shared goal. Provide a statement of purpose no FOUNDATION SCHOLARSHIPS: Artists will be matched with com- SCHOLARSHIPS: All disciplines are eligible, except documents. longer than 300 words outlining how munity groups to create a project plan translation. Applications are by nomi- The University of Winnipeg is a new this programme will benefit you, an DO YOU KNOW... you can still apply with an emphasis on the art-making Applications are now being accepted nation by the candidate’s university. Datatel client institution and as such, official transcript of all post-second- for a Government Student Loan process. WITH ART is interested in for the following awards offered by One nomination per university. Return Datatel is offering unique scholarships artists working in all art forms such ary studies and a complete applica- on-line for the 2006-2007 academic the Ukrainian Resource and Develop- your application to the Awards Office ranging in value from $1,000 to $2500 as visual, performing and literary arts. tion form. Applications are available year. Go to website www.studentaid. ment Centre (URDC). in Graham Hall in advance of the to students from our institution. Deadline for receipt of expressions by visiting our website www.sici.org. gov.mb.ca. • The International Initiatives in deadline date. of interest is Dec. 15, 2006. Criteria, Deadline: Jan. 15, 2007. • Datatel Scholars Foundation Schol- requirements and selection process If you have questions, phone the Deaf Studies Award ($500) to enable Eligibility requirements are as fol- arships – for outstanding students available at www.winnipegarts.ca or MSAP office at 204-945-6321 or surf a post-secondary student (full or lows: currently attending eligible Datatel call 943-7668. SOROPTIMIST INTERNATIONAL their website mentioned above. Their part-time) to pursue his/her interest client institutions. in deaf studies and/or hearing impair- • candidates must be Canadian citi- OF THE AMERICAS FELLOWSHIP office is located at 1181 Portage Av- PLAN YOUR WINNIPEG: Get ment as it relates to an international zens or permanent residents and be AWARD: • Returning Student scholarships enue, 4th floor in the Robert Fletcher together with your class, your friends enrolled in the second or third year – for outstanding students currently building (Portage and Wall St.). context. The Fellowship Award may be awarded or on your own, and come up with of their first undergraduate university attending eligible Datatel client insti- the next best concept that will forever to any women who: DO YOU KNOW... you can check the • The Roger Charest Sr. Award for program. tutions, who have returned to higher change the city. If your idea is selected, status of your student aid application, Broadcast & Media Arts (two awards • Resides in the Northwest Region education after an absence of five we’ll help you finalize it with all the • candidates attending a Quebec find out what documentation is still of $500 or one award of $1000) to of Soroptimist International of the years or more. bells and whistles including blueprints create create a special program or institution can be in their first year of outstanding, update your address and those cool scale models if needed! Americas a first undergraduate program. • Nancy Goodhue Lynch scholarships information and much more on line? The winner of each category will get series which may later be suitable for • is established in business or one $1000, with $500 for second place. broadcast and may further the cause The value of the award is $7,000, – for outstanding undergraduate stu- Go to www.studentaid.gov.mb.ca. Link of the professions. The deadline for initial submissions of multiculturalism in Canada. plus travel costs. A minimum of two dents majoring in Information Tech- to MySAO to log into your existing nology related curriculum programs account. is December 16. Visit http://plan-your- awards will be given and non-renew- • conducts her business or practices winnipeg.uwinnipeg.ca. • The Roman Soltykewych Music at eligible Datatel client institutions. Scholarship ($500) is available to able. For more information, please her profession DO YOU KNOW... Manitoba Student applicants (individual or group) de- contact [email protected]. Application Process: Aid staff can be on campus on Fri- MANITOBA WRITERS’ GUILD • holds a Bachelor’s or Master’s days from 1 - 4p.m. To meet with a INC. Celebrating the 25th Anniver- termined to pursue further studies in Deadline: U of W Awards office at Dec. Degree from an accredited college or The Datatel Scholars Foundation on- representative, you need to set up an sary of the MWG, ‘Friends: A Contest the field of Ukrainian choral or vocal 4, 2006. university. line scholarship application process appointment time. Come to Student for Writers’ Tell us what it means to music. is as follows. you to be a friend. Your original, un- • presents a plan of worthwhile Services to book an appointment or published writing should demonstrate • The Anna Pidruchney Award for SOROPTIMIST WOMEN’S post graduate study at an accredited 1. A student attending an eligible phone Tanis Kolisnyk at 786-9984. the importance of friends. Fiction and New Writers ($1000) is available an- OPPORTUNITY AWARDS: college or university leading to an Datatel client institution may ap- non-fiction: max 5000 words. Poetry: nually to a novice writer for a work on Do you find yourself going back advanced degree or to enhanced ply via the online application form max 25 lines. Submission forms may a Ukrainian Canadian theme. Submis- standing or competence in her busi- between Sept. 1, 2006 and Jan. 31, be downloaded, and more information sions for this year’s award must be in to school later in life? Do you ned obtained, from www.mbwriter.mb.ca. financial assistant to complete your ness or profession. 2007. (NOTE: applicants must submit English. their completed application with two $15 entry fee; Deadline: Dec. 31, 2006. education? Women’s Opportunity • provides such other information letters of recommendation by Jan. 31, Mail entries to 206-100 Arthur St, • Wm. & Mary Kostash Award for Awards are cash awards that assist as the Fellowship Committee may Winnipeg, MB, R3B 1H3. 2007 in order to be considered for Film and Video Arts ($1000) is offered women in obtaining the skills and deem necessary. to a novice writer for a work pro- education they need to improve their nomination.) • Soroptimist members and their THE HEART AND STROKE moting Ukrainian Canadian identity employment status. Recipients may 2. The scholarship administrator FOUNDATION OF MANITOBA immediate families are not eligible through the medium of film, video or use the awards for any expenses from each participating Datatel client needs 6,300 volunteers for its annual for any Soroptimist monetary awards multimedia (i.e. DVD) related to their educational pursuits. institution reviews, evaluates, and door-to-door campaign during Heart available to the public. Month in February, 2007. HSFM Applications are available from URDC. To be eligible you must meet the nominates applicants between Feb. 1, hopes to raise almost $800,000 and Phone (780) 497-4374 or email following criteria: Applications are available in the 2006 & Feb. 15, 2006. warm hearts all over Manitoba dur- Awards office located in Graham [email protected]. Deadline: 3. Nominated student applications ing the month-long event. Much of November 20, 2006. • be a female head of household Hall. the funding HSFM receives comes (single or married, with the primary are forwarded to the Datatel Scholars from volunteer-based events like responsibility of supporting yourself Deadline: Jan. 15, 2007. Foundation review committee for final Door-to-Door. Ninety percent of funds FRANK KNOX MEMORIAL and your dependents) evaluation and award determination raised stay in Manitoba to support the FELLOWSHIPS PROGRAM: in the spring. 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Sports Editor: Mike Pyl Sports E-mail: [email protected] Wesmen survive test against CanWest’s best Nasajpour helps home team earn split with Reginans
Ryan Roper (left) chipped in six points Friday night. PHOTO: AARON ELKAIM VINCENT
Daniel Falloon Wesmen forward Ivan Saric elevates over two Cougars. PHOTO: AARON ELKAIM VINCENT
If good things come to those who wait, Regina looked pretty good tonight.” fence, it doesn’t matter what you’re doing de- the University of Winnipeg Wesmen’s even- I had to figure The “hot hand” Roper referred to was fensively.” tual revenge on the University of Regina first year guard Jeffrey Lukomski, who scored Even with that rough stretch, Shynkaryk Cougars must have been savoury. After get- out something to do. We were 21 points in hitting all six free throw opportu- led all Wesmen scorers with 17 points, adding ting denied 82-64 on Friday, the Wesmen re- nities, as well as 5 of 7 from beyond the arc. an assist, and coming up with five blocks de- bounded with a 78-68 victory, in extra time, scrambling a bit. We were “He was really good. He did not miss to- fensively. Erfan Nasajpour chipped in 14 no less, on Saturday. The weekend left the night,” said Roper. “We scouted him, but we with six assists, and Ivan Saric dropped nine Wesmen all even with a 2-2 mark, while the chasing the ball…we couldn’t didn’t think he shot that well. He hit so many points. Alongside Lukomski, the Cougars’ Cougars dropped to 1-3. today, and he’s only in his freshman year.” Paul Schubach scored 19 points, while rookie While the one-and-three record is not play on offence, and if you “He’s a good shooter, and we knew what Kris Heshka put up 12. generally indicative of a strong team, the he was going to be able to do. He made a The Wesmen came out flying, taking Cougars came into Winnipeg after losing a can’t play on offence, it couple tough ones…and it all adds up,” said a 10-2 lead just over four minutes into the pair of games to strong Trinity Western and Crook. “He made big plays and they all went game. The Cougars took a timeout to regroup, Simon Fraser squads to open the season. doesn’t matter what you’re in for him.” and did not look back, quickly knotting the These are the same Cougars who One player they were not going in for, game at ten. Schubach hit a buzzer-beating bounced the Wesmen from the playoffs back doing defensively.” particularly at the beginning of the second three-pointer to stake the Cougars to a 39- in the spring, and the Wesmen went out half, was Dan Shynkaryk, who took three or 35 halftime lead. hoping to exact some revenge at home while –Dave Crook, four consecutive shots without having one Immediately after the half, the Wesmen the fire was still burning. Wesmen Head Coach fall, including a couple of teasing in-and- looked rejuvenated, with Saric scoring a quick “We really have to establish ourselves as outs. Their struggles were reminiscent of four points to tie the game. After that, how- a contender for CanWest,” said Ryan Roper, their season-opening loss to the Bisons, ever, the Wesmen went cold, and the Cougars who scored six points and added a pair of as- where both teams went over six minutes took advantage, never relinquishing the lead sists in Friday night’s game. “We want to get without hitting a basket. after that point. back at them, and it was just a bad night. semester. We get Regina, Brandon and “I was frustrated, for sure,” said In Saturday night action, the Wesmen They caught a hot hand, and they were hitting Manitoba, so it doesn’t matter,” said head Shynkaryk. “I missed some easy shots.” were led by Nasajpour, who scored 29 points, all their shots. They out-rebounded us pretty coach Dave Crook. “Obviously, we’d have pre- “I had to figure out something to do. while Nick Lother added 13 and Shynkaryk good. They played really well tonight.” ferred not to see them tonight.” We were scrambling a bit. We were chas- tossed in ten. The Cougars leaders were “It’s really important to beat them and When asked on who is tops in the Great ing the ball. We couldn’t get two stops back- Schubach and Jamal Williams, who each we have to beat Regina to win our division.” Plains Division, Crook said: “I don’t know who to-back, and we needed two stops in order scored 16 in the losing cause. “It doesn’t matter when we play the best team in the division is. Brandon (3- to come back,” said Crook. “But we couldn’t them. We have to play them all in the first 1) has played very good basketball…and play on offence, and if you can’t play on of- November 16, 2006 The Uniter contact: [email protected] Sports Editor: Mike Pyl E-mail: [email protected] Phone: 786-9497 22 Sports Fax: 783-7080
Sweet Stroke Leads Wesmen Past Cougars
staff .com I S Last Saturday, forward Stephanie Timmersman turned 22 years of age. To Speedy wideout Ted Ginn (right) hopes to slice through the Michigan defence this Saturday. celebrate, her teammates opted not for a traditional cake on the court (too messy), and instead served up a sweet, tasty, and delicious shooting performance. Despite being neck-and-neck through three quarters, the Wesmen women’s bas- ketball team asserted their clutch dom- inance, defeating the Regina Cougars in the second game of a doubleheader 83- 73, on a night that saw four Winnipeg players score in double digits. Canada West scoring leader Uzo Ante Upped in Ohio State- Michigan Rivalry Asagwara, currently averaging 21.9 points per game, anchored the box score For 364 days a year, both programs dream of The Game. And now that it’s here, why not in- with a game-high 23. Third year point clude a berth in the national championship game guard Jenny Ezirim chipped in 13 points up for grabs, too? Already regarded as one, if not the best, while swiping an impressive eight steals, sports rivalry in American sport, the no. 2 and Timmersman muscled her way to 12 Michigan Wolverines will travel to Columbus, OH this Saturday to clash with the no. 1 Ohio State points along with seven boards. Most im- Buckeyes, with the winner guaranteeing them a pressive, however, was the output of small spot in the BCS National Championship Game in forward Jessica Stromberg. Averaging Glendale, AZ, Jan. 8. ‘’It’s the biggest rivalry in college football,’’ only 8.3 ppg heading in, the Oak Park grad said OSU running back Antonio Pittman after his exploded for 20 points, having drained an Buckeyes routed Northwestern 54-10 on Saturday. ‘’And it’s been talked about for the last six weeks.’’ unconscious five threes. The Buckeyes have been atop the national The Wesmen came out of the gate rankings all season in collecting an 11-0 record. The Wolverines, meanwhile, began the season as quickly in opening a 12-2 lead, looking national championship underdogs. to bury the now 0-4 Cougars. While they ‘’It’s going to be the biggest game of probably led 22-15 at the end of the first period, a everybody’s life on this team,’’ Michigan RB Mike Hart said following last week’s 34-3 rout of Indiana. second quarter defensive lapse allowed ‘’We’re undefeated, they’re undefeated, we’re playing Regina to go on a 16-3 run, giving them a for a Big Ten championship and a chance to go to the national championship, so I don’t think there’s a slim 35-34 halftime lead. Guard Jenny Ezirim (middle) peeks out the double team for an open teammate. PHOTO: AARON ELKAIM VINCENT bigger game out there.’’ Enter Stromberg. The second-year In 2000, the rivalry, played out annually as the final non-bowl game on each team’s schedule, player, showing considerable improve- ranked first in an ESPN poll of the greatest sports ment from her rookie season, dropped rivalries. In 2003, a member of the US House of Representatives proposed a resolution to recognize 12 of her 20 in the third frame. However, Michigan and Ohio State as the greatest rivalry in the Wesmen were still tied at 56 head- sports history. ing into the fourth, and would not pull Since 1935, the winner of Ohio State- Michigan has decided the champion of the Big Ten away until some hot three-point shooting conference on 21 different occasions, but only two finally opened the game up. other times in the history of the rivalry, which dates back to 1897, have both teams entered the game The win was the second of the week- undefeated (Source: Wikipedia.org, SI.com). end, with the Wesmen having a much
Mixed Success for Ex-NFLers easier time out the night before. Once Turned Politicians again by the grace of their outside stroke,
Largely considered a bust in his first stint in Winnipeg thumped their inter-provin- Washington, Heath Shuler is getting another go- cial rivals 84-71. The Wesmen shot 7-of- around. 12 from behind the arc at the half, with This time, however, the former Redskin quarter- back will dress in an entirely new uniform as a first-year point guard Caity Gooch sinking Congressman. four-of-five in her first CIS start. Shuler, a Democrat, ousted eight-term Republican incumbent Charles Taylor to take North Carolina’s Despite their outside touch in the 11th Congressional District in last week’s US mid- first half, Winnipeg only held a narrow term elections. “They talk about these sports analogies that I use, 44-40 lead at the break. However, but let me tell you what,” Shuler said in his victory Timmersman asserted her veteran poise, speech, “it is about teamwork.” knocking down 11 third quarter points to Shuler was a standout quarterback with the University of Tennessee Volunteers, breaking break the game open. nearly all school passing records (which were sub- Timmersman led the Wesmen Friday sequently destroyed by Peyton Manning later in the decade). In 1993, he finished as the runner-up night with 22 points, with Asagwara to the Heisman Trophy. knocking down 20. In 1994, he was selected third overall in the NFL Draft. In stints with the Redskins, New Orleans The Wesmen now take to the road Saints, and Oakland Raiders, Shuler finished with a this weekend for a BC back-to-back, be- meager QB rating of 54.3. In 2004, ESPN rated him the 17th biggest sports flop in 25 years. ginning with the no. 2 team in the coun- In related news, former Pittsburgh Steeler and try in the UBC Thunderbirds, the team MVP of Super Bowl X Lynn Swan was defeated that knocked them out of last season’s soundly in his bid for governor of Pennsylvania by a margin of 60 per cent-40 per cent (Source: conference semi-finals. They will then Wikipedia.org, ESPN.com, SFGate.com) shuttle over to Vancouver Island for a
Edmonton and Montreal Games date with the Victoria Vikes. Feel a bit like Christmas
It only happens once a year. Last Tuesday’s Edmonton at Montreal game was a classic cross-conference rivalry game. A Nina Adusei battles for the rebound with an opposing Cougar. PHOTO: AARON ELKAIM VINCENT close one that went into overtime and finally Alexei Kovalev scored a stunning shoot-out goal for the home team to come out on top. The crowd was in the arena was into the game, the people in my living plain that division rivalries are becoming dry. It’s overkill. School invokes Hitler to Forestview took the field immediately after. room were yelling and screaming, and even the Gary Bettman has said that they are looking into this prob- intimidate, suffers karmic retribution Further, Hoilett alledges several Forestview play- colour commentators announced their excitement lem but it could be awhile before change occurs. Looks Members of a Charlotte, NC high school soccer ers were chanting German slogans which, accord- for this. The match-up was exhilarating but if you like fans will have to continue to wait a year between each team were shocked when portions of an Adolf Hitler ing to one German-speaking Catholic player, trans- look at the schedule to find the next game you will epic match-up between Edmonton and Montreal (or we speech was played during warm-ups of 3A state playoff lated to “On to victory”. The Forestview team also di- find a blank. can hope they both make it to the Stanley Cup Finals). game two Saturdays ago. The Charlotte Catholic Cougars rected racial epithets to Catholic’s two black players. It has already been addressed that the lack – Jo Villaverde were appalled to have their preparations at Gastonia Forestview assistant coach Sam Braxton and starting of Crosby coming into Canada disappoints fans. Forestview High interrupted by a 90-second clip. keeper Jeremy Webb were suspended in the fallout. While Tons of superstars miss out on the Canadian ex- “We were warming up,” said Catholic coach Gary Hoilett, Forestview defeated Catholic, they were eliminated later in perience because of the scheduling system. It cur- “and all of us stopped and looked up at the booth. We the week in a 5-1 loss to Skyland TC Roberson (Source: rently has teams playing against each other division were just real shocked. It was obviously a Hitler speech. Charlotte Observer). team eight teams. Players are beginning to com- The voice was coming across clearly. Everybody knew.” Sports Editor: Mike Pyl contact: [email protected] The Uniter November 16, 2006 E-mail: [email protected] Phone: 786-9497 Fax: 783-7080 SPORTS 23
THE PANELISTS
Dustin Addison-Schneider is the starting setter for the Wesmen men’s volleyball team. NFL Picks Thomas Asselin is co-host of the University of Winnipeg’s only sports radio talk show, the Every week hundreds of thousands of Ultra Mega Sports Show, broadcasting every Monday at 4:30 p.m. on CKUW 95.9 FM. fans spend hours scrutinizing the week’s Mike Pyl is The Uniter's Sports Editor and founder of the paper’s NFL Picks. most pivotal matchups. They scour web- sites, watch the sports networks’ tickers at Kalen Qually is a regular contributor to Uniter Sports, and NFL Picks defending champion. the bottom of the screen, dial pricey 1-900 numbers, all in search of the particular in- Dan Verville is a columnist with Red River’s Projector, as well as a regular voice The Score sight that will guarantee them a big payday. on the Call-Ups, which can be heard Wednesdays at 7pm on 92.9 Kick FM. Well, look no further. Each week we preview five of the Nick Weigeldt is The Uniter’s very own Listings Coordinator. Women’s Volleyball league’s juiciest matchups of the week. If (1-4, 6th in Canada West, no. 7 NFL football is your Sunday religion, Uniter CIS Coaches’ Poll) Sports will be your Bible. Our crack team of analysts will show you the way. Friday, November 10 (As to which way is anybody’s Game #2: Buffalo @ Houston Game #4: Indianapolis @ Dallas Alberta 3 Wesmen 1 (25-16, 22-25, 25-16, 25-18) guess.) “A pair of 3-6 teams? Sounds like a good “So Indy is still undefeated. Just barely. reason to change the channel. A 15-30 prog- After squeaking out a win over the lowly Bills Saturday, November 11 nosticator? Looks like a good reason to stop last week, we saw that the Colts’ offence, which Alberta 3 Wesmen 1 reading. For those of you still reading, give the is usually pedal to the floor, can play a slower- (25-12, 20-25, 25-21, 28-26) losers some credit. Both Buffalo and Houston paced game if required. Manning, once again played excellent last week (unlike myself). The showing us why he is the best QB in league, can Men’s Volleyball Bills nearly toppled the unflappable Colts and only get better. The Cowboys are no slouches (3-2, 5th in Canada West, no. 3 the Texans beat the division rival Jaguars. I either. After destroying the Arizona Cardinals CIS Coaches’ Poll) credit the Bills’ narrow loss to the Colts’ Bounty- they look to improve to 6-4. And while Tony soft run defense and playing ‘bend it but don’t Romo (who threw for 308 yards) and T.O. fi- Friday, November 10 break it’ offense. Houston’s defense is consider- nally look to be on the same page, don’t expect Alberta 3 Wesmen 0 ably better with rookie Mario Williams and can them to win in Week 10 as Indy goes 10-0.” (25-16, 25-19, 25-20) defend the pass too, picking off the Jaguars’ – Dan Verville Saturday, November 11 David Garrard (count ‘em!) four times last Alberta 3 Wesmen 1 week. The Bills’ J.P. Losman is a sitting duck.” Addison-Schneider says: Indianapolis (25-19, 25-17, 21-25, 25-19) – Kalen Qually Asselin says: Indianapolis Pyl says: Dallas Addison-Schneider says: Houston Qually says: Indianapolis Men’s Basketball (2-2, 2nd in Great Plains, Asselin says: Buffalo Verville says: Indianapolis unranked) Pyl says: Buffalo Weigeldt says: Indianapolis Qually says: Houston Friday, November 10 Verville says: Houston Regina 82 Wesmen 64 Weigeldt says: Houston Saturday, November 11 Wesmen 78 Regina 68 (OT) Game #1: Atlanta @ Baltimore Game #3: Cincinnati @ New Orleans Game #5: San Diego @ Denver “After a weird Week Nine for both of these “By the end of the first half against San “Despite the 7-2 record, the San Diego teams, with Baltimore eking out a win against Diego last week, with the Bengals up 28-7 Chargers are still a relative enigma. While boast- Women’s Basketball (3-1, 1st in Great Plains, no. 10 a weak Titans squad and Atlanta losing their against a strong Chargers team, I was all ing a 4-0 record at home, they have been medi- CIS Coaches’ Poll) second in a row against a poor Browns team, ready to hop back onto the Cincy bandwagon. ocre at best on the road, losing at Baltimore and it is anyone’s ball game in Week Ten. This game ’This team, after a rough few weeks with in- Kansas City, wins at patsies Oakland and San Friday, November 10 will come down to the Ravens having home field juries and inconsistant play, was ready to Francisco, and last week’s come-from-behind Wesmen 84 Regina 71 advantage, which they will use to their benefit. break out again and re-legitimize itself as victory over a deeply slumping Bengals outfit. The two-faced Atlanta Falcons will have trouble an AFC contender,’ I though. Hah, was I ever Meanwhile, the team’s apparent strength - the Saturday, November 11 moving the ball against the always-solid Ravens wrong. In the most exciting game of the defence - has given up 41 points to Cincy, 25 to Wesmen 83 Regina 73 D, and while the Ravens offence can be dismal, year thus far, especially if you’re a Chargers Cleveland, 24 to St. Louis, and 30 to Kansas City it will find a way to put up enough points to fan, Cincinnati’s defence failed to, well, in its last four games. With this in mind, with- beat the struggling Falcons. This one kills me to show up, turning a 41 point offering by its out Shawne Merriman, and with a young QB in pick against my boi Mike Vick but it will be the own offence into a loss as they gave up seven Phillip Rivers, how do ya like their chances in a Ravens by a touchdown.” touchdowns, four to LaDainian Tomlinson. night game in Denver? Sure, the Broncs barely COMING UP – Dustin Addison-Schneider Having said that, New Orleans has shown snuck out of the Bay Area last week against that they’re not invincible in a reconstructed a dreadful Raiders squad, but that had all the Addison Schneider says: Baltimore Superdome, so this one will be a barn- makings of a trap game written all over it.” WOMEN’S VOLLEYBALL Home vs. Calgary Dinos (no. 3) – Nov. 17 (7:00) & 18 Asselin says: Baltimore burner. Take Cincinnati, begrudgingly, by a – Mike Pyl (4:00) Pyl says: Atlanta field goal.” Qually says: Baltimore – Nick Weigeldt Addison-Schneider says: San Diego MEN’S BASKETBALL Verville says: Baltimore Asselin says: San Diego Away vs. UBC Thunderbirds (no. 2) – Nov. 17 Weigeldt says: Baltimore Addison-Schneider says: New Orleans Pyl says: Denver Away vs. Victoria Vikes (no. 5) – Nov. 18 Asselin says: New Orleans Qually says: Denver WOMEN’S BASKETBALL Pyl says: Cincinnati Verville says: Denver Away vs. UBC Thunderbirds (no. 2) – Nov. 17 Qually says: New Orleans Weigeldt says: Denver Away vs. Victoria Vikes – Nov. 18 Verville says: New Orleans Weigeldt says: Cincinnati November 16, 2006 The Uniter contact: [email protected] 24