Events Listings

Contact: Aaron Levere / tobanevents@umanitoba.ca / 464 - 6770

Campus Events

University 1 Orientation welcomes 4,000 new students to campus Sept. 4 & 5 and requires hundreds of volunteers. Student volunteer recruitment is beginning around campus during February and March. Applications: http://umanitoba.ca/student/u1/images/orientation_application_form.pdf. Info: 474-8567 or Tina_Riggs@umanitoba.ca

GSA All-Candidates Forum for the upcoming general election: Feb. 27, noon. Rm. 214 U. Centre

Residential school 102. Day 2: a discussion of addressing residential school survivor claims. Wed. Feb. 22. Eckhardt Grammatte Hall. 9 a.m.: Gladys Cook, keynote. 10:30: Panel discussion, Larry Chartrand, Bill Gillis, Sharon Thira. FREE!

The GSA All-Candidates Forum for the upcoming
general election will be held in Room 214 Univeristy Centre, February 27th, 2006 at 12:00pm.

24-hour Freedom to Read Marathon 2006. Thu. Mar. 2, 10 a.m. - Mar. 3, 10 a.m. Fireside Lounge, U Centre.

Colour Your World: Destress through spontaneous art. Thursdays, 2 - 4 p.m. 474 U Centre. Space is limited. Please register: 474-8592 or drop by the counselling centre at 474 U Centre.

Native Studies Colloquium Series: Feb. 22. Emma Larocque, Oogimowyuk, Colonialism in Cree. 12:30 - 1:20, 307 Tier.

J.B. Rudnycky Lecture: Andrei Kurkov, ‘Worlds Apart? Life and Literature in Today’s Ukraine. Feb. 23, 7 p.m. Cross Commons Room. St. John’s College. FREE.

Managing Your Mood: a six-week cognitive-behavioural program for students experiencing

depression and depressive symptoms. Mondays, 10 - Noon, Feb. 20 - Mar. 27. 474 U Centre.

Drop by the front desk and sign up or call 474-8592.

Bike for AIDS fundraising dinner hosted by World University Services at the U of W. Feb. 24. Doors 6:15 p.m. Dinner 7 p.m. Includes a variety of performers. Tickets: U of W info

Booth: $20 adult, $15 low-income and students, $10 if not attending.

UM Amnesty International presents a social fundraiser for Hogwatch. Sat. March 4, 8 p.m. - 2 at Wiseguy’s on Campus. Tickets available at Answers.

U of M Bookstore inventory blow out sale. Fort Garry and Health Sciences locations. Feb. 13 - 24.

VOLUNTEER LANGUAGE PARTNERS needed at the English Language Centre, U of M. Call Grace at 480-1447 to sign-up. References and interview required.

Join us for CRU, the weekly meeting of Campus Crusade for Christ. Every Wed. 5 p.m. in 200 Education. Inspiring worship, challenging speakers, awesome fellowship, equipping for ministry.

Clothing Drive: Social Work Studentsâ€TM Association is collecting clothing for the Elizabeth Hill Counselling Centre. Drop off clothes at 508 Tier or 101 U. Centre. Info: umswsa@gmail.com.

Live and Learn

The Canada-Haiti Action Network presents the Haiti Under the Gun Film Festival. Feb. 23, 7:30 p.m.: The Agronomist. U of W, Rm. 1L11. FREE! Donations welcome. Info: http://winnipeg.canadahaitiaction.ca/

Winnipeg’s First Transgender Survey. Aimed at providing health care and safety for transgender and two-spirited people, this survey is for anyone who experiences problems associated with any social expectations of gender. Surveys are anonymous and approved by the ethics committee at the U of W. Surveys available at www.transgendercafe.com or call 940-6000 (confidential cell).

The Franco-Manitoban Youth Parliament will be hosting its 22nd assembly from Feb. 24 to 26. Sessions will be held in the Manitoba Legislature.

In honour of Aboriginal Justice Day, the Manitoba Aboriginal Justice Equality Coalition (MAJEC) is hosting a community healing circle. Anyone affected by police violence is invited to attend. Sat. Feb. 25, 1- 4 p.m. Graffitti Art Gallery, 109 Higgins Ave.

The SPANISH INSTITUTE is holding these events: Understanding flamenco: March 3. All events at 301 Park Blvd. N. (call to register). Info: 832-9893 or www.spanishinstitute.ca.

Landmine Awareness Week Feb. 27 - Mar. 5: Feb. 27, 9 p.m. Ben Clarkson and David Bryan at the Academy Bar, $3; Mar. 1, 7 p.m. Film series, Park Theatre, $4; Mar. 2, 7 p.m. Dine Against Mines, $5 - $15; Mar. 3, Noon presentation on Canada and mines. On the steps of the legislature.

The Heart of Craft silent auction fundraiser. Fri. Mar. 3, 7:30 p.m., Crafts Council Gallery, 214 McDermot Ave. Bid on pieces from Manitobaâ€TMs top artisans to support the Manitoba Crafts Council. Preview at the MCC Gallery the week of Feb. 27. Tickets: $20 at the gallery or by phone 487-6114.

What’s Your Passion? The Manitoba Museum Wants To Know! In 250 words or less, tell us about your passion. Email entries to hmoncrieff@manitobamuseum.ca or mail to: The Manitoba Museum, 190 Rupert Ave, R3B 0N2 before March 31.

The Canadian Military will be conducting Exercise Charging Bison, an urban training exercise in downtown Winnipeg from April 30 to May 7.

Endless opportunities

Frontier College is seeking volunteer tutors to work with children, youth and adults who want to improve their literacy skills. One hour per week, Jan. to April. Training and on-site support provided. Contact: 253-7993 or wpgcoordinator@hotmail.com.

The Rady Jewish Community Centre offers weekly drop-in Israeli Dance sessions on Monday evenings, 7 p.m. Everyone Welcome! Info: 477-7510 or join us at the Asper Jewish Community Campus - 123 Doncaster St.

Manitoba Artists in Healthcare is looking for musicians willing to volunteer to play in hospitals. For details, please call Shirley Grierson at 475-8085 between Noon and 6 p.m.

The Bike Dump is seeking volunteers in bike maintenance and repair and is willing to train. New volunteers would start in the spring. Contact bikepunks@bike-dump.ca.

Seven Oaks General Hospital seeks daytime volunteers for the gift shop, lobby, visiting and clerical work. Interested? Call: 632-3179 or www.sogh.mb.ca.

Youth Drop-In Program, Keewatin Community Resource Centre - Connect to the Internet, play pool and more. 1880 Alexander Ave. Mon., Wed. and Fri.: 4 - 8:30 Sat: Noon - 5 Info: 632-4660.

DREAM KEEPERS: Confidential support for female and transgender youth 12 - 20. Klinic Community Health Centre, 870 Portage Ave. 4 - 5:30, Every Thursday. Info: Angie at 784-4029 or Carie at 931-0981.

ATTENTION WINTER CYCLISTS: The Bike Dump will be open all winter, providing FREE help fixing your bike and FREE recycled parts. Stop by any Sunday between 12 and 6 p.m. at 594 Main St., access through the back lane off King or Logan. Info: http://bike-dump.ca.

Art for the People

Malcolm Archer, organist of St. Paul’s Cathedral, London, performing Bach, Boellman, Franck, Hollins, Schumann and more on the four manual Casavant Pipe Organ. Westminster United Church. Westminster at Maryland. Tue, Feb. 21, 8 p.m. $17/ door $22. Call: 786- 4882.

3rd annual 20 guitar Circular Wall of Angelic Sound at the Graffiti Gallery. Guitars, surrounded by an audience, and then, sound. Vegan sushi available. Feb. 25, 9 p.m. 109 Higgins. $8/$5 with can of food.

Writers’ Reverse open mic featuring Catherine Hunter. Feb. 27, 12:30. Label Gallery across from U of W.

Words Performed open mic spoken word (story telling, poets, theatre, performance art, and rap all welcome). Thu. Mar. 2, 8 p.m. Folk Exchange, 211 Bannatyne. $3. Info:
http://wordsperformed.blogspot.com.

Winnipeg Art Gallery offers student membership rates for February! With a valid student card, purchase a Gallery membership for only $20 (Regular $30). Membership includes: free admission, reduced fees for Studio Program art classes, discounts in the gift shop, the Tableau newsletter and more!

WAG exhibits: Supernovas, Early Masters: Inuit Sculpture 1949-1955, Ione Thorkelsson, Into the Collection. Fri., Feb. 24, 12:15 p.m., join WAG Art Educator Holly Procktor for lunchtime talks on different works in the supernovas exhibition.

Shake it

If you’d like to support local workplace democracy, have some fun, and can stomach abrasive music, come to a “Save the Mondragon” benefit show. Fri. Feb. 24, Under Pressure, the Quiffs,

Putrescence, Kursk, Space Amazon and the Warrior Queens. Doors 8:30 p.m., music 9 p.m. All Ages. $6

Times Change(d) High and Lonesome Club, 234 Main St. Katie Murphy ‘A nest in a box’ CD release with guest, Dominique Reynolds. Tue. Feb. 21. $5 Kustom Kulture/ $8 at the door.

Dan Frechette at the Gas Station Theatre. Sat. Feb. 25, 8 p.m. $12 at the venue (River and Osborne). Info: www.gasstationtheatre.com.





Volume 93 • Issue 22	The Official University of Manitoba Students' Newspaper Website	February 22, 2006

Home About Us Advertise Contact Staff Current Issue PDF Employment Letters to the Editor Meet the Staff Online Archives Personals Volunteer	Font Size Respond Email Print-Friendly Events Listings Contact: Aaron Levere / tobanevents@umanitoba.ca / 464 - 6770 Campus Events University 1 Orientation welcomes 4,000 new students to campus Sept. 4 & 5 and requires hundreds of volunteers. Student volunteer recruitment is beginning around campus during February and March. Applications: http://umanitoba.ca/student/u1/images/orientation_application_form.pdf. Info: 474-8567 or Tina_Riggs@umanitoba.ca GSA All-Candidates Forum for the upcoming general election: Feb. 27, noon. Rm. 214 U. Centre Residential school 102. Day 2: a discussion of addressing residential school survivor claims. Wed. Feb. 22. Eckhardt Grammatte Hall. 9 a.m.: Gladys Cook, keynote. 10:30: Panel discussion, Larry Chartrand, Bill Gillis, Sharon Thira. FREE! The GSA All-Candidates Forum for the upcoming general election will be held in Room 214 Univeristy Centre, February 27th, 2006 at 12:00pm. 24-hour Freedom to Read Marathon 2006. Thu. Mar. 2, 10 a.m. - Mar. 3, 10 a.m. Fireside Lounge, U Centre. Colour Your World: Destress through spontaneous art. Thursdays, 2 - 4 p.m. 474 U Centre. Space is limited. Please register: 474-8592 or drop by the counselling centre at 474 U Centre. Native Studies Colloquium Series: Feb. 22. Emma Larocque, Oogimowyuk, Colonialism in Cree. 12:30 - 1:20, 307 Tier. J.B. Rudnycky Lecture: Andrei Kurkov, ‘Worlds Apart? Life and Literature in Today’s Ukraine. Feb. 23, 7 p.m. Cross Commons Room. St. John’s College. FREE. Managing Your Mood: a six-week cognitive-behavioural program for students experiencing depression and depressive symptoms. Mondays, 10 - Noon, Feb. 20 - Mar. 27. 474 U Centre. Drop by the front desk and sign up or call 474-8592. Bike for AIDS fundraising dinner hosted by World University Services at the U of W. Feb. 24. Doors 6:15 p.m. Dinner 7 p.m. Includes a variety of performers. Tickets: U of W info Booth: $20 adult, $15 low-income and students, $10 if not attending. UM Amnesty International presents a social fundraiser for Hogwatch. Sat. March 4, 8 p.m. - 2 at Wiseguy’s on Campus. Tickets available at Answers. U of M Bookstore inventory blow out sale. Fort Garry and Health Sciences locations. Feb. 13 - 24. VOLUNTEER LANGUAGE PARTNERS needed at the English Language Centre, U of M. Call Grace at 480-1447 to sign-up. References and interview required. Join us for CRU, the weekly meeting of Campus Crusade for Christ. Every Wed. 5 p.m. in 200 Education. Inspiring worship, challenging speakers, awesome fellowship, equipping for ministry. Clothing Drive: Social Work Studentsâ€TM Association is collecting clothing for the Elizabeth Hill Counselling Centre. Drop off clothes at 508 Tier or 101 U. Centre. Info: umswsa@gmail.com. Live and Learn The Canada-Haiti Action Network presents the Haiti Under the Gun Film Festival. Feb. 23, 7:30 p.m.: The Agronomist. U of W, Rm. 1L11. FREE! Donations welcome. Info: http://winnipeg.canadahaitiaction.ca/ Winnipeg’s First Transgender Survey. Aimed at providing health care and safety for transgender and two-spirited people, this survey is for anyone who experiences problems associated with any social expectations of gender. Surveys are anonymous and approved by the ethics committee at the U of W. Surveys available at www.transgendercafe.com or call 940-6000 (confidential cell). The Franco-Manitoban Youth Parliament will be hosting its 22nd assembly from Feb. 24 to 26. Sessions will be held in the Manitoba Legislature. In honour of Aboriginal Justice Day, the Manitoba Aboriginal Justice Equality Coalition (MAJEC) is hosting a community healing circle. Anyone affected by police violence is invited to attend. Sat. Feb. 25, 1- 4 p.m. Graffitti Art Gallery, 109 Higgins Ave. The SPANISH INSTITUTE is holding these events: Understanding flamenco: March 3. All events at 301 Park Blvd. N. (call to register). Info: 832-9893 or www.spanishinstitute.ca. Landmine Awareness Week Feb. 27 - Mar. 5: Feb. 27, 9 p.m. Ben Clarkson and David Bryan at the Academy Bar, $3; Mar. 1, 7 p.m. Film series, Park Theatre, $4; Mar. 2, 7 p.m. Dine Against Mines, $5 - $15; Mar. 3, Noon presentation on Canada and mines. On the steps of the legislature. The Heart of Craft silent auction fundraiser. Fri. Mar. 3, 7:30 p.m., Crafts Council Gallery, 214 McDermot Ave. Bid on pieces from Manitobaâ€TMs top artisans to support the Manitoba Crafts Council. Preview at the MCC Gallery the week of Feb. 27. Tickets: $20 at the gallery or by phone 487-6114. What’s Your Passion? The Manitoba Museum Wants To Know! In 250 words or less, tell us about your passion. Email entries to hmoncrieff@manitobamuseum.ca or mail to: The Manitoba Museum, 190 Rupert Ave, R3B 0N2 before March 31. The Canadian Military will be conducting Exercise Charging Bison, an urban training exercise in downtown Winnipeg from April 30 to May 7. Endless opportunities Frontier College is seeking volunteer tutors to work with children, youth and adults who want to improve their literacy skills. One hour per week, Jan. to April. Training and on-site support provided. Contact: 253-7993 or wpgcoordinator@hotmail.com. The Rady Jewish Community Centre offers weekly drop-in Israeli Dance sessions on Monday evenings, 7 p.m. Everyone Welcome! Info: 477-7510 or join us at the Asper Jewish Community Campus - 123 Doncaster St. Manitoba Artists in Healthcare is looking for musicians willing to volunteer to play in hospitals. For details, please call Shirley Grierson at 475-8085 between Noon and 6 p.m. The Bike Dump is seeking volunteers in bike maintenance and repair and is willing to train. New volunteers would start in the spring. Contact bikepunks@bike-dump.ca. Seven Oaks General Hospital seeks daytime volunteers for the gift shop, lobby, visiting and clerical work. Interested? Call: 632-3179 or www.sogh.mb.ca. Youth Drop-In Program, Keewatin Community Resource Centre - Connect to the Internet, play pool and more. 1880 Alexander Ave. Mon., Wed. and Fri.: 4 - 8:30 Sat: Noon - 5 Info: 632-4660. DREAM KEEPERS: Confidential support for female and transgender youth 12 - 20. Klinic Community Health Centre, 870 Portage Ave. 4 - 5:30, Every Thursday. Info: Angie at 784-4029 or Carie at 931-0981. ATTENTION WINTER CYCLISTS: The Bike Dump will be open all winter, providing FREE help fixing your bike and FREE recycled parts. Stop by any Sunday between 12 and 6 p.m. at 594 Main St., access through the back lane off King or Logan. Info: http://bike-dump.ca. Art for the People Malcolm Archer, organist of St. Paul’s Cathedral, London, performing Bach, Boellman, Franck, Hollins, Schumann and more on the four manual Casavant Pipe Organ. Westminster United Church. Westminster at Maryland. Tue, Feb. 21, 8 p.m. $17/ door $22. Call: 786- 4882. 3rd annual 20 guitar Circular Wall of Angelic Sound at the Graffiti Gallery. Guitars, surrounded by an audience, and then, sound. Vegan sushi available. Feb. 25, 9 p.m. 109 Higgins. $8/$5 with can of food. Writers’ Reverse open mic featuring Catherine Hunter. Feb. 27, 12:30. Label Gallery across from U of W. Words Performed open mic spoken word (story telling, poets, theatre, performance art, and rap all welcome). Thu. Mar. 2, 8 p.m. Folk Exchange, 211 Bannatyne. $3. Info: http://wordsperformed.blogspot.com. Winnipeg Art Gallery offers student membership rates for February! With a valid student card, purchase a Gallery membership for only $20 (Regular $30). Membership includes: free admission, reduced fees for Studio Program art classes, discounts in the gift shop, the Tableau newsletter and more! WAG exhibits: Supernovas, Early Masters: Inuit Sculpture 1949-1955, Ione Thorkelsson, Into the Collection. Fri., Feb. 24, 12:15 p.m., join WAG Art Educator Holly Procktor for lunchtime talks on different works in the supernovas exhibition. Shake it If you’d like to support local workplace democracy, have some fun, and can stomach abrasive music, come to a “Save the Mondragon” benefit show. Fri. Feb. 24, Under Pressure, the Quiffs, Putrescence, Kursk, Space Amazon and the Warrior Queens. Doors 8:30 p.m., music 9 p.m. All Ages. $6 Times Change(d) High and Lonesome Club, 234 Main St. Katie Murphy ‘A nest in a box’ CD release with guest, Dominique Reynolds. Tue. Feb. 21. $5 Kustom Kulture/ $8 at the door. Dan Frechette at the Gas Station Theatre. Sat. Feb. 25, 8 p.m. $12 at the venue (River and Osborne). Info: www.gasstationtheatre.com.


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