The iconic image of the Native warrior standing up against the developers is now part of our national experience, be it Oka, Clayoquot Sound, or Burnt Church. But, who makes a stand when it’s the Natives themselves logging the forest, and mining the hills

When people think of Aboriginal art, they often imagine soapstone carvings, Inuit paintings and beadwork. But Aboriginal artists are also creating internationally-renowned work that’s provocative, ironic, and controversial. Darrell meets some modern arti

On this issue, Aboriginals are #1! Yay. Oops. I mean Boo. Yes, Native people lead the country in many health problems.

Is it just poor living conditions?

Statistics indicate there’s a lot more going on than that.

50 years ago Diabetes was virtually unk

Aboriginal people enjoy special hunting and fishing rights, based on their traditional practices. Have they exploited those rights, or have they had to fight to protect them? With the help of a guide (okay, a lawyer), host Darrell Dennis hunts through

More than half of Canada's Aboriginal population lives in cities. And according to a recent study, many have no plans to return to their reserves. Why are we leaving the rez behind? And what else are we leaving behind when we go? Does leaving the rez make

Native Canadians get everything for free. Or, so the myth goes.

This week on ReVision Quest, host Darrell Dennis puts that theory to the test. Can he really get free glasses, free tuition, or even a free truck just for being Aboriginal. And if not, wher

It’s every athlete’s dream, but why is it so rarely a reality for Aboriginal peoples. For a group of people known for athletic prowess, natives seem extremely under-represented in sports that they should excel at: track, cross country skiing, and many oth

After spending half an hour in the back of a Winnipeg police car, Darrell wonders about the relationship between police officers and Aboriginal people in Canada. What kinds of prejudices do police have against Native people? Is there good reason for Poli

Why is it when Irish people drink, it’s cute…but when Aboriginal people drink, they’re alcoholics who can’t handle their liquor?

Darrell Dennis explores the myths and realities behind alcohol and the Aboriginal community with surprising results.

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Clean drinking water is supposed to be available to everyone in Canada. But too often Aboriginal communities are under boil water advisories or lack the infrastructure to have clean water in the first place. So what can we do about our H2O woes?