Culture
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CMU students return to campus
While most university students in Manitoba – and, indeed, Canada – are attending university remotely this fall, the Canadian Mennonite University is offering in-person instruction at their Winnipeg campus.
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Active inclusion
Taking up a new sport can be daunting for various reasons, but many 2SLGBTQIA+ folks face additional barriers.
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Don’t blink, or you’ll miss it
Although some restrictions for non-essential businesses were lifted in May in Winnipeg, Blinkers Art and Project Space delayed reopening until recently, and is now looking to bounce back.
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Locally fit
West Broadway’s Sherbrook strip hosts two different small gyms. South Sherbrook Fitness, a part of the South Sherbrook Therapy clinic, has been a staple of the community since 2012, and Focal Fit opened in February 2020, just before the lockdown hit.
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Setting tones and stepping stones
Urban Shaman Contemporary Aboriginal Art Gallery’s newest exhibit features original works from one of the most prominent Anishinaabe artists of his time and the creator of the Woodland School of Art, Norval Morrisseau.
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Here The Dark longlisted for Giller Prize
Manitoban author David Bergen and his story collection Here the Dark are nominated for the 2020 Scotiabank Giller Prize.
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Arts briefs
Sargent Reggae Spin // Salt Springs of Zhiishiibi-Zhiibiing // African Movie Festival // Braiding Ways of Knowing // Nuit Blanche at Little Brown Jug // Cyanotypes in Old
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Manitoba Mushrooms
An illustration by Talia Steele
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Helmet Girl
A comic by Hely Schumann
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Horoscopes
There's a new moon in Virgo this week. On Thursday, Sept. 17, the new moon will deliver a much-needed dose of practicality and focus, allowing us to see what we need to change about our everyday routines in order to feel more grounded.
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Nygard accusations force examination of social values
Coming forward with allegations of sexual violence, especially against a powerful man, is not easy.
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Is the ‘left’ always right?
It’s almost impossible to scroll through Twitter or even strike up a conversation without some mention of politics.
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Why we should diversify our reading habits
Reading literature from various groups and on diverse subjects enables readers to broaden their understanding of themselves.
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U of W hosts Weweni Dialogue event
On Sept. 23 at 12:30 p.m., the University of Winnipeg will host Weweni Dialogue: Indigenous Health and Wellbeing in Times of Pandemic.
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Nuit Blanche shines through
The Culture Days festival, particularly Nuit Blanche, may look different this year, but their essential intentions remain the same.
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Bringing African cinema to Winnipeg screens
Despite its name, the African Movie Festival in Manitoba (AMFM) offers much more than film screenings.
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Arts briefs
Pop Up Sandwich Shop // Art in the Park // Norval Morrisseau at Urban Shaman // Over the Top // Joy is more than just a feeling // Architecture + Design Film Festival
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Publishing in the pandemic
The closure of bookstores earlier this year cancelled many book launches and changed how readers bought and how publishers marketed books.
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Horoscopes
Mars in retrograde begins September 9
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Prejudice in ‘the media’
Years ago, I noticed a shift when I transitioned from working in sports media to writing daily news. I adjusted my tone and spent different hours in the office, but the most striking change happened on Tinder.