UWINNIPEG PROUD TO SUPPORT FOLKLORAMA
UW RELEASE - 2010/133
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE - THURSDAY, JULY 29, 2010
WINNIPEG, MB - The University of Winnipeg is honoured to be partnering with the Dakota Ojibway Tribal Council and Manito Ahbee to present and host the DOTC First Nations Pavilion in The University of Winnipeg's Riddell Hall, 515 Portage Avenue for the week of August 1 - 7, 2010 as part of Folklorama 2010.
This unique pavilion captures and shares the diversity of nine First Nations communities that will immerse visitors in a rich cultural experience daily Monday - Friday with shows at 6:45 pm, 8:15 pm and 9:45 pm and Sunday & Saturday with shows at 5:00 pm, 6:45 pm, 8:15 pm and 9:45 pm.
Highlights of the pavilion include the renowned Walking Wolf Singers and Dancers. Ray Stevenson, a traditional hand drummer, will be joined by a traditional dance troupe to showcase genres of Pow Wow dancing such as Grass Dance, Jingle Dress and Fancy Shawl. Culinary delights created by UWinnipegs Diversity Catering will include bison stew, elk burgers and smokies, bannock and jam and mixed berry crumble.
UWinnipegs partnership with DOTC and Manito Ahbee echoes our commitment to First Nations communities, said Dr. Lloyd Axworthy, UWinnipegs President & Vice-Chancellor. As an urban campus, we are known as a meeting place that encourages the community, the arts and academia to come together. Education through the sharing of culture is an engaging and interactive way to learn.
Folklorama promotes the ethno-cultural diversity of Manitoba through entertainment, public celebrations of culture and education. For information visit http://www.folklorama.ca
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UWinnipeg is consistently ranked in the Top-10 in the country on an annual basis by both Macleans Magazine and The Globe & Mail newspaper. The University of Winnipeg is a leader in academic excellence, Aboriginal education, environmental studies & sustainability, and theatre & the arts. Find out more by visiting www.uwinnipeg.ca .Follow us on twitter http://twitter.com/uwinnipeg
FOR MORE INFORMATION
Naniece Ibrahim, Communications Officer, The University of Winnipeg
P: 204.988.7130, E: n.ibrahim@uwinnipeg.ca
Friday, July 30, 2010
Thursday, July 29, 2010
Government seeks to recoup costs from hell's angel's clubhouse
July 29, 2010
PROVINCE SEEKS FORFEITURE OF HELLS ANGELS CLUBHOUSE
Manitoba Justice advises a statement of claim filed in the Court of Queen’s Bench seeks forfeiture of the Hells Angels clubhouse to the province and an interim order has allowed the province to immediately seize the property at 2679 Scotia St. and its contents.
The claim alleges the property was used as a place to plan and carry out criminal activity, making it subject to forfeiture under the Criminal Property Forfeiture Act.
Under the act, proceeds from unlawful acts and property used in an unlawful act may be forfeited to the government by order of the court. Along with real estate, items such as cash and vehicles can be forfeited.
Proceeds from the sale of forfeited property are placed in a fund to support activities such as:
· compensating victims of the unlawful activity;
· remedying the effects of the unlawful activity;
· promoting safer communities by funding programs that reduce or prevent crime or enhance the practices and training of law enforcement agencies; and
· covering the costs of bringing the court application and seizing, managing and selling property ordered forfeited by a court.
Property ordered forfeited by a court can be sold, donated or destroyed. Protection for innocent third parties who have legitimate interests in a property is built into the legislation.
A total of 35 statements of claim have been filed since the legislation was enacted. Claims involving cash, vehicles and houses collectively valued at more than $9 million are currently being pursued.
The legislation is available online at http://web2.gov.mb.ca/laws/statutes/ccsm/c306e.php
Comment:
I think the government has every right to these unlawful properties. The Hell's Angels should not be allowed to keep any of its ill begotten estate. Some of the monies collected should be donated to agencies that are working on gang/crime prevention, people who have suffered personal losses as a result of these illegal activities and to the taxpayers who foot the bill for court costs etc.
PROVINCE SEEKS FORFEITURE OF HELLS ANGELS CLUBHOUSE
Manitoba Justice advises a statement of claim filed in the Court of Queen’s Bench seeks forfeiture of the Hells Angels clubhouse to the province and an interim order has allowed the province to immediately seize the property at 2679 Scotia St. and its contents.
The claim alleges the property was used as a place to plan and carry out criminal activity, making it subject to forfeiture under the Criminal Property Forfeiture Act.
Under the act, proceeds from unlawful acts and property used in an unlawful act may be forfeited to the government by order of the court. Along with real estate, items such as cash and vehicles can be forfeited.
Proceeds from the sale of forfeited property are placed in a fund to support activities such as:
· compensating victims of the unlawful activity;
· remedying the effects of the unlawful activity;
· promoting safer communities by funding programs that reduce or prevent crime or enhance the practices and training of law enforcement agencies; and
· covering the costs of bringing the court application and seizing, managing and selling property ordered forfeited by a court.
Property ordered forfeited by a court can be sold, donated or destroyed. Protection for innocent third parties who have legitimate interests in a property is built into the legislation.
A total of 35 statements of claim have been filed since the legislation was enacted. Claims involving cash, vehicles and houses collectively valued at more than $9 million are currently being pursued.
The legislation is available online at http://web2.gov.mb.ca/laws/statutes/ccsm/c306e.php
Comment:
I think the government has every right to these unlawful properties. The Hell's Angels should not be allowed to keep any of its ill begotten estate. Some of the monies collected should be donated to agencies that are working on gang/crime prevention, people who have suffered personal losses as a result of these illegal activities and to the taxpayers who foot the bill for court costs etc.
Wednesday, July 28, 2010
Miss Iceland is coming to town passing through Winnipeg on her way to the Gimli Festival
Here's the beautiful Miss Iceland - Welcome to Winnipeg!!
She is in Winnipeg one day only, Thursday July 29 prior to heading to Gimli and participation in the Gimli Icelandic Festival.
Among her appearances and duties in this regard is acting as Parade Marshal.
She has no set activities while in Winnipeg but is available for in-person or telephone interviews.
Give me a call to arrange.
Brian Koshul
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Tel: 770-3574BIOGRAPHY
Guðrún Dögg Rúnarsdóttir
MISS ICELAND 2009
Guðrún Dögg Rúnarsdóttir, Miss Iceland of 2009, was born in the small town of Akranes in Western Iceland in February of 1991. She is 19 years of age and has two sisters and three brothers. Growing up she was involved in gymnastics, swimming and figure skating.
At around the age of fourteen, she began work as a model and soon after placed second runner up in a Ford Agency modeling contest in Iceland.
A few years later at the age of eighteen Guðrún was invited to compete in Miss Vesturland (Miss Western Iceland and placed second in the pageant. It was as a result of this placing that she progressed to the Miss Iceland contest and her being named as Miss Iceland.
After winning the Miss Iceland pageant Guðrún says her whole life changed. She was selected to go to South Africa for six weeks competing in the Miss World pageant in November 2009, which she describes as a life changing experience, seeing a different part of the world and experiencing so many things that would not have been possible without the Miss World Pageant opportunity.
Guðrún still lives in Akranes and is returning to school this fall. During the summer she is working at a care home for the elderly in Akranes.
Tuesday, July 27, 2010
Monday, July 26, 2010
The Blog of Sean Stephenson | Living at Cause
The amazing Sean, the little man with a big heart
The Blog of Sean Stephenson Living at Cause
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Jean Gregoire Sagbo Becomes First Black Politician Elected In Russia
The world is indeed changing for the better, we are beginning to become a new and better race of men.
In deep white Caucasian Russia a black man made history by becoming the first black person to be elected to office.
Jean Gregoire Sagbo Becomes First Black Politician Elected In Russia
In deep white Caucasian Russia a black man made history by becoming the first black person to be elected to office.
Jean Gregoire Sagbo Becomes First Black Politician Elected In Russia
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