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NOTEBOOK from*the*editor Hello New Tribe Readers, August is here along with the warm weather, sounds of fans trying to cool everyone off, and everyone at work looking out their windows with longing, it’s also a time when a bunch of cool new programs are getting their start at USAY. On the back cover of this issue, check out the advertisement for the new PLAY program being put on by USAY and the Alberta Foundation for the Arts. It’s going to be a very exciting development, and currently they need to find a director and playwright. If interested check it out and/or pass it along.

In the August issue we also have a great cover story on Roseanne Supernault, written by Telly James, and gives some insight into this remarkable young talent.

This issue also had some great

submissions from regular contributors, along with some new faces to the magazine. Check them out and enjoy, preferably while sitting on the grass on a sunny day.

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Calgary’s Aboriginal Youth Monthly editor@newtribemagazine.ca Managing Editor John Medeiros Graphic Design Aboriginal Design Group Urban Society for Aboriginal Youth Suite 1109, 615 Macleod Trail South Calgary, Alberta T2G 4T8 403.233.8225 Executive Director LeeAnne Ireland Program Manager Rachel Paris Office Administrator Jessica Hawryluk Board of Directors President Sarena Provost Vice-President Amanda Gonet Treasurer Melaina Patenaude Secretary Cheryl Hanley Directors Ryan Willert Cassandra Loon 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.

The publisher assumes no responsibility or liability for plagiarism of the works in the magazine. All writings are presumed to be the original work of the contributing authors.

Special Thanks to our Community Partners & Funders

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CONTENTS

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COVER STORY BY

Telly James

Photography: John Medeiros Hair/Makeup: Kayla Martin Jewelry provided by: Amanda Fox

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COVER FEATURE

7 WHAT’S GOING ON?

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LOCKED DOOR

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24 TRIBE POETRY

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NEWS BRIEFS

GORDON TOOTOOSIS

10 FICTION

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COLBY DELORME

12 ON THE TABLE

29 TRIBE TALENT

14 POETRY

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MUSIC REVIEW

15 COOL JOBS

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MOVIE REVIEW

16 COMMUNITY

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LITERALLY

18 HEALTH

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NEWS*BRIEFS

Aboriginal Happenings From Across Canada Last chance for Aboriginal protesters

EDMONTON - A judge is giving aboriginal protesters a third chance to dismantle a camp on sacred land earmarked for an RV park in northeastern Alberta.

Justice Donald Manderscheid of Court of QueenÕ s Bench said Tuesday the eight remaining protesters have 10 days to take down tents and remove vehicles from the shore of the English Bay Provincial Recreation Area.

If they refuse, they could be arrested for contempt of court.

Harvey Scanie told reporters he wonÕ t be leaving and intends to be hauled away in handcuffs. Ò TheyÕ re going to have to charge me,Ó he said. Ò ItÕ s my home. IÕ ve got no place to go.Ó Scanie initially stood before the judge speaking in Dene about how he wants an international court to hear the matter in his first language. He was repeatedly told to sit down.

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Two previous court orders required Cold Lake First Nation and the protesters to take down the camp. The band initially agreed and, in turn, the province promised to delay development of the RV park until a judicial review of the matter could be heard in court.

claiming the route the province chose will cause artificial flooding at Dauphin River.

Lake St. Martin Chief Adrian Sinclair said the province is also ignoring promises to consult with local residents and give them work on the project in their haste to get shovels in the ground.

But a handful of protesters remained on the site.

The province sent crews to the site of the outlet from Lake Manitoba last week, a spokesman confirmed Sunday.

But theyÕ re not digging a channel yet. And the province will keep its promises to local residents including First Nations, the spokesman said.

Ellery Lew, a lawyer representing the band, told the judge that chief and council tried but had no authority to compel the people to leave.

Manderscheid agreed the band was put in the difficult position of “going against its own people, acting as policemen.Ó He said he would not yet hold anyone in contempt and give them a third shot with a new court order.

SOURCE -The Chronicle Herald

Residents slam plan to drain lake water

INTERLAKEÐ First Nations and commercial outfitters plan a protest Monday over a proposed provincial drainage ditch out of Lake Manitoba,

Ò WeÕ re expecting a report from the engineers early this week and are in the process of making arrangements to brief the chiefs, as promised. The work happening right now is exploratory and no final decisions have been made. We remain committed to ensuring local First Nations benefit from any work that is to be undertaken, and Ernie Gilroy has been assisting with this,Ó the spokesman said.

Ernie Gilroy is the CEO of the East Side Road Authority, formerly the Manitoba Floodway Authority, which is overseeing the work.

SOURCE - WINNIPEG FREE PRESS

What’s Going On? AUGUST,2011 July 29 - Aug 06 Calgary Fringe Festival Calgary,AB www.calgaryfringe.ca Aug 05 - 07 Big Grassy River 28th Annual Pow-wow Big Grassy,ON http://biggrassy.ca Aug 06 to Aug 07 Calgary Dragon Boat Festival Calgary, AB www.chinatowncalgary.com/ dragonboat

Aug 18 to Aug 20 Calgary International Reggae Festival Calgary, AB www.calgaryreggaefestival. com Aug 19 to Aug 27 Globalfest Calgary, AB www.globalfest.ca Aug 20 Xfest Calgary Calgary, AB www.xfestcalgary.com

Aug 06 - 11 2011 SK First Nations Summer Games Saskatoon,SK www.sktc.sk.ca

Aug 23 2011 Arctic Ungulate Conference Yellowknife, NWT www.auc2011.ca

Aug 08 - Aug 15 Afrikadey! Festival Caglary, AB www.afrikadey.com

Aug 23 WWE Smackdown Calgary, AB www.wwe.com/shows/ smackdown

Aug 13 Chinatown Street Festival Calgary, AB www.chinatowncalgary.com/ ccma

Aug 26 to Aug 28 Expo Latino 2011 Calgary, AB www.hispanicarts.com Aug 28 Blink 182 in Concert Calgary, AB www.blink182.com/tour Calgary Stampeders 08/06/2011 07:30 PM Hamilton T iger-Cats @ Calgary Stampeders 08/27/2011 02:00 PM Montreal Alouettes @ 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 SEPTEMBER 2011 issue: August 26

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TRIBE*MEMORIAL

Gordon Tootoosis Remembered

by Charles Atlas Sheppard

On July 05 Canadians lost a Cultural Icon as Gordon Tootoosis, 69, passed away from complications due to Pneumonia at St. Pauls hospital surrounded by his family.

Gordon Tootoosis is more than icon amongst The First Nations.

He will be remembered as a spiritual man of many passions who overcame and adapted from childhood tragedies and personal demons to become a great actor, mentor and spokesperson for our youth. Like many of his contemporaries he was a taken away from his family and forced into the Residential Boarding School system where he wasnÕ t allowed to speak his own language or practise his own traditions. Eventually after 10 years he was kicked out of school for secretly singing pow-wow songs with other students.

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George in Alien Thunder.

He liked the work and sought other jobs. He took on other iconic roles: Big Bear, David Ahenakew and created one of the best bad guys on television, Golo on North of 60.

Errol Kinistino who played Leon on North of 60 with Gordon related this to me:

GordonÕ s early career was as a professional rodeo roper and powwow dancer. He toured with the Plains InterTribal Dance Troupe around the world in the 60Õ s and into the 70Õ s. He found work as an actor in 1973 as Almighty Voice with Donald Sutherland and Chief Dan

Ò I was travelling with my girlfriend Josie, to a Pow wow at the Living Sky Casino in Swift Current, when a text came informing us about Gordon TootoosisÕ passing.

I was not immediately shocked, but asked Josie to pull over to the side of the highway on the outskirts of Moose Jaw, Saskatchewan. I lit some Sweetgrass, and said a prayer, and thought how unreal this felt. Giants like Gordon Tootoosis, just donÕ t die, without the world knowing. In that moment on the side of the Number One highway, I thought of his wife Irene, and his children and brothers and sisters,

TRIBE*MEMORIAL toured the grave site of Chief Poundmaker and I was swept away with the beauty of Cutknife Hill. I was honoured to read some of the history of the Poundmaker First Nation, and honoured to know Gordon as a man and descendant such a significant family!

I will always remember one of the lines from working with him in the North of 60 episodes,..”I got bigger fish to fry then you Leon.Ó Albert, his character was declining Leon any bootleg services, and didnÕ t think Leon was a big enough customer to lose for his business.

In attendance at the funeral were several members of the cast of North of 60 Television series, Tantoo Cardinal, Dakota House, Jimmy Herman, and his niece Willene Tootoosis.

He also introduced me to Anthony Hopkins at the International Hotel where some of the cast stayed while on location.

I attended a Round Dance at Poundmaker Lodge near Edmonton where he brought Brad Pitt, as well. People we wondering who that scruffy looking white boy was with him, until they left, word got out that scruffy kid was Brad Pitt No one will replace Gordon, he just had that one in a trillion look, and stage presence. I wish I had made it to Ottawa to see him in Gordon Winter, written

by Kenneth Willians and I heard he got rave reviews for his stage performance.

Gordon Winter was written partially based on David Ahenakew, a Senator

At the front of the hall were several photos of Gordon and his family, but besides the ones of him with Legends Of The Fall, Anthony Hopkins, and Brad Pitt, the most striking ones were of his wedding day with Irene, and also of their anniversaries. I also was lucky enough to see him in a traditional dance outfit, from the late 1960Õ s and early 70Õ s when he danced with the American Indian Dance Troupe.

with the Federation Of Saskatchewan Indians, a War veteran, and former Chief of the F.S.I.- (Federation Of Saskatchewan Indians)!

Gordon Tootoosis came to Ochapowace on several occasions to visit his adopted son Winston Bear and I was always honoured to shake his hands at whatever place we met, and God willing, we will shake hands again down the road, up the way, Ikosi!

In recent years, he had heart disease and underwent a quadruple bypass. Generally though, his health was good despite some respiratory problems. He developed pneumonia and was taken to hospital in North Battleford and transferred to St. PaulÕ s Hospital in Saskatoon, where he died at age 69, surrounded by family.

Gordon Tootoosis leaves his wife, Irene, four children, several grandchildren and his extended family.

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CHAPTER ONE Sam Ryder The nondescipt van, some kind of rusty domestic piece of junk, cruised down the street and into the quite neighborhood. The killer watched as two teenagers hurried along the sidewalk to try and beat the coming rain before they made it home.

The small brown man, sixtyish, Calling Bear, Ò There must be some mistake, I donÕ t think...Ó This mouth continued to work, but nothing came out as Heavy The van slowed down and pulled kicked open the door, throwing in a few houses down from their the smaller man to the floor target, under a broken street light with a dull thud. local weather man had just begin to fall, beating down the oppresive heat from the first true wave of the hot summer to come.

that cast darks shadows along the street.

Thin was looking past him to the hallway beyond. Crouched against the far wall was a young girl, barely fourteen, Thin led the way up the front wearing pajamas with red bears walk and onto the sagging, scattered accross it. weather beaten porch. After one last look around, Heavy Ò Hello little one,Ó Thin said gave a nod, and Thin pushed the softly. Is this the right place to doorbell. get hooked up? He laughed.

The killers trailed them until they moved into a yard and away from his filed of vision, away from the Heavy said, LetÕ s go do this.Ó street.

The house was dilapitated and run down, the entire neighborhood was, which is why the van fit in like a glove on a surgeon. A surgeon about to operate.

Three aging oak trees blocked the house from view on the dimly lit street. The shadows gave it a gloomly, haunted house look, as if to warn passerbys of itÕ s occupents. Ò Looks like they donÕ t like visitors,Ó the heavier one of the killers said.

They had killed before. They The girl tried to run but were getting good at it. heavy was surprisingly fast for someone his size, seized her by The front door opened a crack, the collar and dragged her out a shaft of yellow light drew a into the cool wet air, a scream line accross the thin oneÕ s face, burst from her through before as two ancient eyes peered at he took his hand and squeezed them through the crack. her throat hard, cutting it off.

Ò Like a ghost town,Ó the thin one Ò Mr. Calling Bear? Is this the Ò No squeeling yet my love,Ó He right place to get hooked up? said roughly. Ò Not yet anywayÓ agreed.

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Thin said with a sneer.

FICTION Alex Greyeyes was sitting hunched over his desk when the call came in, uncomfortable in his uniform that always seemed too small for his six foot four compact frame.

The uniform was punishement for not towing the line. The captains words, not his.

behind. But he remembered his number six, went missing four grandfather, and like always, the months ago. memory calmed him down.

No trace had ever been found of Ò I thought I was suspened?Ó He any of the girls, and until public opted for instead. pressure mounted, the official statement was that the girls were Ò That was before another of your runaways. It was an easy enough girls went missing, not get your ass excuse for a community with a After staring the phone for a few over here,Ó The captain yelled.

14% runaway ratio. moments, and realizing it wasnÕ t going to stop on itÕ s own, Alex The gravity of the situation Alex had put putting pressure of picked it up on the twefth ring. glossed over the captains phrasing his own to get assigned to the case of Ò your girlsÓ which in this case but this was the first time he felt he Ò Get your ass over to H Division meant another Native girl had would be allowed to get involved now jerkoff,Ó The voice on the been taken. In total eight girls had and he wasnÕ t about to blow it by other end yelled. gone missing in the past year, a fact getting into a war of words. that had largely been ignored until Every instinct in Greyeyes soul told the community finally figured out Ò IÕ m on my way,Ó him to hang up the phone, hand in that the police were doing jack his badge, and leave all the bullshit shit about it until Amy Red Crow,

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FLAVOR

On the Table Barbequed Ribs INGREDIENTS 4 pounds baby back pork ribs 4 cloves garlic, sliced 1 tablespoon white sugar 1 tablespoon paprika 2 teaspoons salt 2 teaspoons ground black pepper 2 teaspoons chili powder 2 teaspoons ground cumin 1/2 cup dark brown sugar 1/2 cup cider vinegar 1/2 cup ketchup 1/4 cup chili sauce 1/4 cup Worcestershire sauce 1 tablespoon lemon juice 2 tablespoons onion, chopped 1/2 teaspoon dry mustard 1 clove crushed garlic DIRECTIONS

Preheat oven to 300 degrees F (150 degrees C). Place ribs on a rack in a shallow roasting pan. Scatter 4 cloves of sliced garlic over ribs. Cover, and bake for 2 1/2 hours. Cool slightly.

In a small bowl, mix together white sugar, paprika, salt, black pepper, chili powder, and ground cumin. Rub spices over cooled ribs. Cover, and refrigerate overnight.

In a small saucepan, mix together brown sugar, cider vinegar, ketchup, chili sauce, Worcestershire sauce, lemon juice, onion, dry mustard, and 1 clove garlic.

Simmer over medium-low heat, uncovered, for 1 hour. Reserve a small amount for basting; the remainder is a dipping sauce.

Preheat grill for medium heat.

Place ribs on grill. Grill, covered, for about 12 minutes, basting with the reserved sauce, until nicely browned and glazed. Serve with remaining sauce for dipping.

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FLAVOR

On the Table GRILLED MARINATED SHRIMP INGREDIENTS 1 cup olive oil 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley 1 lemon, juiced 2 tablespoons hot pepper sauce 3 cloves garlic, minced 1 tablespoon tomato paste 2 teaspoons dried oregano 1 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon ground black pepper 2 pounds large shrimp, peeled and deveined with tails attached skewers DIRECTIONS In a mixing bowl, mix together olive oil, parsley, lemon juice, hot sauce, garlic, tomato paste, oregano, salt, and black pepper. Reserve a small amount for basting later. Pour remaining marinade into a large resealable plastic bag with shrimp. Seal, and marinate in the refrigerator for 2 hours.

Preheat grill for medium-low heat. Thread shrimp onto skewers, piercing once near the tail and once near the head. Discard marinade.

Lightly oil grill grate. Cook shrimp for 5 minutes per side, or until opaque, basting frequently with reserved marinade.

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POETRY

THE DREAM

by Alicia Stone

I dreamt we were sitting our our horses overlooking our people and our land the grass was good the water was plentiful life was good, free, and just I dreamt our people were free our children proud and strong many nations under one keeping faith with the land and sky I dreamt of a sea of buffalo roaming as far as the eye could see strong and fierce we honored them for their sacrifice giving our people what was needed to survive I dreamt of a land of wind, rain, and snow my people holding faith to the gods of nature to tribes united to keep the land safe to the sacred trust of our forefathers Was this only a dream?

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Community

COOL JOBS PROFILE Janice Patenaude Artist

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

4. How long have you been doing this job?

7. What are the challenges within your job?

In some form or other I have been Janice Patenaude, Freelance artist doing this job my entire life. ItÕ s just Like most jobs of this nature I and I do commissions and private that only in the last few years have would assume the greatest chalprojects.

I actually started to get paid for it. lenge will always be lining up your next gig. It sucks that you can 2. What does your job con- 5. Why did you get into spend just as much time doing sist of? this type of work? that as it takes to create a new art piece. The saying is true that lookCreative expression would be the It has always been my opinion that ing for a job is more time consummain factor I would say my job there are many types of artists in ing than having a job. consists of. That and being able to this world. Those that create for a interprit the vision of my clients, paycheque, those that create and 8. What advice do you have so that I can make that a reality. a pay cheque is a side benifet, and for other Aboriginal youth those that would create no matter interested in this position?

3. What sort of education what the situation. It gets in your do you need to get into this blood and the only way to find Keep at it no matter what the cirtype of work? peace is to put paint to canvas. To cumstances, no matter what the create. obsticles. You need to have paI went to several art schools in tience to succeed in most things Washington, before setteling down 6. What is your favorite and being an artist is no exception. in Calgary. Most of my work has thing about your job?

If you truly want to be an artist been self taught ever since I was nothing will stop you. a little kid. Trial and error, trial and The freedom to allow myself to error, trial and success. create and feed off the energies that surround us all.

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COMMUNITY

PAY IT FORWARD

By Lucy Haply

Have you ever wondered why some people tend to have all the luck or why is it that there are people how are always smiling and never let a troubling day get them down, well if you are like any conscience driven person then you have probably played into the pay it forward method that keeps these people at the pinnacle of pride and success.

If you have ever been in a situation which required you to choose between helping someone, or hurting them, then you might remember what choice you made, but seldom look at what followed after. If you chose to help the person then according to the pay it forward theory, a chain reaction of good events should have been ignited that ultimately begins and ends with yourself. Thinking back The pay it forward theory to any time that this good or bad revolves around the idealism decision choice was left up to you, that if you do good deeds, help you can look at the implications to out your fellow man, that good see how the pay it forward theory things will happen to you, and that has already been influencing your for everything good that you do life and altered your life choices with a pure heart brings about a and destiny. positive energy and will inevitably result in you experiencing good. For those people who have The pay it forward theory also nothing to do with the pay it revolves around the aspect that if forward theory and those who you choose to do bad deeds and believe that there is no such thing negatively influence those around as karma and go about in their own you, you set yourself up for world focusing only on benefiting disaster and will only bring about themselves, it is clear to see that negative implications to yourself. whether you choose to believe in It is similar in the eastern practice it or not, ultimately what comes of karma and how positive and around comes back around and negative energy flow through the those who donÕ t follow or believe body from person to person. in the pay it forward theory are 16

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still responsible for their actions and are still affected.

The bases of the pay it forward theory revolves around human choice and free will, that ultimately whenever we are presented with a choice we can make a decision based upon how we feel and what we believe that will give us an end result we want. There is however the inability to look into the future and see how our choices affect the choices of others and how ultimately how one choice can lead to several others differing from a possible initial choice which is where the pay it forward theory comes into place. When we stop and begin to see how our choice will affect others and how it is ultimately up to us to do the right thing, we can realize that when we do good, good things will happen to us.

If you are someone who is not sure whether good things can truly happen when you make good choices, or donÕ t believe in karma from past experiences, know that when it comes down to it, choosing

COMMUNITY right over wrong has the benefit of helping someone else, even if you never see the chain reaction of the pay it forward theory. There is also the unknown aspect to the pay it forward theory that you can never know that how making one choice resulted in who you are today. An example is choosing to stop and hold the door open for a stranger, as a result you are thirty seconds behind your normal schedule, for all you know being that thirty seconds behind could lead to not being implicated in a whole mess of trouble, ie a car accident or a robbery.

how they will live their life, and whether or not they see the direct implications of their actions is up to the unknown karma that rules this world.

In total if you are torn between focusing purely on yourself, and not in the business of helping others because you donÕ t believe in the pay it forward theory, and choosing between doing the right thing and helping your fellow man out of the goodness of your heart, then know that it makes much more sense to do good. In the long run doing good will make you feel better about yourself, you Ultimately according to the pay might get a good laugh about doing it forward theory it is up to the something negative at the time of person, the chooser to decide a decision, but when later comes

around there will be lingering regret, so to avoid any regret it makes more sense to play into the pay it forward theory and to do good so that a chain reaction of good events can be seen in your life.

Overall if you are looking to make yourself into a better person by helping those around you out of the goodness of your heart, and are not trying to get good things to happen to you by doing good, but rather are just doing the right thing then check out how it makes more sense to do good without need for benefit and how the pay it forward theory can be seen in your life.

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Health

PROTECT YOURSELF Janice Monroe

If you are a teenager, then you have probably been told a thousand times to avoid having sex; however, if you do decide that you are ready to engage in sexual activity, then it is important that you know how to avoid contracting a sexually transmitted disease which are otherwise known as STDÕ s.

You know of course that the only 100% effective way to completely and totally avoid contracting an STD such as herpes, gonorrhea, syphilis, HIV, etc. is to make the choice not to have any kind of sexual contact; however, this may not be the choice that you have made and you may be wondering how you can avoid catching a disease when you do have sexual contact. While the 18

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only way to totally avoid the risk is to not have sex, you can lower your risk of contracting STDÕ s by following the tips below: • Always practice safe sex. This means using a barrier type protection method which is normally going to be the male condom, although there are female condoms on the market.

If you are engaging in any kind of sexual intercourse or any type of oral sex, then you definitely have to use a barrier method to greatly reduce your risk of contracting an STD. While you will still have a slight risk of contracting a disease, the barrier method is the best form of protection for sexual activity and condoms can easily be bought at your local drug store

or even gotten for free at your health department.

• Limit your number of sexual partners. Keep in mind that when you have sex with someone that you are having sex with everyone that they have ever had sexual relations with. So if your partner has had sex with four people and you are experiencing sex for the first time, then you are still essentially having sex with five people. Always pick your sexual partners wisely and insist on using a barrier method for protection when having sex. If they refuse to wear a condom or ask you to not wear a condom, then you just simply refuse to have sex. No sex is good enough to risk contracting an STD. • Never have sex if you are

HEALTH drinking or under the influence of drugs. During these times you are more likely to make poor decisions and that include having sex with people that you otherwise wouldnÕ t even think about and potentially having unprotected sex.

While the best possible choice that you can make is to not have sex, that may not be the choice that you make.

If you do choose to have sex, then you need to be aware of the consequences that you may suffer from having sexual relations and you also need to be prepared to protect yourself. Never count on someone else to bring the protection, always have your own supply of condoms and

always make sure that you get tested for STIs before are in the frame of mind to initiating sexual contact, or make wise decisions about who you are having sex with. Think before you act and protect yourself from contracting STDĂ• s.

Symptoms of an STD can range from vaginal discharge and mild irritation to severe pain.

Often, symptoms occur only if the disease becomes more advanced. In most cases, the long-term health problems can be avoided by early treatment.

Anyone who is sexually active can be exposed to an STD. Even if there are no symptoms, tests can be done to diagnose infection.

before resuming contact if a partner engaged in contact with someone else. Many infections are not detectable immediately after exposure, so enough time must be allowed between possible exposures and testing for the tests to be accurate.

Certain STIs, particularly certain persistent viruses like HPV, may be impossible to detect with current medical procedures.

Every man and woman should know how to protect him/her and their partners from STDs. If you think you have an STD, seek medical treatment to avoid long-term health problems.

Ideally, both partners should

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Photogrpahy: John Medeiros Hair and Makeup: Kayla Martin

Jewelry by Amanda Fox

COVER FEATURE

ROSEANNE SUPERNAULT IS CARRYING THE RIGHT STONES IN HER POCKET By: Telly James

Ò We also booked Roseanne Supernault from Blackstone to workshop your play.Ó says Ryan, the producer whoÕ s helping me further develop my play. I was feeling two distinctly different sentiments; One, of course, was excitement. Excitement because IÕ ve watched this actorÕ s excellent work on Blackstone. The Other sentiment was apprehension. Apprehension because in my life I have encountered a handful of Aboriginal Ò CelebritiesÓ who reek of pretension and self-importance; over moderate success if truth be told.

DonÕ t get me wrong there are more grounded individuals than there are the egotistical ones, but when you meet a megalomaniac, it really jades you if you let it. I tend to let it.

On the first day of work, we were sitting outside the rehearsal hall and I didnÕ t see Ms. Supernault. Thoughts went through my mind like, Ò I wonder if she found something elseÓ , Ò What if she hated my play?Ó , and Ò Did she change her mind?Ó .

Just then she walked up the pathway poised and self-assured. She didnÕ t even look in my direction, she didnÕ t attempt to, she just looked straight ahead, Ò Oh no. Here we go.Ó , is the thought that ran through my mind.

SheÕ s greeted by Ryan who makes the introductions. Upon hearing my name she recognizes that I am the playwright, a smile lights up her demeanor and she says, Ò I really like your play. The cheese monologue is so funnyÓ . Wow, she already read my play. And more importantly she gets the humour I was going for. She has my guard down within seconds of meeting her.

I knew right away that she wasnÕ t what I was expecting. However, I didnÕ t expect her to be so grounded and sensible beyond her years. As time went by I got to know her and found her chosen path to be inspiring. I knew that I had to interview her and get her story for New Tribe.

So we sat down together in a Sushi Restaurant (one of RoseanneÕ s favorite foods) and squared off. Beauty vs The Beast. Style vs Grace. Refined skill vs Raw talent. Blackfoot man vs Cree woman. IÕ m just kidding, I donÕ t know if it was all that but I had a lot of fun and got lotÕ s of insight into who this talented young woman is.

Her background is of Cree/Metis descent. Born in Grande Prairie, AB. She spent the first 6 years of her life on the East Prairie Metis Settlement.

Her father then moved her family to Edmonton so that Roseanne could go to school. She initially went to school at All-aboriginal schools where cultural ways were taught along with the regular school teachings.

Roseanne then went on to attend Victoria School of Performing and Visual Arts.

Despite, facing challenges like the culture shock from the transition from going to a native school to a predominately nonnative school, attending school regularly while living on her own, facing a string of family members passing away on her 12th grade year. She emerged from Victoria School with self-confidence, a belief in herself and a knowledge of acting and performing.

Post-graduation dreams included traveling the world and experiencing what this life had to offer. Instead, her father insisted that she go back home to East Prairie. In retrospect, she is really thankful she had the opportunity to go back home and become grounded and reacquainted with her culture and traditional ways.

After spending some time at home, she got cast in a lead role in the film, Every Emotion Costs. Suddenly, she found herself working with First Nations talent like Tantoo Cardinal, Michelle St. John, and Nathaniel Arcand. Then landed other roles including Mixed Blessings, where she met Ron E. Scott director,

writer and producer of Blackstone. Ms. Supernault was cast as Natalie Stoney in the pilot and also continued the role after the series got picked up. (A role that has garnished her 2 Best Actress AMPIA Awards) After all these accomplishment with a pleasant as pie disposition, she took the time to answer a few questions.

What is the accomplishment youÕ re most proud of?

Never consuming drugs or alcohol in my life. Not a single sip or ounce has touched these lips. Tobacco has only every been in my body as a form of prayer through my culture and traditions. I would never disrespect itÕ s power by smoking socially.

Who are your role models and influences?

I love people who donÕ t try to be something theyÕ re not. I surround myself with very strong and smart individuals.

I admire Mother Earth and the more I observe nature, the more I learn from her. I grew up watching Ò The Nature of Things,Ó with David Suzuki. He talks about how if we lived and coincided with nature a lot more, we would actually care about her and try to do something about the current crisis we are in. Obviously no one is going to care about trees or water when water it is so easily provided to us through a metal tap (not a river) and trees look to us like paper or houses.

Now, if something tried to destroy our sewer and water systems or our homes, there would be people taking a stand; yet when trees, rivers, and oceans are at risk, no one bats an eyelash. ItÕ s so easy not to care about things when we donÕ t observe their destruction on a daily basis. The only way we hear about it is in the news, and all it takes is the click of a button to turn it off. We donÕ t care about 3rd world countries because we do not live in them.. The worldÕ s borders not only confine our existence, NEW TRIBE AUGUST 2011

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COVER FEATURE but our own thinking. Ask questions! Ò Where did my shoes come from?Ó (a sweat shop), Ò Who made this cup I drink from?Ó (someone in a 3rd world country), Ò Do I need 20 pairs of shoes?Ó (NO. NO ONE NEEDS 20 PAIRS OF SHOES. YOU MUST WALK A LOT!!!

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or classical music because they convey emotions and feelings, not egotistical and superficial thoughts and ideas. I still have songs that are fun where I like the musician or lyrics. I am not completely discrediting artists that make this musicthere are incredibly beautiful songs in

How important is your culture to you?

ItÕ s not really a matter of being important or not, because it is truly my life. And if culture is my life, then it must be very important. I think itÕ s so sad when other native people tease me for having ribbons or feathers in my car or they question the simplest things I do (like not stepping over others). It truly shows how disconnected our people are from out culture and heritage.

That just goes to show how much of an affect genocide had on us. I know I am lucky I was brought up the way I was and I donÕ t take it for granted. If it were up to me I would still be living in a tipi with my tribe and hunting buffalo in a traditional Cree way, but unfortunately, this is not the case. All my life I have been learning to adapt and seeking a balance between two different worlds. The older I get, the more I learn. I learn as much as I can about my culture and I learn as much as I can to get by in this world we live in.

I find so much peace in “being,” and living in the moment, and not worrying about racism, what people think of me, or fitting into someone’s idea of who I should be. My generation is terribly bombarded with TV shows and music every single day and we honestly have no idea how much it affects us. I stopped listening most of the music I had because I woke up! I realized what was being put into my brain and subconscious and that it literally controls the way I think. If you surround yourself by something for long enough, you will eventually become that. This can also work in a positive way though. Surround yourself with positive people, positive music, positive shows, truthful movies, art and media that are aligned with what you want to emulate..

I am grateful for having found art at such a young age because it has taught me the importance of seeking truth. I am at a point where I listen to more soundtracks

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we encounter, and the lives we live... I am living proof that if you respect your surroundings and treat people with kindness and humanity, good things will also come your way. Promise yourself you will never take another step while hating yourself; if you do, stop and take a breath. Einstein said: Ò If you judge a fish on it’s ability to climb a tree, it will spend itÕ s life thinking itÕ s stupid.Ó EVERYONE has a gift, EVERYONE has a purpose, and YES you matter and you are LOVED. Never forget that.

How important do you think arts are to our people?

this world, but I listen fully to a song and decide if itÕ s what I truly believe before listening to it again. ItÕ s taking a long time but I know it will be worth it. I also do not watch TV or read tabloids or the newspaper anymore. You may think IÕ m weird, but thatÕ s okay. WAKE. UP. If you could have a conversation with anyone, past or present who would it be?

Louis Riel. I would just ask him for guidance and how I can help my people.

Then we could jig. It would actually just be so awesome to jig with Louis Riel.

That would be the best day of life.

Any words of advice for any youth that would like to follow a similar path?

The Universe is our lake and the stones we carry in our pockets are our choices. Aim your stone with conscious awareness and when it lands watch the ripple affect you will have on the beings around you. Everything you do, do with respect for Mother Earth and Father Sky. ItÕ s not hard to show compassion for the ground we walk on, the people

I truly believe that the arts can be a huge part of our peopleÕ s step to reawaken and heal any pain we are feeling. I was recently part of the RUBABOO aboriginal artÕ s festival in Edmonton, and on one night they talked about how Louis Riel said that in 100 years time our people would awaken and heal through art, and that time has come. I encounter so many beautiful young native people and they are so incredibly talented but they have this dark cloud of sadness hanging over them. I want to help them all so much, but I canÕ t do it on my own. IÕ ve spent so much of my life loving to build structure in my mind, different ideas and inspirations and I want to “fix” the world with them (itÕ s my Virgo nature), but I hit a point last year where I realized I canÕ t very well fix the world. I can only do my best, become my best, and as Ghandi said Ò be the change [I] wish to see in the world.Ó What he means by that is none of us can change others, we can only change ourselves. I hope that by chasing my dreams, meeting my fate, and leading a healthy lifestyle, I can inspire others to live similarly.

In so many ways, IÕ ve learned to not judge a book by itÕ s cover. This young role model even taught me, the jaded player hater to not hate so much. I hope you take as away as much from this as I did. IÕ d like to thank Ms. Supernault for taking the time to talk to me and New Tribe for granting me the opportunity to write about it.

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Behind the locked door

by Rene Drake

I found myself saying, I screwed up again, as I was looking through the window made of bullet proof glass, encased in steel frame. On the other side sat 40 lifeless souls trying to enjoy what was left of their “Day Room”. Some of their expressions reflected the despair that I have felt and seen so many times before. Being in jail has a certain way of taking the last bit of dignity a man has, the last bit that he tries to hang on to that makes him believe he’s still a man. Through my tiny window of my locked door, I could see people of all ages and races. Some serving long sentences for trivial and minor offences. Some others who couldn’t afford to retain the so called “prestigious lawyers”. Then there were some who had been sentenced without knowing why, or for how long. Watching them from behind my locked door it was easy to see that the “justice system”, was not in relation to the human need. There’s a part of me that wants to believe that if only the very people who put us in here could just come in and stay for a month with the threat of losing everything. Just come in without their credit cards, without their fancy suits, or without their rich mothers or fathers to bail them out. Just to come in with no connection to the outside world other than using a phone that only makes a collect calls and even then you have to stand in a long line just to use it, and using it was still pushing it. Maybe then and only then would they see that sticking a man in prison and expecting him to reform, just doesn’t work. Maybe then would there be some changes made in their so called “justice system” but who am I kidding. When I was released in November of last year, I was intent of going straight. I tried to get help for the addictions I had back then, which I should mention was the main reason for my frequent visits to jail. In my search’s I had high hopes for my success and the chance at a new life on the outside. But to no avail. I found it somewhat funny when I went to what seemed like most if not all treatment centres, most had waiting lists or no room, or because of my charges I was denied. There were times when I said to the staff present “do you think if I didn’t have all these problems that I would need treatment?”not letting the door hit my ass on the way out. I found myself once again hitting the pavement.

Thinking to myself was I some kind of monster, or some mad man. Or perhaps something even more terrifying maybe I was just normal, with a smile on my bewildered face. I knew that most people who knew me would just laugh at that very thought. While I laughed at myself I began a new search, I tried once again to find the path that would lead me to fill that empty void I had carried deep within me. Thus my days turned into weeks and weeks into months. I started to drift from job to job and place to place. But instead the path I had chosen to follow led me to some of the darkest places and entertaining some of the worst company.

Needles to say I found myself once again trying to impress my new found peers and to prove that I could still do the drugs, and still hold my drink. Once again I could feel all my hopes and dreams slipping away from me. One thing always leads to another and needless to say I ended up being arrested and thrown in the drunk tank, not knowing where or how I got there. On my way to the Remand Detention Centre I was thinking to myself “If only I had the learning tools that being in a treatment centre would have given me, i might have stood a chance in finding the right path that I stepped off of so many years ago”. Praying to the Creator in my steel shackles I said “forgive me”. I have since found a new faith in him (the Creator). And I know now that without him I have no chance at all of salvaging what years I have left to having a good life. But I will not give up my new found faith and some day when I get out of this place of so many lost souls, I will get back those lost hopes and dreams I once had. I owe my gratitude to the Creator who has once again lead me to firmly put both of my feet on the path of righteousness. My strength grows with each passing day with a gratitude that can only be expressed as I look through the tiny window from behind a locked door............

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TRIBE Poetry My Resurrected Elevation My history 4 long has been like a mystery.

Now set 2 unfold, in 2 a whole blizzery scene of pain & misery.

Call this a universal introduction with success as the inevitable aftermath of my past destruction.

Survived & came through with only one simple instruction.

That’s 2 make it & get past all this hate & prejudicial corruption.

Got 2 where I’m at with faith being my one & only connection.

If anything let my words be like a treasure trove of collections.

Motivated from a vision of a “Pair-a-dice” in the distance .

With a new found potential of living a higher existence.

A better life is not achieved without an obstacle of resistance.

4 instance, push yourself with a little bit of insistence.

The keys 2 open up your dreams R hard work, determination & persistence.

My main focus is set 2 bring hope 4 those coming through the same way that I came. & after spending some time in the rain, My climb in the game has taught me how 2 never make the same mistakes ever again.

So with a strain of strong anticipation now whether sparked from a fire or flame, a new empire had came.

Arriving minutes away now & closer 2 fame. & as an essence of claim through all the hurt & the pain, Never will my legacy state that I would ever surrender.

I’d also like 2 say that a society of hate has never been a better contender.

Sometimes it’s like my thoughts have all been caught up in a blender.

Picked apart, tossed & totally dismembered.

Immortally in scripted in a way I’ll 4 ever be remembered.

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Aboriginal Business: Colby Delorme Talks about Being an Entrepreneur and His Big Idea

You can be your own boss, and you can be successful. Trends from the most recent Canadian census show that the number of Aboriginal entrepreneurs has increased at a faster rate than the rest of the Canadian population. There are a number of programs available to Aboriginal entrepreneurs to provide training, support, and financing.

Aboriginal youth now have access to tools and resources that can enable them to be successful business owners.

Before you get too excited, you should know that it requires lots of hard work, planning, and maybe a little luck. Colby Delorme is a great example of an Aboriginal entrepreneur and, as a first place winner of The Big Idea 2 competition and one of the Top 40 Under 40 from Avenue Magazine, he has proven that he has what it takes to run a successful business.

How long have you been an entrepreneur?

I started my first business at the age of 18, and have been self employed for 16.5 years. In this time I have operated five companies.

What type of business do you own?

I own a gift company call NATION IMAGINATION The Aboriginal Gifting Co. Basically it is a promotional

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product business that has a very niche approach to industry. Not only do we focus on customers that have Aboriginal interests, but we also have our own line of gifts and art cards that are adorned with Aboriginal art. We work with Aboriginal artists from all across Canada, and when we sell goods with their art we pay a royalty back to them. All of these elements have allowed me to create a franchise model out of the business. The Imagination franchise is only available to Aboriginal people and who have a desire to succeed in business.

What makes you a successful entrepreneur?

I would like to think that it is my ethics, values, and the way I conduct myself. These are all things that my business partner and mother, Marie Delorme, taught me as a child. I havenÕ t always done things right the first time, and have learned many things as a result of those mistakes, but believe I have been able to maintain a level of success by doing what is right for not just myself, but for those around me.

What is difficult about being an entrepreneur?

Probably maintaining the belief that what you are doing is going to work out, and that you have what it takes to bring it to fruition. I think this has been my greatest challenge as

not all of my endeavors have been successful. In order to keep my mind focused I have been using a life coach for almost five years. This has been my greatest gift to myself.

How did you overcome your obstacles?

Simply putÉ I learned from each one.

I have tried my best to seek out help and advice when I needed it, and looked for expertise when I realized I didnÕ t have the tools to deal with certain obstacles I couldnÕ t navigate myself.

What was it like participating in The Big Idea?

It was an amazing experience! Not only did I win first prize and $15 000, but I also got to share my latest business marketing idea with people all across Canada. So many key people across Canada now know about the Imagination Franchise Opportunity. The money paled in comparison to the exposure. The acknowledgement of my business acumen and idea was very special.

After 16 years as an entrepreneur I was being told that I was a great business person.

I canÕ t thank Dan Brant and the Dreamcatcher Charitable Foundation enough for that.

What is your advice to young entrepreneurs?

Dream big and plan! We are in a

COMMUNITY time where things are moving fast, new ideas are welcomed, and real problems need to be solved. The only way to address these opportunities is to come up with innovative ideas.

Creating a sustainable business and organization will only be achieved by planning, and then planning some more. Ask yourself the tough questions, seek out the answers to those questions, because you can guarantee someone else is going to ask you to answer them whether you are prepared or not.

More than anything else, believe in yourselfÉ that is 50 percent of the battle. Good luck!

If you think you have a great business idea and what it takes to be your own boss, then come show off at the Alberta regional auditions for The Big Idea 3. This is what you need to do: 1.

Go to www. dcfund.ca and fill out a registration form to get a chance to be selected for the Alberta regional audition held in Calgary 2.

Start working on your business plan and presentation ASAP 3.

Get help from Colby and other business advisorsÉ The Calgary Urban Aboriginal Initiative Employment Domain will be hosting a workshop

for entrepreneurs that want some help with business planning and tips on how to prepare for The Big Idea 3. Here are the details: The Big Idea 3 Preparation Workshop Thursday, August 25, 2011 2:00pm Ð 5:00pm The Xchange Room (2nd floor) The Standard Life Tower 639 5 Ave SW Cost: $0 Coffee, tea, and light refreshments will be provided The Big Idea 3 Friday, September 9, 2011 11:00am Ð 4:00pm Jenkins Theatre Mount Royal University 4825 Mount Royal Gate SW Cost: $0 Even if you wonÕ t be competing at the regional auditions, consider attending the Big Idea 3 regional auditions. Come out to support our Aboriginal entrepreneurs that have worked hard on their presentations and business plans. This event is FREE and open for all to attend; we look forward to seeing you there!

Where you can find help…

2011 is the Year of the Entrepreneur! You have many programs and services available to help you pursue your dream of being your own boss. Below is a list of organizations and resources that can provide business advice to Aboriginal entrepreneurs.

(ABDS) Aboriginal Business Development Services – The Business Link The first stop for Alberta Aboriginal entrepreneurs and small businesses looking for free information and business resources, as well as networking events and low-cost workshops/seminars.

1-800-272-9675 http://www.canadabusiness.ab.ca/aboriginal (AIIC) Alberta Indian Investment Corporation AIIC Offers general business assistance to all Alberta Status First Nations entrepreneurs: loans, business development assistance programs, counseling and mentoring services, general accounting and financial control assistance, entrepreneurial training, networking opportunities, and procurement services.

1-888-308-6789 http://www.aiicbusiness.org (AWE) Alberta Women Entrepreneurs AWE offers loans, services, and support for women entrepreneurs to succeed and grow their businesses through free business advising services and low-cost workshops.

1-800-713-3558 http://www.awebusiness.com (CESO) Canadian Executive Service Organization Aboriginal Services CESO provides low-cost services including: business support, general administration and organizational development, community economic development, planning and resource management, and governance/leadership workshops.

1-800-268-9052 http://www.ceso-saco.com (CYBF) Canadian Youth Business Foundation CYBF offers free coaching during the first stages of entrepreneurship, loans, a great business resource centre, and mentorship for all youth ages 18 – 36.

1-800-464-2923 http://www.cybf.ca Community Futures Network of Alberta There are many Community Futures organizations located across Alberta to provide support to Alberta small businesses, such as: loans, business counseling, assistance with business planning, small business training and information services.

1-877-482-3672 http://www.cfna.ca Pinnacle Business Services Ltd. This organization is affiliated with Apeetogosan Métis Development Inc. (which provides financing) and it provides a variety of business services to Métis and Non-Status Indians in Alberta: business plans, feasibility studies, business valuations, marketing plans, accounting set-up, bookkeeping services, management support services, business workshops/seminars. Initial consultation is free.

1-800-252-7963 http://www.apeetogosan.com/Services-Pinnacle.aspx Self-Employment Program This program provides Alberta entrepreneurs who are currently unemployed with formal instruction in business plan development through one-to-one business counseling, coaching, guidance and follow-up during business plan implementation.

1-800-661-3753 http://employment.alberta.ca/CES/3156.html

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COMMUNITY USAY and the YMCA would like to give a HUGE shout out to all those who either played in, helped out with or watched the 7th Annual Aboriginal Youth Hoops! We couldn’t have asked for a more perfect day, and it wouldn’t have been so successful without all of you there to support us.

Congratulations to everyone who played their hearts out & of course big CONGRATS go out to the winners.

Thanks again & see you next year!

FYI - We want to make next year’s event even bigger & better – we might be changing the date & the venue, so keep an eye and ear out in Spring 2012 for details.

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Turn up the Volume

By Katty Jo Rabbit

Pharaohs Photosynthesis

This has nothing to do with the process that is plants converting sunlight into actual fuel, so if you are thinking this music has something to do with growing plants, or helping plants grow it doesnÕ t though if you did put this album on and let your plants listen to it, it would help them grow a little. It took a while to notice these blokes, and to be honest, it was the term math pop that turned attention onto this specific album. A new term that hasnÕ t been heard before, being as that was taking a listen who knew something involving math would be interesting. Sure formulas, problem solving and timing are all a part of making great music, but when it is the main focus of music it is sort of hard to take seriously.

Relatively new, this band has the making of a good radio outlet. Maybe the live show does it more justice, when this was listened to the first thing that came to mind was there is laundry to be done, it feels like Sunday. A youthful Sunday when it was either too hot to anything, or the day was too boring to motivate an adventure. Depending on whom it is this is a good thing. Sunday music is good for the mind, it helps you sooth the frazzled brain cells. Especially in the summer youÕ re going to need the down time and this album doesnÕ t have much of that, the upbeat tempo stays pretty much throughout the whole eight songs.

On the up side math rock technically means experimental rock that incorporates rhythmic structures with complex melodies interlacing in the meanwhile. It apparently came to be in the 80Õ s when things were underground. Now a days it has begun to reveal itself in different nooks and crannies of the music scene.

Considering this is the first listen it is actually not too bad, almost reminds one of the ever faded Jimmy Eat World, let us all hope that the Pharaohs have a little more staying power then the latter.

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Music You Can Feel In Your Toes The Wonder Years Suburbia I’ve given you all and now I am nothing

Remember when everything sucked and you just wanted to rebel against a lost cause, if youÕ re not there yet, or you are still too young just wait this moment in your life come and goes fast. Just make sure youÕ re not a rebel without a cause, and be sure to have a good understanding of what you are rebelling against, just in case someone tries to debate your perspective.

A person who rebels will always know more about the other side so that they can argue their own side.

With that said this bad has done just that. Check out the song I wonÕ t say the lordÕ s prayer, anyone who is daring enough to sing I wonÕ t spend my life on my knees deserves a listen too. Which brings to random question to mind, where is Marilyn Mason these days?

Third time seems to be a charm with this album as the already large fan base has begun to make this band noticeable. With great hits like Coffee Eyes, and references to intellectual Ginsburg poetry this band had found a way to use this to their advantage.

Polished, pop punk has never been that interesting you have a formula cookie cutter look, you throw in some irrelevant references that seem to only be understood by the band mates themselves, and other internet stalkers and they think they are so cool. These guys actually are transparent in their delivery of their punchy punk riffs and their lyrics, which makes for a good listen. Honest, and open, who knew sadness could hide in a beard.

So if this is your cup of tea, and you feel like Lady Gaga, Britney Spears and the like are just not hitting home for you, check out the ever wonderful and superficially composed world of pop punk. By the time you get bored most of the songs will be done, it is nice to know that it never really lasts too long. It has been a while since some album art was enough to intrigue to pick the album up.

Seeing as it is summer, you are going to have some time on your hands, take this time to explore, to experiment, be safe always, but open you mind and ears to new music, donÕ t just be a drone and leave the radio dial on the same station. Check out the world of music waiting out there for you, check out what some other genera of music you never know you might just end up liking what you hear.

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See You at the Movies Starring Daniel Radcliffe, Emma Watson, Rupert Grint For any fan of the Harry Potter books, the surprises have been gone from this franchise a long time ago; perhaps the only surprise left is how much weÕ ll miss seeing Harry on the big screen now that it is over. As usual, the Harry Potter characters are brought to life with bravado in this final installment of the series, by actors who have called them their friends for years now. We have watched Daniel Radcliffe, Rupert Grint, and Emma Watson grow into the roles since the first film, and with Part 2 have brought them to full maturity.

Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 2

If you shed tears over the deaths of key characters in past movies, youÕ ll certainly do so again in Deathly Hallows Part 2. More importantly, however, the action in this film has been ramped up exponentially over the other films, making it a kind of magnum opus of the Harry Potter world, as it was meant to be. Once again, there are certain plot points lacking in this film’s adaptation from the book, but seven films later, true fans have learned to accept the world without these nuggets. The foundation of what makes Harry Potter great is still there, and the film world of Harry Potter gets wrapped up flawlessly.

Starring Bradley Cooper, Zach Galifianakis, Ed Helms The old cliche holds true: if it ain’t broke, don’t fix it. The Hangover 2 takes the formula from the first film and duplicates it almost exactly for the sequel. Some would say itÕ s the same old thing all over again, except that in this case, the same old thing was hilarious. The Hanger 1 was a symphony of ensemble comedy, and the sequel is no less. With the return of the key players, namely Bradley Cooper, Ed Helms, and the irreplaceable Zach Galifianakis, the Hangover formula is still clever, and still hilarious.

Hangover 2

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The energy rolls through this sequel like a wave, carrying the characters through the grubby streets of Bangkok on their liquor soaked adventure to another wedding.

This time the humor is as gritty and sweaty as the new location, and adds in that staple of American guy humor, a chain-smoking monkey. In essence, they have taken The Hangover, added more raunchiness (if that was even possible), and made an almost exact duplicate that actually works, thanks to the lead actors. The Hangover 2 remakes a formula, but does it well.

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See You at the Movies Starring Shia LaBeouf, Rosie Huntington-Whiteley, Tyrese Gibson

At any given screening of Transformers: Dark of the Moon, you might be able to listen closely and hear cinephiles across the country holding their heads and sighing.

They question why Michael Bay continues to make movies which are, essentially, orgies of visual effects with no real cinematic merit. Transformers: Dark of the Moon is certainly that, and although it is better than the garbled mess that was Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen, it is not necessarily good. It is, however, damn fun to watch, especially in 3-D.

Transformers: Dark of the Moon

If you can empty your mind of plot, narrative path, dialogue, and characterization, then Transformers 3 is the film for you. This film contains some of the most cuttingedge visual effects ever put together on screen, and they work together beautifully.

Where Transformers 2 was a bit hard to watch, with too many flailing bits of Autobots and Decepticons littering the screen, Transformers 3 has reigned back a bit on the mess and made a visual experience that is a little easier on the eyes. Do not expect this film to change your life, though; it is, after all, still a just movie about toys. Fun toys, but toys nonetheless.

Starring Cameron Diaz, Jason Segel, Justin Timberlake This film might be absolutely hilarious if Cameron Diaz were in any way funny, but she isn’t. This film might be entertaining if we cared about an on-screen reunion between Cameron and ex-boytoy Justin Timberlake, but we donÕ t. Even Jason Segel, usually quite funny, is rather neutral in this film. Add the the mediocre performances a script that is convoluted at best, and you get a film that could have been funny, but isn’t. Penned by two veteran writers of television’s The Office, it is a shame that this movie did not work, but the vulgar and raunchy comedy simply did not translate well to the screen. It was vulgar and raunchy, but not much more than that.

Bad Teacher

There are laughs in this film, but they are few and far between, and often feel completely detached from the rest of the film. There seems to be no unifying theme in the plot, and the none of the characters feel truly sympathetic. We follow DiazÕ s aloof teacher only because sheÕ s there, and because she is who the camera focuses on, but she really has nothing much going for her other than that. In general, Bad Teacher is a highly forgettable film that should have been titled Bad Movie.

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Book Reviews For the restless mind

Rachel Paris & John Medeiros Miss PeregrineÕ s Home for Peculiar Children

by Ransom RIggs The fiction based novel tells the story of a family tradegy, where a 16-year old, Jacob, makes a voyage to a remote island of the coast of Wales, and discovers the wreckage of Miss PeregrineÕ s Home for Peculiar Children. Exploring the home, Jacob soon realizes children who lived there in the past, one being his own grandfather, were far beyong Ò peculiar;Ó in fact, dangerous. He discovers they were quarantined on the island for proper reasons, and Jacob believes they might somehow be alive.

The photos from the cover, throughout the entire book will draw your attention, make you start reading, and not want to put the book down. Although some sections are a bit confusing, sections about time traveling, it is still a great read, and continues to draw you in, and makes you want to keep turning the pages. The pictures throughout, really tell the story, and keep you intrigued. Although sometimes lacking in description and getting a bit confusing at times, the book draws readers in through the use of photographs to really describe the words, the family tradegy which leads up to Jacob finding the home, and what he finds once he gets there.

Summer And The City: A Carrie Diaries Novelby Candace Bushnell The novel takes place in New York City, and describes the neighborhood, parties, and the charming individual who steals CarrieÕ s hear. It sets the scene leading up to Carrie, and how she has enrolled in a “real” writing class, in order to fullfil her dreams of writing, and the journey she goes through in the process of putting out her literary work.

It details CarrieÕ s journey through the Big Apple, after moving there from the country setting, and how she leaves her mark everywhere she goes. It is the story of a journey Carrie is going through, in order to be the person she has always wanted to be, and her ultimate dream of becoming a writer. Going through the process of getting acustomed to life in the City, Carrie realizes the transition is much tougher than anticipated.

The book depicts how Carrie uses humor and wit, meeting the best of friends, Samantha and Miranda, and really making it big as a writer in the city. If you are a fan of the series and movies, Sex and the City, this is a great read for all fans to get to learn about the journey and challenges Carrie faced towards making it to the top.

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LITERALLY

Book Reviews For the restless mind The Necromancer

by Michael Scott This is the fourth book in a series by Michael Scott. It dives into the world of fantasy, mythologies, magicians, and all the fantasies which surround the intriguing topics. The book depicts how different belief systems, religions, and legends, all seem to revolve around the same circumstances and central topic.

The book depicts the travels of Josh and Sophie, as they go around the world, learning about these differences in peoples belief systems, and what really ties everyone together. They travel from San Fran, and make it all the way across the world to London, and at every stop they meet a famous person or figure from history and mythology.

If you love science fiction, are intrigued by mythical creatures, greek mythology, and similar forms of literature, The Necromancer, along with the first three books in the series, are a must read. The book does delve into serious topics including religious beliefs, and spiritual beliefs, and how although each individual has their own set of beliefs, the central message is the same in all forms of religion. For a book which will take you on a journey, and offer a unique twist on religion and your whole belief system, The Necromancer is a book you will want to read.

Fall of Giants

by Ken Follett If you are a fan of Ken FollettÕ s popular Ô Pillars of the EarthÕ and Ô World Without EndÕ , youÕ ll love Ô Fall of GiantsÕ too. This massive undertaking of almost 1000 pages follows the lives of a plethora of characters from across the globe just before and during WWI. The novel seamlessly weaves in and out of the simple yet complex lives of aristocrats and the depressing yet uplifting lives of the down and out. It also incorporates one of FollettÕ s classic antagonists who infuriates you to no end, and of course integrates the classic forbidden love.

Follett’s latest magnificently ties up a wonderful knot of over six complex story-lines, yet somehow Follet manages to keep them untangled just enough to make you keep turning the pages. ItÕ s apparent that all attempts were made to ensure historical accuracies Ð my only problem, and hope for his next two in this series, is that Canada will be a little more than a blip on one page when it comes to our countryÕ s valiant contributions to WWI & WWII .

Picking up this novel will keep you occupied and entertained for a good while, just make sure you stretch before picking it up.

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HOROSCOPES

HOROSCOPES CENTRAL Leo July 23-August 22 As the world turns so do the seasons, don’t worry your just getting older ☺ There are two Lucky Days this month: 25th & 28th Pisces February 19- March 20

Virgo August 23-September 22

Keep going, the changes you’ve made sure have made a difference.

If you know you may be hurting someone why keep doing what you’re doing?

Lucky Day: 13th

Lucky Day: 22nd Libra September 23-October 22

Aries March 21- April 19

Go on make the first move, the anticipation has gone on to long.

Fess up, the only one the secrets eating is you.

Lucky Day 6th

Lucky Day: 19th Taurus April 20- May 20

Scorpio October 22-November 21

Doubting yourself, maybe think it over once more before you go through with it.

Wear something to make you feel great about yourself, its only summer for so long.

Lucky Day: 17th

Luck day: 10th Gemini May 21- June 20 Sagittarius November 22- December 21

Be your best this month, you might not think they’re watching but they are.

If you feel like you’re not doing enough, why not try volunteering.

Lucky Day: 31st

Lucky Day: 20th

Capricorn December 22- January 20 It’s a great idea; go for it what’s stopping you?

Lucky Day: 3rd

Aquarius January 21- February 18

Cancer June 21- July 22

Slow down; take a break you can only go go go for so long.

If you’ve wanted it for this long and you can finally get it why not

Lucky Day: 11th

Lucky Day: 1st

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U AROUND TOWN

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