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Revision Quest | Jun 29, 2011 | 27:30

The Elder

It's one of the most revered roles in Aboriginal culture, so how does someone become an elder? Darrell sits down with several First Nations people who describe their role as unofficial life coaches. And if you've ever wondered the going price for first-hand wisdom, Darrell asks how are elders paid? And how much?

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Revision Quest - The Drum: Heartbeat of Mother Earth or rhythm of a stereotype?Aug 4, 2010 | 27:30Revision Quest The Drum: Heartbeat of Mother Earth or rhythm of a stereotype? Audio
Revision 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?
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Revision Quest Gambling: Episode 6 - July 29, 2008 Jul 29, 2008 | 27:29Can legalized gambling pull the Rez out of the cycle of poverty and despair, or will it just replace the old cycle with a new one?
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