Published Pieces

I write words.

This section of the site has definitely become a little wild and overgrown. Until I come through and spruce it up a bit, most of my work at The Uniter can be found here.

The Uniter:

• Winnipeg is: A boy’s club (March 25, 2015)
• Whose House? Mayor Matt Allen’s House (March 25, 2015)
• Does this bug you? (March 18, 2015)
• Whose House? Meghan Kinita’s house (March 4, 2015)
• Whose House? Abi’s house (Feb 25, 2015)
• Whose House? Shandi’s house (Feb 18, 2015)
• One full day of building culture: Symposium crosses mediums and genres to feature trans self-representation (Feb 18, 2015)
• Swimming in Fashion: The fatkini promises to become even more visible for Spring 2015 (Feb 18, 2015)
• Do not pass Gohe: Hidden gem of the West End offers Ethiopian fare and friendly atmosphere (Feb 11, 2015)
• Dancing about the issues: Loa Olafson mixes contemporary dance, hip hop and social issues (Feb 11, 2015)
• Pages of possibility: Kegan McFadden’s new exhibition reflects on the promises held by defunct Canadian art magazines (Feb 4, 2015)
• It takes two to Scissr: A new lesbian dating app features mostly tumbleweeds (Feb 4, 2015)
• The new sexy geeks: Winnipeggers are organizing to become a sex geekdom hub (Jan 28, 2015)
• The garbage dump of history: Evin Collis mixes symbols and satire to consider Canadian history (Jan 21, 2015)
• Whose House? Christine & John’s house (Jan 14, 2015)
• Uniter 30: Favourite Local Boutique, Favourite Local Street Performer, Favourite Local Bakery (Jan 7, 2015)
• Morden Corn & Apple Festival (Aug 5, 2014)
• Online Preview – Hurray for the Riff Raff: One to watch at Folk Fest (July 8, 2014)
• The Soft Parade: Protesters discuss pros and cons of parade by-laws (May 7, 2014)

xoJane:

• I started working at a bookstore at Age 10 (Nov 22, 2014)
• 4 Ways To Add A Pocket To Any Outfit, Including A Life-Changing DIY (Oct 23, 2014)
• Sewing Is Bringing Me And My Mom Together — And Improving My Wardrobe (Sept 13, 2014)

Stylus Magazine:

• Shakey Graves: Back to Winnipeg to Retrieve a lost soul (Nov 13, 2014)
• Bahamas + Reuben and the Dark = Good Times, Winnipeg (Oct 23, 2014)
• WCMA 2014: Manitobans clean up at home (Oct 6, 2014)
• Mise en Scene – Pizza parties, world tours, & BreakOutWest 2014 (Oct 3, 2014)
• Shakey Graves – Hunting for lost souls in Winnipeg [Print version] Oct/Nov 2014
• Review: The Harpoonist & the Axe Murderer / Winnipeg BBQ & Blues Festival. (Aug 21, 2014)
• The Harpoonist & the Axe Murderer :: Jovial folks, really (Aug 14, 2014)

Spectator Tribune:

• Moshi Moshi: The comedy of circus and the chaos of communication (Sept 5, 2014)
• A post-Pride run-down of festival favourites, and a guide for 2015 (June 11, 2014)

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The Manitoban: Archives (Posts from Oct 2013-April 2014) – by category:

Activism – Art – Culture – Features & Essays – Feminism & Gender Issues – Local & Community Events – Music – Personal & Opinion Pieces – Writing & Literature – Queer Culture

Acvivism:

• Free teach-in for Earth democracy: Concept of radical self-education presented through live-streamed lecture by Vandana Shiva (Mar 24, 14)
• The power of persuasion: Jean Kilbourne’s mission for media literacy (Oct 21, 2013)
• ‘Is it really about the money?’: Rally organizers question the need to debate abortion service funding (Sept 30, 2013)

Art:

• Mentors seeking mentees: Year-long program at MAWA offers support, mentorship to women artists (Apr 7, 2014)
• Rites of gender as roving performance: Stylin’ I! to meander through downtown as part of Genderfest (Feb 3, 2014)
• A vivid journal and shared stories: Take a sneak peek into Takashi Iwasaki’s imaginary landscape (Jan 20, 2104)
• You are cordially invited…to an arcade-style 1,000,051st birthday party (Jan 13, 2014)
• A space to practise revolution: Finding intervention, dialogue, and discomfort at Mapa Corpo 3.0 (Nov 25, 2013)
• The chaos of collaboration: 18 artists take over Graffitti Gallery En Masse (Nov 19, 2013)
• Getting to the heart of art: Accessible show and sale encourages low-income artists to create and build community (Nov 19, 2013)
• Meet the intercultural poltergeist: A brief introduction to the performance artists behind Mapa Corpo 3.0 (Nov 4, 2013)
• A wearable history: Insights into social change through clothing and textiles (Oct 7, 2013)
• Growling beasts and satin sheets: Ariel Smith interrogates girlhood with LittleGirl/Ugly Girl/Not Bad/Just Evil Girl (Sept 23, 2013)

Culture:

• Screening the truth: Gimme Some Truth highlights the art of documentary by experienced and emerging filmmakers (Mar 17, 2014)
• Stop and smell the pickles: Slow Food workshop connects local makers and foodies (Mar 3, 2014)
• The show is about to begin: The Blacksmith’s Ball offers a glimpse into the growing circus community (Feb 24, 2014)
• A passion for pints: Craft beer enthusiasts find new home in Barley Brothers (Jan 27, 2014)
• New creative hub for the new year: Compendium Artist Market set to open in April 2014 (Jan 6, 2014)
• More than a feel-good project: Local porn website Cherrystems promotes body positivity, inclusion, and ethical production (Nov 26, 2013)

Features & Essays:

• Shopping for change: Can ethical consumption overhaul a dangerous and deadly global garment industry? (Jan 28, 2014)
• The sounds of silence: In the quest for silence we make more noise, and in the quietest place we become the sound (Dec 2, 2013)

Feminism & Gender Issues:

• From women’s day to everyday: International Women’s Day highlights need for support, accessibility, and solidarity year-round (March 10, 2014)
• Women’s Day – Why?: Local IWD events raise questions of diversity, inclusion, and focus (Mar 3, 2014)
• Looking beyond MASKulinity: Open forum sparks conversations about masculinity, violence, and positive change (Oct 28, 2013)
• B.R.A.V.E. boys for safer and healthier communities: New program in West Broadway takes an innovative approach to fighting violence against women (Oct 7, 2013)

Local & Community events:

• Out of the gallery, into homes and streets: Kimiwan ‘zine launch party highlights accessible indigenous art & writing (March 17, 2014)
• Winter’s carvers love to play in the snow: Local sculpture competition highlights unique artistic medium (Feb 12, 2014)
• Staying cool, Winnipeg Style (Jan 13, 2014)
• More than Just TV: Annual showcase highlights creative talents of youth in the Broadway Neighborhood Centre (Dec 2, 2103)
• Ease the chill of winter: Clothe the City urges Winnipeggers to “give the gift of warmth” to those in need (Dec 2, 2013)
• A Cockroach for one and all: Zine launch party includes and invites all to learn about feminist and environmentalist issues (Nov 25, 2013)
• Want a festival? Do it yourself: Sixth annual Anarchist Bookfair and DIY Fest shares skills, ideas, and fun (Nov 4, 2013)
• Creative futures for street kids: Fundraising for Kimisagara Orphanage in Rwanda provides both basic necessities and artistic skills (Nov 11, 2013)
• Shepherds, weavers, knitters, spinners and dyers: Fibre enthusiasts and artisans gather for the first annual Manitoba Fibre Festival (Sept 23, 2013)

Music:

• Making Changes in the  Mix: DJ Academy sparks conversations about gender, music, and representation (Apr 7, 2014)
• Classical rock stars: Symphony joins local heroes Royal Canoe, Imaginary Cities, Nathan Music Co., and the Lytics for a 3-night engagement (Mar 24, 14)
• Curtain call for the Cyrk: ‘Influx of love’ moves proprietor to sell venue (Mar 10, 2014)
• Taking up space with rock ‘n roll fury: Vancouver duo the Pack A.D. takes over the Park Theatre (Feb 24, 2014)
• Rolling with the punches and building positive energy: A Tribe Called Red’s live show promises to be a dynamic audiovisual experience (Feb 10, 2014)
• ‘I am B.A. Johnston, and I’m sorry’: Big Fun showcases pop and debauchery with B.A. Johnston, Boats, and J.R. Hill and the Magic Bears (Jan 27, 2014)
• A night of Winnipeg for Winnipeg: Romi Mayes presents a 20-artist and songrwriter extravaganza (Jan 27, 2014)
• Siren songs for a frozen city: Big Fun offers 36 musical reasons to leave your pillow fort (Jan 20, 2014)
• “Find escape in music/That no one can defeat”-Review: Sybil’s debut EP Basement Sounds (Jan 13, 2014)
• Home lives in a song: Rae Spoon to release My Prairie Home at the Windsor Nov. 23 (Nov 20, 2013)
• The Bonaduces are back: After 15 years, an “Armadillo” emerges (and promises to bring friends) (Oct 28, 2013)
• One-man folk-punk maelstrom finds his dream team: Local musician Greg Rekus brings in punk revisions to to record new album (Sept 16, 2013)

Personal & Opinion pieces:

• Bi Bother (April 7, 2014)
• Local makers: 5 makers who made my life better (Jan 6, 2014)

Writing & Literature:

• Calling all trans* writers: Winnipeg to host landmark trans* literature gathering this May (Feb 24, 2014)
• Celebrating the complexities of queer culture: Consensual Word Play brings three authors together for readings and conversation (Feb 3, 2014)

Queer culture:

• Activism, porn, and pleasure coming together: Queer porn icon Courtney Trouble discusses how porn can change the world (Feb 10, 2014)
• From legislation to action: How can Bill 18 actually protect students from homophobic bullying? (Nov 11, 2013)
• Messages of pride: Art installation at Gas Station Theatre allows community to reflect on pride (Oct 21, 2013)

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