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My Network moment
When I prepared to write my editorial last week, I was steaming mad.
Just hours earlier, on Wednesday, Sept. 20, a massive hate rally had gathered at the Manitoba Legislative Building, part of coordinated anti-2SLGBTQIA+ demonstrations across Canada. While counter-protesters were there, they were vastly outnumbered. I was angry, saddened and feeling hopeless.
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Hunger is the mother of invention
It may be a long time until a Manitoba-style restaurant opens abroad. But rather than an indictment of our cuisine, it’s a testament to the sheer diversity of delicacies that originate from Winnipeg. From the indulgent chili-slathered Fat Boy to the iconic Pizza Pops, Winnipeg offers a motley assortment of original things to eat.
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Where minimalism fuels creativity
Kwae Kobain, a local hip-hop artist, lives in a minimalist apartment, a haven of simplicity and tranquility that fuels his creative process. The apartment’s white walls and uncluttered design provide an ideal backdrop for his artistic thoughts to flow.
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Supporting the arts at the ballot box
For artists and arts organizations alike, public funding provides the stability to support a fundamental tenet of the arts: creative risk.
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Critipeg: Mr. Dressup: the Magic of Makebelieve
Streaming on Amazon Prime Video starting Oct. 10
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Arts Briefs
Bow down to your Crumb Queen // The RWB presents Snow White // Reconciling the reel // The Darkroom tour // Gimli Film Fest seeks new executive director // Latent Knowledge @ cre8ery
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A Tale of two rallies
On Sept. 20, right-wing groups across Canada organized rallies under the banner “1 Million March 4 Children” to protest Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity (SOGI) curriculums in schools. According to the Canadian Anti-Hate Network, these protests were “supported by a big tent of far-right and conspiratorial groups, including Christian nationalists, COVID-19 conspiracy theorists, sovereign citizens and anti-public-education activists.”
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City Briefs
Counter-protest against anti-trans rally // Second year for tree-planting initiative // Manitoba divided on calls for landfill search // Wear an orange shirt // Casting a ballot in the provincial election // MPI sets final offer for MGEU strike
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Dr. Sylvie Albert, professor of strategy and leadership
Dr. Sylvie Albert’s life is a testament to the power of early memories and a deep passion for education and community development. As a professor of strategy and leadership at the University of Winnipeg (U of W), Albert has not only made significant contributions to academia but has also played a pivotal role in shaping sustainable urban environments.
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Campus Briefs
DEADLINE TO APPLY FOR INCOURSE AWARDS // MY INTERCULTURAL JOURNEY // VOLUNTEER FAIR // ASK AN ADVISOR // NEED A SPOT TO STORE YOUR STUFF? RENT A LOCKER! // FALL READING WEEK // MONEY TALKS // WEBINAR WEDNESDAYS // UNDERGRADUATE EXCHANGE PROGRAM
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The issues of foreign psychology
Coming to Canada as a person from a Slavic country, my view of psychology was very different from how people here usually think of the discipline.
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Drowning in tech junk
In the modern world, tech junk inundates people’s daily lives. Old phones, chargers with frayed cables or the rarely spoken-to Google Nest devices represent the outdated, worn out or useless.
University of Winnipeg and downtown community newspaper