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Jul 20, 2011 | 27:31Revision Quest Two Spirited AudioRevision Quest Two Spirited Jul 20, 2011 | 27:31Ever hear someone being called an aagookwe? Nadle? Or how about winkte? Perhaps not in recent times, but what about Two Spirited? When it comes to Aboriginal gays, lesbians, and transgendered people in North America, their story departs from the mainstream gay community. Darrell Dennis dives into the conversation and gets the straight answers.
Jul 7, 2010 | 27:30Revision Quest Will Truth Bring Reconciliation? AudioRevision Quest Will Truth Bring Reconciliation? Jul 7, 2010 | 27:30Episode 2 for July 7th & 10th, 2010: That’s the premise, but can re-telling the story of our residential school past really bring solace?
We’ll hear stories of survivors and engage in some provocative conversations about stealing children, abandoning parents, and trying to make it all alright.
Jun 24, 2008 | 0:00Revision Quest Work: Episode 1 - June 24, 2008 AudioRevision Quest Work: Episode 1 - June 24, 2008 Jun 24, 2008 | 0:00Host Darrell Dennis looks at the harsh realities and persistent misconceptions that greet aboriginal people in the workforce.
Jul 1, 2008 | 0:00Revision Quest Real Indian: Episode 2 - July 1, 2008 AudioRevision Quest Real Indian: Episode 2 - July 1, 2008 Jul 1, 2008 | 0:00As an Aboriginal actor, Darrell Dennis is curious about the Hollywood image of the Native American Indian. Runs [27:29].
Aug 4, 2010 | 27:30Revision Quest The Drum: Heartbeat of Mother Earth or rhythm of a stereotype? AudioRevision Quest The Drum: Heartbeat of Mother Earth or rhythm of a stereotype? Aug 4, 2010 | 27:30Episode 6 for August 4th & 7th, 2010: It’s the beat of a people. But, do we really need to hear it every time there’s a story about Native people?
And, just what is Native music? Most music award events have a specific category for “Aboriginal”, but how do you define it? We’ll sample the range, talk with some of the prominent creators and discover the heartbeat of Aboriginal rhythms. Our question: Does it have a good beat, and can you Sundance to it?
Jul 15, 2008 | 0:00Revision Quest Bering Strait: Episode 4 - July 15, 2008 AudioRevision Quest Bering Strait: Episode 4 - July 15, 2008 Jul 15, 2008 | 0:00We look into the idea that native Canadians are just transplanted Russians who hiked across the Bering land bridge. Runs [27:29].
Aug 17, 2009 | 27:30Revision Quest Jesus vs. Nanabush: Episode 8 - August 17, 2009 AudioRevision Quest Jesus vs. Nanabush: Episode 8 - August 17, 2009 Aug 17, 2009 | 27:30Darrell looks at religion and native people, exploring some of their different Traditional beliefs. Runs [27:30].
Jul 14, 2010 | 27:29Revision Quest Oka 20 years later: Episode 3 - July 14th & 17th, 2010 AudioRevision Quest Oka 20 years later: Episode 3 - July 14th & 17th, 2010 Jul 14, 2010 | 27:29We look back at one of the defining moments of Aboriginal/ Canadian relations. Oka led to near civil war, and resulted in tremendous changes in relations between Canadians and the country's first peoples.
Aug 25, 2010 | 28:28Revision Quest What's so funny about being Native? AudioRevision Quest What's so funny about being Native? Aug 25, 2010 | 28:28Episode 9 for August 25th & 28th, 2010: Many Aboriginals talk about the “Native sense of humour”. So, what is it? Well, you kind of had to be there. And that’s what we’ll do; take the listener into the inner-world of native humour.
Jun 30, 2010 | 27:30Revision Quest Battle over the Brand: Episode 1 - June 30th & July 3rd, 2010 AudioRevision Quest Battle over the Brand: Episode 1 - June 30th & July 3rd, 2010 Jun 30, 2010 | 27:30Now that the Blackhawks have the Stanley Cup once again, it seems unlikely they'll consider a name change. But, many sports teams with Aboriginal names have. In North Dakota it means jack-hammering the Fighting Sioux logo out of the concrete at the stadium.
ReVision Quest wonders if all the concern over Braves, Warriors, and Blackhawks is insult or homage.
Jul 6, 2011 | 27:30Revision Quest Housing AudioRevision Quest Housing Jul 6, 2011 | 27:30While history books and movies have romanticized Aboriginal homes (think teepees and longhouses), the modern day reality is overcrowding and substandard living conditions. How did our home and native land turn into a place where we're struggling to secure one of the most basic human needs: shelter?
Jul 14, 2011 | 27:32Revision Quest Storytellers AudioRevision Quest Storytellers Jul 14, 2011 | 27:32Do you remember the one about...? Storyteller Duncan Mercredi does. He joins Darrell along this journey into the past to see how today's storytellers have evolved and why our stories remain alive. Plus, why hip hop star Joey Stylez is considered a storyteller for today's Generation X-Box.
Jun 23, 2009 | 0:00Revision Quest Labels: Episode 1 - June 29, 2009 AudioRevision Quest Labels: Episode 1 - June 29, 2009 Jun 23, 2009 | 0:00Know you can say Indian, but what can I call you: First Nations, Aboriginal, Natives? Thumbnail image by wonderferret.
Jul 8, 2008 | 0:00Revision Quest Alcohol: Episode 3 - July 8, 2008 AudioRevision Quest Alcohol: Episode 3 - July 8, 2008 Jul 8, 2008 | 0:00Why is it when Irish people drink, it's cute...but when Aboriginal people drink, they're alcoholics who can't handle their liquor?
Jul 22, 2008 | 0:00Revision Quest The Reserve: Episode 5 - July 22, 2008 AudioRevision Quest The Reserve: Episode 5 - July 22, 2008 Jul 22, 2008 | 0:00Darrell Dennis teams up with a helpful historian and a successful native businessman to get at the real story of reserves.
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