Created and performed by Waawaate Fobister, Agokwe tells the story of two young Anishnaabe men whose first love is painfully distorted by their community's small-mindedness and homophobia. The story focuses on the early unrequited the attraction between Jake -- who is sensitive and self-aware, if not entirely at ease with his sexuality -- and Mike -- a hockey star from the neighbouring community who is struggles to hide his orientation.

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Fobister performs all of the characters in Agokwe, principle and supporting. These include Mike's mother –- a tough but kindhearted recovering alcoholic -- Goose,...