Whose House?
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A living gallery
Erica Wilson, a Metis/Anishinaabe theatre artist and workshop facilitator, has created a home where every item tells a story. That includes a painting gifted by a friend in Kelowna, a mannequin head discovered in Wilson’s first apartment when they were 18, and even the appliances they received as gifts from family members.
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Connecting in a creative haven
Josiah Koppanyi is a Winnipeg-based painter, illustrator and muralist whose work explores nostalgia and faith. He shares his home with his wife, Vanessa, and Caesar, a pet lizard affectionately known as Cease Bees.
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Hilarity, hockey and hot dogs
If readers recognize Jimmy Skinner’s name, it’s probably from his work performing standup comedy in Winnipeg and across the country for the past five years. Perhaps they’ve heard his voice on the podcast The Reel Debaters, which he co-hosts.
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Are social distancing practices overrated? Not remotely
Four years ago, Angie St. Mars decided to take the chance to try standup comedy, and she never stopped.
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Boredom in the time of COVID-19
Like nearly everyone else right now, the staff of The Uniter is stuck at home. Social distancing, self-quarantine and the sudden global aversion to human contact all make it particularly tricky to put together a newspaper.
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A simple space with clownish traits
As an actor, performance artist, photographer, singer, clown and so much more, Ady Kay is certifiably busy.
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The home of a local drag queen
Jude Hayes is an AFAB (assigned female at birth) performer who’s been doing drag for a little over a year now.
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A queer, colourful animal pad
Karen Sharma is an organizer with QPOC Winnipeg who does the important work of creating safe spaces for 2SQTBIPOC.
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A warm family home
For Ugonna Chigbo, the volunteer co-ordinator at CKUW, the best part of the job is meeting volunteers and bringing their ideas to life.
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The shameless sanctuary
Sara Usman, co-founder of The Shameless Circle, is not ashamed to tell her story.
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The dollmaker’s costume closet
Whether it be for cosplay or dollmaking, Emma Horning finds a great deal of delight in creating some really cool stuff.
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A whovian home with a fully stocked prop room
“How do I describe myself in the world of theatre? I guess (as) a professional amateur.”
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Welcome to the gamer’s den
For many gamers, it’s important to have a space to settle down and get comfortable before diving headfirst into a video game. Ryland Bird has just that space.
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A cozy, quirky, humble abode
Lindsay Brown is the kind teacher you wish you had in high school.
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Eccentric-modern curiosity shop
Inspired by anime, manga, Harry Potter and so much more, Samantha Beiko is a fantasy writer who pours her energy into a variety of different creative projects.
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Coffee brews and tap dance shoes
Readers might recognize cohabitating partners Jordan Cayer and Ella Steele from the Winnipeg stage.
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A documentarian’s perspective
For Winnipeg-based photographer – and former Uniter staff member – Mike Sudoma, his professional art and personal hobbies blend harmoniously as he enjoys street and concert photography, as well as skateboarding and playing guitar.
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A multidisciplinary creative
For Winnipeg creative Reba Terlson, her art is her greatest passion and a constantly shifting mode of expression.
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Artistic abode
“I just know that I love the arts."
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Organized chaos
“It’s a strange origin story, but I guess it’s mine."
