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WE STILL HAVE SOME GROWING TO DO In this week’s issue of The Uniter, comments editor Haley Pauls examines the ongoing cultural conversation about “callout culture.” It’s a debate that ignited to full force in the early days of the #MeToo phenomenon. While there’s been some significant activity on the early touchstones of the movement (the recent guilty verdict in the Harvey Weinstein trial being the most obvious example), there’s a reason these topics are still as hotly debated as they are. On Feb. 28, the French Academy of Cinema Arts and Techniques presented the César Awards (the French equivalent of the Oscars). Director and convicted child rapist Roman Polanski was nominated for best director, a move that drew criticism from many. Best actress nominee Adèle Haenel from Portrait of a Lady on Fire, who has been outspoken about her own experiences of sexual harassment in the film industry, walked out of the ceremony when Polanski eventually won the award. While it might be easy for progressive- minded Winnipeggers to look to the French arts community’s resounding failure to address systemic sexism and click our tongues in disapproval, Haley’s piece this week highlights the fact that our own arts communities still have a lot of growing to do on this issue. It’s easy for individuals to express support for survivors, but when it comes to systemic responses from entire institutions or communities, a mishandled situation can do more harm than good to the aggrieved parties. Haley’s article examines some of the ways in which local art scenes have failed to properly address issues of assault and harassment. But it also looks at the steps that venues, organizations and communities can take to respond to these crises in ways that are helpful, ON THE COVER productive and restorative. Comedian Kristina Guevarra took —Thomas Pashko to social media to call out her alleged abusers after she felt her community failed to address her concerns. Read more on page 9. FOLLOW US ON SOCIAL MEDIA

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“The labour is carried by us to have to confront that racism, take those people out A QUEER, of the space and deal with the aftermath of that. There’s often fallout.” Often the fallout is that members COLOURFUL of the collective and 2SQTBIPOC in general are barred from queer spaces for calling out racism. “There’s tons of resistance to the ANIMAL PAD creation of an advocacy for spaces that centre 2SQTBIPOC,” Sharma says. KEESHA HAREWOOD “The minute that you create a space like that, and ‘you tell people you can’t bring your white drama and nonsense into FEATURES REPORTER @KEESHAHAREWOOD this space,’ it’s seen as a threat, and we’re constantly called divisive.” 1 Karen Sharma is an organizer with QPOC She explains that racial division has Winnipeg who does the important work of always been present and is a burden that creating safe spaces for 2SQTBIPOC. QPOC Winnipeg organizers have to face. “QPOC is a collective of Two-Spirit, “To say this is a space for 2SQTBIPOC queer and trans BIPOC individuals,” is immediately threatening to people, Sharma says. “We are really committed because (that), by its very essence and to organizing and creating spaces where nature, challenges white supremacy. It says 2SQTBIPOC feel seen and safe and the dominant is not the naturalized or the celebrated, and we do that through the default or norm.” creation of dance parties, which we’re most QPOC Winnipeg events are open to commonly known for, but also artist talks, white allies (unless otherwise indicated 3 drop-the-mics and other kinds of spaces.” in certain instances) but with a few For Sharma, one of the most rewarding house rules. aspects of her work is creating spaces that “We ask white people that if you’re are for and by 2SQTBIPOC. coming into that space, be responsible However, racism and white fragility are for the people that you bring with you,” recurring issues at QPOC Winnipeg events. Sharma says. “Be part of challenging white supremacy. Be part of the solution.” 2

1) YOU CAN NEVER HAVE 4) SAY CHEESE! TOO MANY DOGS “Actually, we have a lot of old “Tuna, and that one’s Clyde.” cameras between the two of us. 4 It was kind of considered a toy 2) AN INTENSE LITTLE KITTY camera, but it takes really great “That one is Gwynn.” photos.”

3) SOMETHING FROM 5) BACK TO BACK INDIA “Lots of bones and things that my “My family’s from India, and I’ve partner’s collected going around.” gone back to India a number of 6) A CHILL SPACE times, and I always bring back “It’s my favourite space in the things with me.” 6 5 house.”

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Garland Party! Transcendent Craftivism at Anthony OKS Sounds of First Fridays - ArtsJunktion’s ArtHive is hosting Transcendent is a showcase of MAWA album release Curtains (now Women, Art & a garland-making workshop transgender, nonbinary, Two- for First Fridays. The event is Spirit and non-cis talent hosted Mentoring Artists for Women’s Anthony OKS, a member of destroyed) Identity open to the public, requires no by Miss Assuma Gender and Art (MAWA) is celebrating the The Lytics, is having a release registration and is pay-what- Guncle Smokey Trixstar at Club first International Women’s Day party for his solo EP, Take Time, Sounds of Curtains (now The Manitoba Museum (190 Rupert you-can with all materials 200 (190 Garry St.) on Friday, of the new decade by hosting on Saturday, March 7 at The destroyed) is an album featuring Ave.) is kicking off its International provided. The workshop will run March 6. Featuring some of a DIY crafts day on Saturday, Tallest Poppy (103 Sherbrook 10 compositions created by artists Women’s Day celebrations with a from 5 to 9 p.m. at ArtsJunktion Winnipeg’s finest performers, the March 7. Head down to MAWA St.). Take Time is being hailed as interpreting the Sydney Opera series of tours, titled “Women, Art (312 William Ave.) on Friday, night will also have open slots for (611 Main St.) for an afternoon an uplifting and introspective House curtains. The album launch & Identity,” featuring the stories of March 6. performers identifying outside of zines, button- and patch- album, and the release on is on Friday, March 6 at Garry women artists from Manitoba. In of the gender binary. Doors are making, free of charge with Saturday is sure to be a treat. Street Coffee (333 Garry St.) and addition to the tours, there will be at 9:30 p.m., and cover is $5. snacks! The event will run from Tickets are $15, and the night will feature a reading by Jeanne a Mindfulness Drawing workshop 1 to 4 p.m. starts at 10 p.m. Randolph and artwork by Kelly and a beading table. The evening Campbell. Doors open at 7 p.m., is included in the price of regular and the reading and listening admission and will run from 4 to 9 event starts at 7:30 p.m. p.m on Friday March 6. ARTS THE UNITER // MARCH 5, 2020 5

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@FOULGERSCOVFEFE ander says. “There are socials and the HANNAH FOULGER bar, but that isn’t necessarily meeting singles (exclusively), and I really wanted ARTS AND CULTURE REPORTER to develop something where different demographics (of singles) could meet.” In the age of dating apps like Tinder and Singles in the Peg works with three Bumble, an offline dating service may different demographics. Alexander seem like an antiquated concept, but offers singles events like dances, dinners singles like Karen O’Reilly say internet and speed dating nights to hetrosexual dating lacks the facetime many folks people who are 21 and older, 40 and older and to an LGBT-exclusive group. feel they need to make a connection. ILLUSTRATION BY GABRIELLE FUNK “I’ve been on all of them,” O’Reilly O’Reilly, who is a 50-year-old les- says. “(With dating apps) you don’t bian, says Single in the Peg “is fabulous, get that personal-ness. You don’t get to because ... I can meet other lesbians in one on your own. With a group, (you her to say “they want to meet people, but actually see their characteristics: their that group setting, as opppsed to going have) a safety net,” Alexander says. “You they don’t necessarily want to drive in (to body language, eye contact, you don’t into a bar, and you don’t know if (the can’t really hide who you are in person. Winnipeg),” Alexander says. get any of that. You could be talking to person you are talking to) is a lesbian or Behind the computer, you could be any- She is continuing to develop new someone who is completely phony and not.” one you want.” activities and is conducting research is just lying.” Through Single in the Peg, “I can “With speed dating, you get to meet a about the demographics of singles in Locally based Singles in the Peg meet women of all ages, from all differ- few people because of the time limit, so if Winnipeg and other cities. New activi- hopes to provide a solution for those ent backgrounds, different ethnicities,” you ask the appropriate questions, and they ties coming up include a night of din- who are unsatisfied with online dating. she says. “You get to meet amazing indi- give you their responses, you get a better ner and drinks, called “Cocktails in the The service organizes group activities viduals. It opens up a wide variety just understanding and a better judgement to City” and a bowling night of “Single, like dances and speed dating, targeted for you,” by organizing groups based on actually go forward,” O’Reilly says. Mingle Bowling.” to specific demographics. age and sexual orientation. Currently, Alexander is testing an Registration for these activities is avail- “Lots of people had nowhere to go to Meeting face-to-face, Alexander and online speed dating option for people liv- able online at singlesinthepeg.com. Dis- do activities (and) to meet other singles,” O’Reilly agree, is key. ing in rural areas. People have contacted counts are available with a membership. Singles in the Peg owner Carolyn Alex- “It is a lot of pressure to meet some-

ONE LAST LOOK AT ALOOTOOK Gallery 1C03 is the last venue for the touring exhibit

@NAAMANSTURRUP NAAMAN STURRUP realize that he was creating a work that cri- tiqued the cultural, political and social issues ARTS AND CULTURE REPORTER Inuit communities face,” Gibson says. Dyck agrees and points to Ipellie’s The For its second art exhibit of the year, Gal- Colonization of the Arctic, an essay that traces lery 1C03 hosts Carleton University’s (CU) the history and ongoing impacts of colonial- Walking Both Sides of an Invisible Border. It ism in Inuit Nunangat (the Inuktitut word is an exhibit that examines the artwork of for the Inuit homeland), as an example of Inuit artist Alootook Ipellie, which is some- his efforts to discuss sovereignty, politics and thing CU’s art gallery director Sandra Dyck climate change. says is long overdue. Ipellie’s work can also be extended to “This is the first career retrospective of an other Indigenous communities. extraordinary but under-recognized artist,” The recent controversial gas pipeline she says. construction on traditional Wet’suwet’en “This exhibition brings together, for the territory in British Columbia, and the Man- first time, the wide-ranging work of draw- itoba Hydro dam protest in Winnipeg last ings, cartoons and comic strips, poetry and November have rekindled discussions sur- essays that Ipellie made over the course of rounding the very themes Ipellie explored. his career, demonstrating the importance, Both curators agree that art can be a good power and impact of his drawings, his words conduit to get these messages across and and his vision.” deepen these discussions. Born in Nuvuqquq on Baffin Island in “There are numerous contemporary art- 1951, Ipellie, like many other Inuit at that ists, and artists like Ipellie who are no longer time in the Canadian Arctic, moved into with us, who are speaking truth to power,” southern, more urban communities through Gibson says. government sponsorships. Ipellie settled in “Artists have the capacity to reflect on Ottawa and was known for his work as a socio-political affairs, and art is an excellent translator, illustrator and reporter for Inuit way to draw people into discussion about Monthly. He died in 2007. these events.” Gallery 1C03’s curator Jennifer Gibson Dyck points out that Ipellie’s body of echoes Dyck’s assertion, as she feels that work is defined, at its heart, by his lifelong Ipellie’s work has been underappreciated in struggle to reconcile the two worlds in certain artistic circles. which he lived, Inuit Nunangat and south- “This show is important, as it brings ern Canada. She says that his work presents greater recognition to his work, especially a unique opportunity for non-Inuit, and by amongst younger people,” she says. extension, non-Indigenous people, to learn “Not long after this exhibit premiered, of the cultural and social issues Indigenous Ipellie was inducted into the Canadian Car- people continue to face. toonist Hall of Fame.” “As he wrote in the remarkable poem Both curators highlight the importance for which the exhibition is named, Walking of Ipellie’s work and the futuristic applica- Both Sides of an Invisible Border, he did not tions of his work. ‘ask to be forced to learn an alien culture with an alien language,’” Dyck says. “When you look at his work initially, a PHOTOS BY JUSTIN WONNACOTT, COURTESY CARLETON UNIVERSITY ART GALLERY common assumption would be that these “Qallunaat (non-Inuit) have so much were created a few years ago, but then you to learn from Ipellie and his extraordinary An illustration and a comic panel by Alootook Ipellie, the Baffin Island-born artist who lived and worked in work.” Ottawa until his death in 2007. ILLUSTRATION BY GABRIELLE FUNK

over time to the point where rivers are dyed Day with getting drunk, but that is not what THE TRUE CRAIC OF ST. PATRICK’S DAY green. It has also become the fourth most we want to get accomplished,” Savage says. popular drinking day in the United States. “The idea of our organization is to pro- Irish Association highlights the traditional roots of the celebration “The first St. Patrick’s Day was not in mote Irish culture.” Ireland, but in New York City in 1762,” Bailey points out the association has no Savage says. issue with people who dress up like this and “It was from there that St. Patrick’s Day welcomes everyone. She says they do not @NAAMANSTURRUP NAAMAN STURRUP organization strives to highlight the culture became increasingly commercialized, as necessarily want to change the holiday but and history of Ireland. more cities found out about it. The reli- do want to focus more on the traditional ARTS AND CULTURE REPORTER “Our aim is to provide our membership gious side of things has also changed, as the aspects of St. Patrick’s Day. and the larger community with positive mes- influence of the church on Irish people has “When you come to IAM, you are com- Decorations, parades and even beer will sages of who we are as Irish people, what we changed, just like in most places. ing down for the craic, getting together and soon be green, as Winnipeggers celebrate St. have done, and where we are going,” he says. “It is now looked at as a general celebra- having a good time,” she says. Patrick’s Day on March 17. St. Patrick’s is a IAM’s celebrations kick off on March 7 tion, as millions gather in parades and cele- “Craic” is a popular slang term in feast day honouring the life of St. Patrick, with the St. Patrick’s Day Gala, leading up brate everything Irish.” Ireland, adopted from the English word who is known as the patron saint of Ireland, to the parade and a concert by long-running Though this presents a unique opportu- “crack.” It refers to news or gossip, simi- as he helped to bring Christianity to Ireland local band Celtic Way, which takes place on nity to highlight Irish culture, Savage and lar to the term “scuttlebutt.” If you want in the early 5th century. March 14. Celtic band Killick performs on IAM event co-ordinator Tara Bailey point to know what a friend has been up to, The Irish Association of Manitoba (IAM) March 15, and the celebrations culminate out that there are often misrepresentations simply ask, “What’s the craic?” is hosting a two-week celebration to com- in an entertainment and food-filled day on of Ireland. “That’s what Irish people do. It is get- memorate the day. IAM president Joseph March 17 at IAM. “Some people like (to dress up as) a lepre- ting together and having a good time with Savage says this event is important, as his Although St. Patrick’s Day is recognized chaun, wearing hats and beads around your your friends and family, and that is what we as a religious holiday in Ireland, it has altered neck, and a lot of people associate St. Patrick’s encourage people to do.” CKUW TOP 30

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Westminster United Church has been used as a venue for a variety of arts events unaffiliated with the church or its congregation.

Dead, produced by the Fox Den Collective churches) run a lot of community pro- for ShakespeareFest. Ardern’s take on King grams. Both churches had a giant kitchen. Lear by William Shakespeare was a site-spe- Both churches had a big gymnasium, as cific production, where after a scene, char- well as a bunch of nooks and crannies ... CREATING ART IN CHURCHES acters would offer the audience the choice Every church has unique spaces that, ordi- of which character to follow into the next narily, people don’t get to inhabit,” Ardern scene, which took audiences through many says. Using sacred spaces to build secular community different rooms in the church building. Westminster United Church has simi- “When we created the show, it was with larly opened up its spaces to many different @FOULGERSCOVFEFE (Strathcona Baptist Church in Edmonton) musicians, the cast and crew of Sunnyside, HANNAH FOULGER community and available for art and dis- in mind, (so) when I saw that baptistry, I as well as different programs like Families cussion.” thought ‘I know exactly what I want to do Anonymous, a support group for people Westminster United Church is one such ARTS AND CULTURE REPORTER with that.’ And then we just asked, and in with family or friends dealing with addic- place, which hosts many concerts through- both cases were expecting to be told ‘no,’ tion, and the Winnipeg Music Festival. It is out the year and is the home of the Mani- but we were very transparent with both a part of the church’s mission to “provide a Churches form a significant part of the arts toba Chamber Orchestra. churches about the content of the show.” community service and a gathering place in venues available in Winnipeg, which may Brandon Johnston, the chair of the prop- Ardern’s character, Regan, enters the play the community.” come as a surprise to some. erty committee at Westminster United, from the baptismal font, inebriated. Regan “When (Westminster United) was built, Jessy Ardern is a Winnipeg-born play- says “Music is a pivotal part of Westminster is the chaotic driving force of conflict in there were no community centres or are- wright who is one of the three members of United’s mission, (which includes) provid- the play, swearing, questioning God and nas. This was the community centre. So Edmonton-based indie theatre company ing a community service and a gathering detailing her wild exploits as a world-trav- we’ve essentially just continued that mind- The Fox Den Collective, which partici- place in the community. (Rentals also) bol- elling socialite. It’s the type of material one set going forward,” Johnston says. pated in ShakespeareFest earlier this year. ster our budget. It allows us to utilize the might not expect to see in a church. “If the example (is) the organ, if you play “With some churches, there’s this sense money we get from rentals to support other Both Strathcona and First Baptist pro- it more, it is actually better for it. It is the of ‘secretness’ and ‘hands-off-edness,’” activities in the church,” like the Bell Tower vided a lot of creative opportunities to stage same with the building. You want more Ardern says. “Whereas our experience ... Community Café. scenes for Queen Lear is Dead beyond the people to be in your building and meeting is that (the churches the Fox Den Collec- Broadway-First Baptist Church offered baptistry. each other and having connections.” tive worked with) really wanted to serve similar opportunities for staging Ardern’s “Most churches just have a wide vari- their community and to be available to the Sterling award-winning play Queen Lear is ety of spaces. In my experience, (these M(ÉTIS)ANITOBA 150 Questioning the exclusion of the Métis in Manitoba 150 celebrations

CIERRA BETTENS the organization reached out to president David Chartrand of the Manitoba Métis VOLUNTEER Federation (MMF), the MMF is hosting their own Métis 150 campaign to com- The first two months of the new decade memorate the role of the Métis in Manito- have seen a slew of initiatives branded with ba’s histories. the Manitoba 150 logo. While Manitoba only officially The 300,000 LED lights strung around became Canada’s fifth province in the legislative grounds, as well as the For- 1870, the Métis called the land home est Tent that hosted dozens of artists at long before it came to be known as this year’s Festival du Voyageur are just Manitoba. the beginning, according to Manitoba “There is an assumption out there that 150’s host committee co-chair, Monique Manitoba started in July of 1870 when the LaCoste. Community projects, educational province was created,” Dr. Fred Shore, a opportunities, and numerous summer fes- professor of Métis history at the University SUPPLIED PHOTO of Manitoba, says. “It has been around as a tivities are planned in hopes of connecting Monique LaCoste, Manitoba 150's host committee co-chair Manitobans in celebration of the province’s living, breathing thing since 1750.” 150th birthday. According to the MMF constitution, a Métis person is someone “who self-iden- However, some have questioned whether Manitoba’s 150th. This includes a partner- founding. Values such as diversity, as Dr. or not there has been adequate inclusion tifies as Métis, is of historic Métis Nation ancestry, is distinct from other Aborig- ship with the St. Boniface Museum to give Shore notes, are emphasized by the Métis of Manitoba’s Métis population in the Manitobans free admission throughout in 1870 long before many of their provin- programming. In celebrating Manitoba’s inal Peoples and is accepted by the Métis Nation.” The traditional homeland of the 2020 to learn about Manitoba’s history and cial counterparts. 150th, it must be acknowledged that the the legacy of Louis Riel. “If you’re going to celebrate the 150th Métis played a crucial role shaping the Métis people encompasses Manitoba, Saskatchewan, Alberta, parts of British “We want to give people opportunities anniversary of Manitoba, I might think province’s history and will continue to to have conversations about difficult parts that the first group you’d want to talk shape its future. Columbia, the Northwest Territories and the northern United States. of our history,” LaCoste says. “We know to would be the people who founded it. Earlier this month, CBC Manitoba our history has been a bumpy ride.” And you would probably have them play released an article detailing concerns over Despite being separate from the Métis 150 campaign, LaCoste says that Manitoba In any case, the role played by the a major role in it, because, without them, the Métis being excluded from the Mani- Métis in shaping Manitoba extends Manitoba would not be what it is today,” toba 150 campaign. While LaCoste claims 150 still aims to highlight the importance of Métis culture and history in celebrating far beyond and prior to the province’s Dr. Shore says. 8 THE UNITER // MARCH 5, 2020

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space, complete with large-scale repro- ing price scale to Black and Indigenous ductions of their work. People of Colour (BIPOC) and trans- A CONVERSATION WITH McDaniel’s dreamy portraits of fat gender women. nude bodies in nature, in particular “I think it’s about being a marginal- their underwater photographs, have an ized human being and also recognizing SHOOG MCDANIEL undeniable Renaissance or Rococo-era that I do have a lot of privilege in the art feel, but they insist that the inspira- world and wanting to give. My camera tion for their photographs is far simpler. is a nice camera, and I can take pictures Presented by the Uniter Speaker Series “A lot of people give me that feed- that people can use for different things, back. I’m not a big art study-er, I’m and I want that to be a resource and an @CALLIELUGOSI not,” they say. (access point) for people who are more CALLIE LUGOSI favourite sayings. I like being a freak. “I just love emotion. I love creating marginalized than me in my commu- I think it’s liberating, and it makes me movement in photos. I love connec- nity.” STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER AND ONLINE feel special and makes me feel a part of tion. I love flow, and I think that really Nature, specifically the swamps of CONTENT CO-ORDINATOR something. Gender freaks, fat freaks, lends itself to specifically the under- Florida, are just as much a subject as people that are not trying to fit in or water stuff. I can make it really flowy people within McDaniel’s body of trying to be part of the norm.” and pretty and have people just barely work. Their affinity for the outdoors of Photographic artist and fat liberation After they graduated high school in touching … I just like the feeling that I their home state was realized when they activist Shoog McDaniel will give a the late 1990s, McDaniel was gifted a can emote (through) people when they temporarily moved to Philadelphia. talk at the West End Cultural Centre handful of cameras that their friends pose in those certain ways.” Florida’s swampland is “one of the (WECC) on March 10 as part of the found in a dumpster. Their passion for “It’s comforting to me and looks very most biodiverse regions in the nation. Uniter Speaker Series. The talk will be documenting people was born in inher- pretty. A lot of people are like, ‘is it It is very special. It’s also disappearing hosted by comedian and local television iting those beloved garbage-cameras. because of this or because of that,’ and very rapidly, and so I want to document personality Issa Kixen. “It was really fun to have a role in it’s really just because, for me, it’s very, it as much as possible.” With Kixen’s facilitation, McDan- my friend group. It kind of gave me very appealing to look at. It’s simple in They add that the climate and geog- iel will give an overview of their pho- less anxiety to have something to do,” that way to me. I can just look at it and raphy of Florida is critical to their men- tographic journey and their process in McDaniel says. “I just noticed that peo- be like ‘oh, that’s really nice.’” tal wellbeing; surrounding themselves learning to love their body through ple were really happy when I could pro- Being underwater is no easy feat on a in nature and bearing witness to its photographing other fat bodies, as well vide them with pretty documentation good day, but luckily for them, McDan- beauty is invaluable to them. as a presentation of select works from of our hangouts.” iel’s size allows them to take underwa- “It’s just a very special-ass place … It their large catalogue. Deciding not to pursue photography ter photographs with relative ease. looks like FernGully here. I’m looking A self-proclaimed fat, queer, Florid- in post-secondary school, McDaniel “I’ve been swimming in these springs out my window right now, and there’s ian freak, McDaniel relishes in terms chose to study social work instead, still that are kind of like Florida’s gems. all these ferns and flowers, everything’s previously used to hurt them. Recla- taking photographs along the way. They’re not really well-known, and blooming all the time. I mean, it’s just mation of the words “fat” and “freak” “When I joined Instagram in 2012, it they’re all over (the state),” they say. a very magical place, and I feel pretty are important parts of their work and wasn’t for having a photography career. “I’m fat, so I float, and that’s a real big strongly about its healing qualities.” identity. I was just posting photos of my friends. advantage. I say to my friends that one “When I was growing up, and defi- I did a few different photo series, and of my fat privileges is that I can just stay nitely since I’ve come out as gender- then it kind of blew up when I started afloat without having to do any labour queer, and just looking how I look, I to do fat nudes.” at all. Shoog McDaniel will speak at the West can’t really tell (if people) are giving me Not long after joining Instagram, “A lot of times I’m holding (the cam- End Cultural Centre on March 10 as part nasty looks because of my weight or my McDaniel’s work did indeed blow up. era) underwater and want (the per- of the Uniter Speaker Series. Doors are at gender or my haircut. With over 90,000 Instagram followers, spective) to be from a lower angle, but 7:15 p.m., and the event begins at 8 p.m. “There’s all of these factors that go it’s clear that their work has struck a I can’t dive that deep, because I’m too This event is free, and all ages are wel- into who I am, and who a lot of my meaningful chord. buoyant, so I’m holding the camera come. The venue is physically accessible, friends are – things that people would McDaniel has shown work from randomly and hoping that I'm taking a and ASL interpretation is available upon just label as weird or different. And I’m coast to coast, boasting exhibitions in photo of somebody, kind of aiming it in request. just embracing that by saying ‘freak.’ both New York and Los Angeles. How- their direction. A lot of it’s by chance.” “I like that word. There’s a saying, ever, their dream is to be able to show In addition to their own art practice, ‘freak what you feel’, which is one of my work in an enormous, warehouse-like McDaniel offers photoshoots on a slid- Words by Haley Pauls Com ments Editor @haleypauls Feature Photos by Daniel Crump Photo Editor @dannyboycrump Callouts are the symptom, not the problem

Winnipeg talks callouts, safer spaces and institutional change

Comedian Kristina Guevarra took to social media after she felt the local comedy community failed to address her experiences of sexual assault and harassment.

It’s 2020, and certain bloggers and cultural commenta- are applauding them. Groups who have been marginalized by unequal tors have become obsessed with the question of whether Barack Obama commented on this phenomenon at power structures insist on the importance of callouts as “callout culture” has gone too far. an Obama Foundation event in October 2019, saying, a way to hold people accountable for their actions when Callout culture refers to a broad phenomenon in “this idea of purity, and you’re never compromised, and institutional and social structures do not. which groups or individuals voice their concerns of you’re always politically ‘woke’ and stuff. You should get Not only can callouts reaffirm a sense of power and injustice and try to hold those who have harmed them over that quickly. There are ambiguities.” self for people who have had that taken away from them accountable, usually on social media. Joaquin Phoenix’s Oscar acceptance speech advocated by abuse, marginalization or discrimiation, but they also But it seems the world thinks that callouts have run for education and forging connections based on com- allow folks to identify supportive communities and cre- their course. People are talking about reconciliation and monality and forgiveness, instead of “(cancelling) each ate structures of safety around themselves. forgiveness, public figures are speaking out against “can- other for our past mistakes.” celling” one another, and various online communities But is it that simple? COVER FEATURE CONTINUES | NEXT PAGE >> : continued

“It was really thrilling to stand up for myself and demand that space, but it was also a situation that I never should have been put in in the first place.” - Kristina Guevarra

WE HAVE TO WANT TO CALLOUTS DON’T COME Guevarra met two men in the varra wasn’t comfortable with this had asked if she could discuss her CHANGE OUT OF NOWHERE industry with whom she became arrangement. experiences at the meeting on the involved. She alleges that both “It dawned on me that (they) condition that the men in ques- Stephanie Strugar is a safer spaces One of the biggest misconceptions relationships culminated in abu- weren’t really looking out for me,” tion were not present. She was not consultant who works with orga- about public callouts is that the sive behavior and assault over a Guevarra explains. given a clear answer, and when she nizations in Winnipeg and across person doing the calling out has number of years. One man was 10 Eventually, she reached out arrived, both of them were there. Canada to develop more inclusive not tried to access other systems years her senior, and the other was again to her abusers, asking them “I was having this panic attack policies. that might help them achieve jus- 17 years older than her. to make a public statement about ... and I had to go to the bath- Working through Cultural tice and safety before turning to “I spent a year and a half engag- the events that transpired. This room, and I was like, ‘I should Human Resources Council social media. ing with behaviour that was dam- backfired, with one individual leave.’ And something just clicked (CHRC), as well as privately, she Kristina Guevarra, a Filipinax aging to my self-esteem, my sexu- refusing to comment and delet- instead, and in front of everybody, believes in the power of education Winnipeg comedian, has per- ality, my mental health, and I was ing his Facebook account, and the I was like: ‘hey, I love this conver- and institutional change to miti- sonal experience with the ins and told to be silent about it for a long other posting a Facebook status sation about accountability, but I gate harms that are being brought outs of callouts and what happens time, because it would be bad for that divulged far too many details don’t feel comfortable sharing this to our attention across the globe. behind the scenes. my career.” about what Guevarra felt was a space and conversation with my At the same time, she does not In November 2019, Guevarra Before publicly calling out her very personal and traumatic expe- abuser. see a point in criticizing folks who called out two abusers in her two abusers on Facebook, Gue- rience for her. “‘You know who you are. You have turned away from institu- community on social media. Her varra contacted the two men “It was very explicit and can get up and leave.’ We kind of tional platforms to voice their choice to share her truth publi- directly to try and hold them (included) details I didn’t want fought in front of everybody,” she experiences and concerns. cally was the result of an extended accountable. Guevarra explains out there ... He should have says. “We have to want to change, and messy period of time in which that both individuals continued cross-referenced those experiences It was following this event that we have to see a need, and there the systems in her community to insist they had not assaulted or with me,” she explains. Guevarra posted on social media wasn’t enough pressure until failed to adequately support her. harmed her, and that everything Soon after this, a town hall was naming both individuals and tell- people started calling people out Guevarra entered the Winni- had been consensual. organized, which is a meeting that ing her truth. on social media, so that’s a good peg comedy scene when she was “They just kept gaslighting me, happens in the Winnipeg comedy thing,” Strugar says. 17. “At first, it was really enchant- so it wasn’t doing anything. It was community where different pro- RETHINKING “I find some people get frus- ing. Everyone was already good at just terrible for my mental health,” ducers and comedians gather to RESTORATIVE trated,” she explains, “like, ‘oh their craft,” she says. she says. talk about how to make the local JUSTICE AND TRAUMA those are just people whining or “I met a lot of men – it’s a pretty Systems at her workplace also industry a better place. making a big deal out of noth- white, male, cis-dominated space failed to provide her with adequate This town hall had a specific Guevarra’s experience seems like ing’ ... but no, these communities, – and I would reach out to them support. Her employer offered to focus on Guevarra’s situation the kind of restorative justice these people, these issues do exist, for advice and mentorship, and I get her joint counselling sessions and the topic of accountabil- that popular culture is asking and they are important.” was met with what I thought was with one of the men who had ity, although she had thus far for gone wrong. kindness. harmed her (who was employed remained unnamed. Stephanie Stobbe, associ- “But it was a bit more insidious at the same organization). Gue- Prior to the event, Guevarra ate professor of conflict resolu- than that,” she explains. tion studies at the University of

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For Institutions: ArtwithSas.Consulting Red Tent Training: Psychological First Aid Courses: CHRC training and workshops: (Strugar’s consulting): redtentwpg.com redcross.ca/training-and-certification/ respectfulartsworkplaces.ca artwithsas.com [email protected] course-descriptions/psychological-first- or contact Lucie: [email protected] aid.aspx [email protected] 204.894.1075 SUPPLIED PHOTO

Stephanie Stobbe, associate professor of conflict resolution studies at Menno Simons College Jerra Fraser, counsellor with the sexual assault crisis program at Klinic Community Health

Winnipeg, explains that official restor- edges that (abuse, assault or harassment) Will Social Club, Synonym Art Consulta- incorrectly assume that there is a “reason- ative justice models define crime as “a likely took away a sense of choice, power tion and the The Tallest Poppy. able” way for someone to respond to trauma, violation of relationships, of people, of and control, and we are trying to give that Talia Syrie, owner of The Tallest Poppy, but they also often imply that a survivor is obligations.” choice power and control back as much says her restaurant, which holds a wide vari- walking away unscathed, while the perpe- She says restorative justice is focused on as possible.” ety of events including Drag Brunch and trator is being sentenced to a lifetime of iso- the relational aspect of harm, working to Guevarra’s choice was sidelined the First Friday afterparties, focuses on keeping lation and shame. meet the needs of all of the parties involved, moment she was denied full transparency guests informed, comfortable and having “That didn’t happen,” Guevarra says, with a specific emphasis on community about whether or not her abusers would be fun. explaining that both of the people she involvement in the process. present at the town hall. The Tallest Poppy makes sure that a called out are still significant pillars in her Stobbe says “any organization that is “It was really thrilling to stand up for version of their safer spaces policy, which former circles. going to use a restorative justice model or myself and demand that space, but it was includes zero-tolerance for any kind of Guevarra suggests that when people process must be very familiar with it and also a situation that I never should have harassment or discrimination, is posted in think about who is losing in situations like educated about it and must ensure that their been put in in the first place. I asked for a their gender-inclusive bathrooms at all times hers, they should consider the people who facilitators are trained professionals, so there safe space, and I asked for them not to be at and can be found throughout the space have the courage to come out with stories of are no further injuries.” the town hall.” during events and shows. abuse when they are up against individuals The choice to use a restorative approach On the topic of taking back power, Gue- All of the staff that works events at Tallest with so much power. to deal with sexual abuse, assault varra explained that, in the end, calling Poppy are also required to go through train- “It's about the person who puts their or harassment is controversial at the out her abusers on Facebook was extremely ing at Red Tent. Syrie herself has taken the entire life on the line. Not even just career, best of times. empowering for her. “Of course, I was training and describes it as “super helpful.” not even relationships, but reputation as “Some people would say if it involves scared. I was scared to talk about it for years Above all, she believes that keeping well – it’s everything. sexual violence, sexual assault, those kinds ... I gave them chances. I gave them years of spaces safer for everyone should not just be “Everyone is so concerned about rehabil- of cases where there’s a big power imbal- my life. It was just my way of reclaiming my about damage control, but it should actu- itating and reconciling with (my abusers), ance between the offender and the victim, power back.” ally be about fostering creativity, connection but no one has checked on me,” she admits. that they would not do victim-offender and fun. Strugar echoes this, saying “it’s great to mediation or restorative justice processes,” GET TRAINED! “It’s really important to us that people say love, second chances, compassion, but Stobbe says. feel comfortable and obviously safe,” she then show it through action, make changes Jerra Fraser, counsellor with the sexual Strugar insists that organizations need says. “I don’t want people to just feel not in in your policies and reprimand those who assault crisis program at Klinic Commu- to start prioritizing the development of danger. That’s kind of the bare minimum, I are doing the damages.” nity Health, explains that trauma-informed informed safer spaces policies to ensure that think. I want people to feel nice.” “And people, say what you need to say,” approaches to dealing with sexual violence when situations like Guevarra’s arise, people she adds. “It’s hard.” use empowerment models that centre are ready to deal with them. MOVING FORWARD Guevarra reiterates: “I don’t want peo- around the choice of the person who has She suggests that organizations and insti- ple to be afraid of calling their abusers been harmed. tutions begin by creating checklists and There is much work to be done on pol- out, because we shouldn’t be afraid of los- This means that in a situation where a self-identifying problems. icy, not to mention the work of undoing ing anything. survivor, their abuser and members of their “Be really critical. Go through it. And if lifetimes of ingrained misogyny, racism, “Maybe I did lose a community, maybe I community were to gather together to have you find that your areas of weakness can- ableism, homophobia and transphobia, lost a venue. I lost some opportunities and a discussion, it would be entirely on the not be solved by research online, then take among other forms of discrimination, some people I really used to care about, but terms of the survivor. a course or bring in a consultant,” she says. before people should even consider crit- at the same time, I gained my power back, Fraser explains that the survivor-fo- Many Winnipeg businesses have been icizing callout culture, which is itself a I gained my self-esteem, and I gained my cused approach taken at Klinic “acknowl- doing innovative work on this front, includ- symptom of these issues. safety.” ing but not exclusive to Forth, the Good Not only do judgments made on callouts

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For Survivors: Klinic Sexual Assault Intake to Heart Medicine Lodge: Sage House Klinic Sexual Assault Crisis Line (24/7) arrange in-person counselling: kanikanichihk.ca/heart-medicine-lodge mountcarmel.ca/health_service/sage- In Winnipeg: 204.786.8631 204.784-4059 house Toll-free in Manitoba: 1.888.292.7565 . CITY THE UNITER // MARCH 5, 2020 13 CAMP MORNINGSTAR SHINES BRIGHT Education and advocacy camp celebrates first anniversary

ALEX NEUFELDT the local chief council and community CITY REPORTER @ALEXEJNEUFELDT being manipulated by the company.” Smith says the camp didn’t start out as an environmental protest. “Us five On Feb. 16, Camp MorningStar cele- guys had no idea about environmental brated its one-year anniversary. stuff or anything like that. The only Camp MorningStar was established thing we knew was that what we were in response to the proposal of the Wani- doing was right, not just for us but for pigow Silica Sand Extraction Project by everybody,” he says. Canadian Premium Sand (CPS). The Reg Simard, who is from Manig- SUPPLIED PHOTO project, which would have been adja- otagan and is an off-reserve member cent to Hollow Water First Nation, was of Hollow Water First Nation, says the Camp MorningStar was created one year ago to protest the development of a proposed silica sand extraction intended to “supply silica sand to be sand mine project would have probably project. used in oil and gas operations and glass gone ahead if not for the work of Camp production.” MorningStar. When the chief medical officer began thing ... What’s happening out there can The Camp provides education on the “They come and set up and make all dangers of silica sand mining, pushes for asking the company whether they were happen to every First Nations commu- kinds of promises. Once they get the prepared to evacuate the community, nity, and it is happening to every First government reassessment of the project mine in production, they flip it. The and advocates for meaningful commu- Simard recalls being startled by the dan- Nations community.” other company comes up and says, ‘we ger. “‘Evacuate?’ That scared the living While Smith has given many pre- nity consultation. didn’t promise that,’” he says. “It’s a Drey Smith, a descendant of the daylights out of me.” sentations on the camp, he encourages shell game.” While Simard says the one-year anni- people to visit for themselves. “Everyone Midewiwin leader Morning Star for Simard says he and his ex-wife MJ, which the camp is named and one of the versary of the camp is a “tremendous likes to hear these stories, but I think to went through the 600-page project achievement,” Smith doesn’t feel the understand these stories, you have to get original five who set the camp up one proposal and found “all the glaring cold night in 2019, originally worked for same. out there and come to camp,” he says. errors, all the stuff they didn’t expect “It’s not just about the silica sand Earlier in February, CPS announced CPS. He says that as he learned more us to know about,” ranging from cit- about the scope of the project and saw mine and Camp MorningStar,” he says. that the project would be shelved, citing ing weather data from different regions “It's not just happening where I live. poor market conditions. Their environ- the concern from his son, he “made up to unaddressed concerns about the (his) mind and said that (he) couldn’t be It’s happening all across Turtle Island, mental license officially expires in 2022, expected levels of silica dust in the air, where industry is coming in and taking and until the project is cancelled, Camp a part of what was happening out there which is carcinogenic, being up to five ... not just with the company but with over all our natural resources, all our MorningStar will continue to educate times higher than safe levels. traditional territory, taking over every- and advocate.

WINNIPEG PRIDE AND ITS MANY CREATIVE SIDES Recent intellectual property issues in Winnipeg’s art community

it, even in efforts to raise money for a ALEX NEUFELDT good cause.” Kristin McPherson has experienced CITY REPORTER @ALEXEJNEUFELDT the other side of intellectual property ownership issues. McPherson runs Hap- pyland Print Shop, a design company Winnipeg’s art and design community that is “inspired by weird Winnipeg” produces a lot of work about Winni- and had produced “Weinerpeg” merch peg and Manitoba, and in the last few for five years before a business in The months, the pervasiveness of city pride Forks opened up under the same name has led to some thorny situations regard- and applied for a trademark on the word. ing intellectual property ownership. “My concern was that, seeing as they In January, Friday Knights, a Winni- had applied for a trademark, they could peg-based clothing company, produced then force me to stop creating the work merchandise with the the City of Win- I’ve been creating for years,” she says. nipeg logo with part of “Winnipeg” “I’d be so open to working with anyone deemphasized, so that it said “Win.” in the city. I just think of what a posi- Eric Olek, owner of Friday Knights, tive story it would have been if they had says the Win design started as a sticker engaged me on this, which I was and and was very popular, leading to the potentially would still be open to.” hoodie version. McPherson says she’s often had people After being sent a cease and desist tell her that she doesn’t own the phrase (C&D) letter from the City that “Weinerpeg,” a position she under- requested they stop using the logo, Fri- stands, “but there’s a big difference day Knights produced hoodies with the between saying something and applying letter printed in on it. branding or design to it and publishing Olek says that “in the streetwear busi- it and selling it and promoting it.” ness, a C&D is always kind of a trophy. “I’m in a situation that I feel like could I’m not going to lie, I have it framed on happen again, because these things are PHOTO BY CALLIE LUGOSI my wall. I wasn’t mad that they asked common phrases,” she says. me to stop producing them. I under- She says some things in the “Winni- Eric Olek, owner of Friday Knights, butted heads with the City of Winnipeg over the design of hoodies featuring stand where they’re coming from. But I peg pride” art category are really com- an altered version of the City's logo. was more upset that they were making mon and generally considered fair game that a priority over other things.” for all artists to riff on, like maps or have been, but it’s tricky,” she says. says. “It’s kind of messed up to try to Olek says when Friday Knights tried wheat or bison, but that with art around Public signage and logos seem to be censor artwork like that, especially to license the logo and donate the pro- extremely specific regional subjects, an area where those rules aren’t very when people are trying to show pride in ceeds to Main Street Project, they things get more grey. “Is this a good area consistent. “There’s tons of local art that their city.” “received resounding ‘nos’... Their big to produce in if you’re worried about is inspired by or a direct derivative of thing was that we didn’t get permission. being ripped off? I don’t mean that I municipal or provincial signage,” Olek We sought permission and didn’t receive CAMPUS

PHOTO BY KEELEY BRAUNSTEIN-BLACK

University of Winnipeg student Sidney Leggett (left) with physics professor Dr. Melanie Martin

“I also am a huge nerd about working help them decide if graduate studies is with data, so I’m excited to check out for them,” she says. U OF W STUDENT CHOSEN FOR data and analyze in an area I never have “I believe (Leggett) was chosen for before,” she says. this internship because she is a great The Arthur B. McDonald Cana- researcher. She is motivated to try new, TOP INTERNSHIP dian Astrophysics Research Institute is exciting opportunities,” Martin says, located at Queen’s University in Kings- adding that it is “important for the stu- ton, Ont. dents to participate in these programs, Sidney Leggett to participate in astrophysics research in Leggett speaks highly of the U of W so they can try different research areas Kingston this summer research environment, saying it “is very and determine if one of them is a good unique, since it is so inclusive of under- fit for their future.” graduate students.” She also believes that undergraduate CALLUM GOULET-KILGOUR tunity that provides non-physics majors “All of the profs involved in research research opportunities are invaluable for with $10,000 in funding to participate at (the) U of W are so open to teaching professors. in astroparticle physics research.’’ students and having them involved in “It is important for professors to have @CGOULETKILGOUR CAMPUS REPORTER “I’m excited to be (part) of such a big their research, which helps grow (your) students in our research groups so more and renowned research team, where I interest in doing your own.” she says. work can get done, and we can solve our While many university students view have a potential to make an impact that In fact, Leggett worked for Dr. Mela- research problems faster,” Martin says. their summers as time to relax, travel could do a lot for the world,” Leggett nie Martin, a U of W physics professor, When asked why she thinks she was or earn some money, one University of says in an email to The Uniter. in 2019, “using her computer skills to chosen for this summer’s internship pro- Winnipeg (U of W) student will take She will work on “streamlining data solve a problem in medical physics.” gram, Leggett mentions her computer part in a prestigious internship. collection processes of trace element and “We value our undergraduate stu- science skills and her enthusiasm toward Sidney Leggett, a computer science isotope samples,” according to the U of dents, and they often take the lead role learning new things. student, is one of only four students from W website. on research projects, allowing them to “I think they really liked my atti- across Canada selected for the Arthur Leggett notes that while she’s not an publish their work or present their work tude,” she adds. “Being so excited about B. McDonald Canadian Astrophysics astroparticle physics expert, she’s excited at conferences, like Sidney is doing,” being a part of research and the (desire) Research Institute’s 2020 cross-disci- to learn new things about a field that she’s Martin says in an email to The Uniter. to contribute had a lot to do with it.” plinary internship program. The pro- not currently comfortable with through “Students can get a taste of graduate gram describes itself as “a unique oppor- this cross-disciplinary program. school in their undergraduate careers to

CITY BRIEFS LISA MIZAN // CITY EDITOR @LISA_MIZAN

Make Poverty Virtuosi Concert Creative writing Annual Spring Pow Women in the U of W President

History fundraiser Virtuoso pianist Alexei Volodin presentation Wow Criminal Justice to end position will play Haydn, Chopin and Make Poverty History will hold its Public presentations by The 18th Annual Spring Pow Wow, System Dr. Annette Trimbee, president Beethoven on the Virtuosi fourth annual fundraising concert candidates for the Department hosted by the Aboriginal Student and vice-chancellor of the Concerts stage on Sunday, The Association of United Ukrainian on March 12 at 7:15 p.m. at the West of English's position in creative Services Centre and the Indigenous University of Winnipeg, will March 8 at 3 p.m. in the Eckhardt Canadians, Bar None (Prison Visiting End Cultural Center (586 Ellice Ave.). writing are taking place on Student Council, is on Saturday, vacate her role by the end of July. Gramatté Hall at the University Rideshare - Manitoba) and the Make Poverty History is a non-profit campus, with the next being Dr. March 21 from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. in the Trimbee will move to Edmonton, of Winnipeg. This concert will Elizabeth Fry Society of Manitoba organization that works to eliminate Mona Awad’s presentation titled Dr. David F. Anderson Gymnasium where she will become the new feature guest host Daniel are celebrating International poverty in Manitoba through “Trying to See in the Dark: Writing of the Duckworth Centre at the president and vice-chancellor of Raskin, music director with the Women's Day with a presentation “public education and advocating and the Art of Not Knowing.” The University of Winnipeg. The pow MacEwan University, starting Aug. Winnipeg Symphony Orchestra. titled “Women in the Criminal policy change.” Tickets are $20 and talk will take place on Friday, wow is an annual tradition that 1. Dr. James Currie, vice-president Tickets can be bought through Justice System,” on March 8 available online through Eventbrite. March 13 from 12:30 to 1:20 p.m. in provides the opportunity to honour academic and provost, will act as netcommunity.uwinnipeg.ca/ from 2 to 4 p.m. at the Ukrainian Room 3M64 of Manitoba Hall at and celebrate the achievements of president and vice-chancellor at virtuosi/home. Labour Temple (591 Pritchard Ave.). the University of Winnipeg. Indigenous graduates. the University of Winnipeg while a Speakers include Bronwyn Dobchuk- search committee finds the next Land of the U of W criminal justice candidate. department. CAMPUS THE UNITER // MARCH 5, 2020 15

U OF W HOSTS ‘INTERACTIVE’ ENERGY WORKSHOP This event looks at the future of energy use in Manitoba

CALLUM GOULET-KILGOUR tainable Energy Security Partnership, the Public Interest Law Centre and CAMPUS REPORTER @CGOULETKILGOUR Amanda Gelfant. Desorcy urges members of the pub- On March 10, the University of Winni- lic to register for this event, adding that peg (U of W) will host a workshop enti- their “input will be essential to the out- tled “Re-envisioning an Energy Strategy come of the workshop.” for Manitoba: Planning for 2030 and “After each panel at the workshop, beyond.” This event will take place in attendees will break into groups and share Convocation Hall (room 2W16) from 1 their own personal visions for our energy to 8 p.m. future, and their priorities for issues and According to the U of W website, this strategies going forward,” she says. event is “an interactive workshop for Dr. Patricia Fitzpatrick, associate consumers, researchers, students, energy professor of geography at the U of W, providers, entrepreneurs, decision-mak- says this workshop is a great opportu- ers and anyone who is interested in the nity for all. future of energy use in Manitoba.” “What we have come to see is that the “The purpose of this event, and why discussion about the environment and SUPPLIED PHOTO we started down this path, is because energy planning seems to be really siloed we wanted to initiate a discussion and segmented, so we thought that this The upcoming “Re-envisioning an Energy Strategy for Manitoba” workshop will explore alternative energy sources and policies for Manitoba's next decade. among Manitobans about what energy was a great opportunity to bring peo- in this province will look like in 2030 ple together to think about what we, as and beyond,” Gloria Desorcy, executive Manitobans, envision moving forward,” patrick’s mind are the cultural and social demic expertise in this area, and it brings director of the Consumer’s Association of Fitzpatrick says. impacts of hydroelectric power. us into contact with the students who Canada’s (CAC) Manitoba branch, says. When asked about what the most She adds that it’s essential to have will be living the energy future of Man- “It is designed to bring together people important energy issues within the next events like these on university campuses. itoba and who will be the energy deci- with a variety of energy-based perspec- 10 years will be, she says, above all, she’s “As a professor, I think this is a great sion-makers of tomorrow,” she says. tives and interests,” she says. “interested in hearing from Manitobans opportunity for students to come out and This workshop is free of charge. Light The committee organizing this and workshop participants about what have a say,” Fitzpatrick says. food and refreshments will be provided. event is comprised of CAC Manitoba, their answer to this question is.” Desorcy agrees with the importance of the Community Appropriate Sus- Other important energy issues on Fitz- having this event on a campus. To register for this workshop, email ener- “It brings us close to the home of aca- [email protected].

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DR. PATRICIA FITZPATRICK ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR, DEPARTMENT OF GEOGRAPHY, U OF W

KEESHA HAREWOOD and Humanities Research Council of FEATURES REPORTER @KEESHAHAREWOOD Canada to look at energy security. It’s called Community Appropriate Sus- tainable Energy Security in Northern Dr. Patricia Fitzpatrick, an associate or Remote Communities.” professor for the geography depart- “Students get to go and work on ment at the University of Winnipeg (U community energy planning in north- of W), is doing remarkable work while ern or remote communities.” on study leave. This work is incredibly rewarding Fitzpatrick is a resource manage- for Fitzpatrick. Not only is she proud ment geographer whose research gen- to see her efforts bring about mean- erally focuses around two key ques- ingful change, but she also feels hon- tions: “What can we do to better oured and privileged to participate in manage our resources?” and “How can hearings where she can listen to stories we foster resilient and healthy commu- from people who talk about how the nities?” community energy project impacts PHOTO BY CALLIE LUGOSI She says “I do a lot of different their lives. things under that umbrella, but I’m The U of W will host a workshop WHAT IS SOMETHING YOU’VE IF YOU COULD HAVE ANY always trying to think about how to with the Consumer’s Association of LEARNED FROM YOUR SUPERPOWER, WHAT WOULD IT BE? make communities stronger.” Canada (Manitoba Branch) and the STUDENTS? Currently, Fitzpatrick has a few Public Interest Law Centre on Tues- “I don’t know if it’s a superpower, but in different projects on the go, but the day, March 10 about re-envisioning “It’s hard to pinpoint one thing I’ve learned Star Trek, they have transporters. No more most notable one is a “partnership energy strategy for Manitoba. from students, because I learn from them planes.” grant funded by the Social Sciences every time I interact (with them).”

WHAT WAS YOUR WORST GRADE WHAT’S THE BEST PART ABOUT YOUR HOW CAN AN INDIVIDUAL BE MINDFUL OF MAPPING THEIR OWN IN UNIVERSITY? WORK? ENERGY USAGE? “First year of university, all Cs.” “Listening.” “I think you should think about energy any time you’re trying to buy something. It can just be a fleeting thought, but think about how much energy it took to produce it, how much energy it takes to maintain it.” COMMENTS GET PUBLISHED!

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the city of Hiroshima, which has begun CITY ROOTS a tradition of sending saplings from Hibakujumoku, trees that survived the dropping of the atomic bomb on the city The solace of a tree in 1945, across Japan and the world as a symbol of peace. KATHRYN BOSCHMANN After the First World War, Canadian organizations across the country worked COLUMNIST to develop Roads of Remembrance in their cities, lining streets with trees that were often dedicated to individual sol- When I was 12, my best friend’s dad died diers killed in Europe. These kinds of suddenly. One minute, he was this gen- memorials were seen as more personal tle, funny and active man, and the next, and uplifting than those of stone. he was gone. Within the city of Winnipeg, faculty, Being with my friend as she and her students and staff of the Manitoba Agri- family grieved was probably one of the cultural College planted a line of elms most profound experiences of my child- along Chancellor Matheson Road on hood. About a year after his death, the Arbor Day, 1923 to memorialize those community gathered with the family to from the college who had fallen during PHOTO BY INGRID DOELL (SUPPLIED PHOTO) bury his ashes, dedicate a headstone and the war. A stone memorial at the end of This memorial tree in Point Douglas was planted in remembrance of Missing and Murdered Indigenous People plant a memorial apple tree. the road was unveiled on Remembrance and LGBTQ2S. It has been many years since we planted Day that year. It still stands on the Uni- that memorial tree. Since then, I have versity of Manitoba campus today. ant symbol of strength and resilience but I can’t say I’ve found the answers for encountered others like it and still find City residents still turn to trees to also provides a place for family members to these questions. But I can understand myself deeply moved by their symbolism. express a shared grief. Just last May, a cer- gather to grieve and remember. and have witnessed the comfort and Memorial trees have brought solace to emony was held to plant Manitoba bur Memorial trees have filled me with beauty a tree brings while you are miss- many people grieving loved ones. Trees oak behind the Norquay Community curiosity and questions. How long have ing someone you love. all over the world have been planted to Centre in Point Douglas to honour miss- humans turned to nature to grieve and represent a personal sorrow, a communal ing and murdered Indigenous people and create symbols of remembrance? How do Kathryn Boschmann is a doctoral student loss or a shared desire to remember. LGBTQ2S. This was initiated by Mary these trees fit in with or challenge other in the history department at Concordia Take, for example, Yad Vashem, Isra- L. L. Grant, whose sister was taken from kinds of memorials, like stone monu- University whose research focuses on the el’s Holocaust memorial, which has her family at birth and killed in 1992. ments and museums? What does it mean relationship between religious communities incorprated trees dedicated to those who This slow-growing oak can withstand that when we choose a living memorial, and Indigenous activism in Winnipeg. She risked their lives to rescue Jews during hard winters and has the potential to live up we are also choosing something that will was born and raised in Manitoba and has the Second World War since 1962. Or to 400 years. It not only acts as an import- eventually die? made Winnipeg her home. COMMENTS EDUCATION OVERPOWERS RACIST AND IGNORANT IDEOLOGY Working to eliminate deeply ingrained racist beliefs, attitudes and behaviours but was denied access by the employee, TESSA ADAMSKI who said she was a liability to any airline, including WestJet. VOLUNTEER @TESSA.ADAMSKI After the incident, Sanchez decided to share her experience on Instagram, From the historical wrongs committed Twitter and Facebook, to let people against Indigenous peoples – including know about the frequent and alarming ILLUSTRATION BY GABRIELLE FUNK the enforcement of residential schools – ways racism surfaces in Canada. She has to current forms of prejudice, discrimi- since received “sincere apologies” from I realize through my own conversa- It’s difficult to say whether the WestJet nation and racial microaggression, both WestJet representatives but hopes they tions with BIPOC that, as much as peo- employee understands the impact of Canada’s history and present beliefs are will commit to anti-oppression training ple try to educate about racism, changing their actions, but regardless, they need to plagued by systemic racism. for all staff. a racist perspective depends on whether be held accountable. On Jan. 15, Nikki Sanchez, a Maya Through pervasive stereotypes about the offender is open to understanding I imagine it would be super exhausting Pipil woman (indigenous to Central alcohol abuse, drug addiction, unem- and listening rather than judging. for BIPOC to feel they must respectively America) was anticipating a photoshoot ployment and violence in Indigenous Understandably, confronting a racist educate racists, especially if they aren’t in New York to highlight sustainable communities, colonial belief systems can be extremely intimidating, awkward, respected on any level. Therefore, white fashion when her flight from Victoria to have negatively influenced many Cana- uncomfortable or, in certain contexts, people must recognize their privilege Vancouver was delayed. After five hours dians’ present beliefs, attitudes and unsafe. It is unfortunate when a BIPOC and take action to stand beside BIPOC of waiting, Sanchez asked a WestJet behaviours toward Indigenous people. expresses their experience(s) about rac- to raise awareness about racial injustices, employee for assistance regarding her These false assumptions about Indige- ism, only to be further oppressed. For educate themselves about the impacts of flight and was racially profiled. nous people stigmatize and oppress them this reason, many BIPOC may feel the racism and advocate for BIPOC amidst What should have been a helpful, pos- and contribute to cultures of systemic need to stay quiet in order to keep an those who racially discriminate. itive customer service interaction quickly discrimination in Canada today. offender calm and happy. escalated, as Sanchez alleges the WestJet Even after speaking out about the Overall, discrimination of any sort Tessa Adamski is an aspiring journalist. employee said “you smell like booze” and incident, Sanchez’s initial Instagram post denies people the opportunity to share In November of last year, she completed a “I know you guys can’t handle your liquor.” received intense backlash. Racist rhetoric their identity with others. Harmful project interviewing BIPOC to illustrate Sanchez recalled having two drinks was strewn throughout the comment colonial beliefs have been passed on for the ways racism exists in Manitoba. To during her five-hour wait and was not at section. Some comments said she pulled generations, and people need to under- read more of her work, follow tessierose-the- all inebriated. She continued to explain the “race card,” while others continued to stand that stereotyping dismisses the fact writer.com. her desperation for an alternate flight accuse her of being drunk and high. that humans are multifaceted beings. DIVERSIONS

ACROSS 26. Opposite 54. Bungling 1. Glamorous ____ 29. San Diego athlete 57. Porridge Hayworth 34. Feel sick 61. "A ____ Home Com- panion" 5. Not together 36. Story line 63. Sad 10. Misplace 37. Strong metal 64. Zest 14. Change for a five 38. High ____ 66. Man or boy 15. Town's announcer 40. Benches 67. Ages and ages 16. Brainstorm 43. Epochs 68. Opera highlights 17. Skillets 44. Strong string 69. Energy source 18. Telegraph inventor 46. Machu Picchu native 70. Slangy assent 19. Dads' partners 48. Squeak by 71. Perceive 20. Withstood 49. More sensible 72. Rents out 22. Dieter's unit 50. Craftsperson 24. Judges 52. ____ of Man 25. Car

DOWN 21. Invitation letters 45. Toledo's waterfront 1. Lassoed 23. Trims (off) 47. Vietnam's continent 2. Silly 25. Dancer Fred ____ 50. Attraction 3. Cut of meat 27. Overhead railways 51. Creature 4. Take for granted 28. Shad eggs 53. Legendary stories 5. Top 30. ____ loss (2 wds.) 55. Plane's captain 6. Poke 31. Worsen 56. Abounds 7. Ventilate 32. Smell strongly 57. Follow orders 8. Save 33. If not 58. Lotion ingredient 9. Goody 34. Picnic intruders 59. Canned fish 10. VIP's car 35. Midwest state 60. Interlock 11. Smell 39. Compass point (abbr.) 61. School orgs. 12. Tractor-trailer 41. Explosive inits. 62. Fragrant flower 13. Soften 42. Biol., e.g. 65. Misdeed

ACROSS 28. Less frequent 52. Appetizers 1. Mineral springs 29. Medicinal amount 56. In attendance 5. Roberto's house 33. Gorge 60. Musician ____ Wonder 9. Hidden supply 36. Martial ____ 61. Major artery 14. Six-sided object 38. Defunct USAF branch 62. Emerald ____ 15. Squeaks by 39. Juliet's beloved 65. California wine valley 16. Back street 40. Carpenter's tool 66. Climbing vines 17. Vicinity 41. Long cut 67. Antlered animal 18. Delicate fabric 43. Beerlike brew 68. Biblical locale 19. Like old bread 44. Cowboy ____ Autry 69. Actress Della ____ 20. Fatal 45. Large mammal, for 70. Flock members short 22. Goes to 71. Hideaways 46. Of the mind 24. Deserted 49. Sandwich shops 27. Miscalculate 51. Supped

DOWN 21. Texas shrine 47. Sips 1. Burn with steam 23. Turner and Williams 48. Sergeant's command (2 wds.) 2. Thick soup 25. Pester 50. Intense beams 3. Assists a crook 26. Trips to the store, e.g. 53. Elude 4. Odd-looking fish 30. Urgent abbr. 54. Mature 5. Basement 31. Pant 55. Penn and Connery 6. Alias abbr. 32. Resound 56. Poker holding 7. Min. part 33. Stuff 57. Wander 8. Yachting 34. Opening 58. Great Lake 9. Fidel ____ 35. Prayer finale 59. Ocean current 10. Modifies 37. Bird sound 63. Embroider 11. Family group 41. Blouse 64. Southern general 12. Embraced 42. Paid attention 13. Ogles 44. Narrow valley Do YOU want to hack Lake Winnipeg?

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