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neighbourhoods. n He adds that a long-term rise in demand Beat Reporter James Janzen » [email protected] may be due to changes in family structure such With rising housing and rent prices, students and low income individuals end up paying as an increased divorce rate. exuberant fees for unsuitable housing. Recently a house in the River Heights neighbourhood sold for $130,000 over its ask- to $800 in 2008. on campus and pays $670 monthly for a rela- t h i s w e e k ’ s contributors ing price. Vacancy rates are also expected to remain tively furnished one-bedroom dorm. While ex- Asked if this price was an anomaly, Ralph very low at 1.4 per cent in 2007 and drop to 1.2 pensive, Friesen said this place is far better than Stephanie Christie, Sandy Klowak, Abbey Mormul, Fyfe, alternate broker for Century 21 in Win- per cent in 2008. the last place he lived. Brittany Budzan, Aaron Epp, Kelly Nickie, Ashley Buleziuk, nipeg replied, “Very, very much so.” Rent can now be a burden for many Kelly Brown, the executive director of U of Conrad Sweatman, Christopher Harder, Joe Kornelsen, Nonetheless, he believes Winnipeg’s rising students. W student services, said the university provides Renee Lilley, Brooke Dmytriw, Graham Podolecki, prices are anything but unusual. Marilynn Loewen, a student at the Uni- Jo Villaverde, Steven Kotelniski, Josh Boulding, Tom Asselin 165 housing units that are conducive to the stu- “Although prices are already much higher versity of Manitoba, shares an apartment in the dent lifestyle. They designate, for example, spe- than they were,” Fyfe said, “prices will continue Wolseley neighbourhood with one roommate. cific “quiet times” during exam periods. The Uniter is the official student newspaper of the University of Winnipeg and is published by Mouseland Press Inc. 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According Loewen. 178 more single-student and family housing for length and/or style. to CMHC, the average rent for a two bedroom Tony Friesen, a student at the Canadian units on Langside Street. apartment in the city will rise from $760 in 2007 Mennonite University, currently lives in a dorm CONTACT US » General Inquiries: 204.786.9790 Advertising: 204.786.9790 Editors: 204.786.9497 Fax: 204.783.7080 Email: [email protected] BY Stacy Cardigan Smith LOCATION » Do you buy organic food? Why or why not? Room ORM14 University of Winnipeg 515 Portage Avenue Winnipeg, Manitoba R3B 2E9 Jennifer Magnusson, Bryan Stadnyk, Sandeep Rehill, 4th year Biology/Education 4th year Biology/Geography 1st year, undeclared Mouseland Press Board of Directors: No, because I think that I don’t buy organic food I don’t. I don’t know why, I just the organic label is pretty because my family has never did. Mary Agnes Welch, Rob Nay, Nick Tanchuk, Dean broad. With honey, [the label] a traditional agriculture Dias, Brian Gagnon, Devin King, Meg McGimpsey, can say it doesn’t use any background and my parents Ben Zorn chemicals, but the bees generally think organic food themselves making the honey is not good for you. It often For inquiries email: [email protected] are going to be coming into has traces of fecal matter contact with all the chemicals when you buy it. It’s also the farmers use. more expensive and I’m a Cover Image cheap student. Briana Melia, Lorraine Shaw, Grahame Wolnairski. 4th year Biopsychology 3rd year Kinesiology 2nd year Criminal law My mom does. I don’t because No, because it’s too I’m not really a big person on organic it’s expensive. I would love to expensive. food. It doesn’t really matter to me, I Public Art but it’s just too expensive for a don’t really know the pros or cons of student’s salary. organic. 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Jenette Martens s why would we need to put Compiled by Brooke Dmytriw Beat reporter them into our food?” Organic food is an ex- Town sold on eBay panding market in Winni- SAN ANTONIO, Texas: An eBayer in Italy oco for Local, a recent event promot- peg. Lisa Varga, an employee made the winning bid on an unpopulated town ing organic food in the child care sec- at Organza, said that many in Texas, paying $3.8 million for the one-house tor, caused some Winnipeggers to think big stores like Superstore and town of Albert, located 60 miles north of San aboutL why they should go organic. The event Safeway are increasing their Antonio. took place at the Franco-Manitoban Cultural supply of organic food. Albert also offers a dance hall, pavilion, Centre on Nov. 22. “They’re noticing that a a tractor shed, as well as peach and pecan orchards. A quick survey of the audience revealed lot of society is switching to Seller Bobby Cave placed a $2.5 million some reasons why Winnipeggers choose to buy organic,” she said. reserve price on Albert. and eat organic food. And Winnipeggers are The Associated Press reported that unlike Georgina Norris said the chemicals and thinking of organic: Varga other sales on eBay, real estate has no contractual hormones in non-organic food are “definitely estimated that 450 customers obligations on the online auction site. not good for our health or for our longevity.” shop at Organza alone in a Francesca Arkley said that the pro- National anthem may cause traf- duction of organic food is done on a “You have to question the amount of fic accidents smaller scale, so it uses fewer resources. BANGKOK, Thailand: The national “It supports smaller farms, so more harm vs. the amount of benefit there is,” government launched the Flag Bill, a patriotic law family-run businesses,” she said. requiring motorists to halt their vehicles when the Other reasons given were environ- —Jason Andrich, the Loco for Local’s producer national anthem is played. mental benefits, health benefits, and get- The Thai anthem is one minute and eight seconds long and played twice daily on ting back to our roots. single day. Left to right, Jason Andrich and Joanne Rodriguez, the event’s loudspeakers in major urban centres. According to Growing up Organic, the The choice of where to DJ, advertise the importance of eating organic and local. The proposal came from retired and active main founders of the event, an organic lifestyle purchase your groceries is an army generals who think traffic should stop is especially beneficial for children, who are par- important one, as not all or- A turnoff for many people thinking of during the anthem to encourage patriotism and ticularly susceptible to the chemicals found in maintain Thai values, reported Reuters. ganic produce is made equal, said Andrich, who going organic is the price. Organic food costs non-organic food. There are a lot of government- Members of the National Assembly are added that it is questionable whether the food more to produce is thus more expensive. It is deemed unsafe pesticides on fruit that works its carried in the larger stores such as Wal-Mart reviewing the bill because of its chaotic effect on especially more expensive when trying to buy traffic. way into children’s food and drinks. could really be qualified as organic. He also pre-made or boxed food. The chemicals used today are also not wonders where that produce is coming from: To cut down on the costs, Varga suggests France battles pirates studied properly. The Environmental Protection Andrich pointed out that he could go into Safe- that Winnipegers shop wisely and prepare their Agency admitted that only about 43 per cent of way or Superstore and buy an apple from New food themselves. PARIS: The country plans to crack down on chemicals have reliable toxicity data, and only 7 pirated music and movies by establishing an anti- Zealand. Most supporters of an organic lifestyle per cent of chemicals used in high volumes are “You have to question the amount of harm piracy group with far-ranging powers. agree on a few major points for healthy and en- In an agreement brokered by net firms, studied thoroughly. vs. the amount of benefit there is,” he said. vironmentally friendly consumption. Be aware filmmakers, record labels and government, the Growing up Organic has managed to get Making an effort to shop local, such as with of where your food is coming from, and grow net firms will observe customers’ actions and organic food in 13 Manitoba daycares in the the 100 mile diet, is one way of maximizing that your own food whenever possible. Compost and relay information regarding pirating to the body. past year, and they are working on expanding benefit. According to Winnipeg Local Food Ca- support local farmers and businesses and edu- The agreement intends to curtail illegal that number. downloads by casual consumers. terers and Restaurants, the benefits of buying cate people about the benefits of local organic “It’s important not to put more chemicals BBC News reported the International locally produced food include a better look and food. Also, readers are encouraged to join an or- in our body than we need to,” said Jason An- taste, a show of support for the community, and Federation of the Phonographic Industry ganization in Winnipeg that promotes increased welcomed the decision to attack online piracy. drich, the event’s producer. “We already put tons a smaller mark on the environment. access to local organic food. Nonetheless, the consumer group UFC Que Choisir saw the agreement as threatening economic freedoms and setting a precedent for Universities seek to dissolve aboriginal digital history. Antarctic expedition hits a road- students’ barriers to education block Job Works encouraged Kaomi Renee Lilley tween the ages of 20 and 24 have population. SOUTH SHETLAND ISLANDS, Antarctica: to pursue a university degree, and not received a high school diploma “What we need to do is coordi- A passenger expedition ship sunk in the waters Volunteer staff with the financial help of his band, in Manitoba. Only 4 per cent of nate our newly formulated programs of Antarctica, leaving more than 150 passengers Kaomi enrolled in the University of the province’s aboriginal population to work together to achieve the goal and crew to a Norwegian ship. he path to a university edu- Winnipeg a year later. holds a university degree. of student success,” Axworthy said. On Nov. 22, the Explorer sustained a fist- cation isn’t always so clear sized hole, allegedly as a result of hitting an Currently Kaomi is in his sec- Whether due to barriers like On a smaller scale, Kaomi for aboriginal students. iceberg. ond year at the U of W and hopes lack of high school completion or no credits the university’s Aboriginal TFor 32-year-old student Marc The passengers were 12 days into a 19-day to declare a major in conflict reso- available funding, only a small popu- Student Services Centre for helping Kaomi, the choice to finish high Gap Adventure tour of the Southern Atlantic and lution and a minor in either phi- lation of aboriginal students attends him integrate into the university. Antarctic. The ship was carrying a multitude of school and pursue a university de- losophy or aboriginal governance. university. About 10 per cent of U of Kaomi states the center is a great nationalities including 12 Canadians. gree didn’t present itself at first. With his degree, he hopes to go back W students are aboriginal, said Ryan place to meet others, and is a home According to CNN, no injuries were Hailing from the Oji-Cree Nation home to Ontario and work for his Bruyere, male representative for the away from home for him. reported. of King Fisher in Ontario, Kaomi The Norwegian cruise ship MS Nord Norge community. Aboriginal Student Council. “If you haven’t been exposed had a different academic experience collected the stranded crew and passengers, Kaomi’s experience is one ex- These statistics are what urged to aboriginal culture, the centre is a than others. taking them to King George Island. ample that shows efforts to increase President Axworthy and others to good place to start,” Kaomi said, re- For high school, Kaomi had The Explorer, built in 1969, was the first aboriginal participation in post-sec- join forces to make crucial changes ferring to its usefulness for students passenger expedition ship operating in the to travel by plane to Thunder Bay ondary education are paying off. in the post-secondary system for the interested in learning more about Antarctic. to attend classes as his reserve was On Nov. 7, The U of W hosted increasing aboriginal population. their roots. located outside of King Fisher and the second Aboriginal University Initiatives like Task Force on With various issues surround- Foreign security firms continue there were no schools nearby. Due to Education Roundtable. Co-chaired Access, a report by Axworthy and ing aboriginal education being real- misbehaving in Iraq the distance, he lived with a family by President Lloyd Axworthy, the staff seeking to ensure students of ized, it is hoped that post-secondary in Thunder Bay during the school BAGDAD, Iraq: Iraqi soldiers arrested 40 indi- roundtable hosted over 20 university low socio-economic status have the education will become attainable for viduals of a foreign security firm after a civilian year. presidents and administrators from same graduation rates as the total students of all backgrounds. was shot. Kaomi attended high school across the country. It sought to fur- population, are being implemented Alongside the roundtable, the According to Aljazeera, the Iraqi soldiers until Grade 11 before dropping ther discuss the issues of access, re- into the education system. Association of Community Col- arrested the security forces after they allegedly out to take a plumbing program in shot a woman crossing the road in front of their tention and success of aboriginal stu- “This is a better opening for leges had a national conference last Thunder Bay. After three years of convoy. dents in post-secondary education. students with less opportunity,” Ax- month in Timmins, Ont., to discuss plumbing, Kaomi felt the occupa- Under a law passed in 2004, private The results of the roundtable worthy noted of the report. strategies for meeting the needs of tion wasn’t for him—he desired a security guards have immunity from their action discussion will be presented to the The university also has a self- aboriginal learners in rural and re- in the country. career that would allow him to reach Council of Education ministers in ranking system that measures the mote communities. A government spokesperson said the out to his own people of Ontario. Toronto this February. amount of assistance it puts forth The conference went over issues arrests were to attest that private security firms Kaomi decided that in order Access to education has always for students. With the retention like retention of students, student are not above the law. to get ahead, he needed to finish his Private security firms operating in Iraq been an issue for the aboriginal com- rate a concern, Axworthy stated in services and integrating aboriginal high school education, and left for have been under severe scrutiny since the U.S. munity. According to Jennifer Rat- an interview that aboriginal culture history and culture into curriculums. Winnipeg alone in 2004. Kaomi company Blackwater killed 17 Iraqis this past tray, strategic initiatives development should be integrated into schools It attempted to gather information finished his high school education September. The actions of Blackwater guards director at the U of W, a whopping to help shape aboriginal programs relying on the views of aboriginal have prompted numerous investigations in the through Job Works Inc. in 2005 at 70 per cent of aboriginal people be- that benefit the entire student students and the government. United States. the age of 28. November 29, 2007 The Uniter contact: [email protected] Ne w s Ed i t o r : Ks e n i a Pr i n t s E-m a i l : n e w s p r o d @u n i t e r .c a Ph o n e : 786-9497 04 NEWS Fa x : 783-7080

Local Feminism seeks new direction Sandy Klowak News Briefs VOLUNTEER STAFF Compiled by Graham Podolecki, Stacy Cardigan-Smith, James Janzen eminism is not dead, but judging by the crowd at an afternoon of feminist work- shops on Nov. 18, it needs fresh mar- Fketing tools to reach new audiences. Though organizers were pleased with turnout and par- University moves to become ticipation, they were less encouraged by the lack Kyoto-compliant of variety in the age and ethnic background of participants. The University of Winnipeg is making Roughly 50 people showed up to Wolseley several sustainability improvements to make it N ATASHA Family Place to participate in the event, titled Kyoto-compliant. Along with increased green-space in front Love and Rage. It was hosted by Say It Sista and Eve’s Third Wave, two feminist radio shows from Pe of the university, more energy-efficient lighting TERSO has been installed throughout its buildings. the University of Winnipeg’s CKUW and the

The university has recently appointed a University of Manitoba’s UMFM, as well as the N senior vice-president for sustainability and hired a Canada-wide organization of socialist activists, coordinator of sustainability, a first for a Canadian the New Socialist Group. Girl power: Shannon Sampert believes “third wave” feminists must find creative ways to draw university. At first, the facilitators attracted attention supporters to the cause. Currently the university is upgrading with a humorous skit personifying feminist Wesley Hall’s heating and ventilation systems, stereotypes, including Hairy Man-Hater and to be completed in 2008. The expansions of the nists want to get across is that if you’re not angry Fraser acknowledges that the lack of diver- Duckworth Centre, the Theatre Centre, and a new Whitey McEqual-Pay. The group then split up “green corridor” between the campus and the into three discussion-based workshops: Femi- about something, you should be.” sity at Love and Rage may be due to inadequate science complex will make the university one of nism and Imperialism, Feminism and Indepen- Fraser was very happy with the afternoon’s advertising techniques which did not appeal to the most energy efficient in Canada. dent Media, and Anarcha-Eco-Feminism. success, noting the high number of men in minority groups. But they are committed to Dr. Shannon Sampert, a U of W Politics attendance. promoting a feminism that is focused on the Minimum wage rises up professor and former journalist, said that women However, she was disappointed by the lack wellbeing of all, she said. still have numerous rights to fight “Patriarchy exploits Servers, retail workers and all those who everyone,” said Chris Webb, slave away at minimum wage jobs rejoice: your for, though she understands why “The idea that I think feminists want to get across is that time will be worth $.50 more an hour come April. many young women shy away another Love and Rage The provincial government announced Nov. from the feminist label. if you’re not angry about something, you should be,” organizer and member of 22 it will raise the minimum wage in Manitoba to “Feminism is the ultimate F- —Mandy Fraser, Love and Rage organizer the New Socialist Group, $8.50 starting April 1, 2008. word,” she said. who identifies as a Socialist The increase means Manitoba maintains its “It’s difficult for women who Feminist. position near the middle of wage rates in Canada, have grown up in the era of feminism to not of diversity, as the workshops attracted predomi- Fraser also noted the absence of those who stated a provincial press release. get fed up with hearing how bad it is,” Sampert nantly young Caucasian adults. do not share feminist values or acknowledge Minimum wage was $6.00 an hour back in explained. Sampert explained that female ethnic and their privileged lifestyles. 1999. Increases were set at $.25 increments each sexual minorities have a doubly marginalized Sampert, who advocates for the inclu- year between 1999 and 2005, with increases of But Mandy Fraser, one of Love and Rage’s $.35 an hour in 2006 and $.40 in 2007, bringing organizers and a radio host from CKUW’s Say it identity to content with. sion of all women in the fight for gender the rate to the present $8 an hour. Sista, wants to hear more. Second wave feminism dealt with white rights, agreed. She said even women who do “I think that there needs to be more space middle class women’s issues, she said, and “third not fit under the feminist label need to get in- University chalks up another in society to rage against what we’re all pissed wave [feminists] have to take over and create it in volved, “because feminists do not represent all Rhodes Scholar off about,” she said. “The idea that I think femi- their own form that works best for them.” women.” So how does one attract all these new re- U of W graduate Aaron Tachtenberg was named one of this year’s Rhodes Scholars cruits so essential to a fresh take on feminism? recently. Sampert believes it’s all about critical mass—it Tractenberg graduated from U of W in starts with a few people talking, then hits a June 2007 with a Bachelor of Science degree Waiting for SOMA media outlet, and spreads from there, like rip- and a major in biopsychology. He will do his ples on a lake. a greater priority placed on completing the uni- graduate studies at Oxford next fall with a focus Participants at Love and Rage were enthu- versity’s projects, like the new gym, as soon as on neuroscience. siastic about reinforcing new friendships and Stephanie Christie possible. He is U of W’s 30th Rhodes Scholar. meeting again. According to a University of Winnipeg SOMA Café is also coming in slightly over “Connecting people who are interested press release, the scholarship covers Oxford’s budget, although it may be for good reason. The s construction on the Duckworth Cen- in these ideas and want to be involved in these tuition fees and an allowance of 11,000 pounds café, which will be located on Spence Street in tre continues and stu- movements is the most important thing,” said (approx. $22,000 CDN dollars) annually. the Duckworth Centre, was dents hold their breath Webb. Tachtenberg is one of three students in the originally designed to be 300 Prairie Region awarded the scholarship this year. forA SOMA Café’s fair trade sq. ft., costing an estimated Up to 11 scholarships are awarded in Canada coffee, some wonder if the end $100,000. It has since been annually. will ever be in sight—and how expanded to 600 sq. ft. and U of W students make up approximately much it will all cost. will include a kitchen that five per cent of the Western Region student The expansion that began was not in the original plans. population, and have received six out of the 33 last May and will include the Rhodes Scholarships allotted to the prairies in the The total cost is now approxi- UWSA’s much anticipated, past 11 years, stated the press release. mated at $120,000. new environmentally conscious Despite the incon- SOMA Café was initially sup- Christmas goes international at venience of the persistent posed to be completed at the U of W delays, SOMA Café may beginning of September—just just be worth the wait, says Santa came early to the University of in time for students arriving for Thumsuwanna. Winnipeg last weekend, and he was multicultural. the fall semester. “We want to focus on ac- Hosted by the U of W International Office However, anyone who and the UWSA’s International Resource Centre, cessibility for the students.” has been by Spence Street re- the International Christmas Dinner served up That means the new café cently knows that this not the varied dishes from 10 different countries around will be supplied locally and the case. Not only has the comple- the world. food will be fresh. Specialty tion date been postponed twice Nearly 150 people gathered in the Bulman coffees will be available and now, but it looks as though the Centre on Saturday night for the multiethnic all cups and containers will be UWSA project is coming in over extravaganza, which included kangaroo stew, biodegradable. belly dancers, and a whole lot of merry-making. budget as well. It will also, according to Thumsuwanna, be By the end of the jovial evening the patrons “It was supposed to be ready for the be- cheaper than other places on campus and those were stuffed and exchanging Merry Christmases ginning of September,” says Athakarn Thumsu- who bring their own coffee mugs will qualify for Feliz Navidads, Frohe Weihnachtens, and wanna, the café’s development manager, “and for a discount. Selamat Hari Natals like nobody’s business. then was postponed till November.” Updates on the progress of the ongoing According to Thumsuwanna, there are a construction can be found on the University of number of reasons for the delays in the café’s Winnipeg website, as well through the UWSA. opening, including issues with the weather and Ne w s Ed i t o r : St a c y Ca r d i g a n Sm i t h contact: [email protected] The Uniter November 29, 2007 E-m a i l : n e w s @u n i t e r .c a Ph o n e : 786-9497 Fa x : 783-7080 NEWS 05 U.S. students lobby for the right to bear arms on campus Incidents like this could be prevented, “We don’t think there’s any reason Cameron MacLean SCCC argues, if students were better able to to think that [concealed handgun license Beat reporter protect themselves while on campus. holders] would show any less discretion “We want to give students back the option or sound judgment on college cam- beyond hiding under their desk,” said media co- puses,” said Lewis. hile the University of Winnipeg se- ordinator W. Scott Lewis. SCCC wants to see states pass laws curity services anxiously try to keep However, in the event of a known threat that would prevent publicly-funded uni- guns off campus, college students to the student body, such as the U of W expe- versities from banning concealed hand- Win the United States are fighting for their right rienced this September, tightened security and guns on campus. to pack heat in class. weapons checks are appropriate, said Lewis. “We feel that [license holders] Students for Concealed Carry on Campus “Concealed handgun license holders are should be accorded the same right of is an Internet-based, nonpartisan grassroots or- not police officers; they don’t go looking for a personal security on college campuses ganization which supports the right of licensed bad guy,” he said. “We’re there to get ourselves that they are accorded everywhere else,” It’s not—rather, it has gun death rates compa- concealed handgun owners to carry concealed out of a bad situation if we find ourselves in said Lewis. rable to many post-conflict zones,” said Wendy handguns on college campuses. one.” Not everyone agrees with the American Cukier, media contact for the Coalition for Gun According to the SCCC’s website, the Currently, students are prohibited from group. In 2001, the Canada-based Coalition for Control. group consists of over 8,500 members across the carrying concealed weapons on many college Gun Control published a report which showed Lewis dismissed concerns that allowing U.S., and even some in Canada. campuses across the U.S. This, SCCC claims, is that while the U.S. had 76 million hand guns concealed handguns on campus would in- The group formed in direct response to the an infringement on the rights of licensed con- compared to 1 million in Canada, the murder crease the danger of gun violence, stating that Virginia Tech massacre this past April, in which cealed gun owners, who are permitted to carry rate with guns was also 14.5 per cent higher in those universities that have allowed concealed a lone gunman shot and killed 32 of his fellow concealed weapons virtually everywhere else, the U.S. than in Canada. carry on—such as Utah State and Colorado students before committing suicide. It was the including shopping malls, movie theatres, office “If arming for self protection worked, the State—have not seen an increase in gun related deadliest school shooting in U.S. history. buildings, and banks. U.S. would be the safest country in the world. violence. New chancellor solidifies direction of Canada’s newest university

Ksenia Prints ture,” he said. “Non-violence is more than just ary institution to appoint an aboriginal president “When you think about the cultural values News production editor conflict resolution.” and it relies heavily on aboriginal values in its of the people that we serve, having an elders’ UCN was established in July 2004 by the structure and programming. council was something that was very important,” Manitoba Government’s University College “Our mandate is meeting the needs of ab- said Henning. he newest university in Canada has in- of the North Act, citing the need for commu- original and northern students,” said Henning. Representatives of the council have voting stalled a Gandhi Peace Award-nomi- nity-centred post-secondary education institu- She said that 70 per cent of UCN’s student body rights within all university sub-committees, sit in nated aboriginal chief for a chancellor, tion with “an integrated college and university is aboriginal. on both of the other councils, and have a say in Tmarking the completion of its building process. approach.” A vision statement based on the seven the design of programs and courses. It is the second university in the country to ap- The university college’s main goal is improv- teachings of the “original people in Northern “For a long time the universities in Mani- point an aboriginal chancellor and the first to in- ing the economy and quality of life in Northern Manitoba” is in the works, but some of them, toba served only those who can afford it… My troduce a new council of elders to its governing Manitoba while retaining graduates for the area’s like respect and honesty, are already incorporated goal is to make UCN accessible to everyone,” bodies. growing industries. into the code of ethics. Mercredi said. “Money should not restrain your Ovide Mercredi, chief of the Misipawistik “We need to provide for the needs of the “[We should] let the aboriginal students education.” Cree Nation in Grand Rapids, became the first economical and social infrastructure of the com- define what are their goals for education,” said He also aims to increase adult education in chancellor of the University College of the North munities,” said Henning. “We need people that Mercredi. the North. earlier this month in a ceremony at the univer- can remain working here.” To better suit aboriginal needs, UCN is “People learning will take a personal and sity’s The Pas campus. “We need to convey to our students that comprised of three councils. While the govern- private interest in getting their own knowledge His installation marked the university’s they have the right to mobility, but the duty to ing council and a learning council are the equiva- and education.” completion, after four years of construction and stay in the North,” said Mercredi. “Part of the lents of a board of directors and faculty senate, planning. role of the university is to recognize the goals and the UCN’s council of elders is unique. “This is the final brick in the building of produce a curriculum that provides the courses UCN,” said UCN’s president and vice-chancel- and education relevant to the North.” lor Denise K. Henning. “We’re grateful for his The approach seems to be working. role as our ambassador and [are hoping he] opens Mike Dubois, a first-year student in many doors for us.” the natural resources program, chose UCN “I have a commitment to my community, for its ability to provide a widely applicable and I can offer them my leadership experience education. … to create jobs and hope for the young people,” “The stuff they do here is all related to said Mercredi. Manitoba surroundings,” he said. “I want to Mercredi has an illustrious past in aborigi- stay in the North and I will seek employment nal leadership, non-violence and peaceful con- in the North … I feel I have a pretty good han- flict resolution. He was a participant in the con- dle on things around here.” stitutional discussions for the Meech Lake and Built as the successor of the previous Kee- Charlottetown accords, and was instrumental in watin Community College, UCN caters to resolving the Oka Crisis in Quebec in 1990. 2,700 students through campuses at The Pas, “I would like to see non-violence perme- Thompson and 12 regional centres throughout ate everything we do … in the communities, the Northern Manitoba. concept of living peacefully is a part of our cul- UCN is the first mainstream post-second- C o u rtes y o f U C N

During Mercredi’s installation, left to right: UCN’s president Dr. Denise K. Henning; Chancellor and Chief Ovide Mercredi and his mother, Louise Mercredi; and Grand Chief Dr. Sidney Garrioch of the Manitoba Keewatinook Ininew Okimowin or the Northern Manitoba First Nation’s Government House. November 29, 2007 The Uniter contact: [email protected] 06 COMMENTS

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Relationships in a 2 premises does not a Christian marriage marriage make

first century wives depended on the protection acknowledge that humanity cannot live up to Pastor Jack Duckworth and provision of their husbands. The text, then Jo Snyder the perfection expected of us (sexually speaking), as now, reflects the Christian faith of the wife hence confession and penance. But divorce was lived out in her marriage. Such faith offers life banned in Ireland until 1995! So, an Irish woman en Wood’s response to my editorial last released into full potential (John 10: 10). dialogue on marriage in contemporary in 1990 (a very sexually developed decade) with week reveals both commonality and dif- Christian marriage calls for a man to love society must accept a multiplicity of a cheating and abusive husband would have been ferences in our views of marriage and co- his wife “as Christ loved the Church and give views and beliefs. Though this past two bound to a crappy marriage and watching her habitation.B We both see the need to view marriage weeksA Pastor Jack Duckworth has been working himself up for her.” In context this means a hus- life mate count rosaries after every infidelity with and cohabitation as non-institutional. However, band is to love his wife sacrificially. The example hard to argue the value of a Christian marriage, no religiously supported escape route. Of course marriage is not built upon “rules provided by is Jesus’ all-giving love that motivated all he did however he is neglecting a very important aspect this woman’s autonomy would be an empower- the teachings of Christ.” Christian marriage is for the Christians who comprise the church. to the debate, which is that many people don’t ing and virtuous trait, no? a relationship based upon the spiritual presence This love caused Jesus to pay the ultimate price relate to the Christian premise of marriage, and Letting the church dictate the terms of your of Christ and his role as recorded in Scripture. of death that led to life eternal through his resur- that humanity has its own demands. For Pastor human relationships seems irrational. So what Marriage is not a creation of Christianity but the rection. Jesus’ role is to motivate a husband to Duckworth, marriage involves submitting to are we burning from? Desire, or being clueless? purpose of God revealed in Genesis 2:24, mil- live this all-giving love as best he can within his God and to each other, as if there is a third party lennia before the birth of Jesus. And a utilitar- Of course the autonomy debate can stretch long marriage. involved in the relationship, and dismisses the ian marriage or common-law union referenced and far into the depths of human happiness, and So who leads? Both. Mutuality arises out capacity of humanity and human relationships the apparent ease whereby one partner perma- if you’re not happy with your work and where of reverence for Christ and offers a husband to grow, change, ebb and flow, start and stop. you live, how are you supposed to have a good nently leaves their spouse and/or children for a and wife opportunities to discover the potential Let’s begin with the assertion that a person’s relationship, if you don’t know who you are, how job in another city. Finally, I agree that marriage within each other. A Christian marriage lives autonomy is a good thing, and that Christ didn’t can you possibly give anything to another person doesn’t secure love but represents a commitment. with the spiritual presence of Christ who blesses exist like the portrait St. Paul painted of him, and so on. But we’ll stick with this for now. So how might a Christian marriage live out a dis- the union so that the relationship grows in faith, and possibly not at all. Starting there, I think we Of course the second purpose of marriage tinct value of love and commitment? love, and discovery. can explore some of Pastor Duckworth’s anach- and monogamy is procreation. Fortunately A Christian marriage means that both part- Who lags? Both. Autonomous faith deci- ronistic ideas about contemporary marriage. ners willingly submit themselves to Christ. The sions separate us from God. In the same way, Christianity can’t solely own this premise, as an St. Paul, somewhere in Corinthians, dis- outgrowth of this faith relationship helps the independent choices of one spouse can bring evolutionary biologist can give you many ex- cusses the first Christian purpose of getting mar- couple relate to each other in a manner that re- divisive consequences. Allowing the needed time amples of monogamous animals in nature and flects the teachings of Jesus. In this sense both to count the cost, look at the options, and ensure ried, and it’s essentially so that when a person is why they are so: carrying on the family line, the partners are on a level playing field. That means full mutual understanding of the circumstances tempted to have sex, they have someone to have amount of labour it takes to raise a litter say, equality between partners is expected and valid offers optimum opportunity for unified family sex with, rather than having sex all over the place rather than a single offspring, and so on. How- in a Christian marriage. However, the questions life. all the time. The ideal Christian, according to ever, it seems like serial monogamy is dismissed of who leads, who lags, and who makes decisions Do decisions cause tension? Yes. Christian Paul, is one that never gives in to the desires of as something unholy, or not of any value, or as a create tension. marriages are lived in real life. The union is in- the flesh, and rather lives a pure life devoted to personal failure. Our generation starts their fam- Misunderstanding biblical teaching can tended to be life-long and built upon trust in God, in total abstention of sex. Thus, he reasons, ily later on in life, instead pursuing education, foster wrong ideas about the marriage relation- Christ and each other. To live out shared values in a Christian marriage the husband and the wife travel, and possibly minor celebrity, before fold- ship. For example, the text that says “Submit to and invest in each other’s best interest is to know own each other’s bodies, much like submitting to ing into what we view as the last, rather than the one another out of reverence for Christ . . . wives a devotion that is expressed through a mutually your husband or wife out of reverence for Christ, first, step of adulthood: marriage, kids, house. So submit to your husbands as to the Lord . . . Hus- submissive relationship. A Christian marriage re- a non-sexual entity and a third wheel. in the interim, there is lots of time and space to bands, love your wives, just as Christ loved the flects the ultimate purpose of Jesus’ love because There is a famous bible verse “It is better church and gave himself up for her (Ephesians 5: explore other possibilities. the couple mutually decided to submit their to marry than to burn” (1 Corinthians 7:9) that 21-25 select NIV)” is commonly and incorrectly The foundations of submission and- mar whole life to Christ. It does not come with ease paints a rather sad and closed idea of what it is assumed to be misogynous in the words “wives riage within Christianity are based on deep but it gives great worth to the marriage. to be a sexual human being. This first premise, seeded beliefs that sex is bad and has to be man- submit.” With certainty one can draw parallels be- that if you can’t help it, than control it, is a bleak aged, like a bad perm or a cowlick. Suppress it, A Christian marriage denotes that Christ tween common law relationships and Christian and restrictive idea that has reared generations of keep it down, don’t let anyone notice how wild is part of the husband and wife’s life. The role marriage. The edge comes through the source people who feel ashamed and guilty about their it is. This seems like the larger base, not so much of Jesus is affirmed as one learns about his life of love. Human affection and commitment are natural impulses and desires. It has also led to a the “love” stuff. I think it’s hard to reinvent these through the Gospels in the Bible. Christian mar- parts of both relationship ideals but in a Chris- very narrow idea of sex and sexuality. The “every- things within Christianity, and for many of us, riages that find spiritual direction through rever- tian marriage God’s love is known through Jesus thing but” phenomenon, that only classifies pen- ence for Christ learn, sooner or later, that mutual and followers are then to live a transcendent why would we? A secular relationship seemingly etration as sex, has mislead and confused many submission is first to Jesus and then each other. earthly love with each other. has fewer rules, and more overarching truths that a Christian teen. Of course these ideas grew and The meaning of “wives submit to your hus- Jack Duckworth is the Pastor of First Pres- are acceptable to the humanist: Get each other’s bands as to the Lord,” is fouled by the sugges- byterian Church 61 Picardy Pl. Winnipeg (Wol- changed with the human desires of the people backs, don’t be an asshole, make sure the sex is tion that women are subservient to men. This seley) and serves as a volunteer chaplain at U of involved in the church, so how can we trust it? good. What more is there? text does not say that. In order to apply biblical W and RRC Notre Dame. He can be reached at For example, the Catholic Church has histori- teaching to life today, it should be first under- 775-0414 or [email protected] cally been more restrictive on marriage and di- stood from the original context. Unlike today, vorce than the Protestant Church, but they still contact: [email protected] The Uniter November 29, 2007 COMMENTS 07 Who is to blame for taser deaths?

Ben Wood ment should be. As evidenced in many of the we were involved in a large number of peace- allowed officers to stun an individual more than Comments Editor crimes committed by our own police service— keeping missions and responded to many calls once when they were previously warned against such as the drunk Winnipeg police officer who from other countries or the U.N. but that is no this because of health effects? drove into another car, killing the passenger—it longer the case. We have, however, managed to For these reasons, I believe that the release he Canadian Press reports that since will result in delayed investigations and elusive convince ourselves that peace is contingent on of the video of Robert Dziekanski being tasered 2003, 16 Canadians have died as a re- answers. our presence. in the Vancouver airport is a very successful way sult of police use of tasers. This seems First, this reaction is surprising because it An image is not a reflection of the reality of humanizing this incident. By giving this man likeT a fairly high number and certainly Canadi- represents a lack of understanding behind the society experiences. It is a creation of something a face, by allowing people to witness the event, ans agree. I have perused many news blogs and purpose and creation of a national identity; desired, something that we perceive will benefit society is now able to understand that this in- media message boards and have been surprised second, it is dangerous because is transfers the us and hide our true actions—the ones we are cident was Canadian—this statement is only at the type of reaction people have. The large blame to the elusive un-Canadian. We are able ashamed of and the ones we deem unworthy of strengthened by the more recent taser related in- majority of Canadians, the internet-savvy ones to successfully feel guilt-free when watching the being projected at home and abroad. cident in Dartmouth, Nova Scotia where a man anyways, have deemed this type of action un- video of Robert Dziekanski—the Polish immi- It is our duty, not as Canadians, but as died a day after being tasered by police. Canadian. They say that there is no room for grant who died after being tasered by RCMP in individuals, as agents of social change, to call We can read Dziekanski’s back-story, his irrational, violent police action amidst our role the Vancouver airport—because we know that upon the RCMP, police services, government life in Poland, the postcard he sent his mother as international peacekeepers, Tim Horton’s fa- Canada did not do that. and independent organizations to demand an prior to his arrival or the belongings of his suit- natics, or war-abstainers—any of our identity For a country to have an identity, especially explanation for these deaths. What do the train- cases but until we are able to witness the event, myths. a country so full of diversity, ethnicity, religious ing sessions consist of before allowing officers do we really feel the urgency and the need to This type of reaction represents the danger perspectives or income such as Canada, certain to carry tasers? What education do they receive mobilize? of believing in a national identity. By dismiss- elements have to be left out. Even more likely, prior to the handling of the instruments? Do I think we need to be shocked. We need to ing these incidents as un-Canadian, we are re- certain elements must be played up or made they know where a more appropriate place is to realize that we have the responsibility to act on lieving ourselves of the responsibility and duty up. Identity is constructed, historically contin- stun a person, where the least amount of damage these unnecessary deaths and to no longer pass as democratic citizens to demand investigation gent and ever changing as to reflect and serve can be done? Is there even such a place? Why the blame onto the un-Canadian. into these incidents. What this does is leave a specific agenda. Hyperbole then becomes the was police protocol changed this August, which all the responsibility on the RCMP and other language of a national identity. highly bureaucratic organizations to investigate We may laugh when naïve Americans these incidents. It would be the same as allowing think we live in igloos but really, how far off any other criminal to investigate into their own from our identity is that? We certainly aren’t crime, to determine how and why they com- the great peacekeeping nation we perceive our- mitted their crime, and what a proper punish- selves to be. There may have been a time where

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Ar t s & Cu l t u r e Ed i t o r : Wh i t n e y Li g h t Arts & Culture E-m a i l : a r t s @u n i t e r .c a MC Odario Williams gets the A tale of two cities vibe of Winnipeg and Toronto fect me.” Aaron Epp Williams used the song Volunteer Staff “Get Live & Go” as an ex- ample. Although the music was written in Winnipeg, the f you want to write great songs, lyrics are strictly Toronto, he Mood Ruff’s Odario Williams has said. They tell the story of his some tips for you. cousin, who was deported I Step one? Consider the town in from Canada after creating which you live, and the people who and living under a fake iden- live there. tity because he was denied a “My writing comes from people- visa. It’s a common story in watching,” the hip hop MC said by Toronto. phone from Toronto, where he spends “There’s a whole scene his time when he’s not in Winnipeg. out there of people trying to Step two? Do some housework. make a better life for them- “Everything just comes to me while selves, and they’ll do whatever

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If the reviews it’s been getting are f Williams’ brother Ur any indication, Williams’ latest CD— Ofield, Sarah Dugas of The bn the debut from Grand Analog, a loose Duhks, AmericanFlamewhip’s et.com collective of musicians he leads—is in- Damon Mitchell, and To- deed that masterpiece. ronto’s DJ Catalist are just a Calligraffiti has earned rave re- few of the people who helped views for its mix of dub, reggae, soul, make the CD. Catalist, whose Grand Analog will perform at Pyramid Cabaret as part of the UNICEF World AIDS Day benefit. rock and hip hop. It’s a sound, Wil- real name is Alister Johnson, liams said, that owes as much to To- co-produced all but one of the ronto as it does to Winnipeg. The CD songs on Calligraffiti. Those are the three things you need. want to be guilty of any half-assed ef- See Grand Analog at the Pyramid Caba- was written and recorded in both cit- “I think the best part was how He’s great.” forts,” Williams said of his decision to ret on Dec. 1 with John Smith and Dan- ies. Williams, who studied theatre at Odario would come in, and he was For now, it would seem, acting make Grand Analog a full-time proj- gerous Goods. Visit www.myspace.com/ the University of Winnipeg, moved to very easy to work with,” said Johnson can wait. Provided Williams can get ect. “I really enjoy what I’m doing.” grandanalog. Toronto in 2003 to further his acting of the CD’s creation. “If I had an idea, in enough people-watching and dish- career. for the most part, he would say go for washing, the next Grand Analog CD “I believe that a city plays a big it. Not being constricted or limited in will come out role in the way the music comes out,” any way was great.” in the fall Williams said. “If I had recorded solely Damon Mitchell, who played of 2008. It’s in one city, it would have been a dif- guitar on the disc, agreed. He and tentatively ti- ferent album.” Williams had wanted to collaborate tled Metropo- How so? for some time, and Mitchell was glad lis Is Burning, “To be honest, it’s hard to de- when they finally did. and record- scribe it in words. There’s the miscon- “I was blown away when I heard ing sessions ception that Canada’s all the same, but the finished product,” Mitchell said. have already it’s not. I get completely different vibes “Odario’s a star. I don’t know why he’s begun. from both towns. There’s something not huge. He’s got somethin’ to say, “I de- about the characters of both that af- he’s a charismatic guy, and he wants it. cided I didn’t

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A number of challenges James Janzen plague student filmmaking, Beat Reporter including a rotating crew and minimal props and set mate- rials. Each film, for example, group of people stranded in the dead was shot with only three 1000 of winter after their car breaks down, watt lights. a roommate who’s not exactly who you Kozak, however, insisted thinkA she is, a burglary gone horribly wrong, and that it’s a positive experience. an unhappy marriage with murderous conse- “Everybody in that class is very quences. This is what will be presented to you at dedicated towards filmmak- Cinematheque next week in four short films put ing,” he said. “Why go into together by University of Winnipeg advanced filmmaking if it’s going to be film students. a drag?” There’s this stigma attached to student- The screening of the films made films that they’re all really, really bad and will be the first time they’ve fair enough, this selection is not Cannes-worthy. been shown outside of the U There’s no money or star power fueling these of W Film Festival, which is films; in fact, budgets for these projects are near held every April. Each film nothing. But that’s the beauty of what they rep- was shot as a workshop by U resent: makeshift filmmaking by your fellow of W students in an advanced students. filmmaking class over 10 or “Essentially the budgets are pretty much 12 days on a budget of dedi- zero . . . [so you’ve] got to be creative and make cation, frozen toes, and very it work,” said John Kozak, the film professor be- few dollars. The four films hind each of the films. include Stranded (2004), a After previewing all four half-hour films, it suspense-thriller that has all Film still from Till Death Do Us Part by students of the U of W Theatre and Film Department. is clear that what they lack in spending dollars the makings of a classic horror they more than make up for with heart and a standard, Roommates(2005), fearless drive to conquer the tedious. There’s no a dramatic rendition of the difficult housemate boom hanging in the shot, no fingers over the relations that many of us know all too well, The camera lens, lighting was tinkered with again Big Job (2006), a ramshackle story about a bunch UNICEF hosts local music and again . . . and again, and scenes were shot of bumbling burglars, and Till Death Do Us Part repeatedly until done just right. Attention to de- (2007), a film which involves the most complex tail is immediately apparent and after watching event for World AIDS Day storyline of the group including everything you the “Making Of” featurettes it appears that the could possibly want from a student film: solid cast and crew had a lot of fun, too, despite the for UNICEF while trick-or-treating on Hallow- acting, a sex scene, and a bloody finale. long weekend hours and frigid weather (all the Aaron Epp een, Pratt said, and elderly people often donate films seem to have been shot in the middle of Volunteer Staff to UNICEF through the money they leave after Come out and support the U of W Theatre and Film the night in the dead of winter, so expect lots of they are deceased. The main goal behind Satur- Department students at Cinematheque on Thurs., snow and dirty cars). day’s concert is to engage people between the Dec. 6 at 7:00 p.m. $7 for adults, $6 for students. NICEF Prairie Region will host a spe- ages of 25 and 40. cial benefit Dec. 1 at the Pyramid Cab- “This is our opportunity in Winnipeg to aret in support of the global campaign make a difference in the fight against AIDS,” she UUNITE for Children, UNITE Against AIDS. said. The event coincides with World AIDS Day Winnipeg hip hop collective Grand Analog and concert proceeds will go to youth AIDS will headline the show. Other performers include prevention programs in eight countries around breakdance group Dangerous Goods and local the world: China, Mozambique, India, Ukraine, rapper John Smith. Jamaica, Trinidad and Tobago, Guyana, and “I’m always down for playing a benefit, as Namibia. long as it’s not for neo-Nazis,” said Smith, 28, “AIDS has affected an entire generation of who will release his next CD, It’s True Because It young people…. The impact has been huge,” said Rhymes, early next year. Andrea Pratt, community partnerships and spe- “I don’t really claim to be an expert on cial events manager for UNICEF Prairie Region. what’s going on,” he said when asked about the “The most frustrating thing is that we know how effect AIDS is currently having worldwide. Per- to prevent it in every form of transmission.” forming at benefit shows, however, “is my small The UNITE campaign aims to create an way of getting involved, even if I can’t be aware HIV-free generation by using four pillars di- of all the issues.” rected specifically at children—primary preven- tion, pediatric treatment, prevention of mother- Tickets for the UNITE World AIDS Day Concert to-child transmission, and protecting children at the Pyramid Cabaret are available for $15 at affected by AIDS. Connect Four, Music Trader and Answers at the In North America, children collect money University of Manitoba. November 29, 2007 The Uniter contact: [email protected] 10 ARTS & CULTURE

Clement exhibit at 1CO3 is colourful, moving, and full of surprise

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Contingence Figurative by Jacques Clement (article at right) 1 Oulev, 2007, 40 x 77 x 10 cm 3 Dansy, 2007, 40 x 77 x 10 cm 2 Gatal, 2007, 185 x 150 x 10 cm

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Shelagh Pizey-Allen ETERSO P “I just bought this shirt at Value Village, and my shoes N ATASHA I got at a clothing swap. I like clothes that set off peoples gaydars.” Ar t s & Cu l t u r e Ed i t o r : Wh i t n e y Li g h t contact: uniter uniter.ca The Uniter November 29, 2007 E-m a i l : a r t s @u n i t e r .c a @ Ph o n e : 786-9497 Fa x : 783-7080 ARTS & CULTURE 11 Figures in paper time Ashley Buleziuk Volunteer Staff

acques Clement believes in taking art one step further. In the past, he’s used travel maps rather than sketch books, finding Jtheir equally-sized quadrants appealing when drawing still life models because you don’t have much time to sketch between poses. This de- tail was transformed into a larger-scale idea— exhibited now as Contingence Figurative in Gal- lery 1CO3 at the University of Winnipeg until Jan. 12. The show includes 12 works, all done on brown paper folded like a travel map. Most of the sections hold quickly painted portraits of nude life models in acrylics, while others are left blank. Clement always tries to lose control with his drawings. “One day I forgot my brushes at home and so I went out and took a little branch of tree. It doesn’t obey your hand and at the end, it makes something.” He uses this tool, folded paper and some- times his fingers, which make the model figures look like they’re always in motion. Conveyed through color, the emotion shifts from piece to piece. Some feel ambivalent with their bright reds and yellows, and some clearly feel lonely with their blues and greys. Clement says that he can tell what time of the year he drew it just by the color. “It’s me,” he said. “I’m hyper. I’m nervous. I’m all over the place, just like my work.” Clement said he’s always been an art- ist, though not always full time. He faced the same problem most artists do: expense. After getting his B.A. in Visual Arts at Université du Québec à Montréal, he put full time practicing aside and worked to earn the money to keep him going. He eventually made the decision to concentrate his life on what he loves, creation. “Since that time, I live very poorly, but very happy,” he said. He continues to work as an art teacher at the Saidye Bronfman Centre in Montreal. Clement believes it’s important to think outside the box in art. It’s sometimes best to not have a plan and learn something through the surprise of the results. Before I left the gallery, he had instruc- tions for me. “Wait. Stand here and look over there—at that wall,” he pointed. The lights went out and the walls glowed with white and blue figures. “I didn’t even know they did that until they were done!” Photos at left November 29, 2007 The Uniter contact: [email protected] 12 ARTS & CULTURE Words from here any single volume to contain it,” adding that tionships, poverty, and inner-city youth. Parts of Writers’ Guild publishes an an- when the guild was first formed it might have the anthology were also categorized by similari- thology of new Manitoba writing been possible to contain works of every Mani- ties in the writers’ influences, for example, by the toba writer in a single 400 page book, but now it influence of Robert Kroetsch, who introduced is no longer possible. The local writing commu- postmodernism to the University of Manitoba. result is A/Cross sections: New Manitoba Writing. nity has grown exponentially. This rapid growth, Although many local writers have con- Christopher Harder I recently had the opportunity to sit down Volunteer Staff said Taskins, “speaks volumes about the success tributed to this diversely formed anthology, for with co-editors Andris Taskins and Katherine of the guild in developing and encouraging the Taskins it is only the tip of the proverbial iceberg Bitney, who spoke about the task of editing the writers of this province.” of ongoing creativity in Manitoba. Speaking of 429-page volume. A/Cross Sections is laid out in a semi-chron- the effect this book should have on the reading he Manitoba Writers’ Guild celebrated “Katherine and I felt deeply honored and its 25th anniversary in 2006, and in ological order. Some pieces are grouped together public, Taskins and Bitney added, “Let it serve as immensely delighted to be allowed to select the in thematic clusters, however, including medita- your introduction to an expanding universe of commemoration decided to publish an contents...” Taskins said. “It may be the biggest anthologyT of literature by Manitoba writers. The tions on morality, identity, intergenerational rela- reading pleasure.” collection of contemporary Manitoba writing ever put between two covers.” A/Cross Sections includes works by 91 different Manitoba writers and,- ac cording to Taskins, “contains some of the best new work by some of our most exciting writers.” Some of the more well- known names in the list of contributors are David Bergen, Di Brandt and Miriam Volunteer for The Uniter Toews. There’s also a long list of other writers who were instrumental in the formation of the local writing scene, and the writing is extremely varied. There are Tired of having other people write the news? too many styles and forms to list here. Poems, short stories, novels and memoirs Like sports but don’t totally feel like playing them? are a few of the very many shapes of lit- erature explored. You know who the hottest non-mainstream band in Canada is? As co-founders of the MWG, Taskins and Bitney “have long recog- nized the many and far-reaching benefits Email [email protected] to sign up. that the guild has brought to Manitoba’s

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Natasha Peterso Natasha The MWG was founded in 1981. Andris Taskins and Katherine Bitney co-edited A/ Since then, Taskins said, Manitoba writ- Cross Sections: New Manitoba Writing. ing has “grown too large and varied for Ar t s & Cu l t u r e Ed i t o r : Wh i t n e y Li g h t E-m a i l : a r t s @u n i t e r .c a contact: [email protected] The Uniter November 29, 2007 Ph o n e : 786-9497 Fa x : 783-7080 ARTS & CULTURE 13 cd REviews BOOK REview Gertrude Unmanageable Deborah Schnitzer JAMES BLUNT SMALL SINS KEEPIN’ 6 Arbeiter Ring 212 pages All the Lost Souls Mood Swings Uncensored Custard/Atlantic Boompa Productions Stereo Dynamite Records

Reviewed by Kelly Nickie James Blunt’s 2004 debut, Mood Swings is over Does Billy Talent have a Back to Bedlam, sold over and apart from Small ska background? This is ld age, whether 10 million copies. You may Sins’ previous album, what it would sound like if you like it or not, be familiar with its hit their self-titled they did. Bryan Hotchkiss’s Owill happen to all songs: Oprah-approved debut. Although the voice catches the same of us. Despite using every sentimental schlock songs still capture sound and catchy cho- anti-age cream or gadget like “You’re Beatiful” and that hip electro-pop ruses, except with an “f* to try to turn back the “Goodbye My Lover.” (The latter became a popular fu- style and Thomas D’Arcy’s smooth vocals, it dif- the establishment” mentality. For a punk album debut, it clock to a time when you neral song in the UK, no doubt giving corpses the rare fers by taking influences from country, rock ‘n’ roll, deserves credit for differentiating itself with a ska influ- were young, vibrant and chance to turn over before their caskets were even low- chamber music, and ‘40s style catchy choruses. ence, but it fails to really hail itself as a breath of fresh air. carefree, those grey hairs ered into their graves.) On All the Lost Souls, Blunt re- Interestingly enough, each song on this album The first song, “Illusion,” is catchy, with distinctive riffs and wrinkles will appear. turns with 10 more rock-tinged folk-pop songs. If you makes a reference to guns or weapons as meta- that will keep the listener tuned in for more songs, but will Local author Deborah can get past his weak, quivering voice, I guess the songs phors for power and conflict in all sorts of emo- fail to amuse when every song following after uses the Schnitzer’s Gertrude Unmanageable is set in the small town aren’t that bad. I don’t know that the lyrics he writes tional situations. Songs such as “I Need a Friend” same whiny vocal and ska formula, differing by a couple of Promise, within a geriatric facility called Serenity. It fo- (touching on themes like heartbreak, depression and… will pull you instantly in with music and lyric, and of chords. The only song that sets itself apart vocally is cuses on two very different characters: Margaret May, a fif- did I already mention heartbreak?) are any worse than let you know this is still the same band. On “Airport,” “TFY 634” where the voice is progressively softer and the ty-something nurse, and Gertrude, a patient over the age of those written by your average rock star, and the mu- excited electro pop and rock beats will con- sound takes on a rock influence, but then goes back into one hundred. As Margaret takes care of Gertrude, who re- sicianship and production are passable. Competence vince you that Small Sins has style. The last song, its old ways vocally halfway through. Although distinct in sists death even as she comes closer to it each day, she goes isn’t good enough, though, and after a while, songs “Bullet,” is a complete shock to the system—it’s punk rock sound, this album presents itself with a too- through many situations related to the passage of death, the like “1973,” “Same Mistake,” and “Annie” all begin to acoustic! Definitely a more established Small Sins predictable formula. aging process, and complicated relationships between her sound the same. “Do the bloodied sheets on those cob- shines throughout this album. fellow nurse, Phillip, and K, the infirmary director. bled streets mean I have wasted time?” Blunt asks in the Kelly Nickie The book makes a distinction between two kinds of aging in humans: the “born once,” humans who follow the song “I Really Want You.” Whether he has or not, I know Kelly Nickie usual progression from birth to death, and the “borneback,” I’ve definitely wasted mine by listening to this album. 2.5 out of 5 4 out of 5 old ones, who often present themselves in homes for the Aaron Epp aged, who grow down toward their infancy. It does not read like a typical novel where characters 1.5 out of 5 and situations are explained in great detail. The language in this book is influenced by Gertrude Stein, an American writer who was known for her non-linear style of writing. Sentences are written as repetitive narrative phrases that refer to the self. Stein believed that giving meaning to ev- erything happening and belonging to a whole field equally has an essence of its own without explanation. The reader learns about characters and events through situations presented. Schnitzer’s take on this style is very unique, but it is frustrating to understand and grasp the first time reading it. Without knowledge of Gertrude Stein’s style, it is as though the reader has walked into a conversation without being there in the beginning to understand who or what is being talked about. Stein’s influence is also reflected through the numbering of chapters, which do not follow the normal progression. The dialogue between characters is witty and sharp. The conversations and narration take a sarcastic tone that makes the subject of old age humorous and interesting. Some scenes in the book somewhat resemble the televi- sion show Grey’s Anatomy, with its quick-witted dialogue and the personal relations between co-workers; it is diffi- cult, however, to distinguish who the narrator is in this style of writing. Gertrude Unmanageable is a beautifully smart and witty book about the topic of old age, despite being somewhat in- accessible to readers who may not know Stein’s work. November 29,1, 2007 2007 The Uniter contact: [email protected] 14 ARTSSECT ION& CULTURE

Opera is the evening star ARTS BriefS Premiere of Transit of Venus is a fine affair

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Yole!” A performance of A Ceremony of Carols Transit of Venus by Ca- er by British composer Benjamin Britten is the Mnadian composer Victor Davies concert’s central work. The concerts take place and Canadian librettist Maureen Friday, Nov. 30 and Saturday, Dec. 1 at 8 p.m. at Hunter. The production is Transit’s Young United Church (222 Furby at Broadway). world premiere, and is a rare oppor- Tickets are available at McNally Robinson and at tunity for Manitobans to witness an the door for $20, $10 for students. Renaissance opera that is both modern and Ca- Voices is a chamber choir formed in 1995. This nadian. It is also the first full-length concert marks their return after a six-month opera commissioned by the com- hiatus. Visit www.renaissancevoices.com. pany for the main stage. Transit is based upon Hunter’s WINNIPEG FILMMAKER LOOKING FOR play of the same title, which was CITY STORIES produced at the Manitoba Theatre Centre in 1992. The opera, like the Local filmmaker Paula Kelly will create a play, interprets a period of events new permanent artwork for the City of Winnipeg Archives. Using the city’s archival records, Kelly in the life of 18th century French is creating a film project which explores how astronomer, Guillaume Le Gentil The Transit of Venus has its world premier at the Manitoba Opera. Winnipeg has shaped and reinterpreted itself (played by Russell Braun): his expe- over the past century in response to a powerful dition to a colony in India to track God has selected this expedition ity to it, and the most moving and members are still adjusting to this combination of social, political and physical the transit of Venus across the Sun for his doing, argues to Celeste that memorable moments emerge in the leap, it seems abrupt to then move forces. The filmmaker will blend together and his ultimate failure to retrieve through his success he can uncover romantic scenes between the lovers. ahead one year’s time in the follow- photographs, film footage, letters, maps and those measurements. the divine mysteries of the universe. As the relationship between the pair ing scene to Le Gentil sitting alone diaries to create three “souvenirs” of Winnipeg, In the opening scene of the first Hunter’s introduction of Ce- becomes more and more strained, in the deserted manor. which are a series of interrelated short films. act, the astronomer returns home leste (a fictional character) provides the lovers theme re-merges, only But this criticism is a minor As part of this project, Kelly invites the from a sea voyage only to begin to the playwright with grounds to il- discordant, like a memory tainted. It one. I recommend that students general public to share personal stories of arrange for the expedition to the lustrate the danger of appeal to the is remarkable to watch and hear the sacrifice an evening of exam prepa- coping with the spring floods. She will also be tropic. Upon discovering his inten- name of god. As continual failure harmony between text and music, ration to attend the final perfor- sending a call for stories from city workers to tion to embark upon yet another plagues the astronomer and his per- even as the characters’ relationship mance of the Winnipeg production share their past and present stories/experiences voyage, Celeste (Monica Huisman), sistence becomes more and more becomes anything but harmonious. of Transit, Nov. 30 at the Centen- of working on Winnipeg’s infrastructure— a young and beautiful resident of his senseless, Le Gentil’s façade of re- My main criticism has to do nial Concert Hall, though the opera building construction, road work, water and manor with whom Le Gentil is in ligiosity is gradually worn away to with the transition scene, occurring is clearly worthy of more produc- sewer installation or repair—through extremes love, attempts to dissuade our dash- reveal no more than a ruinous and after the second intermission into tions. I hope other companies will of weather, floods or other conditions unique ing and wealthy astronomer from selfish ambition—the repercussions the third act. The scene leaps four interpret this compelling Canadian to our environment. These experiences will his goal, entreating him to remain in be incorporated into the film project as voice of which are deeply damaging to his years into future, with Celeste and opera and it will be seen elsewhere France with her. Le Gentil, swelling recordings which will then become part of the personal relationship with Celeste. the rest of the characters mourn- nationally and internationally. with confidence and convinced that archival record of our city. Davies’ score has a moody qual- ing Le Gentil’s death. As audience Those interested in participating in this project by contributing their stories of city New local label StrongFront flooding or construction are asked to contact focuses on aboriginal artists the filmmaker before Friday, Dec. 21. Leave Going strong a message at 986-6947 or email Artist-In- [email protected]. since grown to include $180,000 in Aaron Epp equipment, one full-time employee, NEW COPYRIGHT LAW ON ITS WAY? Volunteer Staff and numerous subcontractors. It is his success in the audio/ Industry Canada said new copyright visual industry that has allowed him itting on a white couch in legislation could be introduced in Canada to expand into the recording indus- within the next few weeks, CBC News reported the lounge area of his Main try. He’s hoping the two aspects of on Nov. 19. The new legislation, which is likely Street office, Jesse Green ex- his business can help each other to make it illegal to download or share songs on plainedS his vision for StrongFront, out: his bands can create music for the Internet without paying a fee, was promised the record label he launched earlier his video projects, and videos, web- in the Conservative government’s fall throne this month. sites and electronic press kits can be speech. Canada signed World Intellectual “The aboriginal population created for his bands. Property Organization treaties dealing with is growing so rapidly that eventu- “The goal of that, eventually, copyright protection in the digital age in 1997 ally it will be the largest in North is to be a Universal Studios,” Green but never ratified them. Copyright law has America,” said the 34-year-old. said. “Just like these big studios in been under review ever since, but legislation, “We’re preparing the entertainment including a copyright reform bill introduced by Hollywood. Our plan is to have an industry to be ready for it.” the previous Liberal government, has yet to be aboriginal version of that here.” Green grew up in Winnipeg, passed. The label has released four Jesse Green recently launched StrongFront Records, and hopes it will Vancouver and San Francisco. He CDs so far—a greatest hits pack- become the Universal Studios of the north. is an Anishinabe, originally from age by Green’s father, discs by JC MAY NAMED UNIVERSITY CHANCELLOR the community of Shoal Lake, Campbell and C-Weed, and a CD/ our own community.” to the music and videos Strong- Ont. The son of bluesman Billy Joe Queen guitarist Brian May has been DVD package by X-Status, the Green has partnered with Juno Front produces as “the product,” Green, Jesse started his first band, named the next chancellor of Liverpool John metal trio he sings and plays guitar Award-winner Brandon Friesen and and said X-Status released its CD/ PeaceMaker, when he was 17. They Moores University, BBC News reported Nov. for. his 441 Records and Arbor Records DVD in DVD packaging, and not were the first aboriginal recording 20. His duties will include presiding over Green wants to promote his imprints to help with the distribu- a CD jewel case, because “market act with a CD in all of Canada, graduation ceremonies and representing the label on a grassroots level. He wants tion of StrongFront products. research shows [people have] more he said, and they toured for eight university on special occasions. May was to start by calling mom and pop “As a budding record label, we shelf space for a DVD.” years. awarded a doctorate in astrophysics earlier this stores on Manitoba’s biggest native definitely need strategic alliances No matter what form of “Once that fizzled out it was year, 36 years after abandoning his thesis to reserves, and expand from there. like that,” Green said. “We don’t media, Jesse Green and Strong- like, man, where is this all going?” pursue a career with Queen. His 48,000-word “We’re very optimistic that’s plan to get big overnight.” Front plan to deliver. thesis is titled A Survey of Radial Velocities in Green said. where 99 per cent of the sales will He’d like StrongFront to get Smiling, he said, “I always say the Zodiacal Dust Cloud. He will begin the role He took a TV internship in happen once it’s established. It’s a big eventually, though, and he seems it’s all entertainment to me.” in February, taking over from former British 1997 and started his own com- need, and we’re here to deliver.” to have the business savvy necessary Prime Minister Tony Blair’s wife, Cherie. pany, StrongFront Audio/Visual “We’re not trying to limit our- to do it. He speaks like a true busi- StrongFront Records’ next release will Productions Inc., two years later. It selves to the aboriginal people, but nessman, in any case. Throughout be a new CD by Billy Joe Green. Visit began with one $3,000 computer we know the best place to start is in the interview, he repeatedly referred www.strongfront.tv. in his mother’s basement, and has Listings Co o r d i n a t o r : Kr i s t i n e As k h o l m Want to submit your listing to Uniter Listings? 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MCNALLY ROBINSON GRANT PARK Nov 29: Glen Downie & Ron Autorickshaw Charach, reading and signing of their new collections of poetry, 7 EVENTS p.m. Tom Rossi & Dave Leochko, talk & signing of Guiding Readers Through Non-Fiction: Effective Strategies for Small-Group Instruc- tion, 8 p.m. Dec 1: Storytime with The Royal Winnipeg Ballet, 11 a.m. Hannah Taylor, launch of Ruby’s Hope, 3 p.m. Dec 3: Sharing GALLERY 1C03 Contingence Figurative by Jacques Clement. Open- Craft, 7 p.m. Art Miki, Henry Kojima & Sylvia Jansen, launch of ing reception Thurs, Nov 22, 4-6 p.m. Artist’s talk in Gallery: Fri, Shaku of Wondrous Grace; Through the Garden of Yoshimaru Abe, Nov 23 at 12:30 p.m. Exhibit continues until Jan 12, 2008. From 8 p.m. Dec 4: Howard Richler, reading & signing Can I Have a Word Montreal, Clement returns with his large-scale and miniature folded With You, 7 p.m. Johnathan Berger, reading & signing, The Canoe paper figurative drawings to create a site-specific installation. Work- Atlas of the Little North, 8 p.m. Dec 5: Bud Ulrich, signing Crushed ing with acrylic and ink on long, narrow strips of brown paper, he Ice, 7 p.m. often elaborates his images with collage, stencil and monotype techniques. Clement’s art highlights the importance of process and 2007 PRAIRIE FIRE PRESS – MCNALLY ROBINSON WRITING CON- explores a new approach to the traditional genre of life studies. Gal- Dec 1st at WECC TESTS Bliss Carman Poetry Award - Judge: Barry Dempster, Short lery hours: Mon-Fri, noon-4 p.m. Sat, 1-4 p.m. CONCERTS Fiction - Judge: Bill Gaston, Creative Non-Fiction - Judge: Mark An- thony Jarman. $6,000 in prizes. First prize in each category $1,250, 2nd prize $500, 3rd prize $250. Deadline: Nov 30. For information CHRISTINE FELLOWS NEVERTHELESS CD RELEASE With special guest contact 943-9066, [email protected], or check out our web site for Baby Eagle (Steve Lambke from the Constantines) Thurs, Nov 29 Doors guidelines at www.prairiefire.ca. OPPORTUNITIES 7:15 p.m. Show 8 p.m. Tickets $10 in advance @ WECC, Ticketmaster, Into the Music, Music Trader, and www.sixshooterrecords.com

METROPOLIS a movie by Fritz Lang (1929) w/ live score by Random In- UWSA NOTICE: HAVE YOUR OPINION HEARD! UWSA Executive terference. Restored 35mm print. Fri, Nov 30, 7:00 p.m. at Cinematheque Review is now underway. We’re looking for feedback on the work of – 100 Arthur St. Advance tickets at www.winnipegfilmgroup.com. $12 COMEDY general admission / $10 students/seniors/Cinematheque and Film Group your elected student union officials. Executive review surveys avail- members able in the UWSA Office, OR30 Bulman Student Centre. Contact: [email protected] for more info. STUDEBAKER JOHN AND THE HAWKS Master slide guitarist and blues LAUGH RIOT The stand-up comedy show at Mondragon Café. Thurs, harpist. Nov 30 at the Park Theatre. Tickets $12 in advance at Into The Nov 29, 9 p.m. Hosted by Stephen Sim. Free. CALL TO ARTISTS: The Art History Student’s Association is ac- Music , Music Trader , by phone at 888-6000; $15 at the door. cepting submissions for In Transit an exhibition and art sale (Apr. THE CROSSEYED RASCALS & PHOENIX PRODUCTIONS PRESENT 25–May 8, 2008 at Outworks Gallery). For info contact uwahsa@ AUTORICKSHAW Sat, Dec 1 at the West End Cultural Centre. Featuring Granny’s Fruitcake - an improvisational comedy fundraiser for Win- gmail.com or Noni Brynjolson @ 990-7029. Deadline Jan. 1st. Members of the Manitoba Chamber Orchestra. Doors 7:15 Show 8 Tickets nipeg Harvest and Habitat for Humanity. Sat, Dec 8, 3 p.m. & 7:30 $20 in advance @ WECC & Ticketmaster p.m. at Prairie Theatre Exchange (Main Stage - 3rd floor, Portage KAPATID IN-SCHOOL MENTORSHIP PROGRAM Partnering uni- Place) Tickets are FREE with donation of non-perishable food item at versity students with Filipino new comer high school students as ARTIFACTS SERIES: HARSH (2nd ed.) Featuring: Not Half, Crys Cole, This the door, but should be booked in advance to a maximum of four (4) in-school mentors. Weekly Mon-Thurs from 4-5 p.m. Learn how Camera is Red, Philia. Dec 7, 9 p.m. at the Graffiti gallery 109 Higgins. $ 5 per person. Advance tickets are available at: Hull’s Family Bookstore to become eligible for the UWFSA Bursary. To volunteer email the / $ 3 with a non-perishable (372 Graham Ave) 947-1365, or at [email protected]. For University of Winnipeg Filipino Students’ Association at uw_fsa@ THAT 1 GUY West End Cultural Centre Sat, Dec 8 Doors 9 p.m. Show 10 more information about the show or the troupe call 226-4446 or yahoo.ca for more information. p.m. Tickets $17 advance at WECC and Ticketmaster e-mail [email protected]

LOOKING FOR A GREAT IDEA FOR YOUR TERM PAPER? The Expe- STAND-UP COMDEDY PROSTATE CANCER BENEFIT Sun, Dec 16, 1 riential Learning Program offers research topics to students based p.m. at the Park West Hotel. $15. Featuring Paul Samborski, Heather on the needs of our University and local community. We partner with Witherden, Kevin Dobbie, Jamaal Simms, Keener Dougherty, Sean offices on campus and non-profit organizations working towards Metropolis Humphries, and Larry Beauchamp. For advance tickets email kdob- social justice and environmental sustainability. These projects range [email protected] from helping refugees settle in Winnipeg, to protecting our water- ways from environmental degradation. Current proposals are listed SOAP SCUM PRODUCTIONS presents Space Quest, an improvised on our website for your consideration, at www.uwinnipeg.ca/index/ space comedy on Mondays at the Park Theater 698 Osborne St. at 8 sus-student-initiatives. Interested? Contact the SUNSET (Sustain- p.m. Tickets are $5 and available at the door. able University Now, Sustainable Earth Together) student group office at 789-1435 or email [email protected].

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- student should have financial need. If you have further questions, contact ule 2 document to remain in non-payment Heather Menzies, 1204 - One Evergreen status. Please come to Student Services UNIVERSITY - student should be making satisfactory EXTERNAL AWARDS: Place, Winnipeg MB, R3L 0E9 or phone in Graham hall, were front counter staff academic progress. 475-2526. Applications are available in can help you with this form. AUCC AWARDS: the Awards office located in Graham Hall. OF WINNIPEG Applications are available in the Awards of- DID YOU KNOW.... Manitoba Student fice located in Graham Hall and at Student The Association of Universities and Col- Deadline: December 15, 2007 Aid staff is on campus on Fridays from Central in Centennial Hall. leges of Canada provides 150 scholarship 1 - 4p.m. To set up an appointment time, programs on behalf of the Federal Gov- FOREIGN GOVERNMENT AWARDS: phone 786-9458. ernment, domestic and foreign agencies, INTERNAL AWARDS: Deadline: January 7, 2007. Countries- Chile, Colombia, Korea, and private sector companies. Check out Russia and Philippines DID YOU KNOW....2008 Winter Terms website www.aucc.ca Look under the Disbursements of Manitoba Student UNIVERSITY OF WINNIPEG GENERAL DR. DOUGLAS W. LEATHERDALE GLOB- heading Scholarships open to the public. BURSARY APPLICATIONS AL CITIZEN INTERNSHIP PROGRAM: Awards are available to Canadian citizens Loans: for graduate studies or research abroad Deadlines: various General Bursary Application Forms are The Dr. Douglas W. Leatherdale Global at the master’s, doctoral or post-doctoral Confirmation of Enrollment will be done now in the Awards office located in Gra- level. For most countries, applicants electronically in the Awards & Financial Citizen Internship Program provides study UKRAINIAN RESOURCE AND DEVELOP- ham Hall or at Student Central in Centen- must have completed a first degree or, Aid Office, and an authorized loan docu- periods of six weeks to three months to MENT CENTRE SCHOLARSHIPS: nial Hall. U of Winnipeg students looking to study for post-doctoral fellowships, a Ph.D., by ment will be mailed to you by the MSAP abroad, and to international students the beginning of the tenure of the award. office in late December. Applications are now being accepted for Bursaries are small, supplementary fi- wanting to pursue their studies at The Applications must be submitted on-line the following awards offered by the Ukrai- nancial assistance awards, normally $300 University of Winnipeg. The program is via the website, www.scholarships.gc.ca MSAP representatives will be available on nian Resource and Development Centre - $750 in value. In order to be considered, designed to support students who want Please note that the governments of Italy, January 3 and 4 in the Bulman Centre to (URDC). you must prove financial need and you to augment their degree programs with Japan, The Netherlands and Spain also of- process your Manitoba Student Loan and must be making satisfactory academic credits they obtain through international fer awards to Canadian graduate students. deposit it to your bank account. To do progress (i.e. maintaining a “C” average). studies/activities in Human Rights and The International Initiatives in Deaf Studies The embassies of these countries in Can- this, they will require the following infor- Because funds are limited, not everyone Global Studies, Health and Human Po- Award ($500) to enable a post-secondary ada are responsible for the administration mation: - one piece of identification with who qualifies will receive a bursary. These tential, or other topics relevant to Global student (full or part-time) to pursue his/ of their respective scholarships. your signature - complete bank account University of Winnipeg bursaries are avail- College activities. her interest in deaf studies and/or hearing information (void cheque or bank transit, able to our students in any year of their impairment as it relates to an international Deadline: January 28, 2008 for awards institution code and account numbers. program. Applicants must satisfy the following context. beginning academic year 2008-2009 criteria: If you present your loan document to the Deadline date: January 31, 2008. The Roger Charest Sr. Award for Broad- THE DATATEL SCHOLARS FOUNDATION representatives on these dates, you will - satisfactory academic performance (B cast & Media Arts (two awards of $500 SCHOLARSHIPS: have to forward this information to the or one award of $1000) to create a special UNIVERSITY OF WINNIPEG INTERNA- average or higher; GPA 3.00) MSAP office on your own, along with program or series which may later be TIONAL STUDENT BURSARY: The University of Winnipeg is a new your loan document. Please also note the suitable for broadcast and may further the following: Missing Information If any - demonstrated commitment to the com- Datatel client institution and as such, cause of multiculturalism in Canada. documentation requested by the MSAP, munity Datatel is offering unique scholarships International students who are attending such as summer income verification, has The University of Winnipeg and who have ranging in value from $1,000 to $2500 to The Roman Soltykewych Music Scholar- not yet been submitted, electronic con- financial need may apply for bursary as- students from our institution. - demonstrated leadership qualities ship ($500) is available to applicants (in- firmation of your loan document will not sistance. The value of the award is for up dividual or group) determined to pursue Datatel Scholars Foundation Scholarships occur and your loan funds will not be in to $2500 per term. Maximum of $5000 - successful completion of at least 30 further studies in the field of Ukrainian - for outstanding students currently at- place at the beginning of the Winter Term. over the May to March academic year. credit hours in pursuit of an undergradu- choral or vocal music. tending eligible Datatel client institutions. Revision to your needs assessment You ate degree. Recipients will likely be in the should be aware that new information, Criteria includes: second or third year of a 4-year or Honours such as verification of your summer The Anna Pidruchney Award for New Returning Student scholarships - for degree program. income, may increase or decrease your Writers ($1000) is available annually to outstanding students currently attending - be an international student attending MSAP needs assessment and the result- a novice writer for a work on a Ukrainian eligible Datatel client institutions, who the University of Winnipeg on a Student - pursuit of one of the focus areas of the ing loan amounts you are eligible to Canadian theme. Submissions for this have returned to higher education after an authorization Global College Institutes receive. Similarly, if your current course year’s award must be in English. absence of five years or more. load is different from that on your Notice - have documented financial need - proposed program of study or activity of Assistance letter, the amount of loan Wm. & Mary Kostash Award for Film and Nancy Goodhue Lynch scholarships - for in selected international institution must you are eligible to receive may change. Video Arts ($1000) is offered to a novice outstanding undergraduate students ma- be for university credit. Should recipients - registered on a full-time basis: minimum writer for a work promoting Ukrainian joring in Information Technology related wish to participate in an international The Awards and Financial Aid staff at the 60% course load (18 credit hours) for Fall/ Canadian identity through the medium of curriculum programs at eligible Datatel practicum or work placement, arrange- University of Winnipeg will continue to Winter academic year or 9 credit hours for film, video or multimedia (i.e. DVD) client institutions. a single term ments must be made with a University of keep you informed of available awards, Winnipeg academic department to grant scholarships and bursary opportunities. Applications are available from URDC. Apply online at www.datatel.com. - show satisfactory academic progress: degree credit for the practicum. Special Phone (780) 497-4374 or email successfully complete at least a 60% consideration will be given to applicants [email protected] Financial Aid Websites course load under 25 years of age who elect to self- Deadline: January 31, 2008. identify. Application and all supporting Deadline: November 30, 2007. Canlearn Site www.canlearn.ca - maintain satisfactory academic standing: documents should be submitted to The MARITIME DAIRY INDUSTRY SCHOLAR- University of Winnipeg Global College SHIP maintain regular status or a “C” average Manitoba Student Aid Program www. 1W01, Wesley Hall - 515 Portage Avenue, NEADS: EQUITY THROUGH EDUCATION (2.0 GPA) manitobastudentaid.ca Winnipeg MB R3B2E9 AWARDS: Students who have completed at least two years of post-secondary education and Interested students should complete the The BMO Capital Markets, and the Na- Surfing for dollars? International Student Bursary application Deadline: January 30, 2008. are currently enrolled in a program that tional Educational Association of Disabled has application to the dairy industry are form which includes a financial need as- Try these two websites for more award UNIVERSITY OF WINNIPEG GRADUATE Students is proud to introduce the NEADS eligible to make application for this schol- sessment form. Applications are available Equity Through Education Awards Pro- opportunities. at the Awards office located in Graham & PROFESSIONAL STUDIES APPLICA- arship. Two scholarships of $2000.00 will TION EXPENSES BURSARY: gram. These awards are being offered to be awarded. 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You can SOROPTIMIST WOMEN’S OPPORTU- still apply for a 2007/2008 for the 2007-08 academic year to assist - be registered in the final year of an NITY AWARDS: students, primarily those in their first year honours or four year degree program in government student loan online of university study, who are experiencing Arts or Science, or in the final year of the at website www.manitobastu- Integrated B.Ed program. Do you find yourself going back to dentaid.ca financial difficulties because of tuition school later in life? Do you need financial costs and books and supplies expenses. assistant to complete your education? Financial need caused by living expenses - have documented financial need: a DID YOU KNOW..... you can Women’s Opportunity Awards are cash check the status of your stu- may also be considered in exceptional Canada Student Loan/Provincial Loan or a awards that assist women in obtaining the circumstances. Student line of credit at a banking institu- dent aid application, find out skills and education they need to improve what documentation is still out- tion. their employment status. Recipients may The maximum award will be equivalent of standing, update your address use the awards for any expenses related information and much more on tuition and books/supplies costs for the - full-time and part-time students may to their educational pursuits. To be eligible apply. line? Go to www.manitobastu- you must meet the following criteria: dentaid.ca MySAO to log into current academic year. To be eligible the your existing account. student must meet the following criteria: Applications are available in the Awards - be a female head of household (single office located in Student Services and or married, with the primary responsibility DID YOU KNOW…. If you are - must be registered in an undergraduate will be accepted beginning November 22, of supporting yourself and your depen- 2007. Students may apply any time during a student who has had past degree program or pre-professional pro- dents) Government Student Loans gram in Arts, Science, or Education at the the Fall/Winter academic year, providing that funding is available for this bursary. and you are currently a full-time University of Winnipeg during the 2007-08 - attend an undergraduate degree program student, please fill out a Sched- academic year. Registration may be on Applications will be evaluated on a first or a vocational/skills training program. either a full-time or part-time basis. come, first serve basis. - have financial need. November 29, 2007 The Uniter contact: [email protected] 18 SPORTS

Sp o r t s Ed i t o r : Ka l e n Qu a ll y Sports E-m a i l : s p o r t s @u n i t e r .c a Defending champs beat former champs Wesmen win the battle of former CIS champions “I was just trying to get the ball in the Jo Villaverde court and trying to get kills off every play,” said Volunteer staff Town. Ben Schellenberg added 14 kills to his im- pressive season, but alongside that came 12 digs he second-ranked University of Win- from fifth-year player. nipeg Wesmen men’s volleyball team “All week we worked on digging,” said ended the first half of the season in style Schellenberg. “We knew the balls would be withT convincing wins over the seventh-ranked coming a little bit slower from certain positions Trinity Western Spartans, who won the national and we had to be looser and work harder on cer- championship in 2006. Friday’s match-up went tain positions and that’s what we did.” 3-1 (24-26, 25-16, 25-21, 25-17) and Saturday’s Another outstanding player was Addison- saw the Wesmen on top again 3-0 (26-24, 25-18, Schneider, as his stellar serving led to a career- 25-20). The Wesmen improved their record to high five aces for him. 6-2 while the Spartans dropped to 4-4. “I really wasn’t going for aces at all actu- In the first game, the Wesmen seemed to ally,” admitted Addison-Schneider. “When I’m have some trouble coming out of the bye-week. In the first set the teams exchanged leads until the Spartans finally came out on top 26-24. “After you have a week off you get out there in a game and it’s a little bit awkward out there at first,” said setter Dustin Addison-Schneider, “We struggled a bit in the first set then we picked it up pretty quick after that.” Winnipeg’s team finished off the game win- ning the last three sets in a row. Jon Kasdorf was a defensive juggernaut in this game with 13 digs that helped Alan Ahow and Ryan DeBruyn get 12 and 11 kills respectively. The following night the Spartans showed some fight in the first set but the Wesmen held their own, taking it 26-24. That was the closest the Spartans would ever get as the Wesmen ran away with the last two sets. “[After the first set] we just realized that they were going to play the same type of game they were going to play yesterday,” said Andrew Top: Justin Duff and Ben Schellenberg throw up a block against Trinity Western. Town who finished the night with 10 kills, “and Bottom: DeBruyn, Ahow, Duff, and Schellenberg celebrate a point in Saturday’s 3-0 victory of Trinity Western. then we just came back with a little bit more in- tensity and just wanted to win more.” our best blocker so it gives us a good chance to week in terms of our training. We have a long serving we have Ben just coming in to the front Town also hit for an impressive .368 kill score.” way to go. But looking back on the first half it’s row to block so I’m just trying to put it in for percentage as he said he had been working on “It’s another step forward for us,” added been a pretty successful first half for us.” him. And when he goes in the front row he’s his consistency. head coach Larry McKay. “You know another

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Steven Kotelniski Videos. the Bomber Fans. Uniter and Josh Boulding 3. Another CFL football season with Milt 3. A box set of Troy Westwood’s unreleased Volunteer staff Stegall. Bombers football won’t be the same works, including “The Stylist’s Guide to the without him. Mullet,” “The Stylist’s Guide to the Ponytail,” Sports 4. A new mustache for Chris Schultz. Chris “All I Want For Christmas is Your Two Front Schultz needs it! ...Canada needs it!!! Teeth: The Boxer’s Guide to Boxing,” and Who needs the typical socks, under- 5. Wayne Gretzky: player/coach of the many more outstanding titles. Christmas wear, and Don Cherry DVDs that usu- Phoenix Coyotes. You know you all want to 4. Number 19, Johnson, in a blue and gold ally accompany Christmas? Let the rel- Wishlists atives know they can shove that knit- see it. I don’t care how old he is, he’s still jersey next season—because there were ted sweater, because here’s what Steven better than more than half of that roster. really only two players on the field in green. Kotelniski and Josh Boulding really want… 6. A New England Patriots loss. Please Santa, 5. Dancing Gabe’s induction into several dif- don’t let this team go undefeated. These ass- ferent sports halls of fame as the greatest holes just don’t deserve it. Everybody knows multi-purpose fan that has ever lived. Steven’s wishlist the rebellion defeats the empire in the end. 6. A job with TSN for Chris Walby, Khari Jones, Daved Benefield and all 1. A Canadian team winning the Stanley Cup. Josh’s wishlist the other former-player CFL broadcast- Go Ottawa! ers for CBC. Tied into this would be new 2. Gary Bettman’s pink slip! When he became 1. A game-worn, signed arm cast from Kevin life to public broadcasting of television, commissioner, the NHL was headed to new Glenn. since farmer vision (as it is affectionately heights. Today, the league is fighting for a 2. A pair of Ryan Dinwiddie jerseys—a known) will die in the next three years. ratings spot behind NASCAR, horse racing, contact: [email protected] The Uniter November 29, 2007 SPORTS 19

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Tom Asselin is the co-host of the Ultra Mega Game #2: Tampa Bay Buccaneers @ Sports Show and is also the defending NFL Picks New Orleans Saints Game #4: Jacksonville Jaguars @ champion. “I’ve been loving the Bucs this year. I’ve Indianapolis Colts Kalen Qually is the Sports Editor at the Uniter, been picking them a lot and with a 7-4 sea- Dancing Gabe made it to the Grey appears regularly on the Ultra Mega Sports Show, and Cup, did you? son so far I’ve been right more often than not. “The race for the AFC South has gotten is a former NFL Picks champ. very tight between the Jaguars and Colts, and Steven Kotelniski is a regular contributor to However, one concern I have is that former Reported by WinnipegFreePress.com, Uniter Sports, a rookie to NFL Picks, and a former CFLer Jeff Garcia left in the first quarter with this weekend’s game between the two should be Dancing Gabe attended the Grey Cup thanks to a Fantasy League Champion. a back injury. He came back in the fourth but close as well. Jacksonville is running over every- fundraising drive spearheaded by the Free Press. Jonathan Villaverde is a long time football it was still troubling. Tampa Bay barely came one, and seem ready to take it to Indianapolis. WestJet sent the Blue Bombers’ most enthusiastic player, first year NFL Picks member, and regular con- out with the win and they might not have if it But in this game that’s precisely the problem, as fan, Dancing Gabe Langlois, and his brother Rick tributor to Uniter Sports. wasn’t for Redskins’ QB Jason Campbell’s two the Colts are playing this one at home. I should Langlois, to Toronto. The Fairmont Winnipeg Dan Verville is a contributor to Uniter Sports interceptions that gave them the game. Don’t be giving the Jags a decent shot to win, but I also arranged accommodations in Toronto for the and is making his first appearance in NFL Picks this can’t, just not yet anyway. The Colts are still the Langlois brothers. The Winnipeg Free Press also season. expect Drew Brees, who came off a 31-6 win Scott Christiansen is a rookie to NFL Picks over the Panthers, to do the same. Expect the class of their division and should prove it with a thanked local businesses and readers for their and is also a contributing member of Uniter Sports. Saints to win in a convincing fashion 21-10.” crucial win.” —Scott Christiansen generosity in helping 44-year old Dancing Gabe —Jo Villaverde attend the game. (WinnipegFreePress.com) Tom picks: Colts Kalen picks: Colts Tom picks: Buccaneers McClaren the goat as England Game #1: Detroit Lions @ Minnesota Steven picks: Jaguars Kalen picks: Saints chokes Vikings Jo picks: Colts Steven picks: Saints Jo picks: Buccaneers Dan picks: Colts England’s national soccer team boasts the Scott picks: Colts “Minnesota’s 41-17 victory over the New Dan picks: Buccaneers likes of David Beckham, Steven Gerrard, and Joe York Giants has to be one of the bigger upsets Scott picks: Saints Cole among other world class players. But when Game #5: Cleveland Browns @ Ari- of the 2007 season, mostly because recent his- England’s squad lost to Croatia 3-2 on Nov. 21, their Game #3: Seattle Seahawks @ Phila- zona Cardinals tory between these two teams has been dictated, fate was sealed. They failed to qualify for the 2008 delphia Eagles if not dominated, by the Giants. Sensational European Championship, losing out in a qualifying “The Browns have been one of the biggest rookie Adrian Peterson should be good to go pool that included Croatia, Russia, Israel, Estonia, “The battle of the birds: Seahawks and surprise teams of the year in the NFL. Nobody this week, which is good news for the Vikes. Macedonia, and Andorra. Even though England Eagles! I’m going to go ahead and suggest that expected them to have a shot at the AFC North His presence, along with that of Chester Tay- was heavily favoured in this pool, they failed to be the players will play practically no role in this title and a 10-win season. They are riding high lor’s, will give the Lions fits all week as they try one of the two qualifying teams. game. It comes down to, what’s more danger- after a defeat of Houston last week and I think Foxsports.com reported on Nov. 22 that to prepare a way to defend against the Vikings’ ous: a seahawk or an eagle? No contest…an they are due for a letdown. The Arizona Car- England fired their manager Steve McClaren, just lethal running game. The Lions are prone to eagle. But if it weren’t just about the mascots, dinals have a great passing attack led by Kurt a day after losing to Croatia. McClaren had taken the air attack which is why they are fortunate then I’d have to point out that the Eagles with- Warner, Larry Fitzgerald and Anquan Boldin. over as manager from Sven-Goran Erkisson after they’re facing Minnesota, a team that ranks in out Donovan Mcnabb made the Patriots look The Cardinals’ receivers should be able to get the 2006 World Cup. According to the Foxsports the bottom in most passing categories. Minne- human. The Eagles held the Pats to 48 yards on open downfield all game long. Many points will article, “When McClaren was appointed (manager sota will be on a high after last week, while the the ground while postponing the game’s decid- be scored in this game since neither team has of England), he appeared to be far from the first Lions will bring them down to earth. Detroit ing score to the dying minutes. Meanwhile, the much of a defence, but I’m taking the Cardinals choice. Before naming McClaren, [the Football 27, Minnesota 13.” —Tom Asselin Seahawks made it look tough against the Rams. to pull this out at home.” —Steven Kotelniski Association] had spoken three times to Portugal coach Luiz Felipe Scolari. Russia’s Guus Hiddink Tom picks: Lions Edge Eagles at home.” —Kalen Qually Tom picks: Browns Kalen picks: Lions was another leading candidate. Both men are taking Kalen picks: Cardinals Steven picks: Minnesota Tom picks: Seahawks their teams to Euro 2008.” (Foxsports.com) Steven picks: Cardinals Jo picks: Lions Kalen picks: Eagles Jo picks: Browns Dan picks: Lions Steven picks: Eagles No money, mo problems for Vick Dan picks: Browns Scott picks: Vikings Jo picks: Seahawks Dan picks: Seahawks Scott picks: Browns First, SI.com reported on Nov. 19 that Vick Scott picks: Eagles submitted himself to U.S. Marshals, deciding to begin serving his impending prison sentence. Then, as reported by TSN.ca, two national banks and a local bank in Indiana have accused Vick of not paying outstanding loans. Those include Royal Bank of Canada, to whom Vick allegedly owes $2.5 million, Wachovia Bank ($1.3 million), and 1st So close but yet so far Source Bank of South Bend ($2 million). Vick, from Bombers fall just short in loss to Roughriders prison, flatly denies the outstanding loans. And if Vick didn’t have enough financial problems, SI.com also reported that federal prosecutors have asked a judge to order Vick to set aside nearly $1 million of his own money for the care of 54 pit bulls that Rider Nation coming out in droves. The clear the game for the Riders. were confiscated from his Bad Newz Kennels. (SI. majority of the fans in Rogers centre yesterday All that can be done now is to look to next Tom Asselin com, TSN.ca) hailed from Riderland and the Bombers were year, which if you follow the league at all, looks Volunteer staff treated to a sea of green with small islands of blue as though it could be another easy ticket to the Lil’ Romeo will be ballin’ with USC and gold. If that wasn’t proof enough that Rider Grey Cup for the Bombers. With Hamilton and fans are nutty about their team, approximately Montreal already in shambles, Toronto appears According to SI.com, actor and rapper Lil’ nother November, another season 8,000 showed up to greet the Riders upon their to be in for a coaching change with a locker room Romeo has signed a letter of intent to play basketball capped off without a championship. It’s arrival in Regina; clearly folk in Regina have that is divided between offence and defence. with NCAA’s USC Trojans, starting in the 2008-09 official, ladies and gentlemen: after los- plenty of time on their hands with harvest season Many things remain uncertain, however, such as season. Lil’ Romeo, whose full name is Percy ingA to Saskatchewan 23-19 on Sunday, our Win- being over. Good for them. the status of veterans Milt Stegall and Troy West- Romeo Miller, is the son of rapper and producer nipeg Blue Bombers are now holders of the lon- What else can be said about the game? Well wood along with soon-to-be free agents Tom Master P. Miller and was rated by a scouting gest streak without a championship. It has now for starters, despite losing I believe the Bombers Canada and Kyries Hebert. It is noteworthy that service as one of the top 15 prep point guards been 17 years since the Bombers have been able were the better squad. Defence and special teams former Bomber Arland Bruce is set to become a in the country. His main goal, however, is not to to bring home a Grey Cup. The last time was make it to the NBA. The 18-year-old rap mogul is played fantastic. Their downfall was, as I warned free agent in February and word has it that the in 1990 when they beat up on the Edmonton hoping to set an example. As Miller said in a press last week, turnovers. The four-point margin of exceptional slotback is not interested in remain- Eskimos 50-11. conference, “This is the most important thing I’ve loss easily would have been surpassed by the ing in the Big Smoke. Now begins the time of The former holders of the streak, the Sas- had to do and hopefully it sends a message to kids Bombers had the Riders not capitalized on turn- year where every CFL team undergoes changes katchewan Roughriders, now hold the new title across the country that education is more important overs for 10 points. Ryan Dinwiddie played val- in hopes of building a champion. It should be of Grey Cup Champions. 1989 was the last year than money. Getting a college scholarship is more iantly in place of Kevin Glenn but still coughed fun to see how it all unfolds on the road to next the Riders held that title and their fans made it important than winning an American Music Award, up three interceptions, with one of those inter- November. clear how much they wanted it this time, with and I plan to be the best student athlete I can be at ceptions going for six points and another sealing USC.” (SI.com)