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NOTEBOOK from*the*editor Hello New Tribe Readers, Can you believe the summer is actually here? After months of snow, rain and cold it’s great to see people outside enjoying the great weather and participating in numerous community events. It’s about time! We decided to do a music issue for July and it was a lot of hard work getting everything together in time. I would like to thank everyone involved in putting this issue together including the talented artists we profiled. I know that this gets mentioned by me frequently but I’m always impressed by the number of talented individuals here in Calgary and the surrounding area. We were limited with space but there are so many more great artists that we will try and cover in the near future. Is that the smell of those little donuts in the air? Yes, it’s that time of year again when our city gets turned into a giant rodeo and gets inundated with thousands of tourists. The tribe staff will be out in force so if you see us walking by stop and say hello.
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At the end of this month USAY will launch our new web site. Check it out to win cool prizes while staying informed on the latest events around town. A lot of good stuff is in the planning stages at the USAY offices so stay in touch. Need updates on upcoming USAY and New Tribe Magazine events? Feel free to search us out on Facebook and join our growing friends list. We post upcoming events, submission requirements 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. Want to gain experience in Graphic Design? We are currently looking for freelance designers to work on everything from magazine layout, to creating posters and advertisements. (Experience required) Spread the word, and stay true to it. John Medeiros Managing Editor
Calgary’s Aboriginal Youth Monthly editor@newtribemagazine.ca Managing Editor John Medeiros New Tribe Intern Richie Hairy Bull Graphic Design Aboriginal Design Group Urban Society for Aboriginal Youth 1511 10th St. SW Calgary, AB T2R 1E8 403.233.8225 Executive Director LeeAnne Sicker Program Manager Rachel Paris Executive Assistant Jessica Hawryluk Board of Directors President Jesse Halton Vice-President Amanda Gonet Treasurer Sarena Provost Secretary Cheryl Hanley Directors Ryan Willert Cherokee Blood Brett Black Plume NEW TRIBE is a monthly magazine. Our mission is to promote a positive outlook on Aboriginal living in an urban setting by promoting information sharing within the Aboriginal and youth communities Opinions expressed in submitted work/letters are those of the authors and do not necessarily reflect the views of NEW TRIBE or USAY. This magazine is a forum for Aboriginal youth to speak their minds and share their stories without intervention.
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NEWS BRIEFS
19 HEALTH
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PROFILES
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10 BP OIL SPILL
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GAME HISTORY
12 FLAVOR
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BEATS
13 COOL EATS
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DJ TUNDER
14 POETRY
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BOOK REVIEWS
15 POWER OF CHANGE
35 YOUTH HOOPS
18 WAR SHIRTS
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Aboriginal Happenings From Across Canada Camps line up on idea of name change for Stanley Park VANCOUVER Ð The idea of changing the name of Stanley Park to the aboriginal name Xwayxway has Ò struck a nerveÓ with Vancouver residents, according to a park board commissioner strongly opposed to the notion. Ian Robertson says that, if a formal proposal comes before the board, he will oppose it. Ò I think that itÕ s become an icon and it means a lot as Stanley Park to millions of Canadians and thousands of Vancouverites,Ó Robertson said Saturday. Ò I think to change it is really the wrong decision.Ó
Rick Antonson, CEO of Tourism Vancouver, says integrating the aboriginal name Xwayxway (pronounced kwhykway) alongside the Lord Stanley namesake could draw interest from international visitors. Ò I would say that one of the points that visitors constantly are fascinated about from our corner of the globe would be our indigenous peoplesÕ history, and the art and the language and how things have been in tradition,Ó Antonson said. Ò This is one more . . . really interesting step-off point for a discussion about the history of our indigenous peoples.Ó Vancouver Mayor Gregor Robertson says that, while a decision on renaming the park would ultimately fall to Ottawa, the public should be involved in the discussion. SOURCE - THE PROVICE
The suggestion of renaming the park was raised June 30 by a Squamish elder at the opening of Klahowya Village, a new First Nations village display in the park. No formal proposal has been introduced to rename the park, which is located on federal land and leased by the city.
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Aboriginal youth key to filling labour gap CANADA Ð Young aboriginals will be needed to fill the gaps as the Canadian workforce ages, according to a First Nations study released Monday.
Predictions are that Canada will have more jobs than qualified workers within a few years. Ò Aboriginal employment levels, theyÕ ve been slowly increasing but they are still way behind,Ó said Gillian Austin, research co-ordinator for the non-profit Atlantic Aboriginal Economic Development Integrated Program in Dartmouth. She said employment equity was introduced over 20 years ago but most companies are not required to have employment equity programs or keep track of their hiring of aboriginal employees. Ò It is basically saying that not much has changed,Ó Austin said. Ò We still have the same problems and barriers that we had 20 years ago or longer. Lack of education, racism, and then there is also people not wanting to leave their communities to work.Ó Aboriginal people of working age will number close to a million, or about 3.4 per cent of the working-age population in Canada by the end of 2017. SOURCE - CHRONICLE HERALD
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What’s Going On? JULY,2010 July 3 - 4 Blackfoot Crossing Powwow www.blackfootcrossing.ca July 6 Rhianna Concert Saddledome Calgary, AB July 8 - 11 Abegweit First Nation - Pow wow Mount Stewart, PEI deanabernard@hotmail.com
July 13, 14 & 15 34th Annual BC Elders Gathering Salmon Arm, B.C.
http://www.bcelders.com/ elders-gathering.php
July 14 - 15 National First Nations Leadership Conference Edmonton Marriot at River Cree Resort http://www. wavewalkergroup.com/
July 9 - 18 Calgary Stampede Stampede Park & City Calgary, AB
July 16 – 18 oundmaker’s Lodge Nechi Powwow St. Albert, AB www.poundmaker.org
July 10 & 11 Kahnawake Powwow www.kahnawakepowwow. com/
July 20 – 22 31st Annual Assembly of First Nations Assembly Winnipeg Convention Centre
July 12 – 17 Diverse As This Land - Voice Intensive Workshop Banff Centre, Alberta http://www.banffcentre.ca
July 23 – August 1 Kiyanaw First Peoples Showcase Part of Capital Ex Edmonton Northlands Edmonton, AB
Coca-Cola Stage July 8 Down with Webster @ 9:15pm July 9 Theory of a Deadman @ 9pm July 10 OK Go @ 9pm July 11 Barenaked Ladies @ 9pm July 12 Stereos @ 2pm July 12 Faber Drive @ 3:30pm July 12 Marianas Trench @ 9pm July 13 Three Days Grace @ 9pm July 14 Glass Tiger @ 9:15pm July 15 Doc Walker @ 9:15pm July 16 OneRepublic @ 9pm July 17 Crash Karma @ 8pm July 17 Default @ 9:15pm July 18 Martina McBride @ 9pm
CALGARY STAMPEDERS 07/01/2010 08:00 PM Toronto Argonauts @ Calgary Stampeders 07/24/2010 07:30 PM Saskatchewan Roughriders @ Calgary Stampeders 07/31/2010 07:30 PM Winnipeg Blue Bombers @ Calgary Stampeders
Calgary YMCA Rec night Every 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 - usayeditor@gmail.com by the third Wednesday of the month. Submission deadline for the AUGUST issue: JULY 23
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BP OIL SPILL TRAGEDY continued... John Medeiros The fallout from the BP Oil spills continues, as efforts continue to collect the petroleum and gas flowing from the failed blow out preventer cap on well MC252. All solutions so far to put a permanent stop to the gushing hole have failed, some due to bad weather, while others to bad luck. Tony Hayward, the CEO of British Petroleum (BP) continues to pledge that all of his companyÕ s resources are being used in order to put a stop to this situation. He explained that the intense pressure of the water in this area has hampered the ability of crews to try and stop the leak.
of unsafe conditions existing in the area. The Move On advocacy group also held nationwide vigils beginning on this date in an attempt to force BP to increase their efforts to stop the spill.
This has affected the entire gulf area as well, putting a halt to many fishing activities in the region. NOAA, the National Ocean and Atmospheric Administration, has closed approximately 36% of the available federal waterways in this area, putting a serious crimp in this trade and forcing many fishermen to seek compensation from BP.
Government officials have been busy trying to make some sense out of this chaos, with President Obama making a trip to the area to try and assess the damage first hand. It is the 4th trip to the region since he assumed the oval office. Meanwhile special Senate and House subcommittees were meeting to discuss related matters in the gulf. BP was ordered to come up with a contingency plan for collecting the oil which continued to flow unabated. The flow rate had increase by 4 to 5%, which was well below the prediction of up to 20% maximum by the federal government.
Sixty four days have passed since the April 11th explosion that killed eleven workers, and the effects of the oil are starting to be felt as far East as Pensacola, Florida, where the Air Force suspended training operations on June 8th because
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As of June 10th, BP had paid out over 53 million dollars in payments to 42,000 claims made by individuals affected by this accident. The U.S. government had already spent over $140 million to assist with the Gulf clean up effort. The oil kept flowing however, reaching an estimated 20 to 40 thousand barrels per day, up from the predicted 12 to 19 thousand range. Another area that has become affected is Mississippi, where several areas had to be closed to fishermen on June 12th due to the spread of the oil slick to coastal waterways. BP officials received a letter from the government with instructions and a deadline to identify and increase a method of safe oil collection. They responded the very next day with a system that employs a series of underwater sensors to ascertain the flow rate. It was supposed to supply a definitive answer to the question that had been nagging at officials for several weeks, namely “how much oil is flowing from the ruptured well each day?Ó June 14th brought some better news, with BP reporting the expected capture of 50,000 barrels or 2.1 million gallons of oil per day by the end of June. This was
COMMUNITY great news and it arrived about 2 weeks earlier than expected. President Obama had 2 visits scheduled to the region on Monday and Tuesday. The next day saw estimates of the oil spill rise from between 35 to 60 thousand barrels each day. This bad news was coupled with the fact that oil containment efforts had to be suspended on two separate occasions due to bad weather in the gulf region. President Obama addressed the nation about this situation and reaffirmed his determination to assist the people living in this area and was adamant about the responsibility falling on BP. He asserted that the cleanup was vital and every effort was being made to try and restore order as quickly as possible. On June 16th, BP CEO Tony Hayward again stated that he was sorry and knows the harm that was done to the Gulf area. He admitted that British Petroleum would take the full brunt of blame and would make every effort to make sure that this type of tragedy wouldnÕ t happen again. Hayward later assured those affected that any resource at his disposal would be used to help fix
the problem. At least $1.5 billion dollars have already been spent on the clean up, payment of compensation checks and attempts to cap the well. The company showed a firm resolve by adding a second system in place to try and check the amount of oily water that continued to wreak havoc in the region. This one connected to the blow out preventer (BOP) and carries gas and oil directly to a surface ship, the QS4000. The next day saw the House Energy and Commerce Sub-Committee in session and meeting with BP leader Tony Hayward. Many accused him of being evasive and not providing a definitive answer to their questions about how the oil spill would be contained. On that same day, a national poll indicated that out of 10 Americans polled, 6 did not approve of the way that the President was handling the situation. Anadarko Petroleum, the partner to BP in this project blamed the oil spill on their former partner, citing reckless action on the part of British Petroleum. It was asserted therefore, that the BP Corporation should continue to pay all claims filed against them.
The latest estimates by the federal government on June 21st, indicate that 2.5 millions gallons per day age escaping from the ruptured BOP. June 22, saw a Larry King telethon, co-hosted with Ryan Seacrest bring in a reported 1.8 millions dollars in relief funds for this area. For 2 hours, celebrities manned the phones for donations to be spread out among the United Way, The National Wildlife Fund and The Nature Conservancy. Iran was also quoted as saying that they would help with this situation if asked. A spokesman for the Foreign Ministry: Ramin Mehmanparast, said that Iranian experts had knowledge of this type of issue and would assist if asked. It has been a rough 64 days since the explosion that lead to this whole mess. The government has become involved, along with BP in order to provide a solution to the problem. Most Americans feel that something has to be done, but the majority donÕ t approve of the government handling of the issue. It will take time for any measure to work; hopefully the right one is chosen
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On the Table Elodie Caron Banana Quesadilla Quesadillas are like sandwiches: theyÕ re easy to make, you can eat them with your hands and you can put whatever you want in them. There is a little bit of science involved - you need something melty to bind them together and something slightly healthy for flavor and variety. This is usually cheese and vegetables, with chicken or beef for protein. Lately, though, IÕ ve been making them with bananas and peanut butter. ItÕ s like ElvisÕ s favorite fried peanut butter and banana sandwiches, but lighter and way less greasy. What you need for 2 servings: 2 soft tortillas 1 ripe banana 2 tablespoons peanut butter 1 teaspoon butter or margarine Warm up the tortillas, either in the microwave for 15 seconds, or in a dry pan on the stove, just until theyÕ re flexible. Put the tortillas down on a solid surface, like a counter top, and mash half the banana on half of each tortilla. Spread peanut butter on the other half of each one, then fold the peanut butter side onto the banana side, so you have a half-circle of tortilla. Don’t spread the filling all the way to the edge, because it’s going to melt and expand out, and you don’t want it to ooze right out of the quesadilla. Melt the butter or margarine in a wide, shallow pan on medium heat. Slide each tortilla in, with the folded side in the middle, so that they make a rest against each other and make a full-circle shape. If you donÕ t have a pan big enough, just cook them separately. These don’t take very long to cook, so give it about 2 minutes, then flip and cook for 2-3 minutes more, just until theyÕ re brown and a little crispy. Move them to a heat-resistant surface and let them cool for a minute or so, then cut them in half and put them on a plate, with some jam or syrup for extra flavor, if you like. Variations: You can also make banana and chocolate quesadillas, with Nutella or chocolate chips, or change up the fruit for strawberries or apple slices. Like I said, whatever you want.
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TRIBE * POETRY LEGACY I HAD A DREAM I WAS SITTING ON A HILL NEAR MY HOME BELOW ME WAS A GREEN FIELD STRETCHED TO THE EDGES OF MY SIGHT FILLED WITH BUFFALO I LOOKED DOWN AND SAW THE SEA OF FLESH HORN, SINEW, BONE THE LEGACY OF MY PEOPLE I AWOKE COLD AND SHIVERING OPENING MY DOOR I SAW THE RAIN FALLING I WALKED TO THE HILL AND LOOKED BEYOND THE GRASS WAS OVERFLOWING THE FIELD WAS EMPTY OF LIFE THE BUFFALO ARE GONE NEVER TO RETURN I WONDER BACK INSIDE AND CLOSE MY EYES MY DREAMS ARE BETTER THAN REALITY I MISS THE BUFFALA by Jimmy Crane
Freedom of Spirit Freedom to feel anger without hate Freedom to have tolerance without resentment Freedom to love from a free spirit Freedom to be there for others with their best interest in mind By Wilfred Smith
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Power to Change Cory Little Light
I believe in change. And I believe that everyone has the power to change if they really want to. This goes especially for the ones out there who are living a negative lifestyle. You must realize that you do have the power to change your ways, change your attitude, overcome addiction, stop doing crime, stop going to jail, stop being abusive, whatever the case may be, you can change!!! And sometimes change is good, change is what we need. It is possible. You just have to believe in yourself and believe in the power to change. I know that for years I was an alcoholic and I was very abusive towards myself and to the people I loved, especially women. I can honestly say that I did not like the man that I had become. I lost sight of who I really was and what I stood for. The problem was is that I had no clue how to fix myself. I was so lost and so confused that I just didnÕ t know how
to make that first step towards healing myself. All I knew is that I needed to change and I wanted to change, I just didnÕ t know how to begin the process. Where my change came was when I truly acknowledged that I needed to change, and that was my first step. My second step was to take action, and this was anything but easy because a part of me was still in denial. But once I got past that denial phase, things went a little easier for me. I began to reach out for help because I realized that I couldnÕ t do it on my own. I checked myself into a real good treatment center for my addictions, and I decided to take a menÕ s violence course to help me with my abusiveness. Keep in mind that the changes that I made in my life didnÕ t happen over night. It took time and a whole lot of patience and commitment, but in the end all of my hard work paid off.
Today, I can honestly say that IÕ m a much healthier person because I made a change. IÕ m not the same man that I used to be. I no longer dwell in the streets, I no longer sell drugs, I quit drinking, and most importantly, I stopped being abusive. IÕ m very proud of myself and how far IÕ ve come in life. I feel that this is my comeback and IÕ m not about to let anyone or anything stop me. Since IÕ ve made these changes in my life, my outlook on life has changed for the better. I began to believe again. Believe in myself. I have goals and I have dreams now. And since I got sober IÕ ve begun to get my Native Pride back again. And if I could end off saying anything that you all might remember it would be that, Ò even if you have strayed a little bit off course in your life, itÕ s never too late to turn around and comeback to that person that you were always meant to be in this life.Ó ItÕ s never too late to change.
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STAMPEDE SURVIVAL GUIDE Richie Hairy Bull With this years packed entertainment from the coca-cola stage to the rodeo and chuck wagon races to the powwow dance competitions, youÕ re not going to want to miss a thing. The guide also lets you know, what you need to pack from home, so you are prepared for good or bad weather, and location of parking and where to go for an emergency. So read on and enjoy this years Calgary Stampede 2010 What to wear Dressing cool to protect your self from the heat is a very good idea. Wearing clothing that is made from natural fibers keep you cool, also the natural fibers (cotton-linen) let the dampness evaporate easily. Keep in mind to wear clothes that are comfortable, especially with doing a lot of walking all day and try to avoid tight clothing as it tends to trap the hot air around and keeps moisture close to the skin which is very uncomfortable. Gowns or dresses up to your knees and drapery shirts move with your body motion allowing dry and cool air to circulate the skin. Wearing light colors reflects the sun and dark and black attract heat. Also foot wear is very important so good comfortable pair of shoes or runners is best. What to bring Keep in mind the good weather isnÕ t always promising so try and bring that extra jacket or windbreaker just in case as Calgary mostly cools off in the evening. A pull-over raincoat, if itÕ s cloudy is a good idea and you can purchase one at a local dollar store. Bringing WATER is a very important thing as itÕ s easy to get dehydrated with all the walking youÕ re going to be doing. Bringing snacks of your own is a good idea and will save you money, especially if you have kids. Sunscreen is also important so you donÕ t get burned on those
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rare hot Calgary days. Parking and Transit The Calgary Stampede parking is 12.00$ at the gates, payment methods are payable in cash, they take Visa, Master card and American Express. Debit cards will not be accepted due to the long process and traffic being a concern. Parking is limited and located at the North end of the stampede park and there is also a limited number of handicap stalls located at the North and South entrances. During the Stampede LRTs will be running through the night, but buses to your home territory will not be running as late. Finding a parking spot near the Stampede could be very hectic at times and with it being jam packed its most likely best to take the city transit, itÕ s a lot easier and less expensive, also a lot less stressful. Kids Safety The Calgary Stampede is a family event and loads of fun for the kids, but it could be very hectic with crowds of people jostling back and forth so losing a child in such a crowd can happen quite often. Take the safety of your kids seriously, have lots of rest to keep your eyes on the kids, and if a friend is available to help that lightens the load and brings another set of hands to help and also to share in the fun. What to eat Wondering what is best to eat for walking around for miles during the stampede and being in the sun and heat most of the day? Eating light for each meal is best, dealing with the sun and heat and weather mixes with your digestive system to slow you down, especially dealing with low blood pressure. Having snacks between light meals is better and keeps you going and energetic so you can
enjoy the Greatest Outdoor show on earth. Try lots of fruit and a big pasta for lunch to keep you healthy and energetic. Emergencies For emergencies, health or medical concerns while at the stampede, you can go to the medical rooms where volunteer aid assistance will be provided by St. Johns Ambulance and are located through out the Stampede Park in the Main Facilities. Entertainment Free performance by singers and bands on the Coca-cola stage throughout the day and evening, the stage will be closed at 11pm. Such great bands will be performing such as, Theory Of a Dead Man, Three Days Grace, Marianas Trench, Stereos and Faber Drive. Nashville North will be showing performances by Julian Austin, The Kentucky Headhunters, Hey Romeo and lots more. Also Rodeo and Chuck wagon races is a great experience to watch and very exciting, if you are planning on attending both the Rodeo and Chuck wagon races, its best to try and do one event per day to get full fun and experience of each event. There will also be games and rides for kids and adults to enjoy, please visit calgarystampede.com for exact ticket prices and events. Indian Village This year at the Indian Village there will be fun and exciting activities for everyone to enjoy. With the Indian Village being a big part of the Calgary Stampede since 1912, attracts many people and tourists from around the world to enjoy and get first hand experience of our First Nations Traditions and Culture.
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WAR SHIRTS In 1841, war shirts were presented to the Governor of the Hudson Bay Company Sir George Simpson; during his visit to Fort Edmonton, the shirts made by women of the Blackfoot tribe; were then taken by SimpsonÕ s secretary Edward Hopkins back to England where they were donated to the Pitt Rivers Museum located at the University of Oxford and have remained until now. K a a h s i n n o o n i k s i AoÕ toksisawooyawa Our ancestors have come to visit: Blackfoot Shirts is the exhibit that has been open now since June 5, 2010 and will run until August 29, 2010 at the Galt Museum located in Lethbridge, Alberta. To kick start the events, personal study previews were available for community members, students and interested individuals.Which led to a special gathering and dinner hosted by the Galt Museum where curator Jennifer Moore, for the Galt Museum invited special guest to take to the microphone and speak on their experience with the return of the war shirts, in attendance was MLA Greg Weadick, who thanked all for their involvement and mentioned his beadwork collection, then the Honourable Mayor Bob Tarleck, came up to the podium. Ò For too long we have not given respect for your culture, thankfully that is changing. We want you to be part of our community; we want you to be able to do that without
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surrendering any part of your creativity and culture.Ó After his eloquent speech, he passed on the microphone to Dr. Kris Englett who thanked all in attendance on behalf of the board of the Galt Museum. Then Narcisse Blood took center stage and reminded everyone why reparation was so important, and spoke briefly on the involvement of Frank Weasel Head, Adam Delany, Louis Soop, Delia Crosschild, Martin Heavy Head, and many others. Who inspired him to take on a stronger role in repatriating our cultural items. Ò One thing I hope is that we can replenish our beliefs, our cultural way, these shirts were made with great artistry and function. These shirts are testimony to what we were as a people. What is being repatriated is a way of life and a way of knowing. Ò With that a blessing was given for the meal to follow and Martin Heavy head was introduced. Who mentioned that out of the five shirts visiting, three of them were sacred animate beings that would provoke a sense of pride, and spiritual empowerment held within the shirts. He also spoke of healing with laughter and remembering why we need to revitalize the traditions and culture within the community. After the meal was consumed, a general viewing of the exhibit was allowed, where
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volunteers were there to provide added information on the shirts, the materials that were used to make the shirts and the symbolism that was involved. To close the festivities gifts were presented, in true Blackfoot style, to Dr. Laura Peers, Curator, of Pitt Rivers Museum, Dr. Alison Brown, Project Researcher, of the University of Aberdeen, and Heather Richardson, Conservator, for Pitt Rivers Museum, who all addressed their excitement, and respect to be involved in such a great project. “When we first learned that the shirts were from the Blackfoot tribe, it was so exhilarating to know that there were people interested in working with us, to provide more information on the shirts. With the private study of the shirts more than 500 plus people have been able to touch, feel and handle the shirts. Which provoked old language that was not being used, and a sense of pride in the Blackfoot people who were able to handle them, but not only that, some were left feeling sad, but with a sense of awe from the power that was felt from the shirts. Ò With that the meal was ended with a closing remark from Jennifer Moore, and an invitation was sent out to everyone and anyone who had not seen the shirts to visit the Galt Museum for a viewing of the exhibit.
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EATING DISORDER
Jolene Frayne-Callihoo
Eating disorders occur in males as well as females, but females make up approximately 90% of all cases. There are 4 specific types of disordered eating patterns which are officially recognized as eating disorders. They are: anorexia nervosa, bulimia nervosa, binge-eating disorder, and pica. There are other forms of disordered eating but not enough research exists to establish criteria for diagnosis. Anorexia Nervosa People who suffer from anorexia nervosa do not eat enough food to meet nutritional daily requirements; in other words, they starve themselves and are extremely undernourished. They keep their body fat content low by consuming between 300-700 calories per day. Their body fat is 7% to 18% or their body weight. They become cold easily; have unusually low or irregular heart rates, dry skin, and low blood pressure. Approximately 9 in 10 women with anorexia have significant bone loss and 38% have osteoporosis. Risk Groups: Dieters, Dancers, Competitive Athletes, Fitness Instructors, Dietetics Majors, people with Type 1 Diabetes. The overwhelming desire to become and remain thin drives people with this disorder to refuse to eat and exercise intensely. The cause of anorexia nervosa isnÕ t yet clear. Many different conditions both physical and biological can cause an individual to become dedicated to extreme thinness. Potential causes can include the societal views that are placed on female thinness, the need to conform to societyÕ s expectations on weight/shape (media), low self esteem, and a need to control some aspect of oneÕ s life. Treatment is long-term and usually takes 5 to 7 years and professional help to correct. Treating this disorder is often difficult because the people who suffer from anorexia nervosa donÕ t believe their weight needs to be increased. Bulimia Nervosa Bulimia nervosa is an eating disorder characterized by recurrent episodes of rapid, uncontrolled eating of large amounts of food in a short period of time. These episodes of
binge eating are often followed by attempts to prevent weight gain by purging, using laxatives, diuretics and enemas, dieting, and sometimes exercise. Bulimia nervosa occurs in 1 Ð 3% of young women and 0.5% in young males. Unlike those with anorexia nervosa people with bulimia usually are not underweight or emaciated. They tend to be normal weight or overweight. Like anorexia, bulimia is more common among athletes. Bulimia nervosa leads to major changes in metabolism which puts pressure on the body to constantly adjust to feast and famine cycles and mineral and fluid losses. Salivary glands become enlarged and teeth may erode due to frequent vomiting of highly acidic foods from the stomach (bile). Risk Groups: Gymnasts, Weight lifters, Wrestlers, Jockeys, Figure Skaters, Physical Trainers, Distance Runners, and Ballet Dancers. The cause of bulimia is not known but the scientific research is pointing at depression, abnormal mechanisms for regulating food intake, and feast-and-famine cycles as possible causes. Fasts as well as restrained eating may prompt feeling of hunger which may trigger binge eating. The ideal thinness may become more and more difficult to achieve as the feastand-famine cycles continue. Just as in anorexia nervosa, treatment may take up to 5 -7 years. Nutrition and psychological counselling to help break the feast-and-famine cycle will need to be in place. Binge Eating Disorder Binge eating is a disorder characterized by periodic episodes of binge eating, which normally is not followed by vomiting or the use of laxatives. People with this condition tend to be overweight or obese and 1 in 3 people who develop this disorder are male. Common physical effects of long term binge eating disorder include: • Type 2 diabetes • Gallbladder disease • High cholesterol • High blood pressure • Heart disease • Joint and muscle pain
• Gastrointestinal problems • Sleep apnea Stress, depression, anger, anxiety, and other negative emotions appear to prompt binge eating episodes. Evidence indicated that bingeeating disorder aggregates in families and has both genetic and environmental origins. Treatment focuses on both the disordered eating as well as the underlying psychological issues. People with often be asked to keep a food diary and indicate bingeing episodes, note feelings, circumstances and thoughts related to each eating event to pinpoint the triggers and problems and help to use alternative behaviours that may prevent bingeing. Meal planning and group therapy are also both excellent treatment options. Treatment is successful in 85% of women treated for eating disorders. Pica The most intriguing type of eating disorder is Pica, which has been observed in chimpanzees and humans in many cultures since ancient times. Pica is the regular consumption of nonfood substances such as clay or laundry starch. Young children and pregnant women are most likely to engage in the practice and rarely occur in men. Below are some of the foods that are reported to be consumed by individuals with pica: Baking Soda Burnt matches Cigarette butts Clay Crayons Dirt Foam rubber Hair
Paste Pebbles Plaster Sand String Wool Paint Chips Moth Balls
It is not clear why pica exists, although several theories have been proposed. In some cases, specific nutritional deficiencies, such as iron deficiency anemia and zinc deficiency may cause pica. Pica may also be caused by poor dieting, malnutrition, food depravation, mental retardation, and obsessive-compulsive disorder.
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Lil Smokey Interview by Caylem Simeon
photograph by John Medeiros
COVER FEATURE Walking into the venue down the stairs past the doorman and into a party that is just beginning to bounce with heavy beats & bass-lines, standing behind the curtains on the stage reciting his lyrics as a crowd begins to gather on the dancefloor, Lil Smokey finds himself focused on the task before him. Pacing back and forth preparing himself to deliver a show stopping performance feeling calm, collected and confident, Ferris Littlelight a.k.a. Ò Lil SmokeyÓ is ready to drop rhymes and spill his lyrical guts to the crowd. Having already preformed at several events in Calgary while promoting his name and his talent within the Aboriginal community, Lil Smokey has steadily been putting in work while building his fan base from the family and friends. With over fifteen hundred plus fans on his facebook music group & his personal facebook page, not including his Myspace page, Ferris Littlelight is making moves to the next level operations within the rap game. Standing tall and filled with pride, Lil Smokey is beginning to see the work pay off of staying determined and focused on the goal. With ideas constantly running through his mind it isnÕ t hard to realize this young man is making big things happen for him. With a video shoot on the horizon, an album ready to enter the final stages of the mixing process and ready to hit the streets in time for summer, Lil Smokey has just secured a gig opening for legendary Canadian hip hop rapper Ò ChoclairÓ from Toronto. I had a chance to sit down and question the man about what he has planned as he makes moves to get to the next level. What is your message to the youth? What is it that you are saying that makes your music or message any different from the last two guys before you and the next 2 guys behind you? My message to the youth is that you should be like the buffalo in a storm will keep moving forward, donÕ t be like the cow in a storm the cow will just turn itÕ s butt to the storm and wait it out; look at that as your answer to your problem, go forward in life. My music message is geared to inspire youth to dream, reach high and not only achieve in life, but achieve the best. Why hip hop & rapping? There are several mediums to express your creative side like writing, art and dance; what attracted you to hip hop? When?
I chose hip hop because it is the new connection to upcoming youth. I looked up to my older cousins that rapped in the past and I would like to see younger generations look up to me like that. I feel like I could be a good role model to youth because I want to see them do well in life. Who are your influences in the game? Why? Producers? M.C.Õ s? I admire 50 Cent because of all his achievements in a short time span. His music production and collaborations with other artists and his own career both solo and and with G-Unit. I like that he is producing and making clothes with his Ò G-UnitÓ line, his entrepreneurship with water & energy drink business idea etc. all inspire me to want to be on that level. The producer I look up to is Timberland because heÕ s been around for years and is quite successful. His roster of artists and collaborations are an inspiration because of the various people heÕ s worked with over the years. He hears things differently and creates great tracks from everyday sounds and ideas. Where do you draw creative inspiration? From real life experiences and from just having empathy for people gives me the inspiration to write songs and feel what others are going through. What events or experiences in your life have you drawn from in order to create the music that you have? Was there any one single event or a series of events that led you to hip hop as a form of expression? I have gone through being treated unfairly as an Aboriginal youth, sometimes I have been found guilty of just being brown on a Friday night. It is hard to just stay status quo so I express my feelings through my music. Every track tells a story about real emotions that I have had at one time or another. Do you just write lyrics or do you also produce? Is there a particular technique you use to create the music? I just write the lyrics. I work in a team effort with my producer Chris Ò ChayÓ Copeland, whoÕ s an expert at creating the beats that will work for my style of music. Chay has been an inspiration to me as well; he is very wise man with one of the things he told me was that music comes from your soul you have to love it and it has nothing to do with money. I think it is best to leave the producer part to him
since he is the expert. I was playing around making beats at ChaysÕ studio in Toronto and the beats sucked, heÕ s told me to keep it up and try harder. What comes first for you? Do you hear the music or feel the words first? Both, I can write to the beat or I could just go in to the studio with Chay and show him the lyrics and he will make the beat right there. What inspires you to be the role model that others see you for within your family and the youth who listen to and support your music? Anybody can be bad it doesnÕ t take a genius to do that. I want to walk a different path and show youth that there is more for our people. Our Ancestors were the most powerful people around and I want to live by their ways. I was brought up in a traditional home so I want to share with others what I have learned. What is your advice to the youth who are interested in becoming a lyricist or producer? You will be shot down a lot but that doesnÕ t mean you should give up. If you are serious about getting into the game than keep going out and looking for a studio or a producer that will work with you. Read books on music, read the dictionary so you could learn as much words as possible. What can we expect from Lil Smokey in the next year? What are the goals? You will see a lot of me in the next year. My album (still untitled) is going to be dropping quickly with a lot of hot tracks that have only been heard by yours truly and my producer Chay. I am also going to be shooting a music video for the hit single in my album. I have so many goals I canÕ t list here but the future looks bright. For more information on Lil SmokeyÕ s gigs and projects coming up for the summer stay tuned to his Ò facebookÓ (facebook.com/ lilsmokey) and Ò myspaceÓ (myspace.com/ lilsmokeynp) as he is always updating new happenings and events that he is performing at. Expect big things from Lil Smokey throughout the summer months and watch for his album to hit the streets soon.
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COVER FEATURE
PAMELA SMITH of having to perform my best and come out of my shell, the more I did it the easier it got. I would have to say itÕ s almost addicting after a while, thereÕ s no other feeling out there like it. ItÕ s where I feel the most alive. Influences: My biggest influences would be my Granny who always wanted me to sing, Mom and Dad and my AuntieÕ s they liked to push me to keep going and get out there and make my dreams come true, and most important to believe in myself. Favorite Artists I loved growing up Patsy Cline, Willie Nelson, Celine Dion, Mariah Carey, Etta James, and Sheryl Crow oh and letÕ s not forget the great sound of Mr. BB King, thatÕ s just to name a few. The best of all is soul music. When it makes you feel different after you listened to it. Now thatÕ s music! Upcoming Events: I like to get out to different jams in Calgary; itÕ s a good way to connect with other artists and I really enjoy listening to what other artists are putting out there. I have been recording with Curt Young and will be at the Banff Centre for a week in July for the Diverse as the Land Vocal workshop. Then itÕ s time to record the Pamela June cd, which will show case all my own originals. Dream Collaboration: To be able to sing with Willie Nelson would be my dream come true I have always loved the raw mellow sound of his music and his voice.
Background Insight: I was born and raised in Winnipeg Mb, and other surrounding areas in Manitoba. The Smith family is a large family with a lot of musicians, I have one brother that I still enjoy hanging out with, but we grew up around music and instruments became our toys. My granny says I sang before I spoke, so I guess I started pretty young.
Inspiration: My babies are my biggest inspiration now, I always say I cannot imagine my life without them, where would I be, and it throws a lot of responsibility my way for them, as well as for me. Most of all the desire to do get out there and not let a gift God gave me go to waste, he could have given it to someone else so itÕ s up to me to do use it, live it, and love it.
Style of Music: I love the Blues and Country so my music is a blend of the two. It’s hard to put myself in a specific genre because it is a different sound.
Advice: We are become our own biggest obstacle once you believe in yourself and take the first steps to make your dreams your reality it becomes your empowerment, to see what you have achieved, and that youÕ re making a difference for no one else but yourself. ItÕ s your dream; itÕ s your mind body and spirit so take control. DonÕ t allow anyone to get in your way especially yourself!
Decision to be a performer: I grew up singing and singing on a stage, I grew to love the feeling
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Amanda Eagle Tailfeathers NEW TRIBE INTERN RICHIE HAIRY BULL SITS DOWN WITH “KENZI KILL” VOCALIST AMANDA EAGLE TAILFEATHERS AND GETS THE LOW DOWN ON THE NAME, PAST SUCCESS, AND FUTURE GOALS. What made you want to get into music and at what age did you start? I have always been into music since I can remember. Rock and Roll caught my ear, I think because of the different sounds that came out of the guitar, the distortion of madness: I have a dissonant personality myself. I loved how people could express themselves through music and not be afraid to show themselves through guitar, vocal, bass, drums, or whatever instrument they were playing. I didnÕ t think seriously about being in a band until I was 25. After having my 2 children I thought it was time to put my vocals and to use. At 12 years old, I started to write my feelings out on paper, but would never show them to anyone, just a couple close friends. So I started to write again and now I am singing what I write, itÕ s a good feeling. Who are you major influences in your music? Right now, Cristina Scabbia, from Lacuna Coil, but theyÕ re so many. As a teenager it was Courtney Love and Tina Turner, I thought and still think they are very powerful women. If you were able to sing or play music with a famous artist, who would it be? and why? Janis Joplin. I love how she puts her soul into her singing. Just to watch her perform live would be amazing. Most women are not afraid to show their heart and she is an example of that by how she sings. Where did you come up with your band name, “ Kenzi Kill” ? Just searching the Internet and looking up words and writing it over and over. Kind of like when a girl is going to get married, she writes her name with her finances last name behind it. Ò HahaÓ Kenzi, is slang, meaning Ò A beautiful woman who does everything for everyone around herÓ , she puts others
before her, and deserves to be treated right in return. Being in a band, what motivates you to keep on pursuing music? I love performing on stage. The first time I got up on stage I thought I was going to faint and everyone would laugh at me. But I got up there and gave it my all, and when I got off stage, people complimented me on my singing and on the band. Ò I didnÕ t think a girl could sing like thatÓ . is what most of them said. I loved, how it made me feel free and alive and like a weight was lifted off my shoulders. Knowing that we sound good and that people like to hear us perform will always keeping me on stage, it keeps me happy. What would be your advice to any Aboriginal youth wanting to pursue their music career? I would say Ò just go for it; do what you feelÓ . Ò Experiment in the different soundsÓ . You have to listen to everything in your music and the music surrounding you. You know when it feels right. Dedication and hard work always has an outcome, you just canÕ t expect things to happen. If you love doing it and making music that is you, your audience will feel that. Have you and your band performed before? if so where and how was it ? We got up on stage, to open jam night, at The Slice. It was our first time to perform together. I was nervous, because I had not been on stage for over 10 months. The band really enjoyed it. We just put up a show for artists from the surrounding reserves, Indian Summer Jam. It was wicked fun and the youth enjoyed it a lot as well. I hope to put it up again next year,
with more bands and more people. Music has the ability to bring people together in a positive way. Does the band do covers or do you write your own music? We are writing our own music. Being that we have only been together for 2 months, we only have 2 originals at the moment: Ô Tuff LoveÕ and Ô Divine EyeÕ . Covers are always fun, so we do them too. Okay, and to end it, what would you want to say to New Tribe, and your fans? Thank you for allowing me to be a part of the magazine and to talk about Kenzi Kill. I think itÕ s cool that the magazine promotes youth talent and their life goals and dedications. I appreciate that I have fans and that they recognize the hard work I do. So thank you to whoever recommended me for this article, you know who you are; you are always there to support me.
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$HADOW
photograph by John Medeiros
COVER*FEATURE Can you tell our readers a little bit about your background? IÕ m from the Siksika nation and half blood! I was born in a small town called Bassano, itÕ s 15 minutes away from Siksika. My sisters and I were raised by our late grandparents Edith and George Medicine Shield. I always loved different types of music from hearing old rock music my uncles used to listen to, and also learned a few things from my AuntyÕ s ex husband Leroy Winter and his reggae music. ThatÕ s when I really had taken this music business serious, but its taken me awhile to get where IÕ m at today. ItÕ s been about a year since we talked to you, what has been going on since then? Music, music, music. IÕ m currently working on some new songs for our upcoming albums as well as getting our business certified. Yellowfly and I are are currently learning different aspects of the productions process like music videos, Photoshop, etc. We are also looking at more venues and bringing out more performers. On top of the list is also focusing on setting up a top notch video, while getting our business off the ground. DEATH DOÕ US PART PRODUCTIONZ, that is name of our company. You recently had some shows, how was the overall reaction and did it fuel the flames to do more live venues? It has fueled me in a big way and we had a really good response to the Mount Royal show. We also had a a show at the Distillery with an alright turnout like 60-70 people considering it was snowing that day. We are also lookin into doing some reserve shows. We are also going to have two shows for Stampede, one at Verns pub for our new mixtape release party and another for my cd release. What do you have planned musically over the summer? My album, mix tape and more shows! Also making plans for our business and look into some music grants. The important thing is to keep getting the music out and improving each time.
yourself one? If so why? I do and sometimes I dont! I do for my family and friends because a lot are looking into music a different way than they may have before. I also donÕ t because sometimes I feel like the wrongs out way the rights because IÕ m certainly no angel but I do try and be as balanced as I possibly can. IÓ m trying to focus more on the positives but can never turn away from my boys still living the street life just because its a part of my life. Can you tell us about your upcoming new releases/ projects? Our mixtape is coming out the first weekend of Stampede on Sunday July, 11th and we will be selling tickets for verns pub. IÕ m also planning a music video for my single with a barbeque and the whole works. You can check my fan page for these updates on facebook for the shows as well as the video party, cd realease dates! @ Shadowddp on facebook and shadow871@ myspace.com for updates. What advice can you give any youths looking to get into the music game? Save your money because this game aint cheap especiallly when you are not signed. Dont take criticism to the heart but instead use it to better yourself because most of time it does help to listen and it may bring the best of you. Also, stay strong no matter what happens and give it your all. Never let your dream die just believe in yourself and the people you work with, push each other to another level because the top is where our people belong. Final word/shout out? I would like to guve a shout to my Grandparents and family, all my friennds, too many of you to mention you all! Also a shout out to D.D.P. Yellowfly, Chowda, my brother Irin, bfly, Timmy, DJ Sooprimo, and also to my other co workers Mr. Work, PIK , King James. I owe a lot homies thanks and to my best friend Dolly Runningrabbit, this wouldnt be possible without you! Also thanks to John Medeiros and the gang at USAY for all their help. One love peace! -Shadow from D.D.P.
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You chose blues as the form of music for your guitar playing, why blues rather than funk, rock, or alternative? When I first started to learn how to play guitar my father played country music, and he taught me how to play my first 3 chords; E,A,B. I used to listen to blues on the A.M station, because at that time there was not very many on the F.M É LOL. Blues influenced me and changed the way I listened to music, because at the same time the group Ô New Kids on the BlockÕ was the biggest thing going, and I was listening to muddy waters. I enjoy playing blues because I as a Native man feel connected to the stories, struggles, the feeling and the music. YouÕ ve had to chance to play across Canada and in recent years been awarded for your talents, explain how that felt? Are there any other countries that you have played? I feel so blessed to have shared the same stage with such talent out there; also it always feels good to be busy, and to share my gifts and talents with others. In the last three years IÕ ve had the chance to do over 400 shows in many different communities across the Nation and the World. I was given the opportunity to go on tour with the Olympic Spirit Train, which travelled all across Canada, stopping in every major city and opening up for Colin James. Other places include: Harbin, China for the University Olympics bid, and the Gathering of Nations in Albuquerque, New Mexico. The gigs that have you have played are always great to watch, but tell us what some of your highlights were with regards to playing with other artists. Is there any one particular artist you played with or jammed with that had you more nervous than anyone else?
CURT YOUNG By Caylem Simeon
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I was fortunate to be accepted into AMP (Aboriginal Music Program) Camp at the beginning of my career, and had the opportunity to jam and play with Billy Joe Green a great blues artist; who I have watched on TV and listened to for many years. He had me nervous, because I look at him as someone who has paved the way for all upcoming artists. Another artist that I met at Amp Camp was Derrick Miller, rock/blues musician, we had to play a song and he was one of the judges that helped me to strengthen my musical skills. It was difficult because I look up to him as an artist and a friend. I encourage any upcoming musicians to apply for this program, it was very beneficial and I met many new friends.
COVER*FEATURE With regards to your music, how do you structure a song? Do you write the lyrics first or the music and them combine it all together? Is it a solo process or do you write with a band? When I first started writing I started by writing poetry, and slowly started to sit down and put music to it with the guitar. I have also built a song through the guitar coming up with a melody and riff, and then I add the words. A year ago I picked up a Macbook with logic and garage band on it and started to write songs through the logic program. There is not one right way to write a song, it comes to you in many different ways. And I would suggest to any song writer to explore all avenues of songwriting. YouÕ re also a writer, how long have you been writing? What particular style of writing do you prefer? Fiction vs. Non Fiction? Writing was something that came to me during my mid-twenties, and I have been writing stories, poetry, and music for about 7 years; my first submission was to New Tribe in fact. The story was called Ô Violence Crept Up On MeÕ , it is about Native Violence in Regina, SK. I tried to paint a picture with what I went through, the experience that I had almost took my life. I do not prefer one style of writing but I like stories that keep it interesting and of course are real; when writing, a nice fantasy is cool to escape to sometimes. Other stories have been published in SAY
magazine, and Native Unit. What are some of the goals that you want to achieve for yourself this year? Any one particular place that you want to play this year? My goal is to stay balanced, keep my feet on the ground, get closer to my culture and know who I am. I would like to achieve happiness in music, and in life. This year I submitted Ô Edge of ShadowÕ to the PeopleÕ s Choice Awards, and the Canadian Music Awards, for Best New Artist and Songwriter of the Year; so if you all have a chance vote for me, and thank you for your support. Also, I really love Vancouver; I had the chance to play at the Olympics 2010, and had a blast, I wouldnÕ t mind going back. Travelling to so many places I just have to say that I love Canada, our home and NATIVE landÉ lol When and where was your first gig? Tell us about how things have changed from then till now with regards to your performances? My first gig was at the Chilean Club here in Calgary, it was my nephewsÕ girlfriendsÕ family that put on the event. They hired me to sing three songs with my acoustic; I had 5 months to get ready, and practiced everyday for about 2 hours. Oscar Lopez was the headliner, when I got there it was sold out, so my knees were shaking. Surprisingly the crowd was clapping along to my songs, and at that moment
I knew what I wanted to do with the rest of my life. The difference between then and now is that I am more comfortable and more confident in my own skin. Through the ups and downs of this crazy business, that I love, always remember that in life and in music you never stop growing and learning. Being a performing artist and regular on the blues circuit, what advice would you have for young artist starting out wanting to make the stage go from “a dream to a reality”? Practice being comfortable on stage, and hit every jam that you can in a week, every week, you never know who you will meet, sitting in the crowd watching. When you can rock a crowd where nobody knows your name thatÕ s whatÕ s fun. I would suggest any young artist to apply for Amp Camp, or any other music program to advance your skills. This business is about meeting people and putting yourself out there for the people that like you and donÕ t like you. DonÕ t get discouraged because the first shows I did was all over the place and I learnt a lot. If you can make it through it is so much fun, and worth it! Never give up on your dreams, who you are, where you came from and who you want to become. If youÕ re looking to book Mr. Young for an event contact him through his booking agency./ Watch his Myspace and facebook page for updates
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Music*Charts Catch the Beat - Charts – House & Techno by Caylem Simeon
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This month I thought I would go back into the vaults and dig out the vinyl classics; that’s wax records to you newbie’s After all, these forms of music have been have been packing dance floors for over 20 years around the globe. From New York to London, Detroit to Moscow, Berlin to Chicago, these songs have solidified their existence in the Hall of Fame of House and Techno Music. To many people, “classic” will be determined by their timelines and when they became a fan of house and techno music. When I say classic I mean just that! These songs have all been instrumental in the movement for electronic music and have been the inspiration of musicians from all over the globe to contribute their visions of electronic music. Enjoy hunting them down, play loud and remember that you can’t know the future if you don’t know the past!
HOUSE MUSIC
Artist Ð Track Ð Label Larry Heard Ð Can You Feel It? Ð Trax Records Frankie Knuckles Ð Baby Wants to Ride Ð Trax Records Inner City Ð Big Fun Ð Ten Records Romanthony Ð Ministry of Love (Def Classic Mix)Ð Azuli Records Phuture Ð Acid Trax Ð Trax Records Kerri Chandler Ð A Basement, A Red Light And A Feeling Ð Madhouse Records Eddie Ò FlashinÓ Fowlkes Ð Deep Pit Ð Dance Pool Danny Tenaglia Ð Bottom Heavy Ð Tribal America Masters At Work ft. India Ð I CanÕ t Get No Sleep Ð Strictly Rhythym Nightcrawlers Ð Push The Feelings (Original Mix) Ð Polydor The Bucketheads Ð The Bomb (Original Mix) Ð Henry Street Music
TECHNO MUSIC Artist Ð Track Ð Label Joey Beltram Ð Energy Flash Ð Transmat Jaydee Ð Plastic Dreams Ð R&S Records Octave One Ð Empower Ð Tresor Plastikman Ð Spastik Ð Plus 8 Rhythym is Rhythym Ð Strings Of Life Ð Transmat Frankie Bones Ð Looney Tunes II Ð Nu Grooves Records Jeff Mills Ð The Bells Ð Purpose Maker Jeff Mills Ð The Other Day EP Ð Axis Cybotron Ð Alleys Of Your Mind Ð Deep Space Records Kraftwerk Ð Kraftwerk Ð Phillips
So there are there are the classics. Many of these have been playing on sound systems around the globe for over 20 years, and I myself also play the odd classic during every set just to catch the reactions of the people. Most of these classics are hard to find and most of them are deleted; never to be re-released again. Many of these songs have been lost in time like tears in rain, and unless you know the history you never future. Just know these classics will always breathe new life in to any dance floor. Enjoy!
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GAME*ON
Game history
By Jolene Frayne-Callihoo
THE HISTORY OF TETRIS The Beginning Alexey Pajitnov, Ô The Father of TetrisÕ , originally designed and programmed the puzzle video game, Tetris, on June 6, 1984 with an Elektronika 60 (an old computer made by the Soviet Union). He developed the game while working for the Dorodnicyn Computing Centre of the Academy of Science of the USSR in Moscow. He derived its name from the Greek numerical prefix “Tetra” meaning “of four” or “having four.” This is because all of the pieces used in Tetris are made up of four segments arranged in different shapes.The Tetris game is a popular use of tetrominoes, the four element special case of polyominoes. Polyominoes have been used in popular puzzles since before 1910. The game began to grow in popularity over the next 2 years after creation and by July of 1986 it was programmed for the Apple II and Commodore 64 computers. Soon after, the original Tetris inventor was involved in legal battles. A man by the name of Robert Stein attempted to pursue Alexey Pajitnov to sign a contract for the rights to the PC version which he refused. Even before Stein attempted to contact Pazhitnov or the Academy, he sells all the rights to Tetris to Mirrorsoft UK and its USA affiliate, Spectrum Holobyte, owned by Robert MaxwellÕ s Pergamon Foundation. Stein wired a contract for the rights to Tetris to the Academy and although Pazhitnov would later say that he did not mean to give a firm go-ahead to the deal, Stein goes ahead and flies to Moscow to sign the contract. He returns empty-handed; the Russians made up for their lack of knowledge of the video game world with decisive backbones. Stein makes a plan to essentially steal Tetris, to claim it was invented by the Hungarian programmers. Legal battles from this point continued to ensue as the IBM PC version of the game was released in the United States. You can read about the business side of the story in the book Game Over by David Sheff as well as an interesting BBC documentary filmed in 2003-2004 which portrays some of the events and present views of a few key people involved in the business turmoil. Arrival in North America The IBM PC version of Tetris was released in the United States in 1986. The game was an explosion of success, headlining in top magazines, and being described as extremely addictive. In 1987, Andromeda, a British software company whose president was Robert Stein, managed to secure a copyright license for the IBM PC version of the game as well as any other computer system. Nintendo Nintendo released Tetris for their NES system and their hand-held Game Boy system. NintendoÕ s Game Boy Tetris became the most well-known version of Tetris, selling over 33 million copies. As we journey along with the evolution of Nintendo systems, Tetris Attack for the Super Nintendo is a highly rated game and let us not forget about Tetris 64, also one of the best versions of the game. Many other variations of the game of Tetris were developed by Nintendo for various systems as well. Conclusion In 1996, The Tetris Company was founded and claimed copyrights to Tetris in the United States as well as securing trademark registrations for Tetris in almost every country of the world. The Tetris Company also tried to remove all clones of the game by sending out many cease and desist letters, but this was not a complete success. Alexey Pazhitnov made nearly no money from Tetris itself but was content that the game he created became famous world-wide not to mention a 286-clone from the Academy as a reward for inventing Tetris. In 1996, with the financial backing of Henk Rogers, he organized The Tetris Company LLC, and is now finally getting royalties for his creation. Tetris is a legendary video game that uses an extremely simple concept and yet provides hours upon hours of entertainment.This game has been released on nearly every video game console and arcade system, as well as many other electronic devices like phones and calculators. The sheer number of Tetris versions and variations is too large to cover, but rest assured that the Legacy of Tetris will live on forever.
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BEATS
Turn up the Volume By Katty Jo Rabbit
Hot Hot Heat Future Breeds Finally they have returned from obscurity and come out of hiding with a sound that has changed and a style that has remained the same, thankfully.HHH as they are fondly referred to by acronym lovers, have decided that the stale taste they left in your ears with their last album, which I will not name, to save you all the hassle of having to remember it, should be left behind and now HHH is on the road to redemption. And how are they trying to redeem themselves you ask? With a forty minute running time album, Future Breeds. So instead of waiting for someone else to join in on the production, they decided to do the entire knob turning themselves. Because really isnÕ t that what production is. So with that they have made a fast lyrical concoction, which includes catchy choruses, piano synthrock and results in a collection of songs that you can really sing along to, and in true HHH fashion, have kept that signature style of blending guitar riff with cohesive flow, that will not leave you in the middle of nowhere. What it will do, will make you remember why you became a Hot Hot Heat fan in the first place, because not only are they Canadian they are affordable, so if youÕ re not impressed by the mere forty minutes of music, you should be impressed that the cd only costs eleven dollars. If you put the cd on repeat you can almost fool yourself into thinking that the cd is longer than it actually is. So settle in and follow along, because the moment does not last long, but it is there, especially on the songs Implosionatic, and Zero Results. Guess after all, spending time in obscurity really helps. Check out the website, and watch out for some local show dates, who knows you might even get to see them at Stampede or Klondike days because these guys are notorious for secretly making appearances.
Hannah Georgas This is Good For all you thrifty concert goers, who would have loved to be in attendance at Coachella and Saskquatchfest, do not be discouraged, there are many others like you in the same situation. Who have committed their lives to dull summer jobs, and really have to miss out on great outdoor shows. So what better way to join in on the festival fun of going too overpriced, over populated outdoor shows then going to one in your own back yard. Because this summer, there are a ton of local Canadian bands that are up and coming, and willing to play the smaller venues for a price that wonÕ t leave you short on your rent or cell phone bill. With that, if you are lucky enough to be in a city that is en route to Vancouver, check this band out, because the front woman for this band not only will make you feel like you didnÕ t pay enough cover to see her, she will leave a piece of her soul on the stage and wipe up her sweaty face and arms with your rock and roll dreams. Because she has a voice like an old Mexican party girl, sexy, mature, and full of sultry raspy-ness, with a commanding presence that will make the live music experience way more satisfying than sitting at home in a hot place with no air conditioning listening to the cd. Speaking of the cd, check out the songs Chit Chat, Dance floor, and the best track so far, Lovers Breakdown .The variety in her emotional span makes for a slightly complex but completely honest album. With an intellectually polished sound, very unexpected, especially if you have heard her last EP. Not to mention she is part of that Vancouver indie scene that is known for their edgy raw sounds. All in all good bands are playing right now in local venue near you. So take a chance, be a scenester, gather up some trendy friends or some good party buddies and check out some local talent today. You never know you might hear something you like. If you have no air conditioning either, it will give you some airy breezy relief from the summer heat.
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Music You Can Feel In Your Toes Sarah Harmer Oh little Fire Meet Miss Harmer, another great Canadian edition to add to the rotation, supporting locals is a good thing you know, because it keeps the revenue in our regions, which creates more revenue, which leads to better venues, bigger shows and better prices. So you donÕ t have to travel far to see shows you like, and you save money for that dream trip to Europe. It also makes for good times with the friends this year too because the money you saved with be better spent making summer moments. You can check this girl out in August at the Banff Centre in the Eric Harvie Theatre. Keep an eye out for yours truly, because there isnÕ t Ô nuthin like a little hiking, a little boozing and a little smoozing to keep the heart and soul strong. Okay niceties aside, letÕ s get down to it, a good friend to Neko Case Harmer does not shy away from collaborations and you will notice the former being one on her latest cd since Weeping tile whom Sarah Harmer has been emancipated from. You will also notice someone by the name of Gavin Brown who is better known as Metrics producer on this cd as well. This is a good thing; because he does what he does best and that is make a meld of music sound like a distinct style of Canadian flair. Another person who knows obscurity and the positive influence it could have on ones creative juices, Harmer too time to make this cd, because she wanted to appeal to her own sense of rock n roll. Whatever that means you can hear it in the music, it has served her well. Listen to Captive and Careless and really try to feel it, it is a album that is easy to like and nice to listen. If you want to get fanatical burn a candle in front of a mirror and rumour has it you can see your musical future, just kidding, the only thing you will get from that is into trouble for playing with fire, and maybe burnt retinas. Seriously do something this summer that is going to expand your musical taste and get involved in your local music scene today, there are only so much things an artist can do, the rest is up to you. Check her band out and others to find out exact dates of appearances.
Eclipse Original Motion Picture Soundtrack Well it is that time again where every ones favourite awkward teenage girl, pale vampire boyfriend and buff Ò I am a Mexican playing a First Nation werewolfÓ duel it out for love, lust, blood, land who knows, honestly, who really cares. What you should care about is the music, and thank goodness they have managed to make another good compilation. Unlike the other two, where one was rock, the other indie, this one is jazzy. That fact alone, is why the soundtracks have been so good, because they donÕ t necessarily rely on the hype of the movie they take from the scene and make it current. This is why it appeals to both film and music fans alike. Now if they would only include some great First |Nation bands like Exit, or Sevendaysin, or even better Kinney Starr, then they would have a complete representation. Alas as always, we have been left out again, any ways, what you will find on this album is a song by Muse, of course there is always a song by Muse. Maybe they secretly want to be a First Nation werewolf that is why they have become almost the house band of the twilight series. But skip that song altogether and check out SiaÕ s My love, whoÕ s voice is like a soulless vampire in a crushed red velvet coat, who is yearning for more. Thanks to avid fan of Sia Kristen Stewart most likely had some influence there. Do not be fooled though, it is not all jazz infusion, you have the release from that in Cee Lo Greens song What part of forever, that will allow you the acoustic freedom you need. So whether you see the movie or not, listen to the music, expose yourself to different styles and sooner or later you will begin to expand on your knowledge of what makes great music. NEW TRIBE JULY 2010
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DJ TunDer interview by Caylem Simeon Steve Vaivada, or DJ Tunder, has been DJing for 8 years in and around Calgary. Coming from humble beginnings playing in his bedroom and house parties, then a short stint as a music writer for various Alberta magazines his bookings and list of residencies has started to grow. With dates at local dance mecca Habitat, upscale lounges and student bars around town his latest endeavor, the audio/visual performance group Lo.Definition, has officially taken off. Whether it is working magic behind the decks with the latest advances in DJ technology, midi controllerism, or following in the tradition of the great selectas of the past in the quest for the perfect mix Steve is tirelessly focused on being the best at what he does. Tracing his roots in dance music to the early 90Õ s and following artists like Daft Punk, then early 00Õ s artists Ferry Corsten and Tiesto his breakthrough came upon hearing the amazing sets of Sasha and Digweed via the Essential Mix. As of late Steve has eschewed the mainstream sounds of the day opting instead for a vibrant mix of the old and the cutting edge in each and every set playing everything from dubstep to classic rock, nudisco to soul, house to drum nÕ bass, and the latest sound of crack house. A selecta in the truest sense of the word, DJ Tunder never fails to draw the audience into the moment picking the perfect song from the thousands of hours of music in his head. You can find him around town crafting his trademark eclectic sets at local hotspots with Lo.Def and their groundbreaking A/V residency, Stimulate, or starting up his other
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project, a music education program for kids. Steve is working closely with local youth organizers to provide aboriginal youth an opportunity to learn the art of DJing and
IÕ ve been a DJ of sorts for about 8 years. IÕ ve been into dance music since I was a kid watching The Electric Circus, R U Receiving and listening to Dance Mix Õ 92. I loved rock music and rap prior to that but everything changed once I heard Ô HomeworkÕ by Daft Punk. I became interested in DJing when I really started to follow individual DJs and record labels. One fateful evening an unnamed superstar disappointed me by playing an identical setlist from a radio broadcast during a show I was at. I was complaining to a friend who challenged me, Ò If you think you can do it better, try.” I have come to find out that itÕ s not that simple and that what the previously mentioned superstar did was common practice. My biggest inspirations have been John Digweed and Sasha, Sander Kleinenberg, the Wolf + Lamb crew, Skream, and Nero. Of all the various ways to express your creativity, why have you chosen music and writing rather than art or dance? Or have you already been involved in other forms of music or arts?
share their love of music. Besides being a DJ Steve is also a civil engineer working with local aboriginal groups and a new father. How long have you been a DJ and what got you interested in DJÕ ing? Was there any particular inspiration or admiration or any particular DJ or producer?
IÕ ve always been into music, not that IÕ ve taken any formal training. My mother always had such a great selection of music, I can definitely attribute my early experiences with music to her. As well, that my experience and enjoyment of music was as a listener, rather than a creator, probably had something to do with my interest in being a DJ. Writing was something I picked up during a short hiatus from DJing. As part of my crew I have helped with our visual elements but I would call my involvement minimal.
COMMU NITY Do you do any production work available or in the studio right now such as remixes, edits, original works? If so what types of gear or program do you utilize? I have dabbled in sampling and basic production, enough to admire the work of others and distinguish between ok music and the sublime music that changes you. The closest I get to production is doing a live reedit during my shows. Live re-edits arenÕ t really production, more like improvising using the structure of music to generate energy and emphasize the best parts of a song. ItÕ s my way of having people get into my head, and once theyÕ re thereÉ you can really take people on a trip. If you want to find a set of mine you can check me out on vimeo.com (search Lo.Definition) or on facebook. I am really into gear, IÕ ve never minded saving my money for music and that has translated into my equipment and current setup. IÕ m running off a laptop using Traktor (from Native Instruments) which has the ability to be run using midi controllers (an Akai MPD and Korg nanoKontrol). I have used vinyl, then CDs, then DVS (laptop based Digital Vinyl System) and now midi. It looks like IÕ m playing video games but I have control of loops, cue points, and these amazing effects combinations. Effects have been my favorite aspect of DJing, and it is so hard to do right. What type of beats do you play and why this particular sound? Have you always chosen this particular form of music or have you cycled through different sounds throughout your career? IÕ m playing a bass music sound now, though I play almost anything. I have gone through several evolutions of music over the years. IÕ m just drawn to this sound now. If youÕ re looking for examples check out DJ Zinc, Nero, Fake Blood, and Jack Beats. During my shows IÕ ll play nu-disco, techno, progressive house, early electro, breaks, DNB, but maybe not the trance of my earlier days. Whatever it takes, whatever I feel like is my general rule of thumb. But never, ever do I go into a show knowing what IÕ ll play. Do you do workshops with the Aboriginal youth in rural/urban areasÕ ? If so, where, when and how long have you been doing this?
What is involved with the format and structure of the event? IÕ m very excited about a program that should be starting up shortly that will let me share my enjoyment of music and DJ culture with urban native youth. Apart from that I donÕ t have more details yet. Do you find there to any advantage to being an Aboriginal DJ vs. Non Aboriginal within different scenes? I havenÕ t experienced an advantage, but then I donÕ t put myself out there as Ò the native djÓ . I believe in hard work and appreciating what others have to offer, and I think there is an element of that in all scenes. Where a person is from has little bearing on the quality of a DJÕ s set. Is music a form of release for you or more of an enjoyment? If so what makes the experience of a club/ live performance vs a studio/jam session with the sound or feel of the music? ItÕ s both, I really enjoy connecting with people and the creative release of selecting the perfect song at the perfect time is something I could never get from my day job. Performing live is like walking a tightrope and the rewarding, transcendent feeling of the crowdÕ s appreciation canÕ t be duplicated. The fun and joy of a jam session is much different, more relaxed. ItÕ s like being a kid again, no concerns, hanging with friends, showing off your new songs and tricks, not worrying about how you sound but with creating something fun and carefree. What type of advice would you have to give to the youth who may be interested in spinning or production work? What would you tell someone who interested in obtaining opening sets, residencyÕ s or live p.a. at a local spot to the next step? Whatever you are into, itÕ s okay to want to be the best. DonÕ t sell yourself short, thereÕ s a great artist in you. The trick is to find your joy in the art, donÕ t imitate, appreciate. Most important, practice. Your hard work will pay off. Regarding bookings, you need to meet other
people and network. Talk to your friends, research venues and their current DJs, find places playing the music you like and focus on them. Go and introduce yourself, you wonÕ t be the first DJ to go to the manager and introduce yourself. Be confident, but put the work in to become confident. Produce sets and tracks that are targeted to the place or label you want to get a show at or signed to. And learn to take criticism, donÕ t give up, keep practicing. ItÕ s taken me 8 years to get to this point, the young phenom that rises to superstardom and stays there is a rare thing. What do you have planned for the year with regards to your DJÕ ing and/or production work? Will there be more workshops available for the youth. I’d like to have my crew, Lo.Definition, earn some spots in local events with the goal of a festival spot next year. Last years goal was to play at a local venue I have a lot of respect for, Habitat Living Sound. It was a thrill to play Habitat and it took a lot of practice before I felt I could hang with the DJs that play there. As I mentioned before, I am working on a program for youth. This program would offer workshops based on the feedback and requests from the youth attending the program. You’ve written for New Tribe Magazine and Beatroute Magazine for some time now, what advice would you have for a music fan that wishes to become a music writer and how could they become involved in the music scene? How can they score free swag? If you enjoy music and want to write about it, read about music. There is no better way to find a style or format that you can emulate. Go to shows, read blogs, introduce yourself and learn more about the music you love or the scene you follow. For free swag, I have one hint. Get to know all the staff of the venue or record label you want to get your swag from andÉ give as much as you get. Charity isnÕ t a one way street and nothing is free. Whether itÕ s your patronage, your clothing as a billboard or just your hard earned money, you always end up paying for stuff. NEW TRIBE JULY 2010
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Book Reviews For the restless mind
Elodie Caron & Rachel Paris Raven Stole the Moon by Garth Stein Jenna Rosen, a Seattle housewife, has an argument with her husband at a party one night and decides to run away from home, so she gets on a ferry headed north. The truth is, Jenna and her husband lost their only child two years earlier, in a boating accident not far from Wrangell, Alaska, where she ends up. What she doesnÕ t know is that as she hides out in this little town, so far away from home, sheÕ s being stalked by the kushtaka, Tlingit shapeshifters that catch souls between the earthly world and the spiritual world. Jenna, who is part Tlingit but raised in the city, isnÕ t sure she believes in the kushtaka, until the coincidences and incidents become too bizarre to ignore. This is Garth Stein’s first novel, recently re-issued from its original 1998 printing. The awkward early writing shows; the secondary characters aren’t very fleshed out and physical actions are described in way too much detail. The main character, Jenna, gets the most focus, but she’s hard to like. Personal tragedy aside, she’s a selfish jerk who only causes everyone else grief. The ending, especially, is pretty hard to take. But I still read the whole book, so it didnÕ t stop me from wanting to know what happened. I guess that means I liked it anyway? Nation by Terry Pratchett This compelling and entertaining story will keep you turning pages until sadly, there are no more pages to turn! PratchettÕ s latest novel Ò NationÓ , takes the reader on a hilariously engaging journey involving the complexity of tradition versus modernization, faith versus doubt. Fictionally taking place in the early part of the 19th century in the South Seas, readers are introduced to Mau, an adventurous and industrious young boy intent on becoming a man. Upon returning from his traditional rites of passage excursion, Mau paddles home to find that his entire Nation has been wiped out by a tidal wave. In place of his beloved family and friends Mau comes upon a lone Ô prim and properÕ British girl who has been ship-wrecked on his island. Interwoven with PratchettÕ s unique sense of humour, Ò NationÓ has profound, subtle and original things to say about the relationship between tradition and knowledge, faith and doubt. Philosopher and dreamer alike will enjoy Ô NationÕ for all its splendor; check
it out, have a laugh and discover something about yourself!
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By Elodie Caron
Starring (the voices of): Tom Hanks, Tim Allen, Joan Cusack It probably wasnÕ t really necessary to do another sequel to one of the most popular animated films of all time, but it was probably worth the effort for the ticket money. To the credit of the writers, they did at least come up with a good story.
Toy Story 3
Buzz Lightyear, Woody the Cowboy and the whole gang are back, this time in a bit of a crisis because their kid, Andy, isnÕ t a kid anymore and heÕ s getting ready to head off to college. The toys are worried about where that will leave them and when Andy starts packing, they try to convince themselves that life in the attic wonÕ t be so bad. I donÕ t want to spoil it, so IÕ ll just say this: they donÕ t end up in the attic. Also, if youÕ re going to see it with small kids, cover their eyes as soon as the monkey makes an appearance. You might even need to close your eyes, too, because that monkey is CREEPY. This was a pretty good way to end it, so hopefully they donÕ t try to make yet another sequel.
Starring: James Rolleston, Te Aho Aho Eketone-Whitu, Rachel House, Taika Waititi Maori kid Boy, aka Alamein Jr. (Rolleston), is the biggest Michael Jackson fan in his little coastal New Zealand town, where he and his little brother Rocky and many cousins live with their granny. ItÕ s 1984 and Boy fantasizes about his dad coming home from the war, or his football career, or wherever he is at the moment and taking him to see Michael Jackson (live!). Granny has to go out of town for a funeral and she leaves Boy in charge. One night, out of the blue, his dad comes home with the two other members of his motorcycle gang, the Crazy Horses. Boy idolizes his dad and thinks his whole world is changed, while Rocky shies away, not sure about this guy that heÕ s never actually met.
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This is almost the typical Indigenous movie. It starts out hilarious and gets progressively darker, skinning away all the layers of jokes and pranks to expose the ugly past and confusion of wayward souls thrown together. Think Dance Me Outside or Smoke Signals. You go from laughing to feeling like youÕ ve been kicked in the gut in a pretty short span of time. ThatÕ s not to say that itÕ s a bad movie. It’s sharply written and acted and the story flows in a way that feels natural and real. It might be a little hard to track down, but if you find it, you should definitely see it.
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