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NEW TRIBECalgary’s Aboriginal Youth Monthly

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Hello New Tribe Readers,

Well, the ground is starting to get littered with fallen leaves so we all know that colder weather can’t be far away. What better way to stay warm then to grab the newest edition of NTM and read the stories, articles, and artwork submitted for the month of October.

We also want to announce the upcoming original play ‘NDN Interrupted’ that will be starting auditions and rehearsals this month. See the back cover of this issue for more details and information.

Please note on previous comics published in New Tribe, missing artist name was David Joyce. We apologize for the omission.

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r e q u i r e m e n t s and deadlines, and fun stuff like upcoming movie nights and book clubs. It is also a great place to comment on stories or articles you wish to see in our upcoming issues.

Do you have an opinion on this issue of New Tribe magazine? Good, bad, or ugly send in your thoughts and we will print it in the letters section.

Spread the word, and stay true to it.

John MedeirosManaging Editor

CONTENTS

NEW TRIBE OCTOBER 2011 3

27164 NEWS BRIEFS

7 WHAT’S GOING ON?

8 TRIBE ART

10 THE LEGEND

12 ON THE TABLE

14 POETRY

15 COOL JOBS

16 COMMUNITY

18 HEALTH

23 GEAR UP

24 TALENT

26 COMMUNITY

29 TRIBE TALENT

30 MUSIC REVIEW

32 MOVIE REVIEW

34 LITERALLY

37 HOROSCOPES

38 COMMUNITY

OCTOBER

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COVER STORYDWIGHT FARAHAT

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Native couplesÕ property rights

revisitedVANCOUVER - The federal government launched a new bid Wednesday to provide on reserve aboriginal couples the same matrimonial property rights as other Canadians.

The legislative void, first highlighted in a 1985 Supreme Court of Canada decision involving a separating couple from the Westbank First Nation near Kelowna, has been denounced on human rights grounds by a Canadian Senate committee and the United Nations.

But attempts by Conservative governments to modernize the laws have run into opposition from first nations groups and opposition MPs, resulting in three separate bills dying on the order paper between 2006 and 2011.

The bill, introduced in the Senate on Wednesday rather than in the House of Commons, includes changes that respond to some of the concerns, according to a government news release.

Ò It has been more than 25 years since the

Supreme Court of Canada acknowledged that people living on reserves in Canada lack similar matrimonial real property rights and protections as other Canadians,Ó Aboriginal Affairs Minister John Duncan, MP for Vancouver Island North, said in a statement. The government release said the bill provides a Ò balancedÓ answer to a Ò long-standing injustice and legislative gap that affects people living on reserves, particularly women and children.Ó

Public Works Minister Rona Ambrose, who is also minister responsible for the status of women and MP for Edmonton-Spruce Grove, said the legislation represents Ò an important step in ending violence against aboriginal women and girls.ÓSOURCE -THE VANCOUVER SUN

Treaty knowledge passed down the

generationsMANITOBA Ð Students across the province will get a chance to study the treaties between aboriginal people and the federal government this year.

Officials released details Tuesday morning about the learning materials, which will be available to all grades 5 and 6 teachers.

At the announcement, the nine-year-old great-great-great-granddaughter of Chief Yellowquill -- the first signatory in 1871 to Treaty One -- presented a copy of the document to a group of schoolchildren.

Ò From my family to your generation,Ó Nicahne Daniels said as she presented the document to three students from William Whyte School.

The treaty material was taught in 11 schools on a pilot basis last year.

Resource material for kindergarten to Grade 4 and grades 7-12 will be completed over the next two years.

Grades 5 and 6 teachers will be able to teach the material this year after they participate in a two-day in-service session set for Winnipeg and The Pas in October.Jamie Wilson, the treaty relations commissioner of Manitoba, said he expects as more resource material is developed, treaty classes will become mandatory in Manitoba schools. SOURCE - WINNIPEG FREE PRESS

Aboriginal Happenings From Across Canada

NEWS*BRIEFS



Oct 1Calgary Moms Trade FairQuality Hotel AirportCalgary, ABwww.calgarymomstradefair.com

Oct 1 - 2The Men’s ExpoBMO CentreCalgary, ABwww.mensexpo.ca

Oct 3 - 42011 Canadian Association of Suicide Prevention ConverenceVancouver, BCwww.casp2011.ca

Oct 9Rise Against in ConcertCalgary, AB Oct 11Avril Lavigne in ConcertCalgary, AB

Oct 11 - 16WordFestCalgary, ABwww.wordfest.com

Oct 14 - 16Calgary Tattoo & Arts FestivalCalgary, AB http://hstrial-immaculateconcep.homestead.com

Oct 17Selena Gomez in ConcertCalgary, AB

Oct 22 - 23Calgary Woman’s ShowBMO CentreCalgary, ABwww.calgarywomansshow.com

Oct 23Halloween Howl CalgaryEau ClaireCalgary, ABwww.events.runningroom.com

Oct 27Foo Fighters in ConcertCalgary, AB

Oct 31Halloween

Calgary Flames10/08/2011 08:00 PM Pittsburgh Penguins @ Calgary Flames10/18/2011 07:30 PM Edmonton Oilers @ Calgary Flames10/20/2011 07:30 PM New York Rangers @ Calgary Flames10/22/2011 02:00 PM Nashville Predators @ Calgary Flames10/26/2011 08:00 PM Colorado Avalanche @ Calgary Flames10/28/2011 07:00 PM St Louis Blues @Calgary Flames

Calgary Stampeders10/01/2011 02:00 PM Saskatchewan Roughriders@ Calgary Stampeders10/21/2011 07:30 PM Saskatchewan Roughriders@ Calgary Stampeders

Calgary YMCA Rec nightEvery Tuesday 7:00 pm - 10:00 pm

If you have an event youÕ d like us to include in our monthly calendar, email it to us - [email protected] by the third Wednesday of the month.

Submission deadline for theNovember 2011 issue: October 26

OCTOBER,2011

What’s Going On?


TRIBE*ART


TRIBE*TALK

ThereÕ s a lot of buzz about social networking. People, business, churches, and even schools are lining up for FaceBook pages because itÕ s the heart of the social network arena. There have been lots of fads and fly-by-night websites, but FaceBook appears to have a staying power that surpasses many other sites.

There was a time when sites like FaceBook were limited to student popularity. College kids would use this as a way to communicate and keep in touch with friends. There were lots of other sites like MySpace that allowed users to build profiles and search the web for cyber friends. These social media circles where complimented with other software applications like Yahoo and MSN messenger.

The web was becoming a centralized location for communication. Everyone was moving towards the blogs, forums, and social media. People were

able to communicate effectively through web-based solutions that did not involve phones. The computer was where everyone was going chat with friends. This changed, however, as cell phone technology progressed. It didnÕ t take long for smart phones to enter the equation again as a communication portal. It was not through phone calls, however, because many people were still using the web to find people.

The smart phone, in conjunction with FaceBook, has become a huge playground for personal use. It has also become a great resource for businesses that want to advertise. A movie was made about the founders of FaceBook, and the creator has appeared on the cover of Time magazine.

Things like this are a clear indication that FaceBook is here to stay. ItÕ s not an overnight success that people will forget about in a couple of years.

It has been around for several years, but the buzz is still growing. Many reports from established magazines like Fortune and Time have called FaceBook a multi-billion dollar advertising entity. Companies are building fan pages and giving away merchandise for fans that decide to Ò likeÓ them on FaceBook.

This is a word-of-mouth buzz that spreads quickly. A small amount of advertising can go a long way, and much of the exposure is free. Anyone that is interested in marketing themselves cannot afford to conduct business without a FaceBook page.

ItÕ s the business calling card that many professionals are now answering to. ThereÕ s a lot of be said for a business that has lots of fans. ItÕ s an indication of effective marketing at work.

FACEBOOK, SOCIAL MEDIA & BIDNASS


TRIBE FICTION

Over the course of many years there always seemed to be something that forever haunts the souls and minds of the people in a little town called Turlinton Row. For you see this little town had its share of treacherous murders and heinous acts. On the surface, the town seems like a quaint area that anyone would love to call home. Nevertheless, to the townÕ s people they knew that once you become an inhabitant of Turlinton, you would never be able to leave.

The murders began on a hot summerÕ s night in July when everyone in the town had gathered for a lovely fi reworks display. The air was thick and the spirits were high as the townsfolk cheered watching the wondrous lightshow. While everyone focus was on the show a mysterious fi gure was taking

stalk of everyone in attendance. Lurking in the shadows this cretin was seeking whom he could devour.

The townÕ s people continued to laugh with glee, eating watermelon and munching on grilled hot dogs. Just as the squeals of excited little children fi lled the air, there was a shrill cry for help that began to arise in the distance. Ò HelpÉÓ Someone shouted. Ò Help, there is blood!Ó

The whole town began to turn their focus in the direction of the cries. It sounded to be that of a young woman who voice seemed to becoming from the woods nearby. Ò Alright everyoneÉÓ TurlintonÕ s sheriff bellowed. Ò We are going to spilt up and fi nd out who that person is. I want all of the men folk to gather your weapon and

fl ashlights; we are going to put an end to this once and for all.Ó

The women and children began to huddle together as the men hurriedly gathered whatever gun or knife they could fi nd. Just as the search party headed for the woods, there was another cry from within the woods. Ò NoÉ donÕ t come closer, he will kill you too!Ó It was the voice of the girl, this time she sounded as if she was gasping for breath.

As the men entered the wood with their weapons and fl ashlights, they began to see pieces of what seemed to be white cloth hanging from the tree branches. Deeper and deeper in to the woods they went when suddenly they stumbled upon a fi gure that lay curled into a fetal position. It was the young girl, who appeared to be in just

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her undergarments, covered in blood. Ò Quick letÕ s take her to the doctor!Ó The men cried.

Ò DonÕ t move her, she is a sacrifice.” An old man approached the young girl and knelt down beside her. Ò She should have never come to this town. You know it happens every year around this time.Ó

Ò What are you babbling about? We must hurry before she dies.Ó The Sherriff shouted. The men all agreed and began to lift her lifeless body up from the ground. Ò You bring her back into town from this wood and he will come after your children and your wives! Is that what you want?Ó

Ò Look the legend of the Turlinton Catcher is just that, a legend. Now leave this be MacArthur.Ó As the men carried the young girl to the townÕ s only doctor, the old man began to pray a strange prayer, almost chant like aloud. Ò Cover us, donÕ t leave us, he will come in the night, leaving Turlinton in a fright. Watch out, look out, all you will see, the Catcher is real and not make believe.Ó

Once his chant was over the men had made it to the town doctor and began to pound away at his door. Since this was a rather small town, the doctor performed his duties directly from out of his own home.

Ò What is the matter?Ó The doctor said finally answering in his robe, with his glasses falling from his nose.

The men still had the young girl held up as if they were pallbearers. Ò We found her in the woods. She had begun crying out for help just as the celebrations were taking place.Ó The Sherriff explained. Ò Well donÕ t just stand there bring her in.Ó

As the men folk walked into the doctors home his lovely wife slowly walked downstairs and stood in awe. They placed her body on what appeared to be a gurney lined up in the hallway along the wall. The young girl was barely breathing and her lips were turning blue. Ò I would like to thank you gentlemen for bringing her, but now I must ask you to all wait outside on the front porch.Ó

The doctorÕ s wife said as she escorted the men to the door. Ò You promise you will tell us of her condition as soon as there is a change?Ó One of the men stated. Ò Yes my husband will take good care of her. I will inform you of any change.Ó

The men walked out of to the front porch and began to peer in through the window as the doctor began to examine the young girl. Ò The Catcher will come for one more, and when

he does we will be ready!Ó

Several months passed by and the young girl that was mauled in the woods had not survived the attack. Many townsÕ people began to fear that they too would be the next victim. The old man MacArthur began to hold meetings in the town square hoping to educate people about the killer and to let them know that this sort of thing would definitely happen again.

Ò You young whippersnappers must know that before many of you were born, there were quite a few killings that took place right here in this towns square. Every fourth of July individuals would notice that someone who was new to this town would have their child taken as a sacrifice…..” The peopleÕ s ears listened intently as the elder ranted on. The sheriff headed towards the square; he stopped and decided to hear what the old man had to say.

He stood and took in every word, but it still seemed like the killer he spoke of was not real. The more he talked the more the Sherriff began to think that the old man just loved having the attention, since he was the only surviving member of the townÕ s original founders.


FLAVOR

On the Table

Pumpkin Pie

INGREDIENTS

Crust:1 1/2 cups all-purpose fl our plus2 tablespoons all-purpose fl our2 teaspoons white sugar1 teaspoon salt1/2 cup canola oil2 tablespoons rice milk Filling:1/2 cup white sugar1/4 cup dark brown sugar2 teaspoons ground cinnamon1/2 teaspoon salt1/2 teaspoon ground ginger1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg1/4 teaspoon ground cloves1 (15 ounce) can pumpkin puree2 tablespoons canola oil2 large eggs1 teaspoon vanilla1 1/4 cups rice milk

DIRECTIONS

Preheat an oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C).

Stir together the fl our, sugar, and salt in a 9 inch pie pan, and make a well in the center. Pour the oil and rice milk into the well, then mix with a fork until a dough forms. Use your hands to press the mixture evenly into the bottom and sides of the pan. Crimp the edge of the crust.

Stir together the white sugar, brown sugar, cinnamon, salt, ginger, nutmeg, and cloves in a large bowl; set aside. Whisk together the pumpkin puree, oil, eggs, vanilla, and rice milk in a separate bowl until evenly blended. Add the pumpkin mixture to the dry ingredients and stir until fully blended. Pour into the prepared crust and place on a cookie sheet in the preheated oven.

Bake for 10 minutes. Reduce temperature to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) and bake for 40 to 50 minutes or until a knife inserted near the center comes out clean. The center may still wiggle a little but will fi rm up out of the oven. Cool on a metal rack

FLAVOR

On the Table


Halloween Pumpkin Cookies

INGREDIENTS

1 cup shortening2 cups white sugar2 eggs2 teaspoons vanilla extract1 (15 ounce) can pumpkin puree4 cups all-purpose fl our1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder1 teaspoon salt1 teaspoon ground cinnamon1 pinch ground nutmeg1 cup semisweet chocolate chips1 cup chopped walnuts

DIRECTIONS

Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Grease cookie sheets.

In a large bowl, cream together the shortening and white sugar until smooth. Beat in the eggs one at a time. Stir in the vanilla and pumpkin until well blended. Combine the fl our, baking soda, baking powder, salt, cinnamon and nutmeg; stir into the pumpkin mixture. Mix in the chocolate chips. Stir in the walnuts if desired. Drop by teaspoonfuls onto the prepared cookie sheets.

Bake for 12 to 15 minutes in the preheated oven, until edges begin to brown. Allow to cool for a few minutes on the baking sheets before remov-ing to wire racks to cool completely.


POETRY

The Lost Ones

These eyes are hollow, and the spirit is bareThere used to be something more inside of there

It has been lost, rejected, tossedIt lives on a much darker sideThis is my lie. I hide it inside

I am a lost child; one of the forgottenMy family doesn’t recognize me

The abuse left me unable to be freeSolace comes in liquid form

Culture and tradition is what I mournNo one taught me to be a friend

Instead I just consume and destroyIt’s all the same in the end

If I could sing a song of miseryI would name it I am lost, and no one can find me

Alone deep inside my mindThe key is spirit and the door is will

But the demons come and take their fillMy strength is nearly depleted

Empty.When can we sit together?

Can I be your friend?Will I die alone in the end?

The Hidden Ones

In the middle of the nightWe packed up our tipi and ran

My grandmother took my trembling handShe pulled her favourite fur tightly over my shoulders

And said, “My darling dear we must get away from here.We belong to the Creator, and it told us to run, hide up in the mountains,

And fight to save what we are…the remaining legacy of The Morningstar.”

Seek & Find

We met at the liquor storeAfter so many years apartWhen we were young girls

We used to enjoy making artBeading and sewingBuckskin and cloth

Until she went her way I went mine

It was only a matter of timeUntil we would meet again

My dear old friendAfter many years living two different lives

Her hair is still black, her eyes brown, and her skin tan

Like mineBut she does not look like me

Her eyes are hollowShe wishes to be free

Desperately trying to hide behindA fabricated veil of lies

Creator helps me to hold her nearTo share in her fear

Build upon what we think we lostWith help from the Sun and Moon above

Let us live and breathe unconditional LOVE…

ANGEL SANDERSON

Community


COOL JOBS

PROFILE

Allison MontgomeryShort Order Cook

1. What is your name and job title? (Where do you work?)

My name is Allison Montgomery and IÕ m a short order cook for a new restaurant opening called En-semble.

2. What does your job con-sist of?

Being a short order cook is about preparing a wide assortment of dishes as soon as they are ordered. They can range from breakfast items, lunch and even dinner. ItÕ s also about preparing ingredients needed before the rush times be-gin.

3. What sort of education do you need to get into this type of work?

Although there are a lot of places to get formal training, my uncle has a restaurant when I was grow-

ing up, and I learned everything to know about cooking with his help.

4. How long have you been doing this job?

I have been formally cooking for 3 years now and it still feels brand new. I love it!

5. Why did you get into this type of work?

As mentioned, I grew up in the in-dustry and always loved the pro-cess of making people happy with what they ordered. It has always felt great to create something that people can enjoy and go away hap-py with their experience.

6. What is your favorite thing about your job?

Two things stand out the most and they contradict each other a little. I love how if you follow the same steps, use the correct ingredients,

you end up with the same great tasting item each time. On the other hand, itÕ s also fun to experi-ment to try and improve on exist-ing menus.

7. What are the challenges within your job?

Customer satisfaction will always be the biggest challenge. I hate it if someone goes away remotely dis-appointed with their food. ItÕ s very important to me that everyone is happy with the food and service of anywhere that I am a part of.

8. What advice do you have for other Aboriginal youth interested in this position?

If you donÕ t know anyone in the business that can help, definitely go to school and get training. ItÕ s a great way to earn a living, while getting to meet new people.

COMMUNITY

Many people today are single parents, due to divorce, death of a spouse and out-of-wedlock births. Raising a child on oneÕ s own presents many challenges and one of those challenges is providing for oneÕ s children.

Single parents have a lot to worry about, but the one thing that they should not have to worry about is money. Fortunately, there are several ways that parents can save money on food, clothing and entertainment.

Food is a necessity, but it is something that parents should not have to spend an arm and a leg on. One of the ways that parents can save money on food is by using coupons. Coupons can be found in newspapers and on web sites. Some coupons allow a person to save up to 50 percent on his or her groceries.

People can save money on clothes is by shopping during the off-season. Winter clothes are usually

much cheaper during the summer and vice versa.People should also consider shopping at thrift stores. Thrift stores offer nice clothes for great prices. Additionally, these stores also offer great deals on other things, such as furniture, books, DVDs and other home items.

Many parents are tempted to throw out clothes once their child gets too big for it. One of the ways that parents can save money on clothes is by passing the clothes down to their younger children.

Many children do not like to get hand-me-down clothes, but they have to understand that clothes are not cheap and their parents are doing the best that they can.

Entertainment is usually at the bottom of a single parentÕ s priority list. However, it is something that one does not have to do without. Everyone deserves to go to the movies every now and then.

A trip to the movies is not cheap, but one of the ways that waiting until the movie has been in the theaters for awhile. Many theaters offer discounts on movies that have been in the theater for a few months.

Most people have cable in their homes and it is a good thing. Cable allows a person to watch many of his or her favorite shows, but it can also be quite costly. Parents do not have to eliminate cable completely, but one of the ways that they can save money is by reducing the number of channels. Most people have a lot of channels that they do not watch, so this should be a fairly simple task.

Parents should also consider taking advantage of Netflix. Netflix is a website that allows a person to watch thousands of his or her favorite television shows and movies for one low monthly price. Paying one low monthly price is a great alternative to buying a new DVD every month. Additionally,


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Additionally, many people today prefer Netflix over cable.

Many people today do not play board games, but board games are a great and inexpensive way to have fun. Boardgames are not only fun, but challenging. They also are a good way for parents to have fun with their children. Monopoly, Trivial Pursuit and Checkers are not as popular today as they was in the past, but playing these games will allow people to save a lot of money on entertainment.

Another one of the ways that

parents can save money on entertainment for their children is by looking into free activities. Almost all children enjoy going to the park and the best part about it is that it does not cost anything. A child can have fun at the park for hours without putting a hole in his or her parentÕ s pocket. Parents can also spend time with their children at the library. Almost all libraries have fun and free activities for children. A benefit of going to the library is that a child gets to have fun while learning.

Being a single parent is without

a doubt the hardest job on the planet. Raising a child is a responsibility that was meant to be shared, but when a person does not have anyone to share that responsibility with, it can be extremely difficult. Single parents have a million things to worry about, but they should not have to worry about money for food, money and entertainment for their children. Today, there are numerous ways that people can make sure that their children have everything that they need without breaking a budget.


Health

Janice Monroe

We have all heard the saying Ò an apple a day, keeps the doctor awayÓ . But eating a bushels of apples, just isnÕ t going to cut in todayÕ s world. There are many pollutants in the air, as well as illnesses that are popping up that doctors have no clue how to treat. Vitamins and exercising can be a perfect way for boosting our childrenÕ s immune system, as well as maintaining a healthy lifestyle. Most adults have had their whole lives to build their immune systems, but our teens and children have not.

The immune system is composed of different cells distinguished cells, proteins, tissues and organs that defend people against germs, viruses and microorganisms every day. It is our bodyÕ s defense against all the bad stuff that is out in the world. Here is a list of vitamins that are great for the winter months, and the benefi ts of exercise during cold days.

Vitamins:

Multivitamin- Taking a Multivitamin is essential when preventing any kind of defi ciency. Our bodies need vitamins to function properly, and there are thirteen vitamins that promote

healthy body function. We get a lot of our vitamins from the food that we eat, however, when there is a defi ciency things can go wrong and we can become ill. That is why taking a Multivitamin is a great idea for our kids.

Vitamin C- Taking Vitamin C (or also known as ascorbic acid) is great for when your child gets sick with a common cold or the fl u, because it can help fi ght viruses. It can also aid in healing of wounds, and is perfect for brain function. Vitamin C is essential when forming collagen that holds cells together. ItÕ s needed for fl ourishing bones, teeth, gums, and blood vessels.

Vitamin D- Taking Vitamin D is a great way to absorb calcium and is great for strengthening bones and joints. Most of the time you get this when you are out in the sun, because it is absorbed through the skin or when your teen drinks milk. But, since school has started and outside activity is limited sun exposure has decreased. Cod Liver Oil is a great way to get Vitamin D and can easily be purchased for your teen or child anywhere.

Vitamin B Complex- Taking Vitamin B Complex is essential for almost every function of the body. It is used to promote energy production, a healthy nervous system, good digestion, synergy and healthy skin and nails. It can also enhance the immune system, and increase the rate in which the metabolism works.

Zinc & Selenium- Taking Zinc and Selenium is great for boosting the immune system. Selenium works to stimulate the formation of antibodies, while Zinc works to kill off bacteria and viruses. Taking them together is a great way to fi ght off any illnesses that are known to come with the winter and cold seasons.

Exercise is also a great way to keep your child healthy during those cold winter months. When your child exercises regularly, the body has the ability to fi ght off colds, fl u, and other infections. Exercise helps promote healthy immune systems, and can even help your child fi ght off minor infections that they may have already come into contact with.

No one can really know for sure why it is that exercise is

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great for promoting a healthy immune system, but it is. One thing is definitely sure, exercise is very important to your kids health. When we are moving, waste products are being taken out of the body through sweat. Respiratory rate is being increased and the lungs are being flushed of bacteria. Because of sweating and respiratory rate increasing there are fewer infectious agents the body that will keep you from getting sick.

When we exercise our heart rate is also increased. This is good for the moving of white blood cells and and other elements that are important when boosting the immune system throughout the body. When you increase the circulation of these cells, we can increase the time it takes for us to recover from an infection, as well as preventing ourselves from getting sick.

Exercise also increases the bodyÕ s

temperature, which is great for keeping infections away. Think of the saying Ò a high temperature is a body’s way of fighting an infectionÓ . Most infections cannot survive in high temperatures, even if they are only slight degrees.

With the pressures that teens have to face everyday, stress is a given. When teens exercise, it can reduce this. Most people donÕ t realize that stress can tear down the immune system and their bodies, but it can. Getting exercise can reduce stress, possibly prevent the breaking down of an immune system, and maybe stop future problems from happening.

Another plus that children and teens will get from exercising is long term self-esteem. Self-esteem is having respect for oneself. Today, it is hard to get kids off the couch and out of the house because of all the technology that we are equipped with. Setting aside time and activities for them to get up

and go is a great way to get them moving. Even if it is just for a hour a day, any activity that your child gets, is important. Promoting good self-esteem will help them in future endeavors that they will seek out when they venture out on their own.

Vitamins and Exercise can be essential in keeping your teen or child healthy during the winter months. Today, a lot of people rely mainly on doctors and modern medicine. There are ways to combat those nasty germs and viruses before your child even gets sick. Adding vitamins to your childÕ s diet will promote the immune system, as well as other important functions within the body. Gone are the days where we could rely on getting our vitamins and minerals from the foods that we eat. Because of this, having a vitamin regimen and exercising regularly are important to your kids health. Being healthy is a vital part of life.

COmmunity


Can you tell our readers a bit about yourself and background?

I was born and raised in Calgary and I’m from the Siksika Nation. Well technically I am half Black Foot, one quarter Welsh (England), one quarter Palestinian (Palestine). I am happy to say that I have been married for five years and I am the father of the best little girl in the world, Maria Farahat.

Where are you currently work-ing?

I work at the Aboriginal Parent Link Centre in Erin Woods. The Parent Link Centre is just one of the programs in our agency, Métis Calgary Family Services. We have something for almost anyone and it really is great to work here.

What made you decide to get into being a Youth Family Worker? How long have you been work-ing for the Aboriginal Parent Link Center?

I decided to get into this field when I was in Nikanan group home when I was 16. This was a really hard time in my life but it was also a great learning experience for me. During my stay at Nikanan Group Home I realized that I was able to influence and inspire the other youth. I realized that I was a leader

and unknowingly always had been.

I found out that I was important. The staff at Nikanan really be-lieved in me, even when I thought that I was nothing. They played a big part in the rebuilding of Dwight. I thinks it is because of this that I always wanted chance to give back to the community. Even as I ran my own business I knew that I would be a youth worker.

One morning before work I just said “In one month I will be a youth worker.” I stared sending out resumes and making phone calls after work. Then out of the blue I received a phone call ask-ing me if I would like to volunteer to teach youth how to rap. I im-mediately said “YES”. After, I met everyone involved in the ‘Arts in Action Agencies Violence’ where I was to teach hip hop.

I was offered numerous job oppor-tunities. I think it funny how some-thing’s just seem to fall into place. I am really proud to say that I have been a Youth and Family Worker at MCFS for a year and a half.

What sort of education, or train-ing, did you need to get into this type of work?

Most people would have some sort of Secondary Education such as

Social Work or Child and Youth Care. Some agencies take people based on life experience and the skills you already have. I recom-mend volunteering to help get your foot in the door and find out where your passion really is.

What is your favorite thing about your job?

My favorite thing about my job is that I get the chance to inspire the youth. I get to tell them good job, your awesome, I knew you could do it. It’s like I get a chance to help build the youth. I really think words of encouragement go a re-ally long way. Just think of how you felt the last time someone said you’re awesome. I bet it really made your day.

What is the least favorite?

That is an easy one... cleaning. Af-ter group somebody’s got to do it. But most of the time the kids help me.

What are specific challenges with being a Youth Family Worker?

When I first started here my big-gest challenge was becoming or-ganized. I found it difficult to get all of my paper work in order and

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month. It is funny because before I started here barely planed a day in ad-vance. .Would you consider yourself a role model? Explain.

I really do feel like a role model. I feel like the youth and families I work with really respect me; because I re-spect them. I know the kids are watch-ing me to see how I will react, or see what I think is appropriate. Then they look to me to see if I approve, like a school teacher. It’s really cool.

What do you enjoy doing in your spare time?

I like to write and create music. I am a hip hop artist so in more of my spare time I spend writing and recording songs. I also enjoy aikido and fi shing. But most of all I like to spend time with my wife Yoshimi and Daughter Maria. They are so fun.

Where do you see yourself in fi ve years? Any specifi c goals or dreams that you care to share?

I am not exactly sure where I will be

in fi ve years, but I do know I will be in the helping fi eld.

I do have a dream that is really new to me and is extremely strong. I would really love to travel around the world doing hip hop shows, and some in-spirational/motivational speeches to youth who had a dream like I did. Maybe I could have my own event that would involve break dance, pow wow, artist’s (musical & interpretive, & drama), and anyone else who goes the extra mile with a positive mes-sage.

I’m just starting to put my plan to-gether and I think I could pull it off by the summer. Who knows maybe I could get the coke a cola stage during stampede.

ALWAYS REMEMBER TO DREAM BIG!

What advice can you give other youth looking to achieve their goals?

When you want to achieve a goal you need to make sure you know exactly what you want. It helps to write it

down. I like to write my goals down, and then write all the benefi ts to make it happen. This way if I have a day fi lled with obstacles I have something on paper in my face. A reminder to not listen to any negative thought in my head, sometimes we are our worst critic. Read it every day and add to it. This way it is fresh in your head and you will not lose motivation or start so to procrastinate. Once I have my goal and all of my benefi ts I put it where I can see it. Then I make a list of all the little thing I need to do to achieve my big goal.

I also put time lines by when things need to be completed. So if I my goal was to get my learners license. My fi rst step would be to start pacing a lunch to work or school in order to save the money I need to pay for my test (Immediately). It might be good idea to look at your list of benefi ts well your eating baloney for lunch. The next step would be to go get the book after work or school (Today). And so on. I feel that is important to act on this quickly, jump on every op-portunity you can and always go the extra mile.

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TRIBE Talent

The 2011 Solar Decathlon gets underway September 23 in Washington, D.C. and when the University of CalgaryÕ s student-built solar house goes on display for all the world to see, Adam Cripps will be especially proud. He is a fourth-year civil engineering student in the Energy and Environment specialization at the Schulich School of Engineering. Cripps played a key role in designing and building CanadaÕ s only entry in the international solar house competition.

The self-contained solar powered home is intended to help meet the housing needs in aboriginal communities. The project holds special meaning for Cripps, whose grandmother grew up on the Ermineskin First Nation reserve near Hobbema, Alberta. His great-great-

grandfather Samuel Minde once served as chief.Ò As someone with Aboriginal ancestry, the project gives me an additional sense of pride,Ó explains Cripps. Ò ThereÕ s the real possibility that a house with a similar philosophy will take off and be marketed to First Nations in the future. This could change many lives and start a regenerative trend in aboriginal culture and daily life.Ó

Cripps was part of the structural team and served as construction manager. He was on site from the start of construction in June and saw it through to completion, which meant spending six or seven days a week on site for two months straight.

Cripps says thereÕ s a need for more low-cost housing on reserves and

adds that traditional aboriginal culture appears to be declining in everyday life. The University of CalgaryÕ s solar house addresses both issues. It is culturally relevant because of the painted canvas ceiling, eastern entrance and a shape that is intended to blend with nature.

Ò ItÕ s great to be able to see the final product of what you’ve helped design.Ó

His father is a metallurgical engineer, which inspired Adam Cripps to enter the profession himself. Once Cripps arrived at the Schulich School of Engineering, he developed an interest in energy-efficient buildings and plans to work in that area after graduation.

Solar home holds special meaning for Schulich student

by Jennfer Sowaphotos courtesy University of Calgary

living areaAdam Cripps


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You can bet the partyÕ s going to bigÐas 2012 marks the 100th anniversary of the Calgary Stampede and Indian Village. Count on everything being bigger and better: the shows, the rides, the food, the entertainment. Even the newly-crowned Indian Princess has an extra special name: Calgary Stampede Centennial Indian Princess.

That title will be proudly carried by Amelia Crowshoe, member of the Piikani Nation and graduate of University of CalgaryÕ s Bachelor program in Communication and Culture. Amelia was recently crowned Indian Princess at a standing-room-only ceremony at the Carriage House Inn on Sunday, September 18. Amelia and two other contestants were judged on their knowledge of First Nations culture, personal interview skills, traditional dance skills and horsemanship. Each year, the competition is open to female members (between 18-25 years old) of the five tribes of Treaty 7: Tsuu T’ina, Piikani, Siksika, Kainai and Stoney.

This yearÕ s two other competitors were Amber Big Plume, member of the Tsuu TÕ ina Nation, and Carly Weasel Child of Siksika Nation. Each of the families of these three young ladies has a long and proud history with Indian Village.

Contestants were judged on three elements during SundayÕ s two-hour pageant. The first element required each lady to give a five-minute prepared speech in answer to the question: Ô 2012 marks the Centennial not only of the Calgary Stampede, but the Indian Village. What are your thoughts on the past and what are your hopes for the next 100 years?Õ Each contestant gave a well-written and well-presented speech.

Next, the ability to think and speak on the spot is an important skill required of the Indian Princess, who can be expected to make over 300 appearances nationally and internationally throughout the next year. After delivering her prepared speech, each contestant was required to answer a question on the spot (impromptu speaking). Without any time to prepare her response, the contestant had a question read to her by the pageantÕ s Master of Ceremonies, Gerald Sitting Eagle of Siksika Nation.

Carly spoke first. Her question was: Ô Who has been the role model in your life and how have they influenced you?’ Carly said that her role model has been her mother who encouraged Carly to finish school and embrace her culture, as well as teach her how to dance.

Amelia was then asked: Ô What is your traditional language and why is it important to continue to learn and use it in todayÕ s changing society?Õ AmeliaÕ s traditional language is Blackfoot which, Amelia stated, risks losing many things in translation due to the languageÕ s aliveness and descriptiveness. Ò If we lose the language, we lose a large part of our culture,Ó cautioned the 23-year-old.

Lastly, Amber spoke. Her question was: Ô As the Calgary Stampede Indian Princess, you will be a role model for youth women. What is something you have done in your life to help prepare you for this job?Õ For Amber, being a role model means being educated. Amber is currently enrolled in the Bachelor of Fine Arts program at the University of Calgary, majoring in drama.

Next, the three ladies demonstrated their traditional dancing skills. Amber

performed a straight fancy followed by a crow hop dance; Amelia and Carly each did straight jingle and slide dances.

While Sunday afternoonÕ s pageant consisted of three elements, the competition for the Indian Princess crown didnÕ t start there. Anne Garnett, sub-chair of the Calgary StampedeÕ s Indian Princess committee, gave New Tribe an overview of the competition during the pageantÕ s intermission. The process starts with an application to the StampedeÕ s Indian Princess program (www.indianvillage.ca), which must include a 500-word essay and copies of the applicant’s birth certificate and Treaty 7 card. Applicants must be unmarried, without children and have not won the Indian Princess competition before.

During the competition weekend (Saturday, September 17 & 18), applicants are first judged on their horsemanship skills (Saturday morning). This is a category that was only added to the competition in 2010. At the time of application, applicants must possess (at least) basic riding skills. If required, the newly-crowned Indian Princess would be given riding lessons over the next year provided by the Calgary Stampede, as it is essential she be able to safely participate in Ô Grand Entry.Õ Grand Entry involves galloping into the main arena on a horse while waving to the crowd at the start of the rodeo each day of the Stampede. On Saturday evening, the contestants participate in a cocktail reception with sponsors of the Indian Princess program. Silent judges mark the girls on their ability to mix and mingle with guests. Each lady was also required to

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Centennial Indian Princess Crowned


COMMUNITYgive a 1-minute presentation during the evening.

Personal interviews were conducted with each of the ladies on Sunday morning, followed by lunch, then time to prepare and dress for the afternoonÕ s pageant.

Marks for the Indian Princess competition are weighted as follows: personal interview (25%); dance (25%); horsemanship (15%); silent judging (10%); 1-minute presentation (10%); 5-minute prepared speech (10%); impromptu question (5%).

After all the scores were tabulated during the pageantÕ s intermission, the winner of this yearÕ s competition, Amelia Crowshoe, was announced. Runner-up was Amber Big Plume Ð who was also the runner-up in last yearÕ s competition. Miss Congeniality was awarded to Carly Weasel Child.

For the first time in 2010, the newly-crowned Indian Princess was presented with a saddle, a long-running traditional prize of the Stampede Queen and its two Princesses. Craftsman J. D. Moor of EamorÕ s Saddlery & Mercantile presented Amelia with a one-of-a-kind centennial saddle, unique amongst the saddles of the StampedeÕ s Royalty. A gracious and joyful Amelia remarked that this was her first saddle.

And just how does it feel to win the title of Indian Princess? Amelia told New Tribe after the pageant, Ò There are no words to describe this feeling. The closest I think I could come (to say) is that IÕ m very honoured. IÕ m very proud and ecstatic that I have the crown this year. And I

hope that I do it justice and I do a good job.Ó

AmeliaÕ s grandfather, Reg Crowshoe, shared his pride for Amelia and her new role: Ò I think that with the centennial coming along with the Calgary Stampede and Indian Village Ð having such a long history and partnership Ð I think to represent that partnership with First Nations and to non-native communities is important and I feel proud that my granddaughter can do it in the centennial year. To be able to go out and spread the message.Ó

Handing over the crown of Indian Princess was Eva Meguinis of the Tsuu TÕ ina Nation. Eva confessed that it was a bittersweet moment for her and

congratulated the contestants on their courage for stepping out of the box and allowing themselves to be judged. Ò IÕ m really glad to see you girls here. It takes courage.Ó You can read EvaÕ s blog about her past year as Indian Princess at: www.cs.calgarystampede.com/blog.

Dr. David Chalack, Immediate Past President and Chairman of the Board of the Calgary Stampede, wrote these comments about Eva to New Tribe: Ò Eva was an amazing representative for the Treaty Seven first nations this past year. She definitely was a role model who was very comfortable in all situations and

used her sense of humor to make all events pleasurable. At the same time she was very serious about sharing her culture Ð we all learned a great deal from this impressive young lady!Ó

Several times during the pageant, the importance of the relationship between the Calgary Stampede and Indian Village was reinforced by several people. Dr. Chalack wrote to New Tribe, “The significance of the partnership between Treaty Seven and the Calgary Stampede which has endured and grown over the past 100 years is truly unique. These two very different cultures come together and celebrate the common love of history and western values. I have not seen such cooperation anywhere else.Ó

Two of the principal roles of the Indian Princess is to present a positive role model for Aboriginal youth and be dedicated to the preservation of Treaty 7 culture. New Tribe congratulates Miss

Amelia Crowshoe in her exciting new role as centennial Indian Princess and ambassador of the Calgary Stampede and Indian Village.

Amelia Crowshoe

IT’S HERE!

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“SureShot’Digital Art Media 2011

CHRISTIANA LATHAM

BEATS

The Game The Red Album

Whatever happened to making albums that you could play from start to finish, oh yeah forgot, we have iPods now. To all of you who own iPods your ruining the music industry, because now all artists want to do is make that one killer track that will go viral. On that note, this album is way too long, it is a fine line to walk when you make an album, do you put in more tracks that fans will enjoy, or do you run the risk of losing the iPod generation that has begun to turn into people who canÕ t listen to a full song.

The best part of this Album is that finally Canada and Compton have merged, who knew Drake could be hardcore. At first it seemed out of place, but after another listen to the track Good girls gone bad, you want Drake to become great friends with the Game, Ô cause at least then Canada will have something to gloat about. But were not even half way through. Because then you get Martians

vs. Goblins and here you see that even the game is not ashamed to name drop, or ride that little Wayne rap style wave. Makes you wonder when the next up and coming rapper is going to show up on the door of the house of hip hop and asked to be raised in true gangster form.

With a name like the game you know he knows whatÕ s up, so we should be able to see where this takes him, hopefully to the podium for some awards, but time will only tell, and he has that working for him. With the Documentary selling out, and his ability to be consistent in his work, don’t be surprised if he becomes first rapper to still be rapping at the age of 86 years old. Unless someone eles is doing it, you never know, wouldnÕ t that be wicked awesome, and sad, if he was still rapping at that age, with no teeth, and a coupla hot Health Care Aids on tour with

him. Anyways, if youÕ re a true fan, buy this album.


Turn up the VolumeBy Katty Jo Rabbit

Oh Land Self Titled

Nanna Oland Fabricus, you poor girl, you must think that because you are beautiful so is your music, well actually it is, on a level, but not on a profound level where everything is so great that you win awards. DonÕ t get me wrong it is a nice listen to, but sometimes looks fade, and if there is no personality then how are you to get on in the world. Too many woman artists have taken this whole beauty thing to far, a pretty face can sell albums, but a good voice can keep them buying records.

With this self titled album new venues were to be explored, in a song like Perfection, there was some elements of treading new waters, but if you were to compare this to the older albums that she had created, there is some real common denominators involved.

DonÕ t worry if you are the type to listen to music and take it at face value, this album delivers with hooks, loops, bells and whistles, it takes you in and lets you know that formulaic song writing, pared with a pretty voice, and reasonably well singing skills makes for a good round of music. It is putting the album back on where you are unsure, if it doesnÕ t stick to your ribs then how are you going to become and uber fan? None the less, with all the good music coming out and the reality of the music industry, it is time to really listen to the music you are investing in. It is time to get the most for your money. This just doesnÕ t cut it, more women in music need to be aggressive when selling their work, they need to take themselves seriously and stop relying on the warped perception of what the female artist is and reclaim their presence in the music industry. Amy Winehouse why did you have to go and die?


AMANDA FOX


MOVIES

See Youat the Movies

starring Brad Pitt, Robin Wright, Jonah Hill

The movie is directed by Bennett Miller and stars Brad Pitt, Robin Wright and Jonah Hill. The movie is about a baseball team manger named Billy Beane, which has been played by Brad Pitt, who gets to be the manger of Oakland AÕ s and take them from a very low position to a very respectable one and compete against some of the best clubs. The movie overall has an inspirational touch and worked quite well for the audience. The casual new look of Brad Pitt seems to turn some heads in the ladies side and was very much appreciated.

Many of the critics reviewed this movie as a movie which was very much conventional and the heroÕ s team get to win at the end of movie. But on the same time praise Brad Pitt by saying that it was one of his most effective performances. The movie was overall a crowd pleaser and gets and average rating of 8/10. The movie was released all over United States on September 23rd, 2011 and did well in the opening week. According to some critics the movie might be a conventional one but looking at it on the whole it is a good way to spend your 2 hours.

starring Zoe Saldana, Michael Vartan, Callum Blu

The movie is a story of an FBI agent, which has been played by Zoe Saldana, who is not convinced by the evidence provided to her in one particular case and she plans to go after a ferocious killer. The movie got a mixed reaction from the audience and the critics. Few people believe that the movie was too bookish and few consider it to be a complete waste of time. The movie has few high points and many deep dives as well. But the former Avatar actress manages to save his end of the movie. One of the critics mentions her and said Ò itÕ s quite pleasing to see Zoe Saldana handle such big guns while wearing skimpy clothingÓ .

Many of the critics also think that Miss Saldana also has to do something about the presence of 13 year old actress named Amandla Stenberg, who plays the protagonist in the opening few minutes of the movie, as she might be the next killer girl with all that looks and capability to become a silent killer. It is over all a good movie for action lovers especially and it might be able do a reasonable box office business in the weeks to come.

Moneyball

Colombiana


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See Youat the Movies

starring Taylor Lautner, Lily Collins, Sigourney Weaver,

The highlight of the movie is TaylerLautner, the former werewolf in the twilight movies. He makes his star debut in Abduction. The director of the movie is john singleton and movie was released on September 26, 2011. Despite the negative comments from the audience and the absence of any type of plot in the movie, the critics are acting very lenient towards the movie and the debut star as well. And we hear comments like Ò Launter did not embarrass himself Ó and Ò movie represents effective Ò brand repositioningÓ for LautnerÓ .

These were the comments from many different and reputed newspapers and critics. The movie could not make his mark on the box office in the opening week and the outcome was not so much impressive. It will be appropriate to say that the whole project went down like a castle of cards. Girls on the other side seem to disagree to what all the critics have to say and thought that the twilight star made their day. The combined rating of the audience and the critics for this movie is around 4/10. But majorly, the reviews of the people are that actual abduction may be preferable over this movie, but only one condition,that the kidnappers donÕ t take you to this movie.

starring Jason Statham, Clive Owen, Robert De Niro

There is something about this movie that the audience and the critics do not seem to connect with it. Looking at the cast of the movie one expects an eve of entertainment but in reality they get an eve of disappointment. The cast of the movie includes Jason Statham, Clive Owen, Robert De Niro, Dominic Purcell and Aden Young. There are many action sequences in the movie, as the name suggests, but even the presence of three mega stars in the movie could not hide the mistakes made in writing and the screenplay department.

The movie has nothing new in it and was very predictable and conventional. According to critics Ò killer elite was missing the killer touchÓ and New York Times said Ò the movie was a mare waste of time and a better option might be to go fishing”. The combined rating of the audience and the critics for the movie is 4.5/10 and consider it a disappointing show. The movie was released in Australia and United States on September 23rd, 2011 and could not earn more than few hundred thousand in the opening week. The major opinion of the critics about the movie is that the director could have done miracles with such cast in the bag.

Killer Elite

Abduction


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Book ReviewsFor the restless mind

Child of Dandelions -Shenaaz Nanji

Child of Dandelions by Shenaaz Nanji is a young adult fiction book set in the summer of 1972. Sabine lives a life of luxury with her wealthy Indian family in Kampala, Uganda when the President declares that all foreign Indians must leave the country within 90 days. Sabine was born in Uganda, so her family believes that they will be safe, but as the 90 day deadline starts getting closer, people start storming the streets and the political upheaval turns dangerous. The book is beautifully written and was very well researched. The secondary characters really add to the detail of the story.

This book helped me to learn about a horrible time in Africa that I was unfamiliar with. I truly believe this book should be read by both young adults and grown ups and would make a good book club choice. There are so many layers to the story, that it makes it very hard to put down. I found myself wondering, what the 15 year old version of me would do if I was put in the same situation and I donÕ t believe I would be able to make the same decisions that Sabine had to make for her families survival.

The Hunger Games - Suzanne Collins

The Hunger Games by Suzanne Collins is the first book in the Hunger Games Trilogy. The book is set 75 years in the future of the United States which is now called Panem. Panem is split into 12 different districts, all working together to support the Capitol, which is the richest of all of the districts. Every year, two children, one boy and one girl, from each district have to participate in the Hunger Games, where they will fight to the death and there can only be one winner. Katniss is a hard working hunter who provides money and food for her family. When her younger sister is picked to go to The Hunger Games, Katniss volunteers to go in her place. And so the book begins.

The relationship between Katniss and Peeta, who is the boy that was picked to go to the games with Katniss, is difficult, sweet, and almost painful, because you know they both can’t survive. The book is amazing and I couldnÕ t put it down. The way that Collins develops the relationships between the contestants of the games keeps you turning page after page. I couldnÕ t put this down. I had to know who was going to be the winner of the Hunger Games.


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Book ReviewsFor the restless mind

I Shall Wear Midnight - Terry Pratchett

He’s done it again; made me finish a book in record time. Pratchett’s sense of humour may not be for everyone, but if you like sly absurdity mixed perfectly with hints of intelligence and history then you should check out Pratchett. You’ll find his novels in the Fantasy section of the bookstore, but don’t let that deter you. While his novels are filled with witches, vampires, werewolves and all sorts of creatures the characters are very relatable as are the situations they encounter (with a twist of course).

Ò I Shall Wear MidnightÓ is a novel of PratchettÕ s Discworld Series, and is the fourth novel to follow the young witch, Tiffany Aching. The Tiffany Aching line of novels I must confess are more along the lines of teen literature (probably one reason I read it so quickly), but they contain everything I love about PratchettÕ s style of writing. Follow Tiffany in this novel as she deals with the difficulties of being wise beyond her years, and the challenges of standing up against intolerance. If you do decide to pick up this novel, you may want to pick up the other three first; the beauty of Pratchett’s novels is that you don’t have to read them in-order to follow the stories, but it doesnÕ t hurt.

Goliath - Scott Westerfield

Scott Westerfield’s latest book Goliath is the third and final book in the Leviathan series, a young adult series set during World War I. If you haven’t read the first two books, Leviathan and Behemoth, please put this down and read them first, it will be worth it. Alek and Deryn are back on the Leviathan after playing major roles in the Ottoman Empire revolution. Alek finally learns Deryn’s secret, and I was very please with the way the author handled it.

The new passenger is eccentric and really added to the story and the friendship between Alek and Deryn. This book has me wanting to read more about World War I, even it is fiction. The book is beautifully written, with great character development, and it is a page turner. I love the steam punk attributes with the machines and such. I really enjoyed reading this book and IÕ m sad that the trilogy has come to an end. This is a big book containing 506 pages, but I still seemed to fly through it, because I just couldn’t put it down. Scott Westerfield is an amazing fiction writer and I will be waiting for future books by him to be released.


HOROSCOPES

HOROSCOPES CENTRAL

Scorpio October 23- November 21

If you don’t go after what you want, you’ll never have it.

Lucky Day: 15th

LibraSeptember 23-October 22

Step up to the plate and take your responsibilities seriously.

Lucky Day: 25th

Capricorn December 22-Januarary 20

Make that move, it’s a big step but at least it’s in the right direction.

Lucky Day: 12th

Aquarius January 21- February 18

Go for it, all you need is some motivation and you will achieve what you’ve been

reaching for.

Lucky Day: 19th

Pisces February 19- March 20

Surprises are in store for you, both the good and the bad, but don’t worry the good outweigh the

bad.

Lucky Day: 1st

AriesMarch 21- April 19

Your feeling a little home-sick well go on and plan that

trip, even if its short and sweet.

Lucky Day: 11th

TaurusApril 20- May 20

If you know you’re in the wrong why do you keep repeating the same actions over and over?

Lucky Day: 3rd

Cancer June 21-July 22

Its okay to let it out sometimes, everyone needs a release of emotions sometimes.

Lucky Day: 22nd

Leo July 23- August 22

If you need and advice ask for it, everyone needs a second opinion once and awhile.

Lucky Day: 7th

Gemini May 21-June 20

Loosen up a bit and have more fun, you don’t have to be so serious all of the time.

Lucky Day: 17th

SagittariusNovember 22- December 21

Left or right which path to choose. I think you know the easier way isn’t always the

easiest.

Lucky Day: 6th

Virgo August 23- September 22

Count all the good, you have so much going for you don’t dwell on the past.

Lucky Day: 30th


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U AROUND TOWN

Please contact USAY at 403.233.8225 to arrange appointment for audition. You will be sent a sample of the script to be memorised and performed at your audition. Please come prepared with a resume and head shot(required) All positions are paid. Rehearsals will begin October 28th. Performance dates are December 2 & 3

Male Lead: 17-22 yrsFemale Lead:17-22 yrsSecond Lead Male:21 - 29Second Lead Female: 19 - 28Understudy: 17-29

The Urban Society for Aboriginal Youth & The Alberta Foundation for the Arts

are proud to began casting calls for the original play titled

“NDN INTERRUPTED”Directed by Michelle Thrush Playwrite: Telly James

Auditions: Oct 10/11, 2011 5:30-8:30

Characters needed:

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