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Flock and Gather organizer Erin Weiss of Boolah Baguette creates one-of-a-kind plush dolls using fun fabrics and creative designs. QC photo by Michelle Berg

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COVER — 4 Reinvigorating a lost craft

ON THE SCENE — 20 Evening of the Arts Winter Gala

PARENT TO PARENT — 7 Parenthood skills mastered

SPACES — 21 Contemporary new gallery and giftshop by Darrell Bell

MEET MY PET — 8 Sphynx cat perfect for allergy sufferer IN THE CITY — 10 Photographer Michael Bell’s moment in time snapshot CITY NEWS — 12 Local hotel’s renos lead to unique finds at auction CROSSWORD AND SUDOKU — 13 FASHION — 16 A hip school teacher and local designer INVENTORY— 19 Regina’s beautiful Solitude & Soul

EVENTS — 22 WINE WORLD — 23 Dr. Booze recommends Marius for seafood MUSIC — 24 Close Talker’s live shows pop with energy

Jamie Mason walks in Wascana Centre, her favourite place in Regina. QC Photo by TROY FLEECE

READ MY BOOK — 25 The story behind Canada’s Confederation

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OUTSIDE THE LINES — 26 Artist Stephanie McKay’s latest creation SHARP EATS — 27 Saskatchewan delegates at Terra Madre Slow Food event in Italy

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It sounds crazy to say a handmade bowl is going to make you happier than a massproduced bowl, but it does. — Erin Weiss

THE MAKERS OF IT ALL

Upstart craft markets unique to Saskatchewan

Flock and Gather Craft Collective’s Shauna Buck, Wayne Jorgenson and Erin Weiss have organized biannual markets for unique and eclectic handmade items. QC photo by Michelle Berg

By Jeanette Stewart Erin Weiss’ home makes you say ‘wow.’

In the afternoon, the magazine-worthy house in Saskatoon’s Caswell Hill area is bathed in natural light and filled with bright colours and unique objects, furniture and lighting.

“You can’t quite get it until you have this

stuff in your life. It sounds crazy to say a handmade bowl is going to make you happier than a mass-produced bowl, but it does,” she said.

“You notice the details about these things. I always feel like I don’t need to have as much stuff.

I have fewer, special handmade things. When those bowls break, you cry.”

As a doll maker, crafter and one of the six founding members of the Flock and Gather

Craft Collective, Weiss has an expert esthetic and a deep appreciation for handmade items.

She balances a toddler on her lap as a few of the founding members talk about the genesis of the Flock and Gather Craft Collective, an upstart group who host biannual markets full of eclectic, independent crafts and artwork.

The group met in late 2010 at another craft sale and realized the city needed more oppor-

tunities for emerging artisans and artists to meet, make and sell their work together.

Since their first market, Flock and Gather sales have built a reputation in Saskatchewan for unique and eclectic handmade items.

“It was quite obvious that there was certainly an amazing, growing community in Saskatoon of handmade artisans and crafters,” said fellow founder Wayne Jorgenson.

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If we’re not creative, if we’re not doing something crafty that enriches the people that we are, it’s bad news. — Cookie Madill

At their Christmas sale in December, more than 600 people walked through the door in the first two hours.

For the last few sales they’ve received more than 1,000 visitors for each show, lured by snacks, free entry, elaborate decor and a collection of handmade items you just can’t find anywhere else in the city.

They also feature their crafters on their blog and hold regular craft nights at the Mendel Art Gallery to get together with the craft community and “to find someone who understands your severe love of glitter,” said Shauna Buck, an illustrator and maker who helped found the collective. She wears a bright sweater adorned with a tiny button that says “Nice to Meet You.” Though many of the artists, artisans and crafters who show their work at the sales are professionally trained, it can be a difficult jump from art school to the real world.

Fine arts programs quite often teach the arts, but not how to make a living say Buck and Jorgenson.

Bringing “makers” together at craft nights and sales fosters a conversation, says Buck, who moved from Ontario to start her career in Saskatchewan.

Many of these people are professionally trained artists and part-time crafters, taking on a side business in addition to full- or part-time gigs.

“I wouldn’t be able to make a living doing this full-time. It does definitely supplement my living,” said artist Steph Canning. She was accepted to the Flock and Gather show for the first time last spring, where she began selling her quirky, cute and feminine household wares that include decorative tea cozies, bags, bow ties and cake pillows.

Canning admits she may have spent more on fabric last year than she made in sales, but she says she’d be making work with or without the opportunity to sell it.

“I’m very driven to do it all the time,” she said. “I have been up nights because I’m thinking of new projects or new fabrics I want to try.”

A pair of crafters in Regina say they’re similarly driven to create work, and their desire to create an “entry level” craft sale was what led Cassie Ozog and Cookie Madill to begin the True Knit craft sale in Regina.

Cassie Ozog, left, and Cookie Madill believe that knowing and supporting local crafters and artisans encourages a greater sense of community. Qc Photo by TROY FLEECE

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I think there’s so much that gets produced commercially all the timethat people don’t have a connection to handmade objects anymore. — Canning

Cookie Madill, left, and Cassie Ozog play in Golden Willow Natural Fibre in Regina. The pair of crafters organize the True Knit Art Show in Regina QC Photo by TROY FLEECE

“Crafting never sleeps,” said Madill, who works full-time in addition to administering the regular craft sales. “If we’re not creative, if we’re not doing something crafty that enriches the people that we are, it’s bad news.”

The friends — who met through roller derby — were crafting one night and decided to look into entering their work into a sale. They found the entry cost and the amount of product needed for some of the major craft sales daunting.

“We Googled craft shows in Regina and the entry fees, and we were like ‘oh no,’” said Madill.

They decided they would create their own event, and the regular sales have become a hub for crafts that aren’t the typical doilies, woodwork or porcelain dolls you’d associate with some of the more established sales —

think knit hats with mohawks for children, or skull paintings.

They’ve created a community for people who make things that are a bit different.

“Every once in a while there’s one or two people you can tell who don’t know what we do, and they walk in and look horrified. That’s almost as good as the people who really like us,” said Madill.

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A row of screen-printed Flock and Gather posters lines the wall in Mike Zimmer’s basement work space.

The soap maker, stay-at-home dad and businessman became part of the Flock and Gather markets at the start after meeting the founders at a CFCR community radio craft sale.

His goal is to create products free from the chemicals and additives contained in most commercially-made grooming products. He also wants to make natural products accessible to everyone.

“You shouldn’t have to be rich to use natural products, it should just be something that we’re doing on a regular basis,” he explained.

The Flock and Gather sales have allowed him to reach out to a new demographic and finds his client base growing each time he sets up his wares — which include natural deodorant, soaps and hand salve — at one of the sales.

“The response is always awesome, even if people aren’t necessarily buying product,” he said. “Every show has progressively got better in the sales and in the response.”

In some ways, the support for local artists

and artisans can be compared to shopping for local vegetables at the farmers’ market, or going to see a local band perform.

“I think there’s so much that gets produced commercially all the time that people don’t have a connection to handmade objects anymore,” said Canning. “People get really excited when something is handmade and they get to meet you, when they meet the person that made it.”

Regina’s upstart craft marketers agree.

“It’s that sense of community. I think that knowing your local crafters, knowing your local artisans, knowing that the money is staying local too. That’s a bigger movement than just the crafting,” said Ozog. “You would feel good supporting and buying CDs from local Saskatchewan bands, or buying produce from farms that are nearby.”

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Each week QC gathers advice from parents to share with other moms and dads. This week we asked:

What skills have you mastered through parenthood?

“I have determined that as a mother I best consider myself a jack of all trades, master of none. They keep me on my toes each and every day. Just as soon as you think you have them figured out, they throw you for a loop. As parents, we keep learning and changing right along with them.” — Terri Leniuk “The art of cooking, cleaning, feeding, changing, crafting, removing little handprints off windows/ mirrors, applying and removing Band-Aids without meltdowns, storytelling, smiling even when I feel too tired to breathe and snuggling all at once. And I wouldn’t trade it for anything.”

— Alysia Czmuchalek “Motherhood has taught me many things. It has given me the skills to be flexible while at the same time being a master planner. I have learned that no matter how much I plan and prepare for things, they never turn out quite how I expect and often this is for the better. I have mastered the skill of mediating ... trying to get two three-year-old boys to agree on an activity or to simply get along takes some serious skills some days! Motherhood has given me the skills to see the positive in even the most difficult or trying situations. The best skill of all that I’ve mastered is advocacy; I have learned to

be the voice that my special needs child needs me to be without making any apologies.”

— Michelle Grodecki “I have multi-tasking mastered for sure. I also think that I’m pretty good at being patient … better than my husband anyways!” — Chera Miller

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“I am now good at being an extremely light sleeper — I can hear a pin drop. I can multi-task a lot better, listen to numerous conversations at once and am learning great negotiating skills.” — Nikki Melnyk “I would say patience, but there are many times when that skill is challenged and fails miserably.

I could say listening, but a lot of times the ears just pretend to hear. Understanding? I try, but sometimes I just don’t get it. Loving my children unconditionally, no matter what, that’s easy.”

— Carla Contreras “I have pretty much mastered knowing what type of injury/problem I will be faced with just by hearing her cry. Motherhood has also taught me to turn to God daily for strength and wisdom in this rewarding, but challenging, blessing of having three daughters.” — Angela Wells

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Allergic pet owner loves his Sphynx

By Ashley Martin Growing up, Tyler Bogdan always wanted a pet to cuddle and care for. Because of his allergies to hair, though, he was restricted to fish and an iguana.

“I’ve always wanted a cat but I was always allergic,” said Bogdan. Then he and his boyfriend Conner Nix, a veterinary technician, looked into getting a Sphynx cat, a purebred hairless breed.

They got their cat Tickles in May from a breeder in Kelowna, B.C., and he has been almost perfect for Bogdan. “I still get a little bit allergic but it’s not so bad. (Maybe once a week) I have to take an allergy pill.”

That’s because you can be allergic to hair or dander, and all animals have dander, explained Nix.

Q: What was it like dealing with the breeder?

A: Bogdan: The cat got pregnant and (the breeder) would update us with ultrasounds. She’s got a waiting list. She’s got to have the kittens sold before they’re even impregnated.

It was very important to find something reputable ... The genetic line isn’t very big with a Sphynx so you don’t want inbreeding and stuff because then they get sick.

Nix: Because I’ve seen some notso-good breeders, I knew that if we were going to do it and spend the money I wanted to do it properly, but also more importantly I wanted to do it ethically for his breed. There’s no sense in breeding animals that have genetic problems, who aren’t healthy.

Q: How much did Tickles cost?

A: Bogdan: He cost $1,200. If anything expensive happens (illness), we have him insured.

Q: How did you bring him home?

A: Nix: I flew out there to pick him up. I just decided it would be less stressful for him (than being) stuffed in cargo somewhere.

Tickles, the hairless cat, and owners Conner Nix (left) and Tyler Bogdan at their home in Regina. QC PHOTO BY BRYAN SCHLOSSER

If you always pick up your cat they can get oils and stuff in their hair but they clean it out. He’s getting filthy hands directly on him so he gets greasy.

Bogdan: He doesn’t like (baths) that much but he doesn’t complain too much; he’ll meow but he doesn’t try to escape.

Nix: We have to be really careful in the summertime where he’s laying, the window and stuff — because he can get sunburned pretty bad.

Q: How did you name him?

A: Nix: Because I’m a vet tech I’ve heard every name, so I wanted it to be something unique but also kind of funny in a way. Tickles, he’s not really ticklish and cuddly, he’s bony.

Bogdan: He also kind of looks like an armpit I guess. ... You want to name him Fluffy or something because it’s ironic.

Q: How does Tickles compare to a regular cat?

A: Nix: He’s kind of like cuddling with a bag of sticks. He’s poky and elbowy.

Bogdan: He has a heat disc, it’s just a microwaveable disc and it stays warm for 10, 12 hours. We just got it because he’s cold all the time. We put it under a blanket and he sits on it all day.

Nix: He needs baths (every few weeks).

Q: How does he behave?

A: Nix: He’s really, really outgoing.

Bogdan: It is a Sphynx thing.

They’re supposed to have a nicer demeanour and be friendly ... When people come over he comes and sits on their lap right away.

He’s not scared of anything. I’ve heard him hiss once — because I walked to the kitchen with my coat

on and the lights were off and he got scared for some reason.

Q: Do you have a funny Tickles story?

A: Bogdan: I was baking one time and I left a bag of shredded coconut on top of the fridge and we came home a few hours later and he had eaten almost the whole bag of shredded coconut. (Nix) had to look it up in his books whether that was poisonous or not. You just don’t know off the top of your head.

Q: How do people react to him?

A: Nix: I had him at work yesterday and ... the clients’ reaction out front who’d never seen him was like, ‘Oh that’s the cutest thing I’ve ever seen,’ or, ‘What is that?’ It’s kind of either or. I think people think he’s adorable or they’re kind of like, ‘That’s gross.’

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Student seeks solace in park’s quiet nook

By Andrew Matte Jamie Mason graduates from the University of Regina this spring.

And she has the natural surroundings of the university’s campus to thank, at least in part, for providing a place for her to relax and unwind from her studies.

Mason, 23, discovered her favourite place some years ago while out walking with a friend. Her favourite spot is actually a part of Wascana Centre, but one of the more quiet areas where she enjoys an out-of-theway walking path and secluded park bench.

Q: What is your favourite place?

A: I love the Wascana area that is around the U of R. Q: How do you get there?

A: If you walk away from the U of R toward Wascana Lake, there is a little inroad area where people walk, ride their bike and jog. It’s just off to the side. If you were at the Classroom Building and you walked across the field toward Wascana Park, you’d get to a walkway. And that walkway takes you to a park bench. And you notice that it is sort of tucked into the trees.

Q: Can you get to it from the rest of the park?

A: If you are walking around the whole lake on the sidewalk, you will get to it. It’s not close to the main area near the Legislative Building. It’s off to the side off Wascana Drive.

Q: How did you discover this area?

A: I was walking through the field one day with one of my friends. I can’t remember what we were doing. We were going to find a tree to climb.

Q: Do you go there a lot?

A: I used to visit it all of the time

Jamie Mason stands in Wascana Centre, where she enjoys quiet walks and a relatively secluded area to relax on park benches. QC Photo by TROY FLEECE

because it is very close to the U of R. It’s really nice, especially in the summer. There is this one park bench that is inset into the trees a little bit so you can sit there by yourself and be secluded and watch the ducks. It’s pretty cool.

Q: Do you visit in the winter?

A: In the winter time, you can still walk down the path. But I don’t go

there in the winter as much as I do in the summer.

Q: What do you like about it so much?

A: It’s not as busy as the rest of the park. You can have your own little experience as you walk around the area. I like busy and I like not busy.

So if I feel that, for a certain period of time that I want to be somewhere

that’s not busy, I like going over there and having my own thoughts and thinking about whatever happens to be on my mind. That way, I know that I am not going to be bothered.

Q: Do you visit the rest of the park?

A: If I want to go out with my friends or something or if I want to be around a bunch of people, I will go

to one of the other places.

Q: Do you ever visit the park bench to study?

A: I don’t like to look at paper when I am outside. It’s too white and there is too much glare. I usually just sit there and think. Sometimes I will lie on the grass and stare at the clouds.

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“Some of it is sort of icky. But if I can find a good one, I’ll buy it.” — Alyce Cummings

REGINA INN PUBLIC SALE

Clearing out rooms at the Inn

By Andrew Matte It was tricky to find a table lamp with an unblemished shade. And most customers barely noticed the knee-high piles of little hair dryers and coffee makers.

But there were plenty of diamonds in the rough at a public sale at a downtown Regina hotel needing to dispose of hundreds of stained pillows, ironing boards and onionsoup bowls in advance of its ambitious renovation. Work is underway at the 45-year-old Regina Inn where Silverbirch Hotels and Resorts will transform the building at the corner of Broad Street and Victoria Avenue into an upscale Doubletree Hotel by Hilton. It will cost $30-million to gut and refurnish all 235 rooms, as well as renovate the rest of the hotel before its reopening this fall in time for the Grey Cup. One of the first tasks is to get rid of most of the hotel items. That includes every item from every guest room, as well as huge amounts of restaurant and banquet supplies.

With mattresses and chairs stacked like cordwood in secondstorey banquet rooms, the public began snapping up everything from bedside tables to art — everything that guests have used, slept on or otherwise enjoyed for the past several years.

McDougall Auctions, the firm hired to administer the sale, is offering most of the restaurant equipment online; it’s believed restaurants and small hotels will be the biggest buyers of items like industrial toasters, glassware and cutlery that number in the thousands.

“Can you see this? This mattress has a weird splotch on it,” said Alyce Cummings, who came looking for a new bed for her cottage. “Some of it is sort of icky. But if I can find a good one, I’ll buy it. Some of these mattresses are a very good quality.”

Queen mattress sets sold for $300 and king sets went for $400, prices low enough to sell out in just a few days.

Brian Carey was among those who arrived too late. He came looking for a pillow-top mattress for his motorhome but was turned away. “I can’t believe how fast this stuff is selling — I’d better head home now before I find something else to buy,” he said.

Small business owner Amber Thomas spent $37 on a pair of battered but sturdy commercial clothing racks she plans to use to hang linens. She also bought three collapsible suitcase stands she’ll use in her spare bedrooms.

“I sort of like that they’re nicked up and have the odd scratch. They look better like that,” she said.

Dwayne Bender of McDougall

Old televisions were among only a few items that weren’t a hit with shoppers.

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For those in the market for used cutlery, the Regina Inn was the place to be. The downtown hotel was selling off just about everything inside the building at the corner of Broad Street and Victoria Avenue as it prepares for a massive renovation.

Dwayne Bender of McDougall Auctions (pictured) said he was stunned by how quickly the items sold. QC photos by TROY FLEECE

Auctions said many customers are landlords or even owners of other hotels looking for a bargain.

“There are a lot of motels or small town hotels that are adding to what they have or they’re upgrading,” he said.

Bender said he and his staff were stunned by the number of customers and interest in the used chairs, desks and hundreds of other used items.

“The other day, I had to close the doors early just so we could do inventory,” said Bender, adding that the sale’s success is evidence of the booming Saskatchewan economy.

“This sale is doing way better than what we imagined. Had we done this five years ago, I’d be sitting here with most of the stuff still here.”

Bender said he has heard the occasional customer with hygiene concerns about buying mattresses

Used mattresses were a hot item at the Regina Inn sale.

and linens used by hundreds of hotel guests, but most don’t see it as an issue.

“We get the odd comedian who has something smart to say. And that’s fine. But for the most part, people understand that this is used merchandise. And everyone has stayed in a hotel room. So people are OK with it.”

Bender knows that everything

might not sell, such as the old-style tube televisions or stack of hot pink cloth napkins. But then again, there are surprises.

“The coffee makers aren’t hot sellers. But then someone will come in and buy eight of them. So you never know.”

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- 1/2 Price Oil Changes

- CarProof Report with Every Purchase

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By Ashley Martin

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Clothing connects friends Fashion is wrapped up in friendship for Lisa Fiorante.

The Grade 6/7 teacher at Davin School looks forward to annual “girls trips” to cities like Las Vegas or Edmonton to bond with her friends during “crazy 10-hour days of just shopping, shopping, shopping.” On a smaller scale, the women get together once a month for splurge parties where everyone throws $30 into the pot. The winner must use the money to stylishly spoil herself.

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Aside from advice, Fiorante is big on giving compliments: “It so brightens up their day and how they feel ... I think especially as women, we have to do that for one another, boost each other’s confidence.”

Fiorante tends to an edgy/girly style, which is amplified by her shoe collection: “Shoes make such a huge impact on the look of that outfit. It dresses it down, it dresses it up, it can give it an edge,” said the mother of two. She estimates she has a couple hundred pairs of shoes and gravitates to heels. At 5-foot-4, “I need to wear stilettos so I can be a little bit taller than my students.”

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Always dressed head to toe in black, Sankey cuts a striking figure.

“I’ve been wearing black for as long as I remember. I’m actually kind of afraid of colour.”

Sankey shares a favourite quote from Japanese designer Yohji Yamomoto to explain the esthetic: “Black is modest and arrogant at the same time. Black is lazy and easy — but mysterious. But above all black says this: “I don’t bother you — don’t bother me”.”

Sankey has designed professionally under the label Reginald Sankey Designs for the past seven years, and the original clothing can be found at Alchemy Clothing and Salon in Saskatoon. Custom designs are also available.

Inspiration is something that never stops for someone who made his first garment at the age of 11.

“I just start going. It’s basically art.

It comes from within and you just keep going.”

1. Hair: Extensions. “I cut and colour my own hair.”

1. JACKET: Las Vegas

2. Cape: Reginald Sankey Designs. “I’m obsessed with capes.”

2. SHIRT: Winners

3. Fur pelt: Gift.

3. BELT: Three in Lumsden

4. Top: Reginald Sankey Designs.

“This I just made for myself.”

4. JEWELRY: Joe Fresh 5. PANTS: United Colors of Benetton in Las Vegas

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Lisa Fiorante. QC Photo by BRYAN SCHLOSSER

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7. Boots: Value Village. “Maybe 70 per cent of the stuff I make, the rest I just thrift shop. I never really buy anything brand new.”

Reginald Jean Sankey. QC Photo by Michelle Berg

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The Northern Inter-Tribal Health Authority (NITHA) is a progressive and innovative organization providing supportive and advisory services to its First Nations Partners in Northern Saskatchewan. Established in 1998, as the first of its kind (third level First Nations Health Transfer) in Canada. NITHA currently provides a broad range of third level support and health surveillance services to the partnership organizations in the areas of nursing, public health, primary care treatment and community services. Our environment is friendly, cordial and team-oriented and our operations are evolving to meet the needs of our partnership communities.

The Executive Director is accountable to the Board of Chiefs and Executive Council and is responsible for the coordination of the day to day management and administration of NITHA and the provision of operational direction for implementation of policies and programs for NITHA. The Executive Director ensures the proper consultation and transparency required in maintaining effective communications and good working relationships with the NITHA Partners, Board of Chiefs, Executive Council, staff, Health Canada officials and other stakeholders are implemented. The Executive Director shall guide, coordinate and work directly with the NITHA Executive Council and Management Team in the implementation of these responsibilities.

The incumbent will ensure the successful leadership and management of the organization according to the strategic direction of NITHA. The position focuses on promoting the vision and strategic plan of the organization and fostering effective team work between the Board of Chiefs/ Executive Council and the Executive Director and between the Executive Director and staff. The Executive Director will build relationships and linkages with significant government positions that may have influence on First Nations health priorities and represent the organization at Partner activities to enhance the organization’s profile. Other responsibilities include operational planning management, financial planning management, human resources management and risk management.

THE CANDIDATE: NITHA is seeking an innovative professional with strong leadership skills and a thorough knowledge of the management of health organizations. The essential skills, knowledge and abilities required for this position includes the following: • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • •

A University degree in a related field and a minimum of 5 years relevant work experience in a First Nations and/ or Health organization, mostly in a leadership role Solid background in comprehensive program service and planning with a focus on public health issues Knowledge of leadership and management principles as they relate to First Nations Health organizations Ability to work collaboratively in a Partnership led organization by establishing and maintaining positive working relationships with the Partners and other stakeholders, both internally and externally, to achieve the goals of the organization Knowledge of federal and provincial legislation applicable to a First Nations incorporated organization Knowledge of current First Nations health challenges and opportunities Knowledge of human resources management Knowledge of financial management Knowledge of project management Proficiency in the use of computers and technology Skilled in oral and written communication Ability to lead discussions and public address gatherings concerned with health Ability to use sound judgement in problem solving and decision making Ability to research, analyze and interpret health information Strong supervisory and interpersonal skills.

Willingness to work flexible hours and travel as required Ability to demonstrate flexibility, versatility and/or tolerance in a changing work environment while maintaining effectiveness and efficiency.

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If you are qualified and attracted to this opportunity please provide your resume and cover letter in complete confidence by Friday, February 08, 2013 to:

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SOLITUDE & SOUL 1.

Solitude & Soul came to life in a small apartment living room in 2008. In 2012 it expanded into a retail location in the heart of the Cathedral area at 3030 13th Ave. This unique shop offers ‘Lasting Impressions’ finger print pendants and handmade jewelry by Regina designer Tara Duckworth, as well as many home decor and unique gift items. Owner and designer Tara Duckworth calls her shop “a treasure in the Queen City.”

1. Library candles and diffusers: Made from soy and wax. Inspired by famous writers. Edgar Allan Poe candle. $30.99.

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2. Lasting impressions custom-made fingerprint silver necklace: Starting at $75.

3. Tree of Life necklace and earring set: Made of silver. Handmade. $90 and $80.

4. Cedar Mountain wall plaque: $39.99.

5. Window Cards: Break-away one-a-day inspirational messages. $6.99

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Meadow Lake Tribal Council 8003 Flying Dust Reserve Meadow Lake, SK S9X 1T8

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Phone: (306) 236-5654 Fax: (306) 236-6301

Educational/School Psychologist Employment Opportunity The Meadow Lake Tribal Council (MLTC) requires the services of a full time Educational/School Psychologist.

This challenging and rewarding position offers the opportunity to work collaboratively with schools in the nine (9) First Nation communities and other disciplines in MLTC Student Services. The successful candidate will provide support for students with needs related to cognitive, behavioral and developmental functioning.

Working under the direction of MLTC senior educational administration, this position requires knowledge of assessment, intervention, and skills training in the areas of learning and behavior. Candidates will also have the knowledge and ability to provide consultation and support to assist others in improving their skills to address programming for students who have significant learning, behavioral, and/or developmental challenges. Finally, this position requires the candidate to be comfortable working collaboratively with First Nations educators and parents in providing direct service for students, families, and school staffs to enhance learning and well-being.

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Questions regarding this position should be directed to Judy Okanee, Director of Education @ 306-236-1338 or Paul Hesselwood, Superintendent @ 306-236-1322.

NOTE: For complete application procedures and position requirements, please refer to the MLTC website @ www.mltc.ca.

Deadline: Friday, January 25, 2013 MLTC sincerely thanks all individuals for their applications, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

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ON THE SCENE 1.

1: Eric de Waal and Jada Ste. Marie 2: Emily Ritenburg and Danielle Bauche-Williams 3: Joanne Lavoie and Pam Lavoie 4: Dean Bauche and Brianne Urzada 5: Kevin Geiger and Latasha McMullen

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by Michael Bell

The Evening of the Arts Winter Gala was held on Saturday, Jan. 19 at Darke Hall.

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Dozens of arts supporters attended the Evening of the Arts Winter Gala and The Peanut Putter Genocide, a unique performance put on by fourth-year arts education students of the University of Regina.

Students danced, acted and sang as part of the two-night show, held on Friday, Jan. 18 and Saturday, Jan. 19 at Darke Hall. A silent art auction was also held.

The performances raised money for an upcoming student trip to New York City.

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Spaces celebrates beauty both indoors and out. If you have a living space we should highlight email qc@leaderpost.com

New gallery contemporary yet welcoming

By Jenn Sharp

Darrell Bell has run galleries for 29 years and during that time he’s learned what works and what doesn’t. The man with a tradition for abstract expressionism in his gallery currently represents a spectrum of about 40 different artists. They range from nationallyrecognized Saskatchewan artist Joe Fafard, to Regina artist David Thauberger (who was recently named a Member of the Order of Canada).

A gallery’s artwork isn’t just what you see on the walls. A gallery needs both ample storage and wall space to properly display art and keep other pieces in storage for upcoming exhibits. One of the challenges Bell faced was incorporating functionality into his new gallery while utilizing the wall space to best display the art. Everything is hidden away into unique storage rooms so when the doors are shut, they double as walls for the gallery. There’s even a hidden coat closet, which backs onto a little kitchen — Bell likes to throw a decent art party or two.

WHAT?: Lifestyles by Darrell Bell Gallery is a modern gift shop featuring unique pieces from many Saskatchewan crafters, located at 103 — 105 21st St. E, in the heart of Saskatoon’s downtown. Bell’s new gallery space is on the fourth floor of the historic Canada Building, directly above the gift shop. Large, north facing windows are ideal for the gallery space as they provide indirect, bright light all day.

WHO?: Owner Darrell Bell and interior designer Aandra Currie-Shearer designed the two spaces.

WHEN? After the May purchase, the design and renovation work began. They moved in mid-December from a former location on Third Avenue. The grand opening was Jan. 13.

WHY? “I thought it was time to make a change and move downtown. We wanted to open a gift shop but in the same building as the gallery. Where we were, we couldn’t find a spot. Ecco Shoes moved out here and it’s the perfect retail location, so we saw the opportunity of moving the gallery upstairs. It’s time to reinvent and do something different.

“We decided to put a glass wall in (for the office). We also wanted to finish it differently so we put the walnut on one side and wanted a jewel colour — something that would be subtle and feel a little bit ‘old-boys, old office’ but in a contemporary way.”

HOW?: “(The gallery is) quite different. It came about because of what the limitations were when we moved in. We had some pillars which are throughout the space. I think there’s a 20-foot section and then a pillar, then a 20-foot section, then a pillar. We wanted wall space because we’re a gallery and we needed storage space as well. How can we utilize this (space) and have it function for us? We have four sections — an office and a store room, a kitchen/reception and a gallery, two gallery spaces with an entry, and two more gallery spaces.

“We wanted a gift shop that’s much more contemporary and that brings the gallery tradition — like displaying jewelry in picture frames, but very modern and with great lighting. We also wanted a feature room, which we could use for a trunk show or whatever we need.

There’s so much going on and I know I was often looking for gifts. I found it hard to find unique things.

Everything (in the gift shop) tends to be handmade or designed. A third of the product is from Saskatchewan. We tried to find some younger artists — the younger ones are looking for opportunity (and aren’t as established).”

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MUSIC

Thursd ay, Jan . 24 Daring Squires and Ink Road McNally’s Tavern 2226 Dewdney Ave. Wonderland The Pump Roadhouse 641 Victoria Ave E. Choke with 400 Strong The Exchange 2431 8th Ave. Fri day, Jan. 25 The Tragically Hip Brandt Centre 1700 Elphinstone St. The Tragically Hip official after-party featuring Wonderland The Pump Roadhouse 641 Victoria Ave E. Hannah Georgas with The Belle Game The Exchange 2431 8th Ave. Kenny Rogers Casino Regina Show Lounge 1880 Saskatchewan Dr. Alley 14 McNally’s Tavern 2226 Dewdney Ave. Satu rday, Jan. 26 Une Soirée à Paris Regina Symphony Orchestra Mosaic Masterworks Jan. 26, 8 p.m.

Conexus Arts Centre 200 Lakeshore Dr.

Glenn Sutter, Rebecca Lascue, Mark Cesar The Artful Dodger 1631 11th Ave. Mo n day, Ja n . 2 8 Monday Night Jazz & Blues: Uptown Jazz Bushwakker 2206 Dewdney Ave. Phoenix — Monthly Old Time Dance Party Casino Regina Show Lounge 1880 Saskatchewan Dr. Open Mic Night 7:30 p.m.

The Artful Dodger 1631 11th Ave. Tu esday, Ja n . 2 9 Tuesday Night Troubador jam night Every Tuesday, 8 p.m.

Bocados, 2037 Park St. Wedn esday, Ja n . 3 0 Wednesday Night Folk: Buffalo Narrows Bushwakker 2206 Dewdney Ave. Jam Night Every Wednesday McNally’s Tavern 2226 Dewdney Ave. Dala The Exchange 2431 8th Ave.

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The Northern Pikes and The Grapes of Wrath Casino Regina Show Lounge 1880 Saskatchewan Dr.

Joe Fafard: Cut-outs/Outcuts Until Jan. 26 Art Gallery of Regina, Neil Balkwill Civic Arts Centre, 2420 Elphinstone St.

Jack Semple “One Night Only” McNally’s Tavern 2226 Dewdney Ave.

Inuit Sculpture Until Feb. 17 MacKenzie Art Gallery, 3475 Albert St.

Wonderland The Pump Roadhouse 641 Victoria Ave E.

Ian Jestadt: Everything, All At Once Until Feb. 22 Opening reception Jan. 25, 7-9 p.m.

Creative City Centre, 1843 Hamilton St.

In Darkness CD release party The Exchange 2431 8th Ave.

Land and Cityscape: The Flora and Architecture of Saskatchewan The Artists of Scott Nicholson Fine Arts Until Feb. 24 Government House Art Gallery 4607 Dewdney Ave. Becoming Book New work from Troy Gronsdahl, Lee Henderson and Eve K. Tremblay Until March 17 Dunlop Art Gallery Sherwood Village Branch, 6121 Rochdale Blvd.

Big Bang Theory Until March 31 MacKenzie Art Gallery, 3475 Albert St. The Synthetic Age University of Regina Fine Arts Faculty and First Nations University of Canada Until April 14 MacKenzie Art Gallery, 3475 Albert St. The Artists of Scott Nicholson Fine Arts Until Aug. 16 Regina Centre Crossing, 1621 Albert St. --Assiniboia Gallery 2266 Smith St. Open Tuesday to Friday 10 a.m.-5:30 p.m., Saturday 10 a.m.-5 p.m.

Dunlop Art Gallery — Central Branch 2311-12th Ave. Open Monday-Thursday 9:30 a.m.-9 p.m., Friday 9:30 a.m.6 p.m., Saturday 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Sunday 1:30-5 p.m.

Mysteria Gallery 2706 13th Ave. Open Tuesday to Saturday, 11 a.m.-5:30 p.m.

Closed until Jan. 29 Neutral Ground #203-1856 Scarth St. Open Tuesday to Saturday, 11 a.m.-5 p.m.

Nouveau Gallery 2146 Albert St. Open Tuesday to Saturday, 10 a.m.-5 p.m.

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Henry and Alice: Into the Wild Until Feb. 10 Globe Theatre, 1801 Scarth St. God of Carnage Golden Apple Theatre Jan. 30-Feb. 10 The Artesian, 2627 13th Ave.

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SPECIAL EVENTS

Navigating Through Challenging Times Paul Ferley, assistant chief economist at the Royal Bank of Canada Presented by the U of R faculty of business administration Thursday, Jan. 24, 1 p.m.

U of R Education Building, room 193

ewan Saturday, Jan. 26, 7 p.m.

The Co-operators Centre, Evraz Place Regina Pats vs. Kootenay Ice Saturday, Jan. 26, 7 p.m.

Brandt Centre Word Up with Nathanael Larochette Saturday, Jan. 26, 7:30 p.m.

Creative City Centre, 1843 Hamilton St. Men’s basketball U of R Cougars vs. Alberta Saturday, Jan. 26, 8 p.m.

U of R Centre for Kinesiology, Health and Sport Alzheimer Society of Saskatchewan’s 2013 Walk for Memories Sunday, Jan. 27, noon Regina Fieldhouse, 1717 Elphinstone St.

Women’s basketball U of R Cougars vs. Alberta Friday, Jan. 25, 6:15 p.m.

U of R Centre for Kinesiology, Health and Sport

Poetry Workshop with Nathanael Larochette Sunday, Jan. 27, 1-3 p.m.

Creative City Centre, 1843 Hamilton St.

Men’s hockey U of R Cougars vs. Saskatchewan Friday, Jan. 25, 7 p.m.

The Co-operators Centre, Evraz Place

Ignite the Light A lululemon yoga class for all levels Sunday, Jan. 27, 6:30 p.m.

Hotel Saskatchewan Regency Ballroom, 2125 Victoria Ave.

Men’s basketball U of R Cougars vs. Alberta Friday, Jan. 25, 8 p.m.

U of R Centre for Kinesiology, Health and Sport

The Vertigo Series Featuring readings by Jessica Eissfeldt, Barbara Kahan and Marie Powell, and music by Rachel MacDonald Monday, Jan. 28, 7:30 p.m.

Crave Kitchen + Wine Bar, 1925 Victoria Ave.

Robbie Burns’ 254th birthday party Music by The Tilted Kilts and The Fraser Pipe Band, Highland dancing, haggis, poetry and more Bushwakker, 2206 Dewdney Ave. Pat Fiacco Roast & Toast Saturday, Jan. 26, 5:30 p.m.

Queensbury Convention Centre, Evraz Place Women’s basketball U of R Cougars vs. Alberta Saturday, Jan. 26, 6:15 p.m.

U of R Centre for Kinesiology, Health and Sport Women’s hockey U of R Cougars vs. Saskatch-

The Talkies with Jayden Pfeifer Watch and dissect a Hollywood film Monday, Jan. 28, 7:30 p.m.

Creative City Centre, 1843 Hamilton St. Story of a lost Saskatchewan premier: A picture IS worth many words Wednesday, Jan. 30, 2 p.m.

Archer Library, Archives and Special Collections reading room University of Regina Regina Pats vs. Moose Jaw

Warriors Wednesday, Jan. 30, 7 p.m.

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Comedy Grind Gabbo’s 2338 Dewdney Ave. Every Saturday night Cyclone Comedy Night Thursday, Jan. 24, 8 p.m.

The Artful Dodger

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Hansel & Gretel: Witch Hunters Fifteen years after they were nearly killed by a witch with a gingerbread house, Hansel and Gretel have become bounty hunters who hunt witches.

Movie 43 Movie 43’s cast is a who’swho of Hollywood stars — Halle Berry, Live Schrieber, Emma Stone and Kate Winslet to name a few. The intertwined storylines are jawdropping and entertaining.

Parker Parker (Jason Statham) is a professional thief whose crew double-crosses him and leaves him for dead. He tracks them to their biggest heist ever and, in disguise, plans to take them down.

Galaxy Cinemas 420 McCarthy Blvd. N. 522-9098 Cineplex Odeon Southland Mall Cinemas 3025 Gordon Rd.; 585-3383 --Regina Public Library Theatre 2311 12th Ave.; 777-6104 Kramer Imax 2903 Powerhouse Dr. 522-4629 Rainbow Cinemas Golden Mile Shopping Centre 3806 Albert St.; 359-5250 Paradise Cinemas 1011 Devonshire Dr. N. 522-7888

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Marius White

Globalization to thank for venerable French wine

By James Romanow Sixty years ago if I wanted to drink decent wine, I had to live somewhere else. Now I can live in a particularly lonely part of the Great White North, but still have a choice of hundreds of wines from everywhere in the world at every price point. Thank you globalization!

Allow me to direct your attention to the French aisle, in particular to a wine called Marius White. This is an inexpensive wine from Charpoutier, one of the venerated names of French vintners. They produce the famous Hermitage among others, and if the UN ever starts a World Heritage wine list this wine will be among the first elected.

In any event, Marius is a wine from the Pays D’Oc, the French side of Catalonia. The wines of this area have long been ridiculed as ‘peasant wines.’ This was undoubtedly true in an era when the farmers only accessed peasant technology. However, a modern vinification technique is now available to every grape (however humble) and the results can be startling.

I’ve long been a fan of Vermentino, the white wine of Tuscany. Marius is a blend of Terret, a grape used traditionally for vermouth, and Vermentino. The result is a dry, fruity mouthful with a pleasantly herbal astringent finish.

If you like Sauvignon Blanc you need to try

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Marius. It’s different, not quite as brisk as Sauvignon Blanc, but absolutely fabulous.

There are very few wines as well suited to salads and seafood as this one. I have designated it the official wine of clam linguine. I am sure it also makes a great accompaniment to Manhattan clam chowder and oysters, and the list goes on — so many meals, so little time.

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Close Talker, great distance

By Jeanette Stewart Close Talker has gained a lot by being apart.

While most people were resting and enjoying some time off in December, the Saskatoon band was busy creating a debut record and playing holiday shows — putting together a couple packed parties seasonal revellers enjoyed thoroughly.

The burst of hard work was necessary. Two of the musicians go to school on the west coast during the year, so their brief time together in December marked the first time they were together since the fall.

The group was forced to use the time to lay down their debut recording in a week, producing an eightsong studio album called Timbers.

“Because there was such a short time frame there was a sense of urgency,” said Matthew Kopperud, the outspoken guitarist, keyboard player and vocalist.

The group met for an interview at Avenue Recording Studio above Amigos, lounging together on the couch in a manner that conveyed their sense of comfort and ease with one another.

There is a special dynamic between the members of the group.

It’s clear they’re not afraid to tell one another the truth. Most spent time as friends before creating the group, which also includes lead vocalist Will Quiring, drummer Chris Morien and bass player Jeremy Olson.

“Are you a diva?” I ask Kopperud when he commandeers the interview momentarily. The rest of the band cheers and laughs.

Close Talker formed last summer, and though they’ve spent almost as much time apart as together, it’s hard to tell.

The group puts on a live show that pops with energy. The new record deftly captures their distinct use of harmony that hints at fellow bro rockers like Yukon Blonde or Half Moon Run. From the few tracks they played

Members of the band Close Talker get comfy at the Avenue Recording Studio after completing the tracks to their new album. QC PHOTO BY MICHELLE BERG

during the interview, the new album will sound great.

“Because we were so intense about it, it made this a lot easier to do,” said Quiring, explaining how the songs unfolded during their time apart. “I’m super pumped that we waited this long to record.”

“They breathe like a fine wine,” said Kopperud.

The musicians harness electronic elements like programmed beats and synthesizers combined with traditional rock band instrumentals. Add to that crackling technical proficiency, inventive percussion

and an incredible sense of harmony and you have a potent musical synthesis that could insure the group becomes one of those perfect summer bands — the kind that makes you kick your shoes off and dance at an outdoor festival, hands in the air.

The group intends to tour during the summer months, hoping for the best for their new record.

“We’d love to go platinum,” deadpans Kopperud. Close Talker will reunite in February for their CD release party Feb. 20 at Vangelis in Saskatoon.

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Loca l AUT H O RS: Writers tell us what makes their book worth reading

ANNE MCDONALD

To the Edge of the Sea

LETTERS RECEIVED AY, BEFORE WEDNESD JANUARY 30TH WILL BE ELIGIBLE.

At the same time hundreds of P.E.I. farmers joined the Tenant League to fight against paying rent to P.E.I.’s Absentee Landlords.

Eventually troops had to be brought in. Alex and Reggie, two Island brothers, get caught up with the circus and the Tenant’s League.

The novel To the Edge of the Sea just won a Saskatchewan Book Award. The jury said: “a debut novel that is lyrical and precise in its descriptions of land, sea and people, and powerful in its accounts of both personal and political histories of the province and country.”

You can buy my book at Chapters, McNally Robinson, Amazon.ca, and many independent bookstores.

You can reach me at annemcdonald writer@gmail.com and read more at www.

TotheEdgeoftheSea.blogspot.com

Valentine’s is fast approaching and we are looking for Valentine’s Day letters; whether you want to sign it from yourself or ‘Secret Admirer’.

Send in your “Valentine’s Letters” for a chance to have your letter included in a special Valentine’s supplement on February 7th & 14th!

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Drop Off or Mail your letters to: Leader-Post Valentine’s Letters c/o Box 1130, Regina, SK S4P 3B4 11385 01.13

Anne McDonald

Who knew that the story of Canada’s Confederation was so interesting? I certainly didn’t.

It all started one hot and sleepy July day when I was teaching my English class and we watched a video celebrating Canada’s 125th birthday. There was a drawing of William Pope rowing this small oyster boat out to the Queen Victoria in the Charlottetown harbour to meet the Fathers of Confederation. The first circus in 20 years was in Charlottetown and everyone else had gone to the circus. There were no carriages left for the Fathers — and no rooms in any of the hotels.

The circus-goers, who had come from across the Island and over from New Brunswick, had booked everything. I was fascinated and started researching — the circus, the Civil war, farming, politics, politicians — everything.

Wednesday, Januay 30th, 2 pm – 4 pm

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OUTSIDE THE LINES # Colouring contest Each week, artist Stephanie McKay creates a timely illustration meant to please kids of all ages.

Children can colour the page, have a picture taken with the finished product and email it to qc@leaderpost.com.

One winner will be chosen each week for a Leader-Post prize pack.

Please send high-resolution pictures and include the childâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s name and contact information.

Last weekâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s QC colouring contest winner was Petra Ottenbreit-Born.

Congratulations! Thanks to all for your colourful submissions.

Try again this week!

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Bringing home lessons in food security

By Jenn Sharp Thousands of farmers, herders, cheese makers, fishers, food producers and chefs from around the world joined in Turin, Italy in October for the gastronomy event of the year.

Three people represented Saskatchewan at the 2012 Terra Madre.

The delegate for Saskatchewan’s only Slow Food convivia, Bryn Rawlyk and his wife Beth, along with Sharon McDaniel, a cheese maker and the proprietor of Herschel Hills (an artisan cheese house specializing in goat and cow’s milk cheese) made the journey to Italy.

Terra Madre is a network of food communities that are each committed to producing quality food in a responsible, sustainable way. Representatives from 150 countries attended Terra Madre. Their common desire: “To defend local products from globalized standardization and to promote a production model that respects people and the fertility of the land.”

Terra Madre joined with Salone del Gusto this year, another annual gastronomy event that aims to preserve centuries-old food traditions and support the slow food movement. Terra Madre is a deliberately international event.

Presenters speak in their native languages and participants don headsets that relay simultaneous translation. Admission costs go toward supporting the objectives of Slow Food, which is to promote good, clean and fair food.

Slow Food International was founded in Italy in 1986 and now has more than 100,000 members in 150 countries, including eight in Canada.

For McDaniel, attending Terra Madre was an opportunity to learn about cheese making and gain new inspiration for her business.

“There were all kinds of cheese and I was most interested in all the different ways they aged and displayed their cheese,” she says. “I learned about some important milking parlour improvements that have

A man touches chilies at the Salone del Gusto gastronomy fair in Turin, Italy. The fair exhibits 8,000 farmers and producers from all around the world. 2012 marked the first year that Salone del Gusto and Terra Madre joined into one event. WIRE PHOTO

helped to deliver a safe raw milk supply.”

She was fortunate enough to be invited to return to Italy to learn how to make sheep milk cheeses.

Connecting with other like-minded people was also a highlight.

“I had many opportunities to speak with local cheese makers and other artisans about the many benefits of eating locally.”

McDaniels and Rawlyk have both been interested in food security and the slow food movement for quite some time.

Rawlyk grew up on his family’s farm south of Saskatoon. His childhood diet consisted of food that fewer and fewer children can say they’ve tasted: Fresh garden produce, eggs and meat from farm chickens, along with fresh honey

from the family’s bees.

A baker and home chef, he now lives in Saskatoon and does his best to find locally produced food for his own young family.

“Many of our neighbourhoods are like food deserts with no close-by grocery stores or markets … I found that in spite of our region’s abundant raw food production, it can be a struggle for individuals in our city

to have easy access to that food,” he states in his Slow Food profile.

Terra Madre was an amazing opportunity for Rawlyk to learn from others in the global Slow Food community. His goal is to help connect urban people with local food producers.

For more information about Canada’s Slow Food movement go to: www.slowfood.ca.

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