From toxic to sacred: Changing the stereotype of Indigenous dating

About this episode

The episode discusses changing the perception of Indigenous dating through the new show REZervations for Two.

On this episode of Face to Face: Kairyn Potts and Scott Wabano On this episode of Face to Face hosted by Tiar Wheatle, the hosts of the new dating show REZervations for Two talk about how they aim to change the perception of Indigenous dating and show the love that other media displays as toxic stereotypes. Besties Kairyn Potts and Scott Wabano co-host what they say is a dating show long overdue. REZervations for Two airs on APTN in June, but see the co-hosts first on Face to face and their podcast The Real Rank Podcast. • • • APTN National News, our stories told our way. Visit our website for more: https://aptnnews.ca Hear more APTN News podcasts: https://www.aptnnews.ca/podcasts/

People in this episode

Host: Tiar Wheatle

Guests: Kairyn Potts, Scott Wabano

Topics covered

• Indigenous dating
• stereotypes
• media representation
• cultural perceptions
• dating shows

Keywords

• Indigenous
• dating
• stereotypes
• media
• cultural representation

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: APTN

Books & works: REZervations for Two, The Real Rank Podcast

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