Anastasia Chipelski
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Streeter
Sept 10, 2015 … Streeter. What’s the best thing about coming back to school?
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Seeding knowledge
Getting to Canada as an immigrant or refugee is the first part of a journey, but it can take a lot more work to set up a life here. Programs like the Global Welcome Centre (GWC), which is located on campus but also serves the greater community in Winnipeg, are here to help.
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Know your foundation
Heading back to school can be a flurry of commotion, of logistics, schedules, new faces and places. In all this bustling, it can be easy to overlook the work it takes behind the scenes for the campus to be ready for us. The University of Winnipeg campus has grown to fill 1.66 million square-feet, and all of those buildings are maintained by Physical Plant and their staff of 33.
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New year, new U
This year, we want to keep giving you the local, alternative arts coverage that you’ve come to count on, and also renew our commitment to our humble home here on campus.
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DIY HOMESTEADER FESTIVAL
June 6 Fraserwood, Mb Adult $97 (includes four workshops), dinner only $57, dinner & fest package $137. Children 0-6 free, reduced prices for ages 7-12.
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WINNIPEG BBQ & BLUES FESTIVAL
Aug 21-22 Shaw Park Prices TBA
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FROM STEPPING STONE TO LAUNCHING PAD
Aug 18-22 Various neighborhoods, Air Canada building, St John’s Park, the Good Will. Free, except closing party at the Good Will ($10)
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REDEFINING FOLK
July 24-26 Brandon, Mb Weekend pass $64-80, day passes $40-45, camping pass $15-25
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SMALL AND MIGHTY VIBES
July 10-12 Old Market Square less than $10
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APTN’S ABORIGINAL DAY LIVE & CELEBRATION
June 20 The Forks Free!
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PRIDE
June 5-14 Various venues in Winnipeg Mostly free, some ticketed events
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NIVERVILLE OLDE TYME COUNTRY FAIR
June 12-13 Niverville, Mb $25 early bird weekend pass, $15 for a Friday or Saturday day pass
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Whose House? Mayor Matt Allen’s house.
Not all mayors work in politics. Mayor Matt Allen is a musician, cook and documentary filmmaker who lives in North Point Douglas. Allen shares a house with his wife, Rhoda, his daughter, their cat Casey and dogs Benny and Lester.
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Winnipeg Is: A boys club
Running a music venue is a bit of an odd occupation, with no clear path for training, a small cadre of colleagues who are all doing something a little different, and no guarantees of security.
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Does this bug you?
Let’s face it, we’re not in kindergarten anymore. Calling out “ew, that’s gross” and puckering our faces in disgust won’t make the brussel sprouts, cabbage other “ew” food just turn into ice cream.
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Whose House? Meghan Kinita’s House.
You can learn a lot about a person through their hobbies. Many people love travel and art, but pair that with taxidermy and a penchant for collecting skulls, teeth and bones, and you’re bound to have no shortage of dinner conversation.
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Whose House? Abi’s House.
You may have noticed a certain vintage aesthetic housed in the Good Will Social Club, be it in the tastefully mismatched chairs, a distinct mug or a water pitcher. But that assemblage of artifacts are not there by coincidence. They were hand-delivered by Abi Torquato, one of the Good Will’s owners.
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Streeter
Rumour has it that a UFO crashed outside of Jackhead Reserve on Lake Winnipeg. Do you believe in aliens?
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Whose House? Shandi’s House.
Some people may consider themselves big fans of their favourite band, but Shandi Strong celebrates KISS like no other. Strong’s entire basement is an homage to KISS, from official merchandise to her own photographs of their live shows.
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One full day of building culture
Last May, the first ever Writing Trans Genres: Emergent Literatures and Criticism conference was held in Winnipeg. On Feb. 28, the organizers of the conference are continuing the work that started over that spring weekend with a one-day symposium.