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Two Spirited

Ever 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.

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Revision Quest - Bering Strait: Episode 4 - July 15, 2008Jul 15, 2008 | 0:00Revision Quest Bering Strait: Episode 4 - July 15, 2008 Audio
Revision 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].
Revision Quest - Language: Episode 9 - August 19, 2008Aug 19, 2008 | 21:29Revision Quest Language: Episode 9 - August 19, 2008 Audio
Revision Quest Language: Episode 9 - August 19, 2008 Aug 19, 2008 | 21:29Darrell Dennis talks with language experts to find out if Aboriginal languages have any application in the modern world.
Revision Quest - StorytellersJul 14, 2011 | 27:32Revision Quest Storytellers Audio
Revision 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.
Revision Quest - Two SpiritedJul 20, 2011 | 27:31Revision Quest Two Spirited Audio
Revision 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.
Revision Quest - Racism and the Olympics: Episode 7 - August 10, 2009Aug 10, 2009 | 27:29Revision Quest Racism and the Olympics: Episode 7 - August 10, 2009 Audio
Revision Quest Racism and the Olympics: Episode 7 - August 10, 2009 Aug 10, 2009 | 27:29It's every athlete's dream, but why is it so rarely a reality for Aboriginal peoples? Thumbnail photo by Steve Jurvetson.
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?
Revision Quest - Real Indian: Episode 2 - July 1, 2008Jul 1, 2008 | 0:00Revision Quest Real Indian: Episode 2 - July 1, 2008 Audio
Revision 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].
Revision Quest - Jesus vs. Nanabush: Episode 8 - August 17, 2009Aug 17, 2009 | 27:30Revision Quest Jesus vs. Nanabush: Episode 8 - August 17, 2009 Audio
Revision 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].
Revision Quest - Parenting: Episode 10 - September 1st & 4th, 2010Sep 1, 2010 | 27:29Revision Quest Parenting: Episode 10 - September 1st & 4th, 2010 Audio
Revision Quest Parenting: Episode 10 - September 1st & 4th, 2010 Sep 1, 2010 | 27:29Darrell traces the history of native child abduction from the Residential School era, through the “Sixties Scoop”, to the ongoing controversy over Aboriginal Child and Family Services. And, believe it or not, there’s going to be room for comedy.
Revision Quest - The ElderJun 29, 2011 | 27:30Revision Quest The Elder Audio
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Revision Quest - Ghetto-ization, or Assimilation?: Episode 9 - August 24, 2009Aug 24, 2009 | 27:29Revision Quest Ghetto-ization, or Assimilation?: Episode 9 - August 24, 2009 Audio
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Revision Quest - Oka 20 years later: Episode 3 - July 14th & 17th, 2010Jul 14, 2010 | 27:29Revision Quest Oka 20 years later: Episode 3 - July 14th & 17th, 2010 Audio
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Revision Quest - Eco-warrior or Eco-developer?Jul 28, 2010 | 27:30Revision Quest Eco-warrior or Eco-developer? Audio
Revision Quest Eco-warrior or Eco-developer? Jul 28, 2010 | 27:30Episode 5 for July 28th & 31st, 2010: The iconic image of the Native warrior standing up against the developers is now part of our national experience, but who makes a stand when it's the Natives themselves logging the forest?
Revision Quest - Gangs: Episode 10 - August 31, 2009Aug 31, 2009 | 27:30Revision Quest Gangs: Episode 10 - August 31, 2009 Audio
Revision Quest Gangs: Episode 10 - August 31, 2009 Aug 31, 2009 | 27:30Darrell debunks the myth that all young Aboriginal men are gang members. Runs [27:30].
Revision Quest - Battle over the Brand: Episode 1 - June 30th & July 3rd, 2010Jun 30, 2010 | 27:30Revision Quest Battle over the Brand: Episode 1 - June 30th & July 3rd, 2010 Audio
Revision 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.

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