THE UNIVERSITY OF SASKATCHEWAN’S MAIN CAMPUS IS SITUATED ON TREATY 6 TERRITORY AND THE HOMELAND OF THE MÉTIS.

THE UNIVERSITY OF SASKATCHEWAN’S MAIN CAMPUS IS SITUATED ON TREATY 6 TERRITORY AND THE HOMELAND OF THE MÉTIS.

Culture

  • By March 17, 2010

    While the National Film Board of Canada has escaped recent budget cuts, it also hasn’t seen any increase in funding in the past 10 years. To balance the meagre funding with the need to develop new expertise in digital production, its offices are going through serious changes.

  • Hawksley Workman to play Odeon

    By March 17, 2010

    Hawklsey Workman has come a long way since winning a Juno Award for Best New Solo Artist in 2002. While his pop/rock music hasn’t brought him mainstream superstardom, Workman has undoubtedly made a name for himself as one of the most honest, heartfelt and unique performers Canada has to offer.

  • The house that Al Purdy built

    By March 10, 2010

    Jack Kerouac had his ’49 Hudson; Leonard Cohen had his tower of song; Al Purdy had his humble A-frame cabin in Ameliasburgh, Ont., on the edge of Roblin Lake. That cabin was once a meeting place for aspiring writers and famed scribes alike. It could be once again.

  • Interview: Nardwuar the Human Serviette

    By March 10, 2010

    While attending a press conference during the Vancouver Olympics, I came face to face with likely the most iconic personality to bless the MuchMusic airwaves during the late ’90s ”” none other than Nardwuar the Human Serviette. After chasing down some athletes together, we sat down for a quick back-and-forth.

  • Mystic Java provides an alternative weekend option

    By March 10, 2010

    Usually a university student’s Friday night plans do not consist of a coffee shop. However, Mystic Java’s Friday night acoustic shows seem to be changing that.

  • Billy Bishop returns to Persephone Theatre after 30 years

    By March 10, 2010

    Thirty years ago Billy Bishop Goes to War helped pull Persephone Theatre out of a tailspin of financial trouble. Now the legendary Canadian play is back ”” and it’s fresher than ever.

  • Fred Penner still believes in music

    By March 10, 2010

    Audiences have grown up over the years. But for iconic Canadian children’s entertainer Fred Penner, the people remain the same. Penner will plays Louis’ Pub March 12, as part of a national tour.

  • Predictions for the Oscars

    By March 3, 2010

    The 82nd Annual Academy Awards are coming around on March 7, so it’s due time to look at who will likely win. These are my picks for who will go home with a little golden statue at the Oscars.