Naaman Sturrup
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CRITIPEG: Winnipeg is the master of its fate and the captain of its soul
The 1919 General Strike is among Winnipeg’s most important historical events.
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Favourite Local Chef
1. Renée Girard (Harth Mozza and Wine Bar)
2. Ana Damaskin (Capital Grill & Bar)
3. Chris Gama (Clementine) / Christa Bruneau-Guenther (Feast) / Pamela Kirkpatrick (Forth) (tie) -
Favourite Local Baker
1. Cora Wiens (Eadha Bread)
2. Quinn McMurray (Oma's Bakery) / Suzanne Gessler (Pennyloaf Bakery) / Oh Doughnuts (tie) -
Favourite Local Athlete
1. Desiree Scott
2. Justine Kolody / Nikolaj Ehlers (tie) -
Luis Fonsi, Bad Bunny and J Balvin aren’t the only ones
With the help of Canadian singer Justin Bieber’s remix, Luis Fonsi and Daddy Yankee’s “Despacito” garnered popularity. Its video became the most-watched on YouTube with over 6.5 billion views, which subsequently bolstered more global interest in Latin music.
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Thomas Mapfumo and The Blacks Unlimited come to Winnipeg
Artistic and ethnic diversity are vital to the survival of arts communities.
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‘There is something interesting about this city’
Debuted at the Vancouver International Film Festival in September, Tapeworm arrives at Cinematheque on Nov. 14, and filmmakers Milos Mitrovic and Fabian Velasco, who are University of Winnipeg alumni, hint at the seriousness of their film.
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CRITIPEG: Goodhand ventures into deep waters
With a stroke of a pen, a talented author can turn blank pages and scribbles of ink into works of art, creating new worlds, life situations and more.
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Food from a different angle
What comes to mind when you think of food?
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Anger, complacency, Chastity
Ontario-based alt-rock band Chastity performs at the Good Will Social Club on Nov. 5. Its leader, Brandon Williams, who is from Whitby, Ont., says the concert will be comprehensive and include much of his past work.
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‘The status quo is not good enough’
Working among Racial Difference on Colonized Land: Strengthening Cultural Competency in our Organizations takes place on Nov. 13 and 14 at United Way Winnipeg.
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What’s your cup of tea?
For many communities, tea is much more than a simple drink. It is an opportunity to relax, spend time with family and loved ones and to converse and share ideas.
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CRITIPEG: Acknowledging the past and moving forward
The Third Colour, which had its world premiere at the Prairie Theatre Exchange (PTE) on Oct. 2, addresses the history of Indigenous people, looking at the divide between pessimism and optimism in the struggle for justice and reconciliation.
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Music, with words in mind
In Winnipeg’s growing art scene, artists must distinguish themselves from the status quo to excel in the music industry. The Winnipeg Music Project (WMP) radio show provides artists with the help and connections needed to achieve greater musical success.
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The festival of lights
Derived from the Sanskrit word dīpāvali meaning "row of lights,” Diwali is a five-day spiritual event that begins on Oct. 25. The event’s pre-celebration on Oct. 11 at the Punjab Cultural Centre promises to be culturally encapsulating.
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Happy Independence, Nigeria!
The Nigerian Association of Manitoba Incorporated (NAMI) will celebrate Nigeria’s independence with the entire Winnipeg community in mind.
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CRITIPEG: Between Temporal and Permanent Histories of Pain
Though often abstract and full of hidden meanings, art is also beautiful and meaningful in its simplest forms, which is something that Lucille Kim captures in Between Temporal and Permanent Histories of Pain.
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There is more to superheroes than Superman
The comic industry has become a multi-billion-dollar juggernaut with numerous successful film adaptations and television shows.
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The meaning behind clothing
The popular saying “dress to impress” can imply that spending large amounts of money on clothing will ensure success and approval. But this is not always the case.
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Blending food, community and culture
Large ethno-cultural events such as Folkarama provide people with an opportunity to interact with different cultures, but sometimes it can be the small and sweet (and savoury, in this case) events that create a lasting impact.