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Internship, Study and Exchange
International Development Week Edition, Vol. 8. Issue 2. Feb. 2010
A Magazine from the World W.I.S.E. Resource Centre & the International Centre for Students
International Development Week
February 8th - 12th
Events Listing Inside!
Inside:
Student profiles and stories from the field:
Ghana, Honduras, Bangladesh,
Vietnam, China, Japan, Australia
Beyond Our Borders Film Festival!
Summer Institute for Student
Leadership & Global Citizenship
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Student Services
World W.I.S.E. encourages students to
participate in exchanges, study and travel abroad, take part in
internships and engage in activities that expand horizons
and develop global skill sets.
The World W.I.S.E. Resource Centre is
located in the International Centre for Students
541 University Centre
www.umanitoba.ca/student/ics/wwise
www.youtube.com/user/worldwiseUM
World W.I.S.E. & I.C.S. Staff:
Robin Dirks
Student Mobility & Exchanges Coordinator
Stephanie Yamniuk
Student Exchange Advisor
Sarah Carson, David Arenas,
Richard Chaput
World W.I.S.E. Staff
& the Beyond Our Borders Project
Robyn Tully
Communications Coordinator
Helen Wang, Aimee Bayer
International Student Advisors
Jennifer Michaluk
Off-Campus Work Permit Coordinator
Lois Ward
Program Coordinator
Carol Williams
Reception
Su Tian
B.S.W. Field Placement
Tony Rogge
Director
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Contributors: David Arenas, Brittany Curtis, Ruth Dean, Katrine
Dilay, Robin Dirks, Eric Flaten, Adam Fraser Kruck, Zack Gross,
Tina Harms, Lauren Howard, IDRC, Bill Kops, Rayannah Kroeker,
Meagan Laube, Christine Legal, Lee MacPherson, Jillian Nichols,
Amanda Nolan, Emmanuel Oyo, Kirstie Peden,
Mike Zdan, Cameron Zywina.
Additional Photo Credits: Ian Blouw, Rebecca Croft, Jean Goerzen,
Dylan Hoemsen, IDRC, Heather Laube, S. Noorani, Tony Rogge
International Development Week
Photo: Ian Blouw
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he second week of February is International Development
Week celebrating the role Canada plays around the world,
and the work of its partners at the grass-roots level and at
the bilateral and multilateral levels, to tackle poverty and facilitate
progress towards the Millennium Development Goals (see page 9).
This edition of the (be) World W.I.S.E. Magazine focuses on what
UofM students are doing around the globe, especially those that have
been involved with internships, service learning attachments, field research, or volunteering over the longer term. You may be surpised to
learn how many University of Manitoba students are already engaged
in international development related activities, and how far afield
they’ve travelled to contribute their, time, their skills, their imagination and creativity, but most of all their desire to test themselves in
challenging cross-cultural environments.
During the week of February 8th to the 12th, World W.I.S.E. will
host a number of special events (see the panel to the right) and will be
accepting applications for the Summer Institute for Student Leadership and Global Citizenship, a 10 day residential think-tank designed
to explore the key themes of citizenship and leadership through an
international development lens (see the ad on page 31). The Institute
is funded by CIDA and the University of Manitoba.
The (be) World W.I.S.E. Magazine is always looking for contributions - articles, book-reviews, movie-reviews, photographs, whatever
you think will inspire other students to take up the international challenge, either travelling abroad, or getting involved locally. If you’ve
got something in the can - send it! We’d love to hear from you! 
Special Events Preview
Beyond Our Borders Film Festival
February 10th
7 great films, food & entertainment
Starts at 4:30 p.m. in the Engineering Atrium
Films start at 5:30
Int. Development Week Speaker:
Dr. Nasar I. Faruqui, IDRC
Director, Innovation, Policy & Science
Water, Climate Change & Food Security
Challenges for the World’s Poor
February 11th
3:00 p.m. E2-229 Engineering Complex
A Friendly Manitoba Who’s Who
in International Cooperation
February 11th
30 Years of Manitobans Working Internationally!
Come and get connected!
5:00 p.m. Engineering Atrium
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Photo: Rebecca Croft
O
n June 2nd 2007, as a crowd of friends and family trickled into
the College Universitaire de Saint-Boniface’s auditorium,
we eagerly (and nervously) waited for the curtain to go up.
This was the first benefit concert we had ever organized on our own,
and who knew what would come of it.
Our high school had recently launched a project called Ubuntu
Collège Louis-Riel, which, in partnership with Ubuntu Edmonton
(www.ubuntuedmonton.org), raises funds to improve the lives of
survivors of the 1994 Rwandan genocide. In our graduating year,
we decided to channel our efforts into a benefit concert where all
proceeds would support the community of Kimironko (a suburb
of the Rwandese capital, Kigali) through Ubuntu Edmonton. Little
did we know that there was more to event planning than bringing
together good musicians and printing tickets onto cardstock. The
first Jazz for Humanity concert was humble, but it left us with the
passion and awe you feel when you know you are part of a greater
whole, part of ‘Ubuntu’.
While we are no longer students at Collège Louis-Riel, the Ubuntu
project has remained an integral part of our lives. Many have asked
why we continue to do the work we do, despite the university classes,
the projects and papers, the hours of studying, and the part-time jobs.
It is because of ‘Ubuntu’, a word of South-African origin synonymous
with compassion and humanity. This is not a distant, abstract cause,
but rather one which connects us to real people. In fact, Collège
Louis-Riel is constantly welcoming French-speaking immigrants and
refugees from central African countries. Working and sharing with
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them has brought us closer to our cause. It is one thing to hear about
genocide through a Hollywood film; it is a completely different thing
to hear about it from someone who was there.
Through the Jazz for Humanity project, we have been extremely
fortunate to meet and work with extraordinary people – the
wonderful team of executives at Ubuntu Edmonton, the dynamic
members of Kimironko’s community, and the generous and talented
people who have joined our team here at home.
Jazz for Humanity is not solely committed to its international project
in Rwanda, but also strives to provide artists of all streams and media
here in Winnipeg with the opportunity to transform our world and
become global citizens. They do so by raising funds for Ubuntu’s
cause and by finding creative ways to share important global issues
with a diverse audience. In 2009, Jazz for Humanity grew to include
dancers, culinary artists, and visual artists, all of whom contributed to
the Children of the World Art Auction.
In June, Jazz for Humanity will hold its fourth annual benefit concert
at the Manitoba Theatre Centre. While our first concert raised $500,
last year’s event raised over $8,000, and we hope to more than double
that amount this year. When we started, Jazz for Humanity involved
five musicians and three volunteers, last year’s concert showcased six
musicians, seven dancers, sixteen visual artists, and three culinary
artists, supported by fifteen volunteers. Jazz for Humanity is now an
official student group at the UofM; our team continues to grow and
looks forward to this year’s event.  Rayannah Kroeker
Student Profile
RAYANNAH KROEKER
Faculty of Music – Jazz Voice
In March of 2008, I had the eye-opening, life-changing, bubblebursting experience of travelling to Rwanda. Until then, Kimironko
had been a mythical African village that I was proud to be helping.
Now it is a place where friends live, where I learned to eat passion
fruit, tie a head scarf, and that I couldn’t dance. It is the place where
I learned about the power of resilience, and a place that I long to call
home. Having seen the impact of our efforts in Canada, and having
been impacted by the courage, spirit, strength, and the kindness of
the people in Kimironko, I am determined to continue advancing
Ubuntu’s cause.
When we arrived, we were greeted by pulsating drums, bare feet
brushing the ground, arms stretched outtowards the sky, and voices
singing out in unison. I danced more during those two weeks than
I ever had in my whole life. I sang songs
of praise, songs of pride, joy, longing and
rupturing pain. I came home changed by
my seventeen days in Rwanda’s ‘widow
village’. With art at the centre of its
existence, what better way to extend a
hand than through my own art?
I am not a doctor, an engineer, or a teacher.
I do not have the ability to soothe welts,
design clinics, or plan a crash-course in
ESL. I am a jazz musician. When faced
with sickness, hunger and illiteracy, my
B.Mus. studies doesn’t appear practical,
but my experience with Jazz for Humanity
has taught me that music and art can shape
and move our society. While I may not
have the skills or the money to create a dietary support program, I
can certainly organize a benefit concert to fund one. Four years ago, I
would never have guessed that our project would raise over $11,000.
Not only am I pleased with with our impact on the ground, but also
with the change it has brought about in my own community right
here in Winnipeg.
When Billy Bragg was presented with the 2009 Artistic Achievement
Award he said that “Music does not have the impact of an event,
which changes the world instantly and tangibly, but is more akin to
an idea, which works in a gradual way – making small subtle changes
that build up over time. In that sense, music can be a catalyst for
change, particularly social change.” I want Jazz for Humanity to have
this effect on its audience and I am confident that it can continue to
inspire the change we need in our world.  Rayannah Kroeker
Student Profile
KATRINE DILAY
Faculty of Arts – Sociology
To make a difference is something most of us aspire to do. We hope
to leave our mark in this world, whether it is by writing a superb piece
of literature, making a scientific discovery, or by helping someone in
need. When I was doing my high school International Baccalaureate
(IB), there was a major emphasis on constructive citizenship. When
some students and teachers at my high school joined Ubuntu
Edmonton’s efforts in 2006, a small group of us chose to support
the cause in a unique way: by founding Jazz for Humanity.
I have been involved in Ubuntu for five years now, and I cannot
imagine my life without it. It has given me the opportunity to make
a difference. Working in a team is one of the things I like the most
about Jazz for Humanity. We work all year, raising funds, recruiting
and organizing the artists for the evening, as well as raising awareness
about our organization. It is not easy at
times, but hankfully, the members of our
team support each other. Together we have
learned to organize a large-scale event from
the ground up. We share our successes, and
handle disappointments and setbacks as
a team and while we do not always agree
on everything, we are able to overcome
obstacles, knowing that we are working on
a common goal.
Another fulfilling aspect of the project is
the relationship we have with a community
thousands of miles away. Although I haven’t
visited Kimironko yet, I have seen pictures
and heard the stories from those who have.
Photo: Rayannah Kroeker
The connection is strong and I have every
intention of travelling to Rwanda. Projects like Ubuntu help to foster
solidarity and connect people who otherwise would be unaware of
each other’s existence. Without Ubuntu I would never have had the
opportunity to see that my actions can reach out across the globe.
Jazz for Humanity has helped me grow, learn, and meet spectacular
individuals - it is a very important part of my life, and I am thrilled to
know that I am not the only one for whom it has inspired hope. 
Katrine Dilay
Rayannah and Katrine are students at the University of Manitoba.
They are the Co-Founders and Co-Executive Directors of Jazz for
Humanity.
For more information and to find out more about the June concert
please email:
[email protected]
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Faith Encounter Bangladesh!
Photo: Dylan Hoemsen
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n May of 2009, I had the opportunity to participate in an
incredible program called the Faith Encounter Bangladesh
(FEB), organized by Housing & Student Life and St. Paul’s
College. During this time, Brettly Giesbrecht, Sonya Ballantyne and
myself, along with our chaplain, Fr. Daryl Miranda, SJ, were hosted
by the Rangpur-Dinajpur Rural Service (RDRS), a non-profit
organization committed to social and economic development in the
tiny impoverished nation of Bangladesh.
to nearby districts. We were fortunate to attend women’s education
meetings, a health seminar, a community fire safety presentation, and
a meeting of local religious leaders. We also visited countless schools,
family farms, RDRS employment and training projects (mostly in the
textiles industry), a leprosy hospital, and a safe space and education
centre for sex trade workers.
The most memorable experience for me was meeting a woman who,
thanks to the RDRS, was able to acquire a cow and from the profits
Bangladesh is a fascinating amalgam of
she earned, send her son to university. A few
cultures, religions, and politics. Northeast of
of the more difficult experiences included
It
occurred
to
me
that
the
India, it is home to over 160 million people,
seeing the slums and general squalor of rural
problem of poverty is not
approximately 85% of which are Muslim.
Bangladesh, and witnessing (what was in my
Bangladesh is situated in the Gangesa matter of meeting a fixed mind) an unsatisfactory ending to a family
Brahmaputra delta, making it very vulnerable
conflict-mediation meeting, where a wife
threshold of material wealth, who had accused her husband and in-laws
to climate change and disasters, exacerbated
by its low level of technological development
of brutally beating her was returned to her
but really a matter of
and extreme poverty. The political climate
husband’s home, and then asked to touch
power balance.
is equally fragile. A fledgling democracy,
the sandals of her husband and in-laws in a
Bangladesh is gradually learning to stand on
reconciliation ceremony.
its own feet, with slow but steady improvements in education, labour
laws, and the parliamentary process. Socially, Bangladesh is relatively One of the most fundamental things I learned is that “different” is
progressive; the people and government are religiously tolerant, there not necessarily bad; something I always knew intuitively, but I have a
is free education for girls, and there is a growing, if not yet vibrant, much more profound understanding of it since my trip. Throughout
feminist movement. Cultural quirks include frequent spitting in my time in Bangladesh and Southeast Asia, I learned to enjoy new
the streets, eating with the hands (including rice and curry), the foods and how to eat them; how to wear a shalwar-kameez and
dupatta; how to say “thank-you” in a variety of languages; how to
ubiquitous use of cell phones, and incessant staring.
navigate crowded streets on foot, in a tuk-tuk, or by van or taxi;
The purpose of the FEB program was to expose us to a different and how to haggle with street vendors or in markets. I’ve spent the
way of life and to encourage us to make connections between our night in a corrugated tin shack, sailed the Brahmaputra, talked with
experience in Bangladesh and our faith and spiritual life. We were farmers, teachers, weavers and prostitutes, and played Frisbee with
based in the northwest town of Rangpur, from where we staged visits young Bangladeshis who barely spoke a word of English.
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I considered myself a fairly easy-going and open-minded person, but
spending two months in foreign countries where the comfortable
and familiar are rarely an option, really forces a person to step outside
the box and re-evaluate what is acceptable, palatable, beautiful, and
necessary.
The other major experience that stood out for me was poverty. What
struck me most about the Bangladeshi poor was that they didn’t really
seem poor; they had barely anything, but they were almost always
smiling and singing, and generally happy. They are proud of their
accomplishments and whatever they had, however much or little
that was. To me, poverty is really just a relative measure of how much
one person has (or doesn’t have) compared to another. It occurred
to me that the problem of poverty is not a matter of meeting a fixed
threshold of material wealth, but really a matter of power balance.
This thought occurred because of the way RDRS staff interact with
Book Review
Three Cups of Tea
& Stones into Schools
Greg Mortenson
Penguin 2006 & 2009
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Sonya Ballantyne, Brettly Giesbrecht & Christine Legal in Bangladesh
the program beneficiaries. Every single person was treated with
respect and dignity, and the staff made an effort to connect with them
personally. RDRS supported and empowered them, so that despite
their poverty, they were able to meet their basic needs and come
together in community to work, celebrate, and protect their rights.
In my opinion, the real problem of poverty is not a lack of material
things, but when that lack causes a concomitant loss of power, dignity,
and respect. This, I believe, has important ramifications for the way
wealthy nations and citizens deal with poverty. First of all, we must
accept responsibility for this loss of power and respect. We may not
necessarily be to blame for a particular group’s material poverty, but
we certainly are responsible for the way in which we respond to this
poverty. Do we give the poor an equal voice, or do we push them
aside out of convenience? Do we really believe in the principles of
gender equality, accessible education, government accountability, and
environmental sustainability, or are we willing to accept compromises
for the poor who are desperate and unable to defend themselves?
Secondly, I think this understanding of poverty necessarily calls us
to seek out all the powerless and disenfranchised, whether they be
materially poor or otherwise. And, best of all, we can begin in our
own families and communities by paying attention to the needs of
those around us and simply treating everyone we encounter with the
respect and dignity to which they are entitled. It is our Gospel call to
be signs of hope and joy in a world of pain and injustice. 
Christine Legal
hree Cups of Tea and Stones into Schools are a combined
chronology of the life, to date, of Greg Mortenson, a
nurse-turned-mountain climber-turned development
activist. The first book focuses on his early years as the child of
missionaries in Tanzania who, when back in the U.S., gets an
education, becomes a trekker, but doesn’t forget the lessons he
learned growing up. When he is sick and lost on a mountain trail
in the Himalayas, he is rescued and brought back to health by
impoverished villagers and promises to return and help them
build schools for their children, particularly in order to rescue
girls from the limited choices of an illiterate, harsh life and early
death.
While most people might get on with their lives after such an
experience, Greg cannot get these people out of his mind, and
ultimately sells his possessions and changes his life in order to help
them. He is obviously a driven person to start with, and once he
gets up a head of steam, is impossible to stop! The rest of Three
Cups of Tea tells the story of his early U.S. fundraising and school
building efforts in Pakistan, in the poorest and most remote of
locations, from the mid-90s to the early 2000s, including the
fallout from the 9-11 Attacks and his own kidnapping by Taliban
fighters.
His second book picks up the story as Greg’s organization, the
Central Asia Institute, grows and meets with success in Pakistan,
and more and more is drawn into Afghanistan where poverty, war
and terrorism make it more difficult for children, especially girls,
to attend school. He also must work through the devastating
effects of the Pakistan-Kashmir earthquake that brought down
thousands of buildings, including schools, on unsuspecting
victims. Stones into Schools documents his growing relationship
with the U.S. Forces in the region: the two books have become
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required reading for the military, emphasizing how education
and cultural sensitivity will do more for the development and
security of the region than soldiers and bombs ever will.
These two books offer an inspiring story of the commitment,
energy and will of not just one man, but also of all the people
around him – his family, his staff, his donors and the villagers who
benefit from the CAI’s work. Mortenson tells a great story and
also is expert at character development, bringing to life the people
he works with or meets. He also writes with great conviction and
humility, and tells of his own personal and financial struggles to
keep the work going. Over the course of the two books, he goes
from living out of his car in order to finance his first school to
having to direct a multi-million dollar organization. He meets
his wife at a fundraising event for mountain climbers where he is
trying to promote his work, and they are married six days later!
He has lunch with Musharraf, the military President of Pakistan
at the time, to discuss his work, but all he can think of is that he
should be in the field helping the villagers get their schools up
before winter.
Early on, Mortenson learns that your first cup of tea is enjoyed
as a stranger, but by the time you’ve had a third cup, you are
becoming one of them. Thousands of cups of tea later, he is
the hero and energy behind the construction of hundreds of
schools, playgrounds and vocational centres, an ordinary guy
from Montana, who has paved the way for the emancipation
of thousands of girls! Providing rare insight into development,
partnership, education and aid, there is much to learn and debate
in these books, but more importantly, there is also much to learn
about the blood, the sweat and the tears it takes to make a better
world. I heartily recommend both books! 
Zack Gross is Overseas Projects Officer for the Manitoba Council
for International Co-operation (MCIC) in Winnipeg.
www.mcic.org
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Local Committee
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f you have a passion for international development issues and
would like to gather first hand knowledge of refugee sponsorship,
then the World University Service of Canada (WUSC) is the
student group for you! We represent a non-profit, national charitable
organization based in universities and colleges across Canada. At
the University of Manitoba, our main activity is to sponsor refugee
students to pursue their post-secondary studies in Canada through
our Student Refugee Program. Supported by a student levy, every
fall our local committee sponsors a refugee from abroad to come
to the University of Manitoba and continue their education while
rebuilding their life in Canada. In the past 5 years we have sponsored
students from refugee camps in Kenya, Malawi, and Thailand, and we
will be welcoming a new student in August 2010. WUSC is a unique
organization; not only is it the only program of its kind in Canada
to sponsor refugees at this high level of education, it is also the only
refugee sponsorship program in Canada to be funded and entirely
run by students.
Our local committee meets once or twice a month to plan our refugee
sponsorship, discuss fundraising opportunities, and arrange events to
raise awareness about refugee issues on campus. If you are interested
in finding out more, getting involved, or being added to our emaillist, please send an email to:
[email protected]
We look forward to hearing from you!
Shine a Light Campaign
In addition to sponsoring refugees to come to Canada, WUSC has
recently developed an initiative called “Shine a Light” to assist young
women living in refugee camps. Expected to help with domestic
chores and the care of siblings, these girls often miss school or discontinue their studies altogether. Many girls can only find time to study
after dark in camps that lack electricity. In order to address this issue,
the first phase of the campaign successfully raised money to provide
1000 safe, cost-effective solar lamps to enable girls to study at night.
The next phases of the campaign involve helping the girls to obtain
remedial training to make up the schooling they may have missed,
provide them with needed school supplies, and finally offer scholarships for promising young refugee girls to attend high school in Kenya and Malawi.
For more information or to make a donation, please visit shinealight.
wusc.ca.  Kirstie Pedan
The MDGs: An Introduction
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ou’ve read briefly about them online, and heard something about
them in class, but what exactly are
these so-called “Millennium Development
Goals”? And why, with so much going on
in the world, should you care?
A countdown clock on the UN´s MDG
website serves as a reminder that time
is indeed precious and that 2015 is approaching faster than we think. The
MDG Monitor “shows how countries are
progressing in their efforts to achieve the
Millennium Development Goals… [and
is] designed as a tool for policymakers, development practitioners, journalists, students and others” as a way to track, learn
and support the cause.
Photo: Tony Rogge
The Millennium Development Goals
(or “MDGs” as they are more commonly
known) are eight international development targets that UN member states have
agreed to achieve by 2015. These eight
points are humanitarian and social aspects
that are designed to successfully improve
both the country and the lives of the citizens within them:
Daunting tasks for sure, as all goals have
particular agreed-upon targets to be
reached by 2015. While most signatory
countries have undertaken measures in
order to accomplish what they set out to
do, the overall progress has been uneven.
‘Western’ or ‘developed’ countries in areas
like North America and Europe have levels of poverty, hunger and mortality that
already, in a global comparison, fairly low.
Health is largely standardized and primary education is mandatory. As such, they
have less to do domestically to achieve the
set-out targets. The poorer global regions
(Sub-Saharan Africa) or those with massive levels of population (China, India)
are having much more difficulty achieving
what they set out to do. Finding effective
solutions to increase human development
remains the ultimate challenge; there is
no doubt reaching the targets will fail if
cooperation between developed and developing continues to be minimal and signatories remain self-centered on their own
progress and globally apathetic.
The Millennium Development Goals:
Eradicate extreme poverty and hunger
Achieve universal primary education
Promote gender equality and empower women
Reduce child mortality
Improve maternal health
Combat HIV/AIDS, Malaria and other diseases
Ensure environmental sustainability
Develop a global partnership for development
What has become clear is that in order for
the MDGs to have some level of the desired impact by 2015, there must be more
cooperation between developed and developing nations. Joint programs and initiatives by both world governments and
leading non-governmental organizations
ensure that the task of doing so effectively
and sustainably will be in fact possible.
The goals must involve a partnership between what developed countries can provide (aid, support) and what developing
countries are undertaking at home. 
Lauren Howard, Arts, is a student in the
Global Political Economy program. She
will be travelling to Malawi this summer as
part of the Ntchito Yabwino Team. They
will be participating in a 6 week service
learning project jointly run by a Canadian
NGO called CPAR and World W.I.S.E.
For more information on the Millennium
Development Goals check out the website and the MDG Monitor:
www.mdgmonitor.org
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Hanoi Rocks!
3 Months in Vietnam
Photos: Amanda Nolan
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getting “body scanned,” and being prevented from bringing much
more than a wallet on board. And then, two weeks ago, devastation
struck the nation of Haiti, and since that day we have been witness
to a horror that we cannot fathom. We have
witnessed it from the comfort of our homes,
and we’ve done what we can by donating
much-needed money and relief supplies. It’s
clear that people care a great deal about this
tragedy; the outpouring has been great. One
can’t help but feel helpless when seeing so
much need and pain apparent in Haiti. We
were aware of the immense need before the
I made it home in time to spend the Christmas
earthquake, and it seems almost unfathomable
and New Years holiday with my friends and
family, and despite the bitterly cold weather
after the earthquake. I personally can’t help
The World W.I.S.E. Resource
but feel as though my volunteer efforts were
I was greeted with upon my exit from the
Centre is still accepting
somewhat misplaced when I watch the news
Winnipeg airport terminal, it felt good to be
applications for S.W.B
every night. But perhaps that means that I
home again. In these past five weeks, much
internships in malawi for the
will find a way to contribute in a more tangible
has occurred, and it’s hard not to view my
summer
of
2010.
Good
way in Haiti someday in the future. I still
experience through a global lens. One week
feel hopeful about what volunteers and nonafter landing safely in Canada, a young man
placements are still left!
governmental organizations can contribute to
brought explosive materials onto a plane in an
the people of Haiti, Vietnam, and citizens in
apparent attempt to blow it up and kill every
Travel Awards are still
person on board. This sent the airline industry
other countries around the world, particularly
available.
when we are simultaneously striving for a
into crisis, and once again, perhaps people
world where countries like Haiti are treated
thought a little bit more carefully about getting
onto a plane. At the very least, it made most of us feel daunted by the more justly on the world stage. 
idea of traveling by airplane, going through careful security checks,
t’s been five short weeks since I’ve arrived home from this
adventure in Southeast Asia. I spent 3 months in Vietnam, but I
was fortunate enough to also spend some time in Cambodia and
Thailand. I feel very privileged to have seen
many beautiful places and to have met some
generous and kind people along the way.
Vietnam is a fascinating country, and I got to
experience life in the bustling city of Hanoi,
eating different kinds of food and making new
friends.
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Amanda’s Blog
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reetings from Ha Noi, Viet Nam. I am midway through my placement with the Hanoi
School of Public Health, where I am teaching some English lessons to first and second year
students. Hanoi is a rapidly growing city, with a
current population of about 6 million people.
People say that there are about 4 million motorbikes! The infrastructure has not been able to keep
up with the population growth, and this is evident
to me where I live. The two-lane street becomes
very conjested during the afternoon rush hour,
and as I look around and see many of the people
wearing masks across their mouths and noses due
to the pollution being emitted from all those cars
and motorbikes, I wonder what this city will be
like 10 or 15 years from now.
Ubiquitous mopeds by night
Ubiquitous mopeds by day
Socialist
Republic of Vietnam
Total area: 331,210 sq. km
Population: 86,967,000
% of pop. under
14 yrs: 25%
Growth rate: 0.1%
Life expectancy: 72 years
GDP per capita:
$2,800/year
Literacy rate: 90.3%
% of national budget
spent on education: 1.8%
Est. adult prev. of HIV:
0.5%
Mobile phones: 70 million
Sources: CIA Fact Book,
UNAIDS Report 2008
The Old Quarter of Hanoi is the centre of the city,
and it’s always a fun and interesting place to eat,
shop, and people-watch. Hoan Kiem Lake lies in
the Old Quarter, with a pagoda in the centre on
a small island. Many couples get wedding photos
done by this lake! Families picnic next to it! It’s a
place for anyone and everyone, tourist and local.
My roommate and I enjoy spending time in this
part of town with the people we’ve met thus far.
I have had the opportunity to take two short trips
outside of Hanoi. My first trip was to Sa Pa, a 12
hour train ride north, near the Chinese border. In
Sa Pa town we stayed at a hotel with a great view
of the tree-covered mountains, it was truly beautiful! We did some hiking with a H’mong guide, the
H’mong being one of five tribes which live in the
northern part of the country. She was a fascinating
woman with a good grasp of English who enjoyed
kidding with us. Many of the local people are used
to visitors, and they’re savvy users of the internet
and cell phones. But they still live in fairly traditional ways. It’s an interesting, perhaps a bit sad,
example of how the modern world has reached essentially every part of the world. 
Amanda Nolan graduated from the Faculty of Social Work in the sping of 2009. Winner of the inaugural World W.I.S.E. Prize for Student Leadership and Global Citizenship, Amanda’s passion for
adventure and service, have led her off the beaten
path and the road less travelled. Her recent travels
have taken her to Vietnam, northern Uganda, and
Swaziland.
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Mr. Adams ultimate Ghanaian Adventure
H
ow do I possibly choose a single story to sum up my
experience in Ghana? It’s impossible. I remember my
feelings of excitement and nervousness as the plane finally
touched down in Accra. You know how in those movies of Hawaii,
people are always greeted with flowers around their heads? I had
heard so many wonderful things about the hospitable people of
Ghana that I was half expecting to be greeted by a throng of people
as soon as I exited the airplane. Yet as I headed towards to the arrivals
entrance, I didn’t see a single soul. Where was my welcoming party?
Am I in Ghana?
Eventually, I made my way to the customs check
point and saw that after I cleared the gate, I would
finally get to greet a Ghanaian! The customs
officer was less excited about our meeting than I
was, and passed me on
with a few disinterested
words and gestures. I
walked past security, out
of airport and into a cab.
I was quickly learning
that I had been a wee
bit ridiculous with my
expectations. I knew
it even as I was thinking it, but I had indulged
the stereotype, building my excitement for the
unknown.
I met all kinds of people throughout my three and half months
in Ghana. Some were real sleaze balls, a few were just bored jerks,
and a few others just saw me as a walking ATM. For the most part,
however, almost everyone I met was respectful and hospitable. I was
quite surprised to become friends with a fair number of people, many
of whom exceeded my original and naive expectations of Ghanaians.
They were and are incredible people.
I became very close with one man - Takora Abudu Jeduah. I would
often accompany Takora to his farm outside of town and I would
visit him almost every night before heading to bed. His youngest
daughter Khadija would
Photo: Adam Fraser Kruck
often come running to
greet me when I arrived
yelling “Mr. Adams, Mr.
Adams!” at the very top
of her tiny powerful
lungs. One evening when
I was outside brushing
my teeth, it occurred to
me how much they had
made me feel a party of
the family.
I often stayed awake after
most people had gone
to bed. It was common
My best friend in Ghana: Takora Abudu Jeduah
for the street outside
keeps detailed records to improve farm yields
I remember feeling strangely awkward as I
my house to be deserted
interacted with people. I was waiting for someone
when I went outside to
to open-up, but most people either starred at me quizzically or avoided brush my teeth. However, this night there was a small pack of local
making eye contact. Buying things at the market and taking taxi cabs dogs roaming the street. They appeared to be harmless, so I continued
didn’t help either. Almost every taxi ride seemed like a ridiculous with my the task. I was cautious around dogs because I knew that if I
bout of haggling, and after one man tried to sell me a pirated DVD was bitten by any dog (rabid or not), they would have to kill the dog
for five times its value, I got a bit defensive. I wasn’t going to be the to check for rabies. If they couln’t test for it, I would probably be sent
Bruni (white man) that get’s taken for a ride, or the one that has off on a plane somewhere to get tests and potential treatment. Not
so much money that he doesn’t care about the inflated prices! I what I wanted right now. When one of the dogs broke off the pack to
was determined to be treated (semi) equally and not reinforce the follow me around for a bit, I became annoyed and finished brushing
stereotypes of Westerners.
my teeth quickly.
My first day in the market, I quickly grew tired of the awkwardness
between myself and the sellers. Each transaction focused solely on
the price and quality of the goods and left me with the feeling that I
was stepping on the seller’s dignity. Afterwards, it didn’t even feel like
they wanted my business.
I decided to summon up my courage and force myself out of my
reserved shell. I started trying out some Dagbani phrases that I learned
from watching previous JF videos. Best decision EVER! Most people
would smile, test your knowledge of the language, and have a great
time teaching you! It became clear to me that many people had just
been waiting for me to make the first move.
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The following night, the same thing happened. The same dog came
trotting towards me. I suddenly realizated that it was Takora’s dog!
I had barely noticed in the street light before, but it was definitely
Kufour happily panting-up at my awestruck face. Initially, Takora’s
dog had greeted me with a series of harmless, yet intimidating growls.
I had never seen him take a liking to anyone other than Takora or his
immediate family. Now Kufour was following me around. I nearly
dropped my toothbrush. In this one simple encounter I realized how
much I had come to mean to Takora’s family, and how much they
truly meant to me. 
Adam Fraser-Kruck was a Junior Fellow with Engineers Without
Borders, he spent four months in Ghana.
My breakthrough in Honduras
Tina: 1 - Chicken: 0
W
hen my professor first talked about an opportunity to
do my agroecology research project in Honduras I was
thrilled. Honduras: the name conjured up visions of the
Caribbean Sea, palm trees swaying on coastal beaches and of course
Spanish. I jumped at the opportunity, not merely for the climate, but
because the project was focused on pesticides.
So in May of 2009 I left Canada and began my adventure in Honduras
as a part of a three-month Students for Development placement on a
project funded by the Canadian International Development Agency
(CIDA). The project involves the Honduras Universidad National
Autonoma de Honduras (UNAH) and the University Centre of the
Atlantic Coast Region (CURLA) its campus on the Atlantic, located
in La Ceiba. UNAH-CULRA is working with the University of
Manitoba and two other Universities in Central America to improve,
at the local, national and international level, pesticide safety practices
and pesticide policy. It is doing this by promoting gender equality,
knowledge equality and improvements in governance.
Knowing what the project was about, feeling confident in my ability
to work in a Latin American country I thought that everything would
be great. I arrived in La Ceiba and, as I had thought, the Caribbean
Sea was there, there were cool ocean breezes,
and an abundance of palm trees. I left La
Ceiba within a few days and moved
into the interior of the country. The
fields around us were filled with
potatoes, beans, and corn, and if it
wasn’t for the hills, I could have been
in Southern Manitoba.
In Honduras, I spent the
majority of my time in in
small villages, near the
city of La Esperanza.
It certainly wasn’t all
beaches and breezes, but,
the communities were
beautiful and the people
even more so. With no
electricity, the farmers
I lived with woke with
the sun and slept
shortly after it set.
The days were filled with hard work, the fields needed constant care:
seeding, weeding, spraying, and harvesting the majority of which was
done by hand. The people were very generous to me, but I found that
becoming a part of the community was much more difficult than I
had imagined.
The focus of my particular project was to educate women about
pesticide safety. As a foreigner studying agriculture, I found that the
men were much more likely to speak openly to me than the women
were. I was not sure what to do. All of the things that I had learned in
school, and from my experiences in other Latin American countries,
had not really prepared me for this. A turning point came when
the family I was staying with was preparing for a party. I asked the
mother if there was anything I could do to help; she looked at me
with laughter in her eyes and told me with complete seriousness that
the chicken needed to be prepared - a live chicken. She admitted later
that she was sure that I would say no. But I shocked her and many of
the women when I went out and “prepared” the chicken. The family
was amazed and thrilled, and soon everyone in the village learned
that I could cook. It changed everything, the women were then eager
to talk to me and share with me.
That single experience really opened my eyes; what I thought was
important changed. The people taught me that some of the most
valuable skills I have are not
just taught in school but come
from a lifetime of living
and learning, from my
family, my friends, my
teachers and professors,
and from all the people
that I have the fortune to
meet if only I am willing
to learn.  Tina Harms,
Agriculture.
Photo: Tina Harms
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Ideas. Innovation. Impact.
F
or 40 years, Canada’s International Development Research
Centre has helped researchers and innovators in developing
countries find new ways to overcome poverty, improve
health, promote democracy, and protect the environment.
IDRC funds and advises local researchers in their search for lasting
solutions to such problems as climate change, food security, and
access to opportunity, particularly for girls and women. IDRC
builds the capacity of developing countries to undertake the research
they need to solve pressing problems.
A Collaborative Effort
To achieve its goal, IDRC enters into partnerships, fosters
exchanges, and offers scholarships, mobilizing Canadian academics,
students, and experts to collaborate with their colleagues abroad in
confronting issues of global and local concern.
For example, University of Manitoba’s Professor Fikret Berkes,
the Canada Research Chair in Community-based Resource
Management, is working with Professor Alpina Begossi of the State
University of Campinas on the problem of declining fish stocks for
Brazil’s coastal communities. They are one of eight partnerships,
sponsored by IDRC in collaboration with the Canada Research
Chairs Program, who are sharing their skills and knowledge while
mentoring a new generation of scholars and practitioners.
Photos: Top - S. Noorani/Work Bank; Bottom - IDRC
IDRC at the University of Manitoba
IDRC has supported 37 research activities worth more than $5
million with the University of Manitoba. In a project focusing on
one crumbling neighbourhood in Havana, researchers from U of
M and Cuba’s National Institute of Hygiene, Epidemiology and
Microbiology worked together on improving housing and health
conditions. Their work is now a model for other Cuban cities.
IDRC has also provided awards to 16 U of M students. Mark
Loewen’s IDRC Doctoral Research Award helped him study the
migration of pollution and its effects on Tibetan communities. In
the past 15 years alone, IDRC has helped more than 600 Canadian
graduate students undertake field work in developing countries.
IDRC focuses on creating knowledge — knowledge that results in
world-class discoveries and healthier, wealthier, and fairer societies.
Learn more about IDRC’s awards and programs at :
www.idrc.ca
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International
Development
Week
February 8th to 12th 2010
Water Scarcity, Climate Change,
& Food Security: Challenges
for the World’s Poor
A presentation by: Naser Faruqui - Director, Innovation, Policy and Science (IPS)
International Development Reserach Centre, Ottawa
3:00 p.m. on Thursday, February 11th., 2010. Location: E2-229 - Engineering Complex, Fort Garry Campus, UofM.
Naser Faruqui leads IDRC research that supports the development of science, technology, and innovation policies in developing countries
to alleviate poverty. Faruqui led IDRC research on greywater treatment and reuse, solid-waste management, and the environmental impacts
of urbanization. In 1999, he was named one of the top 14 young water specialists in the world by a group of internationally respected water
organizations. Faruqui has advised the Canadian government on the political, social, and economic implications of drought in the Middle
East; the Canadian International Development Agency on its programs for Jordan and Pakistan; and the World Health Organization on
cultural obstacles to wastewater reuse. He has been invited to serve on boards and steering committees of major international initiatives
focusing on cities, food and water security, and the consequences of ecosystem change. Faruqui holds an Executive MBA from Queen’s University (2002) and a master’s degree in environmental engineering from the University of Ottawa(1991). He received his bachelor of civil
engineering from the University of Manitoba (1987).
Photo: ian Blouw
Beyond Our Borders Film Fe
Wednesday, February 1oth, 2010
Engineering Atrium & Lecture Halls
Reception starts at 4:30 p.m.
Films start at 5:30 p.m.
Free Admission
Film Sponsors
Manitoba International Exchange Students
Amnesty International
Architects Without Borders
Engineers Without Borders
Jazz for Humanity
The Praxis Group
World W.I.S.E. Ambassadors
The Beyond Our Borders Film Festival is made possible with the support of the:
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Photo: Ian Blouw
estival
Sin Nombre
Director: Cary Fukunaga
Duration: 94 minutes
Student Group Sponsor: Praxis
Running Guns
(The Devil’s Bargain)
Director: Shelley Saywell
Duration: 55 minutes
Student Group Sponsor: Amnesty
Earthkeepers
Director: Sylvia Van Brabant
Duration: 82 minutes
Student Group Sponsor: MIES
Emmanuel’s Gift
Directors: Lisa Lax
& Nancy Stern
Duration: 80 minutes
Student Group Sponsor: AWB
Taking Root: The Vision
of Wangari Maathai
Directors: Lisa Merton & Alan Dater
Duration: 81 minutes
Student Group Sponsor: EWB
Playing for Change
Director: Mark Johnson
& Jonathan Walls
Duration: 83 minutes
Student Group Sponsor:
WorldW.I.S.E.
Sometimes in April
Director: Raoul Peck
Duration: 140 minutes
Student Group Sponsor:
Jazz for Humanity
7th Annual
World W.I.S.E.
Global Colours
Photo Contest
Cash prizes! Campus-wide fame!
Deadline for Submissions: February 26th, 2010
Goals:
1. To promote cross cultural understanding among the
University of Manitoba Students.
2. Promote the benefits of an international education and
international experiences for University of Manitoba
students.
Eligibility:
• Only UM students may enter the contest.
• A maximum of 2 entries are permitted per student.
Guidelines:
• All photos must portray a cross cultural & international
experience that has impacted you in some way.
• Submissions must consist of an original 8”X10”
photograph and a high resolution digital copy of the
submitted photograph. Submit the electronic version
on a disk, or e-mail it to: [email protected]
• An accompanying page with required information &
a short narrative description should be brought to
the World W.I.S.E. Resource Centre along with the
submitted photograph. Please submit the required
information and the narrative description either by
disk or by email.
• Although a photo credit will always be attributed to
the photographer, all submissions become property of
the World W.I.S.E. Resource Centre & the International
Centre for Students, and will not be returned. Photos
will be used in the (be) World WISE Magazine and will
be integrated into promotional material for the World
W.I.S.E Resource Centre and its activities.
Photo: Heather Laube
Build your International Network! Join us for a:
in
International Cooperation
The International Centre for Students, the World W.I.S.E. Resource Centre, CIDA
and the Manitoba
for International
Cooperation
invite you
to attend
this Council for
International
Centre forCouncil
Students
at the University
of Manitoba
& the
Manitoba
year’s
International
Development
Week this
reception.
event isdesigned
designedtotofoster connections
national
Cooperation
invite
you to attend
specialThis
reception
connections
between
staff,
faculty and community.
Manitoba’s rich
network
ween foster
students,
staff, faculty,
and students,
Manitoba’s
international
Anyone
interested in
ning more
about
what
Manitobans
are
doing
at
home
and
abroad,
and
how
they’re
of international organizations. Find out what Manitoban’s are doing around the working to
the local
global
are encouraged
to attend.
Our how
goal you
is tocan
create
new networks and
worldand
andthe
in our
community
and find out
more about
get involved.
and already existing networks of cooperation in our province.
Food and refreshments will be served and a Fair Trade give-away is just a lucky
ticket away.
Thursday,
February
11th
Thursday
February 11th
5pm
Engineering Atrium
5:00 p.m.
University of Manitoba
More information:
Engineering
Atrium
[email protected]
474-6842 541 University Centre
University
of Manitoba
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COnnecting the
Local to the
Global
Four Students
Vote yes!
Photo: Heather Laube
World W.I.S.E. asked students to tell us about why international
development still matters and whether or not Global Citizenship
exists. Here’s what some of them said:
Does Global Citizenship Exist
T
What does global citizenship mean to you?
G
lobal citizenship is a broad term that can mean multiple
things to multiple people. Personally, it means being actively
engaged in the world around us. Oftentimes, international
issues seem either too far off or too daunting, and trying to conceptualize what is going on can be overwhelming. Instead of engaging in
the world, people turn to apathy when they are unsure what they can
do to help. This is highly problematic, it limits our understanding of
the situation and makes our idleness become part of the issue.
he concept of global citizenship has the world’s attention.
The idea can be dated back to the fourth century, when Socrates and Diogenes identified themselves as citizens of the
world, rather than claiming allegiance to a particular city. The essence of global citizenship is a state of mind and being, it is where an
individual chooses to expresses and develop a desire to make a man- Global citizenship means refusing to stand aside while the world
ingful and sustainable impact on the world. Such people, not bound passes you by. It does not infer that you have to have the exact soluby geographic location, are ready to
tion or know the appropriate response,
change the status quo through their
Cynicism is unwarranted when there is evi- it means that you question, be critical,
selfless service, dedication, and by
and refuse to settle for an answer when
dence of hope all around us... international you feel there’s more. Global citizenmoblizing the talent of others.
development is about the potential of hu- ship implies that we must not only seek
The existence of global citizenship was
out such understanding, but be aware
manity. Cynicism only serves to defeat
affirmed during the recent demonstraof the individual responsibility to do
this potential - Jillian Nichols
tiotns at the 2009 Climate Change
so. This does not mean one must atSummit in Copenhagen. People from
tempt to, rather colloquially, ‘save the
around the world, of various nationword’, but that we adopt changes, that, during a lifetime can help, in
alities, came together for a common purpose - urging our leaders to part, to make an important difference. Although ‘global citizenship’
make a commitment and reach a decision on climate change. Global may be seen as too optimistic and altruistic, being active and cultivatcitizenship may not exist as a formal, legal entity - yet - but it does ex- ing your global awareness is not nearly as difficult or complicated as
ist in the minds and hearts of the many individuals around the world the cynical naysayers make it seem.  Lauren Howard is interested
who strive to offer solutions to local problems from a holistic world in the international media, culture and society, globalization, and
view.  Emmanuel Ojo is a graduate student from Nigeria in the women in cross cultural perspctive. Her interests will come in handy
Facuilty of Agriculture. He will be attending the Summer Institute when she arrives in Malawi this spring for a Service Learning project
for Student Leadership and Global Citizenship this spring.
being run jointly by World W.I.S.E. and CPAR Malawi.
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Canada on the Front Line Fighting Poverty
C
anada has the proud reputation of being one of the countries
with the highest standard of living in the world. Along with
this, Canada has one of the best reputations of any nation in
the world. Canada, along with a number of other nations, needs to be
on the front lines, fighting poverty in every corner of the world. The
vast resources across this vast nation, from oil and mineral wealth,
to research and development, can all play a role in aiding impoverished nations. These resources need to address a number of problems
that these countries are encountering. Corruption in government,
food shortages, and war are just some of these issues troubled nations.
Whether this means sending delegates to oversee government activity, introducing new technologies, or initiating peace talks between
countries, the safety and education of the populations of these countries is vital to economic progress and stability, as well as combating
world issues like global warming, and pandemics, including AIDS.
Canada cannot tackle all of these responsibilities on its own. Cooperation with the United Nations and with NGOs like the Red Cross,
is crucial to Canada’s role in fighting poverty. Canada can be a leader
by working with these organizations and facilitating cooperation between the member countries, encouraging their own participation in
the fight against poverty. With its expertise and resources, Canada
can and should play a prominent role in helping to alleviate poverty
throughout the world.  Eric Flaten is an Arts student in the Global
Political Economy Program. He will be travelling to Malawi, Africa,
this spring as part of the World W.I.S.E. Team.
Why its important not to be cynical about international development?
You are never given a wish without the power to make it true. You
may have to work for it, however. – Richard Bach
Cynical attitudes toward international development are cliché. I am
tired of hearing comments like, ‘So, you want to change the world?
Oh, how cute. Good luck.’ What ever happened to hope? The world
will never change if we don’t believe it can. Belief does not get enough
credit. It is the secret ingredient that turns dreams into realities.
Cynicism is unwarranted when there is evidence of hope all around
us. Hope is found in the uneducated Malawian boy who builds a
windmill out of a flip flop and some duct tape. It is in the words and
convictions of people like Dr. James Orbinski, who have witnessed
the best and worst that the world has to offer and still find hope and
beauty in it. We have an inherent capacity for growth and development. At its basic level, international development is about the potential of humanity. Cynicism only serves to defeat this potential.
It is time for hope and optimism. It is time to see the opportunity in
difficulty, rather than the difficulty in opportunity. Maybe one person alone cannot change the world, but many persons together can. I
have a wish that the world will wake up to believe in the power of humanity. We must never forget that we are only human - and that to be
human is extraordinary.  Jillian Nichols is a 3rd year law student
with a passion for international & humanitarian law, immigration &
refugee law, and human rights. She’ll be in Malawi this summer.
Book Review
Dead Aid
Dambisa Moyo
Farrar, Straus & Giroux 2009
Every now and again a book comes along that garners way more
attention than it deserves. Moyo’s book (I’ll resist the temptation
to call it a pamphlet) is exhibit A. I challenged myself to come up
with one word to describe it and the word ‘dangerous’ emerged as
the clear winner. Ian Smillie asked me why I gave it so much credit.
This is exactly the kind of book that gets enlisted by idealogues
in their single-minded quest to champion the unassailable virtues
of the market and its silver-plated problem solving properties.
It is perfect fodder for those who have already made-up their
minds, or have been busy flogging pre-fab solutions to complex,
social, economic, and political problems. Its brevity makes it very
portable (easier to pass on to your friends) and light enough to be
thrust into the media spotlight as if to say: “see, I told you so - aid
is rotten, and the markets are golden”.
To be fair, Moyo articulates many valid criticisms of the aid
industry, its politics, and the far too fungible nature of its massive
investment over the last 50 years. But none of these criticisms are
particularly original or insightful. Nothing she says about aid,
save for the fact that it is the primary cause of Africa’s problems,
has not already been written about (at great length) by smart
people from within and without the so-called aid ‘regime’. Her
discussion on the debilitating effects of subsidies (especially for
cotton in the U.S. and grain in Europe) is a far more useful passage
of the book. Still, she cannot resist the urge to mythologize. Her
reoccurring motif of the grass roots producer who’s heroic efforts
to develop a home grown impregnated bed-net industry only to
be scuttled by a reckless aid organization too quick to jump into
bed with a Hollywood titan itching to do good, is, well, just plain
silly. Her unwavering faith in the curative and restorative power
of credit ratings, bond markets and China’s uncomplicated, but
unambiguous, intention to make Africa its own economic turf,
strikes me, at times, as the unpolished musings of an opportunist
without a cause.
Niall Ferguson writes about how Wall Street’s best have proven
themselves to be excellent mathematicians and economists, but
all too often, very bad historians. Indeed, history appears dead to
Moyo. But who needs history, when you have an all access pass to
the chef 's table at Goldman & Sachs?  Tony Rogge
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Photo: Ian Blouw
Ichigo ichie:
I
Embracing the Moment in japan
travelled to Japan for four weeks as part of an intensive Japanese
program at Senshu University in Konagawa prefecture, near
Tokyo. For the first four weeks I studied at Senshu and lived in
a dorm. The rest of the time I travelled all over the country, from
Kyushu in the south, to Hokkaido in the north, literally going
anywhere the trains could take me. Altogether, I spent nine weeks
in Japan, studying, meeting friends, chillin’, basically just getting
accustomed to the environment. Before
going to Japan, I took some steps to
prepare myself: I volunteered at the
International Centre for Students
through its V.E.P.P (Volunteer English
Practice Program) program; I spent
time corresponding with Japanese Pen
Pals; I took three years on Japanese
language classes; and, I hung-out
with Japanese friends. These activities
helped me make a smoother transition
to Japan: not much culture shock, but
plenty of surprises.
For example, body language in Japan
is very different – be careful how you
whisper. In fact, I think I had more
culture shock coming home. After nine weeks of sticking out like a
sore thumb in Japan and being stared at, I felt awkward when I got
home and no-one seemed to notice me. A lot of people who go to
Japan seem to think that the longer you are there the more you know
and understand Japan, but all of a sudden something happens, and
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‘poof !’, you realize that you don’t really understand it after all. Food in
Japan is also really interesting. For someone who is pretty picky (my
relatives made bets on how long I’d last before I died of starvation), I
really loved the food, especially the soups. And while I learned to eat
noodles the Japanese way, I never really became a great slurper. When
I got back from Japan, I had to relearn the north American customs
for eating soup, that is, no slurping and don’t drink from your bowl.
Photo: Lee MacPherson
The Japanese are often portrayed as
being totally emotionally guarded or
reserved, but that could not be further
from the truth. They love to laugh and
comedy is a big part of their culture.
The stereotype is that the Japanese are
hard-working automatons. Of course,
they do work very hard, but they have
a great sense of humour and fun, it is
just that their sense of humour is quite
different from ours – no stand-up,
improv, or sarcasm, for example - it’s
more rooted in the physical and visual
humour of things. This works well for
them, because they are in fact, very
expressive.
I learned a lot about myself while abroad. My attitude towards the trip
was that it would be a test. And it was a test, not the language, but also
the travelling and living by myself, something I had never done before
for more than a week or so. I have a big problem with insomnia, and
one of the things I was afraid of, was that I might not get any sleep
in Japan, and along with my food concerns, I wondered if this would
do me harm. But during my trip, even when moving from hostel to
hostel and sleeping on the floor, Japan was like paradise for me. Every
single night, I could fall asleep within about 15 minutes, which never
happens for me in Winnipeg. I didn’t go to Japan to “find myself,” but
there are many things I would never have known if I didn’t experience
it. Sleeping on the floor isn’t nearly as bad as it sounds or even what
it sounds like!
Actually, I’m not sure I even mentioned that my martial arts style
(called “Kyokushin Karate”) was big in Japan, but that’s definitely
true - it’s huge (almost everyone knows the name “Kyokushin”) and
it’s very well respected (in Japan, no one thinks of karate as a “wussy
sport” like we do in North America). In fact, I was approached by
a number of people in Japan because I always wore a jacket that
said “Kyokushin” on it, including a number of random foreigner
martial artists from Korea and Brazil, and various
local Japanese people, including a Kyokushin
sensei(which means teacher) who wanted to recruit
me to his dojo (but I ran into him 2 days before I
left Japan, so obviously I didn’t have time).
After coming home from Japan, I know what it’s
like to feel lost in an unfamiliar place. I know
what it’s like to get a hand from someone and
how important it is. I wanted to be someone
that international students could rely on for help
with learning English and getting accustomed
to the lifestyle in Canada. The students I meet
through the V.E.P.P. are always appreciative of
my assistance, and I always appreciate what they
teach me. I have become a better communicator
and gained more self-confidence as a result of my
volunteer experiences at I.C.S and through V.E.P.P.
It’s also great to know that the ties we develop will
still bind us after leaving the university. When I
was in Japan, I was warmly welcomed by many of
the Japanese students I had met during my previous
years of volunteering at U of M. These are friends
that you grow to trust; they are the kind of friends
that you stick with you, even after being apart for
years. Do I have some advice for people? Well, if
you’re an international student, you have to try not
to be shy, because there are many people who want
to help you at the UofM, but they won’t know who you are unless
you seek help; if you’re a Canadian student, take advantage of the
diversity on our campus, because you may never have another chance
like this again. There is so much to gain.  Lee MacPherson, Arts
4. Psychology.
Student Exchange Profile
Mike Zdan
Destination:
Momoyama Gakuin University
Osaka, Japan
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o far, I am really enjoying my exchange experience in Japan.
What is most different from the U of M is how obvious it
is that someone is an exchange student! The U of M has
students from various ethnic backgrounds, and many languages
are spoken, but at Momoyama Gakuin the students are almost
always Japanese, though almost everyone studies English. The
actual classroom experience is fairly similar to that
of at home. But a lot of things are organized for
exchange students; there is some sort of special event
almost every weekend. It very easy to get involved
and students here have a strong campus spirit. One
interesting thing is that each student has a professor as
their academic advisor, including exchange students.
My advisor is a Professor of English, and is incredibly
generous, taking us out for kaiseki, and for sightseeing
trips. Everyone is very friendly, although it can be
hard to make close friends across a language barrier.
Momoyama
Gakuin
University
Liberal Arts
International
Studies
Economics
Social Work
Business
Administration
Law
Lee has been back in Canada for a year and a half. After he graduates
in May 2010, he hopes to travel to Japan again and has applied to
the JET ( Japanese Exchange and teaching) program.
I am learning what sort of student I am, studying
alongside people from various countries. I feel like
a background in the Faculty of Science prepared
me to take different sorts or courses here and fulfill
various requirements, such as new classroom settings
and grading schemes. This is also the first time for
me to live alone in an apartment, and I have learned
that I enjoy the responsibility of taking care of my
own place. I also have a renewed interest in studying
French, because I have forgotten so much of it
studying Japanese, even though there are many French
students with whom to practice. I also realize some
things common to Canadian students that are not
always seen around the world, mostly in manners and
our way of speaking, which is fairly distinct alongside
speakers from other countries.
As for Japan, it is really a country with a unique history.
My opinion is that due to its historical isolation and rapid
modernization, Japan has a perspective different from any other
nation, and is able to adapt quickly in the modern world, but also
hold on more strongly to traditions than most other countries.
In our contemporary city with a very cosmopolitan atmosphere,
people still practice for months preparing for ancient festivals
that are still a lot of fun today. I hope that as my conversation
skills improve, I will be able to understand even more. What a
great experience!  Mike Zdan, Science.
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f we flip through the international news section of a newspaper, we will find stories about Afghanistan, Israel, and possibly Zimbabwe. The stories about this African country range
from Mugabe’s paramilitary squads terrorizing voters during elections to the astronomic rate of inflation and the devaluation of the
Zimbabwean dollar. The image portrayed by the media of Mugabe
is that of a despotic and tyrannical man obsessed with power. A
monster who will do anything necessary to maintain power.
Heidi Holland, would like to tell us a different story. The story of
a very disturbed man, but a human being just the same. Holland’s
relationship with Africa goes back several decades, when she was
a foreign correspondent in Rhodesia (now Zimbabwe) when she
became an admirer of the nationalist struggle. She met Mugabe in
1975 when a close friend asked her to host a dinner for a special
guest about to flee the country. In her own words:
“The dinner was barely served when Mugabe, having rearranged
roast chicken and beans on his plate, glanced for the first time
at the carriage clock... His lift had not arrived... I realized that
Mugabe would miss his train if I did not take him downtown immediately. With my toddler son asleep in his cot and no time to
bundle him into the car, I drove the 20-minute journey frantically
fast. Mugabe sat beside me in my battered, beige Renault 4… I careered around corners explaining that I was in a rush because I had
left my child at home alone. The next afternoon, to my surprise, a
man calling from a public phone rang me at home to thank me for
dinner and enquire me after my baby. It was Robert Mugabe”.
Her quest is to discover what happened to a kind and courteous
man begins with Mugabe’s early years in Kutama to his days in
office after the compulsory land redistribution program in 2000.
Holland tries to unveil the context by which a man who had once
been called the leader of Africa became a tyrant. By re-humanizing
the monster. Dinner with Mugabe may well be used as a reference
for all of those that seek to understand the power politics behind
the catastrophe in Zimbabwe, and the impact of colonization in
the Global South.  David Arenas works at World W.I.S.E. He
is an international student from Mexico in the Global Political
Economy program.
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Service Learning:
What it is, and how
YOU can get involved!
Photo: Heather Laube
The photograph was taken during last year’s H&SL Alternative Spring Break experience in the communities of El Escalon and Santa Catarina, in El Salvador
What Are Service Learning Programs?
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Where Can You Find More Information?
ervice Learning is an educational approach that integrates Many departments and faculties are utilizing Service Learning
service in the community with intentional learning activities. programs as part of the curriculum and also as part of the coWithin effective Service Learning efforts, members of both curricular student experience at the U of M. Whether you are looking
educational institutions and community organizations work for a short or long term experience, there is a program that you can
together toward outcomes that are mutually
participate in! Opportunities can be based
Benefits of participating in
beneficial and work towards the service of
in Winnipeg, in rural Manitoba settings,
Service Learning Programs include:
others in our community. This platform acts
or internationally based.
as an opportunity to educate students in the
1. Enhancing interest and understanding of
As a starting point, visit the Office of
theoretical approaches of their respective
course concepts by demonstrating their
Student Life at 110 Pembina Hall, or email
faculties, as well, serves as an opportunity
relevance and usefulness;
Meghan at:
for critical exploration of the world beyond
the University.
Why Should You Get Involved?
Service Learning can create opportunities
for student learning inside and outside
of the classroom. By focusing on holistic
student development through Service
Learning, students can engage in academic
pursuits, create opportunities for life-long
learning based in the community and help
to create meaningful connections back to
the U of M as engaged students and citizens
of our campus.
2. Cultivating a concern for social problems,
a sense of civic responsibility, and a
commitment to public service;
3. Challenging perspectives on social
problems and on others who are in
different social groups than themselves;
4. Assisting students in developing skills for
relating to others across social barriers;
5. Teaching social problem-solving
techniques that rely on critical thinking
and responsible research; and
6. Creating the opportunity to develop
important occupational and life skills.
[email protected]
The Office of Student Life can help
connect you to the opportunities available
across campus, even if the programs are not
facilitated through the Office of Student
Life. We look forward to involving you
in a new opportunity to learn from the
world around you!  Meghan Laube is
the Assistant Director - Student Life, at
Housing and Student Life. Meghan has
played a leading role in the development
and implementation of service learning
programs at the University of Manitoba.
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Student Exchange Profile
Photos: Brittany Curtis
Brittany Cu rtis
Destination:
Deakin University
Melbourne, Australia
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Melbourne cricket grounds: more exciting than baseball (really!).
y name is Brittany Curtis. I am 22 years old, and
will be graduating with a Bachelor of Kinesiology in the spring.Over the last six months, I have
answered to the nickname “Canada”,
while living and studying Exercise
and Sport Science at Deakin
University in Melbourne, Australia. I was also able to travel
to Australia’s east coast, and
all over New Zealand.
I attended Deakin University
for 12 weeks from July to October. Despite being on the other side of the world, school life in Australia was
much like school life in Canada – maybe slightly warmer. Once I’d found myself a
place to live and gotten registered for my classes, the routine I settled into was similar to that I follow at home.
Deakin University is smaller than the University of Manitoba, but the quality of
education is much the same. The Exercise and Sport Science program at Deakin is
highly accliamed and the Professors were very knowledgeable and keen to help. I
experienced some culture shock due to the fact that, even though I study sport,
the major sports here are Aussie Rules Football, Cricket and Netball. Still, I went
to Australia looking to gain perspective, and inevitably, studying novel sports
proved to be very interesting.
The clever part of doing an exchange is being able to pursue your studies at the
same cost you would at home. The BEST part was absolutely the people I met.
The Uni organized an orientation, which facilitated meeting the other exchange
students. This was a brilliant opportunity to meet peers who were in the same position as I was, and an interesting opportunity to learn about many other cultures.
However, being that I was often the only foreign student in my classes, I met many
Australian students who enjoyed my (newfound) accent, and helped me to pick-up
the Aussie slang. I became extremely close to the friends I made – particularly the
other exchange students – as they became my everyday family.
As my exchange came to a close and we approached the hoilday season, the reversed terms
in Australia, afforded me the opportunity to enjoy an extended “Christmas holidays”. I
spent two months traveling throughout the country and only arrived home last night, just
in time fro Christmas. My exchange to Melbourne was undeniably worth every penny I
spent. I would not trade this experience for the world.
Ursula K. Le Guin said, “it is good to have an end to journey towards; but it is the journey that
matters, in the end.” I agree.  Brittany Curtis, Kinesiology & Recreation Management.
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Nursing the Travel Bug:
Students from China and the UofM Exchange Views on Health
Photos: Ruth Dean
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tudent experiences in the Faculty of Nursing have been enriched in the past two years as a result of a Student Exchange
agreement with Sichuan University, School of Nursing , in
Chengdu, China. In 2008, 12 students and 2 faculty members embarked on the very first international study tour organized by the Faculty. Students and faculty alike
were awed by this experience and learned lots about
Chinese culture, their health care system, and the
amazing sights, sounds, and experiences that the
trip presented.
Housing was in the International Residence right
on campus at Sichuan University. Dorm living was
fun. It provided the opportunity for bonding, meetings in our pajamas, late night chats, and surprise
birthday parties.
as a giant Buddha carved into a mountain side, and the Panda preserve. At the conclusion of two fun-filled weeks, we were hosted for a
hot-pot banquet in a grand dining hall. There were speeches, presentations, gifts, promises to stay in touch, with hugs and tears galore.
True to the promise to see one another again, six
students and two professors from Chengdu visited
the Faculty of Nursing at UM last fall. During the
two week visit, the visitors enjoyed a packed schedule, including tours of health care sites across the
WRHA, attending classes with UM students, and
a day in the Nursing Skills lab.
One of the highlights for the visitors was being
hosted by families in Canadian homes. They had
the opportunity to experience family life, to learn
Actual Panda
about pets, to participate in cooking Canadian
Students woke up early each morning for the 15 minute walk to the style, play games, and enjoyed a trip to a cottage in the Whiteshell.
5000 bed hospital complex where they observed care while partnered
with senior nursing students from Sichuan. A local newspaper came Not to be outdone by our experiences in China, we organized numerto the hospital and interviewed the Canadian students. There was ous social events, including lunch with the Student Council, a coffee
great excitement when their pictures appeared in the newspaper the party, dinner with the UM students who visited China in 2008, welfollowing day, providing a fabulous souvenir to add to growing col- come and farewell parties, a reception at Government House with
the Lieutenant Governor and his wife, dinner with Chancellor Bill
lections to be brought home.
Norrie, and trips to local cultural and historic sites. Students returned
One day we visited a Traditional Chinese Medicine Hospital which home exhausted but enthusiastic about their experiences.
proved to be a highlight. We saw patients being treated with massage,
inhalations, cupping, acupuncture, acupressure, and herbal prepara- We continue to be enriched by our relationship with Sichuan Univertions. The pharmacy was, for us, a place of wonder, with drawers full sity, both the fun, the learning, and the personal growth as we learn
of dried roots and plants, large pots of herbal concoctions steaming to appreciate our differences and share our similarities. Spring 2010
will see another group of students off to China, where yet another
and decanting machines distilling elixirs.
unforgettable experience doubtlessly awaits them! 
After hours, there were delicious meals with our new friends, shopping
excursions to colorful markets filled with bargains, and long walks Dr. Ruth Dean , Senior Instructor - Nursing.
around the city. On weekends, there were trips to cultural sights, such
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What Exactly is a
Student Exchange Anyway?
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tudent exchange programs provide students with an
opportunity to travel, get immersed in another culture, make
friends with people from all over the world, and still continue
to take courses towards their degree program. It is a chance to learn
new things, be challenged, grow and explore. It is a chance to take a
break from ordinary life and do something extraordinary.
Students can go to any of our partner universities around the world for
either 1 or 2 terms. During this time they remain UofM students and
pay their regular tuition to the UofM. Some destinations currently
available are Australia, Hungary, China, Denmark, Sweden, Finland,
Hungary, Japan, South Korea, Turkey, Mexico, and the United
States. Most of our partner universities will offer either all, or a good
selection of courses in English.
“Twenty years from now you
will be more disappointed by
the things you didn’t do than
by the ones you did.
So throw off the bowlines,
sail away from the safe harbor.
Catch the trade winds in
your sails. Explore. Dream.
Discover.” – Mark Twain
The International Centre for Students has many openings for
exchange placements that go unused every year. Students need
to complete an application with 2 references, a personal essay, a
transcript, a photo and the participation fee. All eligible students
will be interviewed and their application package sent to a selection
committee for approval. The selection committee looks for grades,
good references, and personal suitability for the exchange. Students
need to have completed a full year of study and be accepted into a
faculty at the UofM.
Students can help finance their exchange experience through student
loans, bursaries, travel awards, and scholarships. Some students
work while abroad and some destinations have associated funding
available. Our students always come back saying their experience was
well worth it!  Robin Dirks, Exchange & Mobility Coordinator
For more info visit the World W.I.S.E. Resource Centre!
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Travel & Study in the Secret Corners of the World
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ummer Session offers you the opportunity to explore and learn about cultures and places in Canada and throughout the world, while
earning credit from the University of Manitoba. Imagine overlooking the fiords on Iceland’s west coast or in Cumberland Sound on
Baffin Island, or learning Russia in the beautiful city of St. Petersburg. You can take a course in your area of study or select a course you
always wanted to take. Whatever your reason, travel/study provides a unique global experience that couples travel and learning. Our goal is
to give students new and exciting learning opportunities from a range of disciplines. In the Summer Session of 2010 (May, June, July and
August), travel/study courses will be offered in Anthropology, Native Studies, Recreation Management, Environment and Geography, Slavic
Studies, Clothing and Textiles, Catholic Studies, Education, and Icelandic Studies.
While academics are the major part of each travel/study course, the cultural experience of the region and country is what enriches learning
beyond the classroom. Each course, taught by University of Manitoba professors, and visiting faculty and guests from the region, features
coursework along with field trips and excursions that immerse students in the local environment. Courses range in length from 2 to 6 weeks,
and allow students to earn from 6 to 12 U of M credits.
The travel/study experience fosters an understanding of the beauty of cultural differences that will help you develop a perspective on your
role in an ever emerging global society. Travel/study teaches you about yourself as well as the world around you – for many students it’s a lifechanging experience.  Bill Kops
In Summer Session 2010
you can explore the world and learn in 13 different ways:
Banff – Parks and Protected Areas Planning and Management (May 17-28*)
China – The “Made in China” Phenomenon: An Apparel and Textiles Value
Chain Perspective (May 14-24*)
Churchill, Manitoba – Churchill and the Manitoba Coastal Region (August
16-26*)
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Clearwater, Manitoba – Living Rural Communities and Environments
(August 20-31)
umanitoba.ca/summer
Ethiopia – Teaching and Learning in Ethiopia ( July 6-28*)
Iceland – Icelandic Field School ( June 1-27*)
India – Field Studies in Education and Catholic Culture ( July 23-August
15*)
Italy – The Cultural Landscapes of Northeastern Italy (May 13-26*)
Ukraine – Ukrainian and Russian Language and Culture (May 24-June 19)
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Pangnirtung, Baffin Island – Pangnirtung Summer School ( July 3-August 6*)
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Poland – Polish Language and Culture ( July 4 – 25*)
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St. Petersburg, Russia – Russian Language Seminar Abroad (August 1-21)
Tel es-Safi, Israel – Field Methods in Archaeology ( July 4-16 or July 4-30)
*Plus pre-trip classes
For detailed information on any of the above Travel/Study Courses,
please go to: umanitoba.ca/summer → Travel/Study. For information on
admission, registration, and fees contact Karen Nickerson, (204) 4748003 or [email protected]
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The A to Zs of the Global Beat
A Virtual Way to Travel
Welcome to the new ‘A to Zs of the Global Beat’ column of your World W.I.S.E. Magazine!
My name is Cameron Zywina and I hope to encourage you to broaden your listening experiences
by sampling different contemporary, older or traditional sounds from around the world. It’s a great,
way to travel and learn from other people and cultures without actually boarding a plane. On the
other hand, if you do get the chance to travel somewhere new, I encourage you to support local
artists by purchasing legally authorized music from reputable vendors. Help musicians to keep on
creating music for all of us to enjoy. I know this can be a challenge in some countries, where it’s hard
to find legitimate releases, but do what you can to keep the music alive.
I’ll be your guide as we explore the Internet, library collections or bricks-and-mortar stores for new
sounds available in different formats - digital files, CDs or vinyl records. I’m a pack-rat, myself, so
I’m partial to hoarding “physical artifacts,” but feel free to load up your hard drive or iPOD. Just
make sure you have a back-up so you don’t lose everything to a virus or mechanical malfunction!
First up for review in the A to Zs of the Global Beat is Argentina.
Did you know that this Southern Cone nation has been a source of great Spanish-language rock
music for five decades? I especially enjoy the hard, psychedelic, and folk rock created just before the
repressive military regimes (1976-83) decided to spoil the party of free expression with its repressive
“Dirty War” against alleged subversives, including hippies, and other critics of the establishment.
You can get a great sense of the artists of the period in the documentary film of Argentina’s
Woodstock-type festival, Rock hasta que se ponga el sol (Rock till Sunset - see poster to the left),
released in 1973, and available on YouTube at: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Oej_fjpTCHU.
The film starts with a ten-minute segment featuring rockers Color Humano singing “Larga vida al
sol” (May the sun have a long life) against the backdrop of a simultaneously gorgeous and ominous
red sky, which perfectly captures the mood of the period. Among the other interesting artists
presented are the hard blues of Pappo’s Blues, Luis Alberto Spinetta’s heavy Pescado Rabioso, folky
Gabriela, and the progressive, concept rock of Vox Dei.
Most of these dynamic Argentine artists, as well as others such as Almendra, Arco Iris, Litto Nebbia,
Manal and Sui Generis, can be purchased online (for example, at Amazon.ca).
Excellent analyses of these groups in English are given in the books Dreams, Fantasies and Nightmares
from Far Away Lands Revisited by Vernon Joynson (2008) and the out of print The Magic Land: A
Guide to South American Beat, Psychedelic and Progressive Rock 1966-1977 – Volume 1: Argentina
– Uruguay by Marcelo Camerlo (1998).
Many Internet radio stations play contemporary Argentine rock (see: http://www.radioguide.fm/
internet_radio_Argentina/rock_ar), but I am not aware of any specializing in music of the 60s and
early 70s. Can any reader help us out? Let me know, as well, which country’s music you would like
to have featured next time. Until then, keep the searching spirit alive! 
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Cameron Zywina works in the Office of International Relations (email: [email protected].
ca). The entire third floor of his house is devoted to rare vinyl, fanzines, and magazines. His goal is
to own at least one album from each country listed in the UN Development Index.
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The International Centre for Students & World W.I.S.E. Invite You to
the Summer Institute for Student Leadership & Global Citizenship
April 28th. to May 7th., 2010
Arthur V. Mauro Residence
A 10 day residential Think-Tank designed for University
of Manitoba students interested in discovering and
exploring issues related to student leadership & global
citizenship through an international development lens.
20 Canadian and 20 international students will be selected to participate
in this intensive, unique and student led experience. Resource people and
speakers will be drawn from Manitoba’s international development, academic, and student group communities, and special guests from overseas
will bring a practical grass-roots perspective.
Applications are available at World W.I.S.E. in 541 Univ. Centre, or:
umanitoba.ca/student/ics/wwise/summer_institute_2010.html
Confirmed speakers, guests, and facilitators include:
Ian Smillie, Author, Development Practitioner, Activist
Nahlah Ayed, CBC Journalist and Foreign Correspondent
Ryan Hreljack, Student, Founder of the Ryan’s Well Foundation
Japhet Emmanuel, Program Director - CPAR Tanzania
Rosalyn Howard, Director - Learning Development Services
Faculty from across the University of Manitoba
Student leaders & organizers from across Winnipeg
Engineers Without Borders Winnipeg Network
Architects Without Borders University of Manitoba Chapter
International Institute for Sustainable Development
Manitoba Council for International Cooperation
Fair Trade Manitoba
Jazz for Humanity
More guests will be added before the Institute’s program is
finalized!
The International Centre for Students
The Office for Student Life
Office of International Relations
Learning Development Services
Public Affairs
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University of Manitoba Student Exchanges
Study Abroad for Academic Credit
40 Universities in 20 Countries
Current destinations include:
U.S.A., Mexico,
Brazil, Columbia,
England, Ireland, Sweden,
Denmark, Iceland, Finland,
Norway, Russia, Ukraine,
Germany, Belgium, France,
Spain, Hungary, Turkey,
Australia, Japan, China,
Hong Kong, South Korea,
Singapore, Ghana.
For more information visit World W.I.S.E. in 541 University Centre or speak to your faculty advisor
www.umanitoba/student/ics/exchange
Photo: Ian Blouw
The International Centre for Students
World W.I.S.E. Resource Centre
One University. Many Futures.