BERENS RIVER STUDENT SERVICES

2 STREETSENSE YOUTH MAGAZINE

Daily Photos Berens River Student Services held their fir st Annual Summer Barbeque on Fr iday, June 10th, 2005 in the Parking Lot o f the Winni-peg Sub-Office. The Barbeque was open to all students, fr iends and family of the Berens River Fir st Nation Staff & Students. Master Chefs Dennis & Shaun served up Hotdogs, Burgers, Fru it, accompan ied by ice cold drinks to those who joined us at the first Annual Barbeque. Young and old jo ined us on this day and thankfully the weather took a break from the usual rain and gave us sun-shine for the event. Berens River Student Services will be making additional efforts to bring together the stu-dents in events such as this, in order to en-hance student support throughout the aca-demic year. Thanks go to Chief & Council and the Educa-tion Authority for financial support of this event, and thanks to those who shared a meal with us! Have a great summer!!

Student Services Annual Summer

Barbeque

Photographs by Jürgen Valiquette &

Sylvain Boulanger

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CONTENTS LETTERS FROM THE STREETSENSE CREW

Hi everyone! This newsmagazine is definitely a cool idea from the education councellors. A uniq ue and exclusive opportunity for you the youth to get involved in spreading your news and ideas for the future. It will be much fun for me to unleash my crea-tivity in designing the next issue to capture your imagination and inspire you to explore the in-evitable; your future, your destiny. Email me for any ideas or learn to be involved in the creative process in publishing or digital photography. [email protected]

Jürgen Valiquette CREATIVE DIRECTOR

Hi! I’m excited for this new magazine to come out! The reason I’m excited is because it will be exclusive to all happen-ings, events and things relating to our students and Education. It’s really up to our students to shape what this magazine will look like. Get excited too and tell us what you want it to be-come! [email protected]

Shaun Green EDUCATION COUNCELLOR STREETSENSE EDITOR

Headstart Graduation Page 12

FEATURESFEATURES “Stryker” Interview with Brent Boulanger “Stryker” Interview with Brent Boulanger Pg. 4Pg. 4

Senior One Student Orientation Senior One Student Orientation Pg. 5Pg. 5

LPN Graduation LPN Graduation Pg. 7Pg. 7

Education “Our Treaty Right” Education “Our Treaty Right” Pg. 11Pg. 11

Headstart Graduation Headstart Graduation Pg. 12Pg. 12

2005 Graduate Listings 2005 Graduate Listings Pg. 14Pg. 14

COLUMNSCOLUMNS CCOMMUNITYOMMUNITY M MESSAGESESSAGES

Emily Berens Pg. 6Emily Berens Pg. 6 Bradley Flett Pg. 6Bradley Flett Pg. 6 Carrie Swain Pg. 10Carrie Swain Pg. 10 Cyndy Stoneman Pg. 10Cyndy Stoneman Pg. 10 Hilda Flett Pg. 10Hilda Flett Pg. 10

SSTUDENTTUDENT P PROFILESROFILES Darryl Boulanger Pg. 5Darryl Boulanger Pg. 5 Diana Moar Pg 6Diana Moar Pg 6 Kody Taylor Pg. 10Kody Taylor Pg. 10 Emma Semple Pg. 13Emma Semple Pg. 13 Nazia Berens Pg. 13Nazia Berens Pg. 13 Jamie Straker Pg. 14Jamie Straker Pg. 14

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TOLL FREE 1-888-982-0690 For News on your Child or the Latest Updates

Contributing Writers: Dennis Boulanger, Shaun Green, Pamela Valiquette, Jurgen Valiquette, Contributing Writers: Dennis Boulanger, Shaun Green, Pamela Valiquette, Jurgen Valiquette, Kody Taylor, Bradley Flett, Emily Berens, Carrie Swain, Hilda Flett, & Cyndy StonemanKody Taylor, Bradley Flett, Emily Berens, Carrie Swain, Hilda Flett, & Cyndy Stoneman

Your Education BoardYour Education BoardYour Education Board Carrie Swain, ChairpersonCarrie Swain, ChairpersonCarrie Swain, Chairperson

Hilda Flett, MemberHilda Flett, MemberHilda Flett, Member Cyndy Stoneman, MemberCyndy Stoneman, MemberCyndy Stoneman, Member

Betty Schwartz, MemberBetty Schwartz, MemberBetty Schwartz, Member Hubert Boyd, MemberHubert Boyd, MemberHubert Boyd, Member

Lorraine Ross, MemberLorraine Ross, MemberLorraine Ross, Member


Selected Role Model Interview

▼ Actor Kyle Henry fights deeps snow in the opening scene of “Stryker” to escape the arson crime scene. Filmed on Broken-head First Nation, Stryker producers had to gain permission from Chief & Council to film and torch an o ld abandoned house outside of town.

▲ Headshots taken by Jürgen Valiquette

Sitting in the premiere of “Stryker” at the NSI Winnipeg Film Exchange Festival was numbing experience, wondering where and when we will catch first glance of a Berens River member on the big screen. Brent Boulanger started his acting endeavors in grade 10 at the Maples Collegiate in Winnipeg. Taking drama classes and acting in more than 8 major drama productions. By grade 12 he was awarded with the Artist of the Year award; the most highly acclaimed award sought by every drama student in school. Brent came across Red Roots Theatre, a program offered by the University of Winnipeg, stretching his experience into film acting, and more expert performing art skills. Brent then com-pleted the program with certificate before landing a role in Noam Gonick’s film “Stryker”.

Yeah, the role I thought I’d be getting was a young sniffer, where we’d rough up little Kyle for any money to buy more gas, but his character lit up one of the sniffer char-acter’s gascloth which caused the whole fire in that abandoned house. I didn’t get that role because when I auditioned in front of producers they couldn ’t help

laughing which was con fusing to me because the lines were actually for a serious scene. They needed a comic relief so they actually made ad-justments in the script just to fit me into the storyline, which is pretty cool. Which was a good thing too, because the opening arson scene with the three sniffer thugs only lasted 2 seconds. (laughing) yeah, I’m grateful for the role they gave me in the movie , all of the work I did in drama classes and doing all those stage productions paid off for me. I like to believe my acting experience has g iven me the shot to do a big-ger role. Like to believe? You don’t sound sure about that? Well, the producers laughing wasn ’t too convincing, they said I ju st have a unique look, and going back to what Michael Lawrenchuk said about me is I have a strong stage presence, people can’t help not watch me.

INTERVIEW CONTINUED ON PAGE 15

BRENT BOULANGER, ACTOR, 19

You originally auditioned for a small ro le in the opening arson scene, where Kyle Henry’s character set fire to the house. But you didn’t get it, but actually got a larger role, how did that happen?

STRYKER


HONOURED STUDENT PROFILE

Darryl Boulanger Red River College Student in the

Civil/CAD Technology Program. The Berens River Student Ser-vices, Education Board, and Chief & Council would like to ex-tend their congratulations and reverence for Darryl and his hard work towards achieving this diploma. Special mention for his Dean’s Honour Roll student status with the Red River College for the 2004-05 academic year. Darryl’s achievement was also disp layed in the pages of this sum-mer’s edition of Say Magazine, Spir it of Aboriginal Youth Maga-zine.

S E N I O R O N E S T U D E N T O R I E N T AT I O N

High Schools Visited Senior One Students from Berens River School participated in a series of school tours and a week or practical work experience with Winnipeg businesses. This transition program is designed to g ive the students a look and feel for the schools and communities that they were headed to for Senior 2 in the fall of 2005-2006. Schools visits included: Riverton, Maples Collegiate, Tec Voc, Lord Selkirk Regional , Gordon Bell , and Southeast College.

Work Ethics Workshop A gathering was organ ized by the

staff of the Sub-Office with focus on “Work Ethics” . Speakers talked with the students about their personal experiences in moving away from home at a young age and moving to Winnipeg and what to ex-pect about life changes. Also we discussed the responsibilities o f our Student Services Division, the responsibilities f being sponsored stu-dent and eventually an employee for a company. Invited Guests in-cluded: Herman Green, Bachelors/Masters graduate from Berens River and experienced veteran’s perspective. (SERDC) David Everett, Post Secondary sponsored student from Berens River and entrepreneur perspective (David Everett Photography) Jessica Selby, Metis and Urban Aboriginal woman’s perspective (Centre for Aboriginal Human Resource Development) Other activities included a colourful planetarium show “Ring World” about the planet Saturn and it’s many moons. Also the students en-joyed the benefits of a large city and were treated to a guided tour of the Museum of Man and Nature and all o f it’s history.

Work Experience For the Week of May 30 to June 3, the Senior One students were placed in businesses to perform a work shadow role, observe and learn from experienced workers. A few of the gracious organization that hosted our students included Frontier School Division, Perimeter Airlines, and the Aboriginal People’s Televi-sion Network, etc.

Keep up the great work!


Diana Moar The Chief & Council, Education Board and Student Services congratu-late Diana Moar on the completion of her studies which awarded her a Bachelor of Social Work Degree from Okanagan University College in British Columbia. Vice-Chairperson Mrs. Hilda Flett was on hand to witness first hand Diana’s momentous ach ievement, a cul-mination of years of hard work and dedicated commitment.

Randal (Bradley) Flett Graduate of 2000 at University o f Winnipeg Colle-giate Drop-out in 1975 and was out of school over 20 years Enrolled in Adult Education Program in 1996-1997 in Berens River. Sponsorship Student in which I was enrolled in U of W collegiate to complete my grade 12. Going back to school was a high l ight of my life. Now my dream is coming to the light to do a Gos-pel C.D. Recording with Sunshine Records in July 2005. Wowweeee!!!!!! As of now filling in as Home-School Coordinator with the Berens River First Nation for the month of July 2005. “Education is the door way, so open that door”

Importance of Education The only way to get ahead today is getting your grade 12 if you want to continue farther that’s even better. When you have your education you can even open up a business or go partners with someone else to start a business. You can even start a busi-ness back in Berens with grants and loans. So I am encouraging you to stay in school and get your diplomas. Emily Berens

Respecting Our Children by Role Modeling Teach your children about respect by: R - Respect the children by talking to them with a caring tone of voice. O - Occupy your time with the children with humor and understanding. L - Love and appreciate the children and show them that you care. E - Empower the children by encouraging them to reach their goals. M - Modeling out positive behavior establishes trust with all children. O - Organize your time by spending good quality time with your children. D - Develop and establish good positive relationships with your children. E - Exercise good independent living lifestyles with all children. L - Little meaningful things you do and say has a huge impact on the children. I - Independent living establishes positive teaching lifestyles. N - Not ice all children’s positive behavior & good work and acknowledge them. G - Give every child a chance to succeed by role modeling healthy lifestyles.

Community Messageboard Feel free to submit your message to the youth Call (204) 982-0690 for more information


LPN Graduation At an evening of Grand Celebration held on Saturday, July 9th, 2005 at the Stage Door Dinner Theatre,

Days Inn in Winnipeg, the Berens River First Nation LPN Training Program came to an end honoring six (6) of our Band Members along with four (4 ) other students as they received their LPN Diplomas from Assin iboine Community College. The Graduates: Betsy Berens, Berens River Melody Bouchie, Berens River Laverne Everett, Berens River Lily Everett, Berens River Iris Flett, Berens River Eden Whiteway, Berens River Illa McDougall, St. Theresa Point Tanya Sinclair, Winn ipeg Tracy Kampic, Winn ipeg Troy Bailey, Winnipeg were joined by more than 200 others who shared in their celebration. Guests included Chief Alfred Everett, Councillors Gerald Coch-rane, Gerald Green & Gerald Kemp of Berens River First Nation; Chief David McDougall of St. Theresa Point; Assiniboine Community College Reps Diane Shamray, Karen Hargreaves & Carol Everett, Instructors Wanda, Nina, & Jennifer; Jackie Everett, Health Director of Berens River; Herman Green & Larry Starr of Southeast Resource Development Council; Elders Maria Swain , Oliver Everette, Christine Redin, Verna Boulanger, Charlie Bouchie, Juliet Bouchie, Edmund Berens, and Isla Whiteway of Berens River; Beverly McKay, LPN Stu-dent; Education Board Members Carrie Swain, Cyndy Stoneman & Hubert Boyd; and countless members o f family and friends. The celebration featured a lovely dinner o f ‘chicken’ and ended with a Dance featuring “Brother’s In Arms”, Berens River’s own Band of Musicians Charles Boulanger, Glen Boulanger, Claude Boulanger, Stanford Boulanger, Benjamin Boulanger & Shaun Withawick. Thanks go to our sponsors: Frontier School Division, BDO Dunwoody, Royal Bank, Harvey Zimmerman, Southeast Resource Develop-ment Council, and Perimeter Airlines….whose support assisted in making the evening a success! Congratulations to the Practical Nursing Graduating Class of July 2005!

Troy Bailey, Betsy Berens, Melody Bouchie, Lily Everett, Laverne Everett, Iris Flett, Illa McDougall, Tanya Sinclair, Eden Whiteway (Left to Right)


S T U D E N T P R O F I L E

My last year of High School has been a memorable and exciting ex-perience. To graduate was a goal that I have been working towards ever since the first day of Kindergarten. Even thought it was a goal that I have been working towards for thirteen years, it comes and goes before you know it. This past year has been one of many challenges, as well as many ac-complishments. At the end of my grade 11 year , I was voted Student Council President for my grade 12 year. Being a Student Council President was hard work that required a lot o f dedication . The ex-perience and knowledge that I have gained through my endeavors as Student Council President has been rewarding and ful filling. The responsibility required to entertain an entire school of students with activities can be very demanding. On top o f those demands, there was also the required school work I needed to complete in order to earn my Diploma. The school year was crazy and hectic with Student Council and Grad Activities. On top o f that, there was also my school sports and Air Cadets in which I have attained the rank of Flight Ser-geant. Balancing all these activities throughout the year has given me a sense o f responsib ility and time management. With this knowledge I have gained through my years of being in High School , I believe that I will be ready for the challenges that await me during University. The school year has been challenging but rewarding for the knowl-edge gained. The people I have worked with this past year have made it memorable time in my l ife. The experiences and people will never be forgotten. High school is supposedly said to be the best time of a person’s life. I believe this to be true, but also believe that it could not be true without hard work and dedication o f the individual in that time of their l ife. The knowledge gained, experiences, and people have made High School the most memorable part of my life.

Carrie Swain, Education Board Chairperson “Determination and commitment can take you a long way. Obstacles are only temporary, often intentional acts o f others.”

Hilda Flett, Education Board Member To everyone that is born, there is a goal that they have to achieve in li fe and in order for that to happen, we have to try our very best in everything we do. Especially our education, by fin ishing your education you can therefore choose a career, you would like to be, such as being a doctor, nurse, teacher, lawyer, early childhood educator, dentist, and any other pro-fession. But there will be sacrifices you have to make like putting other things on hold. As an example, having a boy/girlfriend, partying to excess, than missing school and losing focus. These things will happen after you have achieved your goals. So in clo sing I would like to say you have many chal-lenges to overcome like being away from home and family, but you can overcome these problems by keeping busy with other activities your school has to o ffer.

Kody Taylor, Riverton Collegiate Institute, Class of 2005

Cyndy Stoneman, Education Board Member Aneen, I am Cyndy Stoneman, a member of the Berens River First Nation School Board. I am also an Educator o f 17 years, a teacher & Vice-Principal at Berens River School. I have re-cently completed my Masters in curriculum from Brandon University. To get to where I am today has been a very long and hard journey. A journey where sacrifices have to be made. This is a journey that all the High School & Post Secon-dary students have to take. To make this journey, each o f you have to strive, persevere, and endure until you reach your goal. It is not an easy journey, that determination to complete your education must come from within you.

“You go to school kids!”


Aneen As First Nation citizens belonging to Treaty No. 5 we have a right to primary, secondary, and post-secondary education. Our ancestors secured this for us through treaty negotiations. Now, although we have the right to post-secondary education, receiving sponsorship is a gift. It is a scholarship awarded to qualified students. The annual Post Secondary Budget that has been established for Berens River Fir st Nation is limited. Most programs at a majority of universities and colleges in Manitoba are approved for post secondary sponsorship. Our Education Board process deteremines sponsorships for each fiscal year. There are guidelines and procedures that we all must adhere to in order to admin ister it properly. Such things included respecting deadlines and obeying the conditions of sponsorship. The funding comes from Parl iament of Canada through the Treasury Board to the Department of Indian Affairs and Region of Manitoba. Eventually it comes to Berens River First Nation and to our Student Services division . The budget, which was initially based on demographics, has remained capped amount (regardless of increases in popula-tion, inflation etc.) for a long time. This limited amount is insufficient and will not be able to meet our future demand. We will be focusing on increasing the annual amount of Post Secondary funding Berens River First Nation receives from INAC. Recent events like the NDP-Liberal 2005 Budget amendment/envelope may benefit our cause. The number of qualified students applying for Post Secondary funding and ending up deferred (or on the waiting list) is in-creasing and this is due to limited amount o f money that is available. If you are, or have been, deferred from Post Secon-dary funding for any reason , p lease ask myself about any other options, when you re-apply and how you may become a stronger candidate. If you are interested in qualifying, call myself at the toll-free phone no. 1-888-982-0690. In the meantime, over 70 Berens River First Nation students will be attending institutes of higher learning this fall and we are wishing them the best of luck for the 2005-2006 academic year! In the upcoming Treaty Days 2005, we will continue to respect due to our ancestors for negotiating our continuing right to education in Treaty 5. Meegwetch Shaun Green Post Secondary Counsellor Berens River Education Authority

EDUCATION! Our Treaty Right

Chief Jacob Berens


After another successful year o f Berens River Aboriginal Headstart Program, 21 graduates will begin their first step into Kindergarten at Berens River School with the knowledge of reading, writing, history, mathematics and their native lan-guage. The graduation o ffered a community dinner, awards ceremony, parental involvement award ceremony, and door pr izes. Guest presenters and speakers were Councillor Gerald Kemp, Councillor George Green, S.A.S. Coordinator Glen Boulanger and Headstart Director Stella McKay. The Graduation Ceremony was full of laughs and good memories, the young grads were surprisingly very mature and smart for their age. Great work on all the Headstart Staff and Headstart Parents for their commitment to the program.

Stella McKay Stella McKay is retiring. For all your hard work, perseverance, and sacrifices for the Berens River Headstart Program. We would like to thank you from the bottom of our hearts. En joy your retirement and wish you the best. Meegwetch!


2005 Headstart Graduating Class Adrianna Berens Peter Berens Dawson Bouchie Naomi Bouch ie Hannah Denechezhe Ovide Denechezhe Rochelle Green Dawson Keeper Kateri Robertson Aarin Sowanash Irma Bear Ursula Bittern Alannah Bouchie Landon Boulanger Dawson Cochrane Felicity Everett Luciana Everett Paige Green Sam Semple Cole Swain Natalie Swain

Most Improved Student Award

Cole Swain Sam Semple

Perfect Attendance Award

Bethany Berens Peter Berens

Best Saulteaux Speaker Award

Natalie Swain Felicity Everett Peter Berens Sam Semple

Listening Skills Award

Ovide Denechezhe Neleina Disbrowe Ursula Bittern Jamon Warms

Parental Involvement Awards

Verla Robertson Rose Bear Riley Bear Bernice Berens Cecile Bittern Darcey Bittern Debbie Boulanger Tiffany Boulanger Claude Boulanger Madeline Green Doyle Swain

Complete Graduate & Awards List

Emma Semple Parents Melanie & Col in Semple extend their congratulations to their Daughter Emma for having completed Grade 8 at Stanley Knowles School, and for her athletic achievement in playing a role on the Girls Volleyball Team and winning the 2005 Provincial Junior Championsh ip! Congratulations Emma… keep up the good work!!

Nazia Berens With great pride, mother Betsy Berens and the entire family con-gratulate Nazia on having the courage and commitment to remain in school and com-pleting her Grade 12 at Frontier Collegiate Institute in Cranberry Portage. Dennis Boulanger, PHP Counsellor attended Nazia’s grad and presented her with a framed painting and envelope on behalf Student Services, Education Authority, and Chief & Council. Congratulations Nazia!


Grade 12 Graduates The Chief & Council , Berens River Student Services, and the Educa-tion Board extend their congratulations and best wishes to the Grade 12 Graduates of 2005: Anthony Bear, Riverton Collegiate – June 24, 2005 Jenelle Hudson, Gordon Bell High School – June 28, 2005 Kody Taylor , Riverton Collegiate – June 24, 2005 Derek McKay, Winnipeg Adult Education Centre – June 30, 2005 Gestur Bouchie, Aboriginal Community Campus – June 21, 2005 Sean Dorland, Southeast Education Center – June 24, 2005 Diane Fontaine, Stepping Stone Education Center – June 15, 2005 Nazia Berens, Frontier Collegiate Institute – June 29, 2005 Debra Flett, Brokenhead High School, June 23, 2005 You have all reached a p innacle of success in your education; and we recognize that the road hasn’t been easy…but, with this achieve-ment comes an open door to your future! We encourage each and every one of our Grade 12 Graduates to consider further education in a career path that would help you achieve your individual dreams; for the betterment of your li fe, that of your family, and of our community! Your success is our success……and we wish you al l well as you ven-ture forward to a wonderful future filled with opportunity!

Post Secondary Graduates of 2005 With Honour & Great Pride……the Chief & Council , Education Board, and Berens River Student Services offer our sincere congratulations to the Post Secondary Graduates of 2005: Sara Zebinski, Medical Laboratory Assistant – Herzing College Jamie Straker, Gas Turbine Engine Repair & Overhall – Red River College Robert Sinclair , Bachelor of Arts - University o f Winnipeg Hubert Nanacowap, Radio/TV Broadcasting – Academy o f Broadcasting Sheldon McDonald, Entreprenurial Business Applications – Academy of Learning Grace West, Aboriginal Child Welfare Diploma – University o f Man itoba, Spring 2005 David Everett, Diploma of Professional Photography– Prairieview School o f Photography, Spring 2005 Diana Moar , Bachelor of Social Work – Okanagan University College, Spring 2005 Alma Bernier, Bachelor o f Education – University o f Winnipeg, Spring 2005 Nancy Whiteway, Masters o f Education – Brandon University, Spring 2005 Cyndy Stoneman, Masters of Education – Brandon University, Spring 2005 Tronn Boulanger, Biindigen College Studies – Red River College, Summer 2005 Carla Merasty, Biindigen College Studies – Red River College, Summer 2005 Alena Boulanger, Biindigen College Studies – Red River College, Summer 2005

Your achievement is a demonstration of strength and courage, of creativity, intelligence and capability, and of the belief that dreams can come true! You are each an inspiration to us all and now have a bright future ahead of you. As you go forth in your chosen career … we wish you well!

Jamie Cory Straker Jamie completed his certificate in Gas Turbine and Engine Repair Program at the Red River Community Col-lege. Seeking opportunities in Trade Skills are extremely rewarding to those who enjoy contributing their skills to the community. Congratula-tions Jamie on a job well done.

GRADUATES OF 2005

COMPLETE LIST FROM BERENS RIVER STUDENT SERVICES


People have the impression that auditions are very nerve-racking to read lines in front of a camcorder and a panel of peo-ple, did your audition wreak havoc on your nerves? Oh yeah , it was. I was taking deep breaths and wiping sweat of my forehead before walking into the room. I screwed up a couple times at fir st, but they’ve been helpful in getting me into character. I bet most casting directors aren’t as helpful. No, it’s different every time. Depending how patient they are. Some can be down-right cold and reject you, other times they can stretch out on a l imb for you if you show enough promise. But it’s important not to take anything personal when they criticize you on your acting skills , all you can do is take it and learn. So what is like to step on to a movie set? Seeing all those lights, cameras and dozens of people running around like ants trying to prepare the shot. It was a real cool feeling, the first shot I was filmed in was the scene with me and Dillon ’s character were walk-ing along and joking about the welfare lineups and the famous “hey hands off the sweater” scene. The cast and crew had a good laugh with that. “Good ol’ welfare Wednesdays” line huh? ( laugh) Is there any behind the scene gossip you can share? U m, maybe about me. The cinematographer is from L.A., Ed Lichman is the guy operates the camera for every shot, he works with the director on how to make the scene work with the script. One day we were filming a group scene, where there are a lot of things go ing on and for some reason I found myself staring at the camera and before realiz ing it, he stopped everything and bit my head off. Pretty scary, but I made sure I never made the same mistake twice. Whoa, making movies isn’t all fun and games huh? No, it’s actu-ally hard work. Sometimes sticking around on set from 6 am to 11pm at night. I know I had my share of sore feet. What was it like working with Ryan Black? Ryan is a cool guy; he’s like any other regular person. Likes playing games and movies, and still has time for h is family. He kept everyone on set laughing and friendly in the most tir ing and tense moments of the filming. He was like a mentor for all of us. You replayed your role in the music video of “Stryker” Was the filming for that the same? No, the pace is shorter and easier, I made a friend in Cameron who performs for Rez Official. He too is a cool guy, loyal enough to walk up to you and greet ya in a crowd. With the premiere behind you, when is the DVD release of “Stryker”? I spoke to Noam Gonick about it when we met for the music video shoot, he is expecting to release the DVD in the fall/winter of 2005. So I am looking forward to it. I just realized that this was Kyle Henry’s first time performing? How does that make you feel that some of the cast is chosen to play principal characters over you who have tons of acting ex-perience? Um well, there are typecast requirements for each role and everyone who played a major character fit those roles to their capabilities and appearance. There aren’t very many trained native

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actors out there, so the opportunities are open to anyone who has the gift for performing arts. If you were given a shot to be a part of any future movie or television series what you love to perform in, what would it be? Um, well. It’d be cool i f I can be in a HBO series l ike Deadwood, or be in a Quentin Tarantino movie. That’d be cool for me someday. Cool, what’s next now for your acting career? Well, I am waiting till the fall before I start looking for auditions. Just be sure if a talent agent comes around, just be sure that he/she shows you proof that they are active in finding work for their clients. Any Advice for the next young actor/actress? Um, yeah. It is pretty easy to get distracted from your goals, because it takes a lot of work and patience with acting. If you really want it hard enough, it will all come to you. But you have to learn to speak to many new people and strangers. There are people out there who will either make you or break you. Just find the good people and learn as much as you can . Learn to take criticism too, there are people out there who will say real negative things about your acting, you just got to work harder and not take anything personally, but learn.

Email Brent - [email protected] For any questions or advice on acting

STREETSENSE 2 Second Edition of the Berens River Student Services Streetsense Youth Magazine is aimed for September release.

Youth!!! We need you to participate If you have stories, articles, or photos you’d like to see in Streetsense, please contact any of the following Streetsense editorial crew: Dennis Boulanger Shaun Green Jürgen Valiquette Berens River Winnipeg Sub-Office 2-1271 Sargent Avenue Winnipeg, MB R3G 3J6 Tel: (204) 982-0690 [email protected]

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