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Her decision to become involved in the city’s feminist activist commu- Photo eDitor Dylan Hewlett » [email protected] nity was influenced greatly by her family and her studies at the University of Manitoba. ne ws ASSiGnMenT eDitor Ethan Cabel » [email protected] Her mother convinced her to take a course in Women’s and Gender Studies. It was there that neT ws PrODUC iOn eDitor Matt Preprost [email protected] Granke found the tools she had been looking » for to become something more than what she ASrT eDitor already was. Nicholas Friesen » [email protected] From there, Granke became involved in the CULTUe r eDiTOr Womyn’s Centre, radical cheerleading, FemRev Dunja Kovacevic » [email protected] Collective and the RebELLE’s Movement, as comments eDitor well as Réseau Actions Femmes. Katerina Tefft » [email protected] Growing up, Granke noticed that there was LOistings C -OrDinator a lot of sexism and homophobia in society. 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For inquiries e-mail: [email protected] News 03 www.UniTer.ca November 22, 2012 The UniTer News East meets west in pro-biking seminar Local industry leaders prepare to talk city policy, design with foreign experts CarSoN hammoNd the sessions a “pivotal point” for Winnipeg BeaT reporTer movements pushing for a greater prioritiza- tion cycling infrastructure. As a bike courier, Kat Hindmarsh knows “This workshop will be the real kick in Winnipeg’s infamous bike culture better than the butt this city needs,” said Christie, who most. attended an international cycling conference “I’ve had people throw things at me, yell in Vancouver last year. at me and try to run me off the road,” said “Creating a safe cycling environment that Hindmarsh, who works as a bike courier at people other than young daredevils are will- Natural Cycle Courier. ing to use is really important,” she added, There are big challenges facing Winnipeg noting some Winnipeg cyclists’ fears of cyclists, according to Hindmarsh, from a lack inconsiderate motorists. of connectivity between various bike paths Christie stressed the need for investment and a seemingly anti-cyclist road culture. in separated bike lanes along key routes, as “There are some great drivers out there well as extra consideration of speed limits on who are very considerate (of cyclists),” said stretches where cyclists run an increased risk Hindmarsh, 26, who has worked as a cycle of vehicle collision. courier for the last two years. “But I do think However, she lauded certain progressive there’s an attitude that cyclists don’t belong moves by the city, such as the recently com- on the road with drivers here - not from pleted bike path along Pembina Highway, as everybody, but definitely from some.” positive omens. Luckily for her and other cyclists in town, Anders Swanson, who is heading the local however, change could be on its way. organizing committee bringing Kickstand From Thursday, Nov.