Shows
A Cultural History of Canada115 - Norman BethuneIn which Patrick rides solo for a brief overview of Norman Bethune's rock n' roll life. --- Further Readings Bock, Dennis. The Communist's Daughter, 2007. Tse-Tung, Mao. "In Memory of Norman Bethune." December 21, 1939.
2025-10-0632 min
A Cultural History of CanadaMax Brault on an building an 'Accessible Canada'In which Patrick talks to Max Brault about The Race to the Starting Line, which details his public and private work as an accessibility activist, as well as his being one of the drivers of Canada's recent "Accessible Canada Act." You can find out more about Max and his book here! --- Support: Patreon (https://www.patreon.com/historiacanadiana); Paypal (https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/historiacanadiana); recommended reading (https://historiacanadiana.wordpress.com/books/)
2025-08-111h 11
A Cultural History of Canada112 - Reading & Discussing Clarke's "Whylah Falls"In which Patrick reads from and raves about George Elliott Clarke's Whylah Falls while Mack is away. --- Support: Patreon (https://www.patreon.com/historiacanadiana); Paypal (https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/historiacanadiana) --- Further Readings Clarke, George Elliott. Whylah Falls, Polestar Press, 1990.
2025-07-1439 min
A Cultural History of CanadaOn Women's Legal Struggles in Canadian History (w/ Karin Wells)In which Patrick talks to Karin Wells about her new book Women Who Woke Up the Law. You can find the book here or at your local bookstore! --- Support: Patreon (https://www.patreon.com/historiacanadiana); Paypal (https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/historiacanadiana); recommended reading (https://historiacanadiana.wordpress.com/books/)
2025-04-1455 min
A Cultural History of CanadaOn Vancouver's First Lifeguard, Serafim 'Joe' Fortes (w/ Ruby Smith Díaz)In which Patrick talks to Ruby Smith Díaz about her new book Searching for Seraphim: The Life and Legacy of Serafim 'Joe' Fortes. You can find the book here or at your local bookstore! --- Support: Patreon (https://www.patreon.com/historiacanadiana); Paypal (https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/historiacanadiana); recommended reading (https://historiacanadiana.wordpress.com/books/)
2025-03-3152 min
A Cultural History of CanadaInvested in Crisis: A Conversation w/ Tom FraserIn which Patrick talks to Tom Fraser about his new book Invested in Crisis: Public Sector Pensions Against the Future. You can find the book here or at your local bookstore! --- Support: Patreon (https://www.patreon.com/historiacanadiana); Paypal (https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/historiacanadiana); recommended reading (https://historiacanadiana.wordpress.com/books/)
2025-03-101h 13
A Cultural History of CanadaThe Sixties Scoop & Its Afterlives: Talking to Andrea Currie about 'Finding Otipemisiwak'In which Patrick talks to Andrea Currie (Métis) about her new book Finding Otipemisiwak: The People Who Own Themselves, a narrative that extends from Andrea's experience of being a Sixties Scoop survivor. Find the book here or at your local bookstore! --- Support: Patreon (https://www.patreon.com/historiacanadiana); Paypal (https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/historiacanadiana); recommended reading (https://historiacanadiana.wordpress.com/books/)
2025-01-2057 min
A Cultural History of CanadaThe Carbon Tax Question, with Thomas F. PedersenIn which Patrick talks to Thomas F. Pedersen (professor emeritus at the University of Victoria) about his new book The Carbon Tax Question: Clarifying Canada's Most Consequential Policy Debate.--- Support: Patreon (https://www.patreon.com/historiacanadiana); Paypal (https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/historiacanadiana); recommended reading (https://historiacanadiana.wordpress.com/books/)
2025-01-061h 16
A Cultural History of CanadaCarolyn Roberts on 'Re-Storying Education'In which Patrick sits down with Carolyn Roberts to discuss her new book on decolonial education practices and what exactly it means to 're-story' education. Find more about the book here or at your local bookstore! --- Support: Patreon (https://www.patreon.com/historiacanadiana); Paypal (https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/historiacanadiana); recommended reading (https://historiacanadiana.wordpress.com/books/)
2024-12-2353 min
A Cultural History of Canada106 - The Jade Peony: Post-Exclusion Act Chinese-CanadiansIn which Patrick talks about Wayson Choy's beautiful novel The Jade Peony and how it portrays the lives of Chinese Canadians of the 1930s. --- Support: Patreon (https://www.patreon.com/historiacanadiana); Paypal (https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/historiacanadiana); recommended reading (https://historiacanadiana.wordpress.com/books/) --- Sources/Further Reading Choy, Wayson. The Jade Peony, Douglas & McIntyre, 1995. Deer, Glenn. An Interview with Wayson Choy. Canadian Literature 163, 1999, pp. 34–44. Ty, Eleanor. "'Each Story Brief and Sad and Marvellous': Multiple Voices in Wayson Choyʹs The Jade Peony." The Politics of the Visible in Asian North American Narr...
2024-12-0932 min
A Cultural History of CanadaVantage Points: On Media As Trans Memoir (with Chase Joynt)In which Patrick talks to filmmaker and writer Chase Joynt (Framing Agnes) about his new book, Vantage Points: On Media as Trans Memoir, which you can find here or at your local bookstore. --- Support: Patreon (https://www.patreon.com/historiacanadiana); Paypal (https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/historiacanadiana); recommended reading (https://historiacanadiana.wordpress.com/books/)
2024-11-0455 min
A Cultural History of CanadaWhen the Pine Needs Fall: Indigenous Resistance (with Ellen Gabriel & Sean Carleton) Patrick sits down with activist Ellen Gabriel (Kanien'kehá:ka, Wakeniáhton) and historian Sean Carleton (University of Manitoba) to discuss their excellent new book When the Pine Needles Fall: Indigenous Acts of Resistance (released on Sept. 24). --- Find the book here or at your local bookstore. --- Support: Patreon (https://www.patreon.com/historiacanadiana); Paypal (https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/historiacanadiana); the recommended reading page (https://historiacanadiana.wordpress.com/books/) --- Contact: historiacanadiana@gmail.com & Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/CanLitHistory)
2024-09-161h 09
A Cultural History of Canada101 - The Mad Trapper of Rat RiverIn which we talk about a Looney Toons episode happening in the Arctic - and a bit on another Rudy Wiebe novel! *Sorry about Patrick's mic quality - he didn't notice it was recording on a different device* --- Support: Patreon (https://www.patreon.com/historiacanadiana); Paypal (https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/historiacanadiana); recommended reading (https://historiacanadiana.wordpress.com/books/) --- Contact: historiacanadiana@gmail.com; Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/CanLitHistory) --- Further Reading Wiebe, Rudy. The Mad Trapper, Calgary: Red Deer Press, 1980.
2024-08-191h 02
A Cultural History of Canada96 - On Early Radio BroadcastingIn which Patrick does a bit of a freewheeling talk about the early days of national radio broadcasting in Canada. --- Support: Patreon (https://www.patreon.com/historiacanadiana); Paypal (https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/historiacanadiana); recommended reading (https://historiacanadiana.wordpress.com/books/) --- Contact: historiacanadiana@gmail.com; Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/CanLitHistory) --- Sources/Further Reading: Shea, Albert Aber. Broadcasting the Canadian Way, Harvest House, 1963. Weir, E. Austin. The Struggle for National Broadcasting in Canada, McClelland and Stewart, 1965.
2024-05-2031 minA Cultural History of Canada93 - Canada VibingPatrick is moving after coming back from a conference, Mack is still reeling from the end of semester, so we vibed by doing quizzes on Canada and talking about news bits. Back to normal in the next episode!
2024-04-081h 14
A Cultural History of CanadaThe Wild Horses of the Chilcotin: Their History and Future In which Patrick talks with wildlife biologist Wayne McCrory about the beautiful - and surprisingly controversial - wild horses of the Chilcotin region. In this compelling book, McCrory draws upon two decades of research to make a case for considering these wonderful creatures, called qiyus in traditional Tŝilhqot'in culture, a resilient part of the area's balanced prey-predator ecosystem. McCrory also chronicles the Chilcotin wild horses' genetic history and significance to the Tŝilhqot'in, juxtaposing their efforts to protect qiyus against movements to cull them. Find the book here or at your local bookstore. --- Support: Patreon (https://www.patreon.com/h...
2024-03-2548 min
A Cultural History of Canada92 - The Group of Seven: Theosophy and Landscapes In which we discuss the paintings and philosophy of the most famous group of painters in Canada's history -- with a short story by Margaret Atwood for good measure. Patrick also rants in the wake of Brian Mulroney's death, be warned... --- Support: Patreon (https://www.patreon.com/historiacanadiana); Paypal (https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/historiacanadiana); recommended reading (https://historiacanadiana.wordpress.com/books/) --- Contact: historiacanadiana@gmail.com; Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/CanLitHistory) --- Sources/Further Reading: Atwood, Margaret. "Death by Land
2024-03-1158 min
A Cultural History of Canada90 - Frank Oliver Call: Bridging Victorian & Modernist PoetryIn which Patrick lectures by himself about a poet whose work, Acanthus & Wild Grape, actively tried to bring Canadian poetry into the realm of modern sensibilities. --- Support: Patreon (https://www.patreon.com/historiacanadiana); Paypal (https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/historiacanadiana); recommended reading (https://historiacanadiana.wordpress.com/books/) --- Contact: historiacanadiana@gmail.com; Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/CanLitHistory). --- Sources/Further Reading Avrum Malus, Diane Allard and Maria Van Sundert. "Frank Oliver Call, Eastern Townships Poetry, and the Modernist Movement," Canadian Literature 107, 1985. Call, Frank Oliver. Acanthus & Wild Grape...
2024-02-1234 min
A Cultural History of Canada89 - Steveston: Pre-WW2 Japanese-Canadians In which Patrick talks alone in a microphone as Mack faces a cyclone! The show is going solo this week to talk a little about Japanese-Canadians and how Daphne Marlatt's Steveston interprets their history. --- Support: Patreon (https://www.patreon.com/historiacanadiana); Paypal (https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/historiacanadiana); recommended reading (https://historiacanadiana.wordpress.com/books/) --- Contact: historiacanadiana@gmail.com; Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/CanLitHistory). --- Sources/Further Reading Marlatt, Daphne. Steveston, Ronsdal
2024-01-2932 min
A Cultural History of CanadaBeryl Potter: A Life of Disability Activism (w/ Dustin Galer)In which Patrick sits down with historian Dustin Galer to discuss his new book, Beryl, which explores the life and times of the famous Canadian disability activist. Find the book here or at your local bookstore. --- Support: Patreon (https://www.patreon.com/historiacanadiana); Paypal (https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/historiacanadiana); the recommended reading page (https://historiacanadiana.wordpress.com/books/) --- Contact: historiacanadiana@gmail.com & Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/CanLitHistory)
2024-01-2248 min
A Cultural History of CanadaOn Writing Compassion & Illness; with Meg Braem Patrick sits down with playwright Meg Braem to discuss her play Flight Risk, "an empathetic exploration of grief, friendship, and hope, [which] asks what we lose when we ignore the knowledge of our elderly, challenges the way that we think about aging and death, and inspires a brighter, more compassionate future." Meg Braem is an Alberta-based playwright and dramaturg. Her plays have been nominated for a Governor General's Literary Award and have won the Alberta Literary Award for Drama, and the Alberta Playwriting Competition. Find the book here or at your local bookstore. --- Support: Patreon (https://www.patreon.co...
2023-12-2548 min
A Cultural History of CanadaTalking to katherena vermette About Métis History & ComicsIn which Patrick talks to Governor General's Award winner katherena vermette to discuss how she brought Métis history to life through her comic series A Girl Called Echo. Find the omnibus at your local bookstore or here. --- Support: Patreon (https://www.patreon.com/historiacanadiana); Paypal (https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/historiacanadiana); the recommended reading page (https://historiacanadiana.wordpress.com/books/) --- Contact: historiacanadiana@gmail.com & Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/CanLitHistory)
2023-12-1135 min
A Cultural History of CanadaAn Unsung Klondike Stampeder - In Conversation w/ Phil Lind & Robert BrehlThere were some audio issues on Phil's end, but I think it's still listenable! Apologies. Patrick sits down with Phil Lind and Robert Brehl to discuss their new book Tales of an Unsung Sourdough: The Extraordinary Klondike Adventures of Johnny Lind. Phil Lind is a recipient of the Order of Canada, and the vice-chair of Rogers Communications Inc. His co-author, Robert Brehl is an award-winning journalist and author of a previous collaboration with Lind, Right Hand Man. Find the book here or at your local bookstore. --- Support: Patreon (https://www.pat...
2023-10-3059 min
A Cultural History of CanadaUnsettled: Robert Lower on Lord Selkirk's ColonyMack is away this week, so enjoy another interview! Patrick sits down with Winnipeg documentarian and writer, Robert Lower (After the Big One: Nuclear War on the Prairies; Shameless Propaganda) to discuss his new book Unsettled: Lord Selkirk's Scottish Colonists. Find the book here or at your local bookstore. --- Support: Patreon (https://www.patreon.com/historiacanadiana); Paypal (https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/historiacanadiana); the recommended reading page (https://historiacanadiana.wordpress.com/books/) --- Contact: historiacanadiana@gmail.com & Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/CanLitHistory)
2023-09-251h 14
A Cultural History of CanadaBlack Radicals in 1960s Montreal: David Austin on "Fear of a Black Nation"In which Patrick has a long discussion with David Austin to discuss the re-release of Fear of a Black Nation. "Situating Canada within the Black radical tradition and its Caribbean radical counterpart, Fear of a Black Nation paints a history of Montreal and the Black activists who lived in, sojourned in, or visited the city and agitated for change. Drawing on Saidiya Hartman's conception of slavery's afterlife and what David Austin describes as biosexuality – a deeply embedded fear of Black self-organization and interracial solidarity – Fear of a Black Nation argues that the policing and surveillance of Black lives to...
2023-09-182h 14
A Cultural History of CanadaAnti-Racist Action in Canada (w/ Kristin Schwartz)In which Patrick sits down with Kristin Schwartz to discuss the new book she co-wrote: We Go Where They Go: The Story of Anti-Racist Action. Kristin grew up with the Toronto chapter of ARA from 1992-2003, contributing to the long struggle against white supremacy. She went on to work in community radio and has produced several audio documentaries including Women: the Oppressed Majority (2016) The Ravaging of Africa (2007). Her writing has been published in Our Times, Canadian Dimension, the Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives Monitor and Labour/Le Travail. Find We Go Where They Go here or at yo...
2023-08-071h 07
A Cultural History of Canada'The Tenant Class', with Ricardo TranjanIn which Patrick sits down with Ricardo Tranjan to talk about his new book, The Tenant Class. Ricardo is a political economist and senior researcher with the Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives. Previously, Tranjan managed Toronto's Poverty Reduction Strategy and his current research is on the political economy of social policy in Canada. Ricardo holds a PhD from the University of Waterloo, where he was a Vanier Scholar. Find The Tenant Class here or at your local bookstore! ---Support: Patreon (https://www.patreon.com/historiacanadiana); Paypal (https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/historiacanadiana); the recommended rea...
2023-07-231h 08
A Cultural History of Canada'Heart Berry Bling': Jenny Kay Dupuis on Indigenous Bead WorkIn which Patrick sits down with Jenny Kay Dupuis to talk about her new book, Heart Berry Bling. Jenny is an award-winning, best-selling author, educator, artist, and well-sought after public speaker who focuses on raising awareness about Indigenous realities through literature and art. Find Heart Berry Bling here or at your local bookstore! ---Support: Patreon (https://www.patreon.com/historiacanadiana); Paypal (https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/historiacanadiana); the recommended reading page (https://historiacanadiana.wordpress.com/books/) ---Contact: historiacanadiana@gmail.com, Twitter (@CanLitHistory) & Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/CanLitHistory).
2023-07-0251 min
A Cultural History of Canada'body works': A Talk With Dennis CooleyIn which Patrick sits down with acclaimed prairie poet Dennis Cooley to talk about his new work, body works. Find the book here or at your local bookstore. ---Support: Patreon (https://www.patreon.com/historiacanadiana); Paypal (https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/historiacanadiana); the recommended reading page (https://historiacanadiana.wordpress.com/books/) ---Contact: historiacanadiana@gmail.com, Twitter (@CanLitHistory) & Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/CanLitHistory).
2023-06-181h 16
A Cultural History of Canada76 - The Boer War: Literary Responses Note: Patrick had to record in his kitchen, so there's a slight echo, but everything is clear. In which we talk about how the average person in Canada would have seen the Boer War in South Africa (hint: big questions were asked about why). We talk about a Robert Service poem and Stephen Leacock's famous Sunshine Sketches of a Little Town. ---Support: Patreon (https://www.patreon.com/historiacanadiana); Paypal (https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/historiacanadiana); the recommended reading page (https://historiacanadiana.wordpress.com/books/) ---Contact: historiacanadiana@gmail.com; Facebook (https://www.facebook.co...
2023-05-211h 13
A Cultural History of CanadaContemporary Indigenous Leadership, Resilience & Resurgence (w/ Katherine Palmer Gordon)In which Patrick talks to Katherine Palmer Gordon to discuss her new release This Place Is Who We Are. We discuss the central theme of the book, how Indigenous communities in BC are reconnecting to their lands and waters, what it means to write about Indigenous peoples as a settler scholar, and much more! Katherine Palmer Gordon is the author of five books of non-fiction, including several BC Bestsellers: The Slocan: Portrait of a Valley, The Garden That You Are, and Made to Measure: A History of Land Surveying in British Columbia, for which she was awarded the 2...
2023-05-1457 min
A Cultural History of CanadaThe 1907 Anti-Asian Riots (w/ Henry Tsang)In which, in honour of May being Asian Heritage Month, Patrick talks to Vancouver-based artist Henry Tsang about the anti-Asian riots that took place in British Columbia in 1907. Find out about Henry's work, how he adapted the event into virtual art, and edited a book around the event: White Riot. Find the book here: https://arsenalpulp.com/Books/W/White-Riot ---Support: Patreon (https://www.patreon.com/historiacanadiana); Paypal (https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/historiacanadiana); the recommended reading page (https://historiacanadiana.wordpress.com/books/) ---Contact: historiacanadiana@gmail.com, Twitter (@CanLitHistory) & Facebook (https://w...
2023-04-301h 15
A Cultural History of Canada74 - Émile Nelligan: Early Queer Poet?*SORRY FOR THE AUDIO, WE DID OUR BEST - IT WILL GET BETTER* In which Patrick presents the watershed Quebecois poet, Émile Nelligan, to his co-host who never even heard of him! In other news, we were featured on a list! https://blog.feedspot.com/history_podcasts_for_students/ ---Support: Patreon (https://www.patreon.com/historiacanadiana); Paypal (https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/historiacanadiana); the recommended reading page (https://historiacanadiana.wordpress.com/books/) ---Contact: historiacanadiana@gmail.com & Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/CanLitHistory). ---Sources & Further Reading:...
2023-04-231h 01
A Cultural History of CanadaA Discussion with J. Edward Chamberlin on "Storylines"In which Patrick sits down with acclaimed literary scholar J. Edward Chamberlin (Officer of the Order of Canada and professor emeritus at the University of Toronto) to talk about his new book Storylines: How Words Shape Our World. For more information about the book go to: https://douglas-mcintyre.com/products/9781771623513 ---Support: Patreon (https://www.patreon.com/historiacanadiana); Paypal (https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/historiacanadiana); the recommended reading page (https://historiacanadiana.wordpress.com/books/) ---Contact: historiacanadiana@gmail.com, Twitter (@CanLitHistory) & Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/CanLitHistory).
2023-04-0950 min
A Cultural History of CanadaMembers Preview - Portia WhitePatrick is at a conference this week, so no new episode, but enjoy this preview of the latest episode of Pop Canada we recorded last week on the once-superstar singer, Portia White. We'll be back next week with a brand new episode! Please consider subscribing and help us reach our goal of 10 patrons! Find the full episode and more here: https://www.patreon.com/historiacanadiana Other support: Paypal (https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/historiacanadiana); the recommended reading page (https://historiacanadiana.wordpress.com/books/)
2023-03-0511 min
A Cultural History of CanadaThe 1894 Trial of Clara Ford (w/ Prof. Carolyn Whitzman) In which, in honour of Black History Month, Patrick talks to writer and researcher, Professor Carolyn Whitzman about her new book Clara at the Door with a Revolver. A social history of a famous Toronto trial of Clara Ford, a Black cross-dressing woman, the book illuminates an underdiscussed aspect of Canada's working-class history! Find the book here (on sale on Feb. 1, 2023): https://www.ubcpress.ca/clara-at-the-door-with-a-revolver --- Get 2 months of free podcast hosting by going to: https://signup.libsyn.com/?promo_code=CANLIT --- Support: Patreon (https://www.patreon.com/historiacanadiana); Paypal (https://w...
2023-02-0553 min
A Cultural History of CanadaAlberta in the Movies, 1917-1960 (w/ Mary Graham)In which Patrick sits with author Mary Graham about her new book, A Stunning Backdrop: Alberta in the Movies, 1917-1960! Find more about the work at: https://press.ucalgary.ca/books/9781773853932/ --- Get 2 months of free podcast hosting by going to: https://signup.libsyn.com/?promo_code=CANLIT --- Support: Patreon (https://www.patreon.com/historiacanadiana); Paypal (https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/historiacanadiana); the recommended reading page (https://historiacanadiana.wordpress.com/books/) --- Contact: historiacanadiana@gmail.com, Twitter (@CanLitHistory) & Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/CanLitHistory).
2022-12-1155 min
A Cultural History of CanadaRichard Van Camp & 'A Blanket of Butterflies'In which Patrick chats with Richard Van Camp about the re-release of his comic book: A Blanket of Butterflies! Find more about Richard's work and more here: https://richardvancamp.com/portfolio/blanket-of-butterflies/ --- Get 2 months of free podcast hosting by going to: https://signup.libsyn.com/?promo_code=CANLIT --- Support: Patreon (https://www.patreon.com/historiacanadiana); Paypal (https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/historiacanadiana); the recommended reading page (https://historiacanadiana.wordpress.com/books/) --- Contact: historiacanadiana@gmail.com, Twitter (@CanLitHistory) & Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/CanLitHistory).
2022-11-1357 min
A Cultural History of CanadaDerek Hayes' "Incredible Crossings": On BC InfrastructureIn which Patrick talks to geographer-historian Derek Hayes about his latest book about the fascinating history of infrastructure in British Columbia: Incredible Crossings. Find more about the book here: http://www.derekhayes.ca/index.htm#incredible --- Support: Patreon (https://www.patreon.com/historiacanadiana); Paypal (https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/historiacanadiana); the recommended reading page (https://historiacanadiana.wordpress.com/books/) --- Contact: historiacanadiana@gmail.com, Twitter (@CanLitHistory) & Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/CanLitHistory)
2022-10-0940 min
A Cultural History of CanadaUNLOCKED - Prof. Daniel O'Leary on Folk MusicIn which we take a peak behind the paywall. We offer up an interview that Patrick conducted with a professor he and Mack had while at Concordia, Daniel O'Leary. Prof. O'Leary's research has focused on transnational and transatlantic Canadian genre and print culture studies, intellectual and academic culture in Canada, and the print culture of Canadian, especially Irish-Canadian, cultural communities. We started off by talking about Don Messer's Singalong Jubilee and ended up talking about music in Canada in general. This was a really early episode that was recorded years ago on a phone, so...
2022-05-2838 min
A Cultural History of CanadaAuthor Interview! Ryan Uytdewilligen & 'The History of Lethbridge'In which Patrick sits down with Ryan Uytdewilligen to discuss one of his latest books: The History of Lethbridge! It's a great self-published book about a fascinating Alberta town that has much more to offer than meets the eye! Find out about the book and the author: https://ryanuytdewilligenauthor.com/the-history-of-lethbridge/ --- Contact: historiacanadiana@gmail.com, Twitter (@CanLitHistory) & Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/CanLitHistory). --- Support: Patreon (https://www.patreon.com/historiacanadiana); Paypal (https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/historiacanadiana); the recommended reading page (https://historiacanadiana.wordpress.com/books/)
2022-04-0359 min
A Cultural History of CanadaAuthor Interview! Dominique Prinet: 'Flying to Extremes'In which we put our chronology on hold as Patrick sits down with Dominique Prinet to discuss his new book 'Flying to Extremes'. Recounting his adventures as a bush pilot in the Northwest Territories, 'Flying to Extremes' is steeped in historical knowledge and first-hand experience of the Canadian Arctic, the Canadian aviation sector, and bush piloting in the rough and tumble late 1960s and early 1970s. You can find the book here: https://www.marinenavigationbooks.com/book-flying-to-extremes.php --- Contact: historiacanadiana@gmail.com, Twitter (@CanLitHistory) & Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/CanLitHistory).
2022-02-051h 07
A Cultural History of Canada50 - The Red River Resistance (Part 2)In which we reach 50 episodes with a bang! Listen in to our last episode of the year as we talk about the second half of the Red River Resistance and the creation of Manitoba. Happy holidays all! --- Contact: historiacanadiana@gmail.com, Twitter (@CanLitHistory) & Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/CanLitHistory). --- Support: Patreon (https://www.patreon.com/historiacanadiana); Paypal (https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/historiacanadiana); the recommended reading page (https://historiacanadiana.wordpress.com/books/) --- Sources/Further Reading: Belshaw, John Douglas. Canadian History: Post-Confederation, BC Open...
2021-12-121h 10
A Cultural History of Canada49 - The Red River Resistance (Part 1)In which we start talking about the 1869-70 Métis resistance that led to the creation of Manitoba and represented many of the issues that Canada still faces today. --- Contact: historiacanadiana@gmail.com, Twitter (@CanLitHistory) & Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/CanLitHistory). --- Support: Patreon (https://www.patreon.com/historiacanadiana); Paypal (https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/historiacanadiana); the recommended reading page (https://historiacanadiana.wordpress.com/books/) --- Sources & Further Reading Bumsted, J.M. Reporting the Resistance: Alexander Begg and Joseph Hargrave on the Red River Resistance, Un...
2021-11-281h 10
A Cultural History of CanadaPatreon Preview - The Malazan Books & FantasyIn which we talk about an acclaimed fantasy series - 'Malazan: Book of the Fallen' - written by two archeologists from Ontario and Manitoba. We also delve a bit into the genre as it developed in Canada! Find the full episode and more here: Patreon (https://www.patreon.com/historiacanadiana) Other Support: Paypal (https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/historiacanadiana); the recommended reading page (https://historiacanadiana.wordpress.com/books/)
2021-10-0911 min
A Cultural History of Canada45 - Confederation (Part 2) - To 1867 & Beyond!In which we we discuss the officialization of the British North America Act, its immediate impact, and much more as Canada takes on its first kind of independent form! We also discuss photographer William Notman as a case study for how culture is changing in the new country. It's an episode of debates, dirty tricks, exclusions, and parties! --- Contact: historiacanadiana@gmail.com, Twitter (@CanLitHistory) & Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/CanLitHistory). --- Support: Patreon (https://www.patreon.com/historiacanadiana); Paypal (https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/historiacanadiana); the recommended reading page (https...
2021-10-031h 15
A Cultural History of Canada44 - Confederation (Part 1) - The 1864 ConferencesIn which we talk about the conferences in Charlottetown and Quebec that laid the groundwork for Canada and the British North America Act! We also end on by analyzing some artistic depictions of those moments. --- Contact: historiacanadiana@gmail.com, Twitter (@CanLitHistory) & Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/CanLitHistory). --- Support: Patreon (https://www.patreon.com/historiacanadiana); Paypal (https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/historiacanadiana); the recommended reading page (https://historiacanadiana.wordpress.com/books/) --- Further Reading: Beck, Murray. Joseph Howe: The Briton Becomes Canadian 1848-1873, McGill-Queen's University...
2021-09-191h 25
A Cultural History of CanadaPatreon Preview: Total Drama & Cartoon SatireIn which, we discuss the early-2000s TV show Total Drama, its spin-offs, and the creators' other endeavours (like 6teen). We get to talking about Americanization, Canadian parodies, and have a general fun time! Find the full episode and more here: Patreon (https://www.patreon.com/historiacanadiana) Other Support: Paypal (https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/historiacanadiana); the recommended reading page (https://historiacanadiana.wordpress.com/books/)
2021-09-1111 min
A Cultural History of Canada43 - Thomas D'Arcy McGee: Advocating a 'New Nationality'In which we discuss a famous poet and politician that allows us to address the Fenians, the further establishment of Irish-Canadians, and who fully leads us into Confederation!! NOTE: I forgot to mention that the person who was accused of shooting McGee was called Patrick J. Whelan. Thought it was important to include it. --- Contact: historiacanadiana@gmail.com, Twitter (@CanLitHistory) & Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/CanLitHistory). --- Support: Patreon (https://www.patreon.com/historiacanadiana); Paypal (https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/historiacanadiana); the recommended reading page (https://historiacanadiana.wordpress...
2021-09-051h 18
A Cultural History of Canada42 - The Gold Rush That Created British ColumbiaIn which we talk about the 1858 Fraser River gold rush, its part in the creation of the colony of British Columbia, and a modern take on the event in Raymond Maher's 'The Deadly Five' novel. --- Contact: historiacanadiana@gmail.com, Twitter (@CanLitHistory) & Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/CanLitHistory). --- Support: Patreon (https://www.patreon.com/historiacanadiana); Paypal (https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/historiacanadiana); the recommended reading page (https://historiacanadiana.wordpress.com/books/) --- Further Reading: Boissery, Beverly. Beyond Hope: An Illustrated History of the Fraser and...
2021-08-221h 11
A Cultural History of CanadaPatreon Preview - Depicting Canada in Pop CultureIn which we discuss the ways that the Great White North is shown in various media - from the Simpsons to Kevin Smith films! It's a veritable popluck of topics... I don't regret the joke. Here are the first 10 minutes of our talk! --- Find the full episode and more at: www.patreon.com/historiacanadiana Other support at: - Paypal (https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/historiacanadiana); - Recommended reading page (https://historiacanadiana.wordpress.com/books/) - Leave a review!
2021-08-0712 min
A Cultural History of Canada41 - Trickster: Chaos & CreationIn which we have Native American, Himanish Goel, join us to talk about the Trickster figure as a way to open on a central part of many Western Indigenous myths and British Columbia generally! We use Eden Robinson's Son of a Trickster to help us with some of the themes. Somewhat relevant tangents include Loki and To Kill A Mockingbird. Check out Craft Beer Talk Show! --- Contact: historiacanadiana@gmail.com, Twitter (@CanLitHistory) & Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/CanLitHistory). --- Support: Patreon (https://www.patreon.com/historiacanadiana); Paypal (https...
2021-08-0159 min
A Cultural History of Canada40 - Charles Sangster: Colonial Poet LaureateIn which Mack stays awake long enough to talk about Canada's "Colonial Poet Laureate" and rising English-Canadian nationalism. Topics include Gothic literature, the formation of Canada's military, and reciprocity treaties! --- Contact: historiacanadiana@gmail.com, Twitter (@CanLitHistory) & Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/CanLitHistory). --- Support: Patreon (https://www.patreon.com/historiacanadiana); Paypal (https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/historiacanadiana); the recommended reading page (https://historiacanadiana.wordpress.com/books/) --- Further Reading: Bentley, D. M. R. "Charles Sangster: The St. Lawrence and the Saguenay," Mimic Fires: Accounts of...
2021-07-181h 00
A Cultural History of CanadaPatreon Preview - Degrassi!In which we give a taste of what goes on over on our Patreon sister show: Pop Canada! Here are the first 10 minutes of our talk on the many Degrassi shows before having an extensive talk about their legacy! --- Find the full episode and more at: www.patreon.com/historiacanadiana Other support at: - Paypal (https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/historiacanadiana); - Recommended reading page (https://historiacanadiana.wordpress.com/books/)
2021-07-1011 min
A Cultural History of Canada39 - Octave Crémazie: French-Canada's National BardIn which, on our road to Confederation, we discuss he who was once known as 'French-Canada's National Bard'! Topics also include the situation in 1850s Canada, reflections on Confederation, and the Annexation Manifesto! Patrick translated some of the French poems here: https://historiacanadiana.wordpress.com/2021/06/28/translation-of-selected-octave-cremazie-poems/ --- Contact: historiacanadiana@gmail.com, Twitter (@CanLitHistory) & Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/CanLitHistory). --- Support: Patreon (https://www.patreon.com/historiacanadiana); Paypal (https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/historiacanadiana); the recommended reading page (https://historiacanadiana.wordpress.com/books/) --- Further...
2021-07-041h 07
A Cultural History of Canada38 - Alias Grace: Sensationalism, Crime & Madness (ft. Just Watch Me)In which we are joined by the great Liv and Kate ('Just Watch Me' podcast) to talk about Margaret Atwood's 1996 historical fiction novel, Alias Grace. We discuss Atwood's use of fiction and history, the novel's purpose, Victorian perceptions of women and crime, and much more! Patrick's opinion is majorly pushed back against and the episode is worth it just for that! --- Contact: historiacanadiana@gmail.com, Twitter (@CanLitHistory) & Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/CanLitHistory). --- Support: Patreon (https://www.patreon.com/historiacanadiana); Paypal (https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/historiacanadiana...
2021-06-201h 10
A Cultural History of CanadaPatreon Preview! - Comedy & Lorne MichaelsIn which we give a taste of what goes on over on our Patreon sister show: Pop Canada! Here are the first 10 minutes of our talk on comedy: a staple of Canadian pop culture. We address the history of the genre, important figures, and why it developed in this country! --- Find the full episode and more at: www.patreon.com/historiacanadiana Other support at: - Paypal (https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/historiacanadiana); - Recommended reading page (https://historiacanadiana.wordpress.com/books/)
2021-06-0510 min
A Cultural History of Canada37 - The Hudson's Bay Company & Young Boys' FictionIn which we discuss the famous Hudson's Bay Company in relation to R. M. Ballantyne's 'Snowflakes & Sunbeams' (1856) - a pioneer of boys' fiction! How did the HBC inform Ballantyne's writing? What is the relation between the HBC and the sense of wonder and imagination that the novel depicts? This one covers all those great questions and more! --- Contact: historiacanadiana@gmail.com, Twitter (@CanLitHistory) & Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/CanLitHistory). --- Support: Patreon (https://www.patreon.com/historiacanadiana); Paypal (https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/historiacanadiana); the recommended reading page (https://historiacanadiana.w...
2021-05-301h 11
A Cultural History of Canada36 - George Copway: Ojibwe Romanticism & Resistance (ft. Prof. Kevin Hutchings)In which Kevin Hutchings (Professor of English at the University of Northern British Columbia) joins us to talk about the once-famous Ojibwe Methodist writer, George Copway (Kah-ge-ga-gah-bowh)! From Copway's relation to Romanticism to his resistance to European hegemony, this episode covers a lot! Kevin was great and allowed us to make one of our favourite episodes yet. Check out his writings and more at: http://www.kevinhutchings.ca/writings You can find some of Copway's works linked below and at https://historiacanadiana.wordpress.com/2021/05/14/selection-of-george-copway-kah-ge-ga-gah-bowh-poems/ --- Contact: historiacanadiana@gmail.com, Twitter (@Ca...
2021-05-161h 36
A Cultural History of Canada35 - Black Robe: Images in DialogueIn which we use Brian Moore's 1985 novel Black Robe to discuss the use and creation of images by Jesuits missionaries in New France. This also acts as a kind of prelude to a very special episode in two weeks! --- Contact: historiacanadiana@gmail.com, Twitter (@CanLitHistory) & Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/CanLitHistory). --- Support: Patreon (https://www.patreon.com/historiacanadiana); Paypal (https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/historiacanadiana); the recommended reading page (https://historiacanadiana.wordpress.com/books/) and our apparel (http://tee.pub/lic/Ges5M2WpsBw) --- ...
2021-05-021h 19
A Cultural History of CanadaPatreon Preview! - Popularizing the Klondike Gold RushIn which we give a taste of what goes on over on our Patreon sister show: Pop Canada! Here are the first 10 minutes of our talk on the popular depictions of the Klondike Gold Rush.
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2021-04-2511 min
A Cultural History of Canada34 - Early Theatre: Performing SocietyIn which we cover a range of pre-Confederation plays, including Charles Heavysege's 'Saul', and discuss how they inform the performance of history, society, and culture. You can find 'Saul' in our recommended reading page below! --- Sources & Further Reading: Charlesbois, Gaetan, and Anne Nothop. "Canadian Theatre History," Canadian Theatre Encyclopedia, Athabasca University Press, October 2020. Conolly, L. W., and Richard Plant. "Drama in English. The beginnings to 1953." The Oxford Companion to Canadian Literature, Oxford University Press, 2006. Cushings, Eliza Lanesford. Esther: A Sacred Drama, Joseph Dowe, 1840. https://play.google.com/books/reader?id=es9ZAAAAcAAJ&printsec...
2021-04-181h 13
A Cultural History of Canada33 - Orange & Green: Overview of Irish Cultural ImpactsIn which we cover mini topics as a way of setting up the Irish influence in Canada - and how ideas of sectarianism and unity within that population are more complicated than one might think. Topics include folk music, religion, politics, and St. Patrick's Day riots! Excerpts of the writings we discuss here: https://historiacanadiana.wordpress.com/2021/04/01/episode-33-extras-some-early-irish-writing/ --- Further Reading & Sources: Akenson, Donald Harman, and David A. Wilson. "Irish." The Oxford Companion to Canadian History, Oxford University Press, 2004. Davis, J.B. "Medley - On the Grand Procession in Toronto City," T...
2021-04-041h 21
A Cultural History of Canada32 - 'Evangeline': Romanticizing The Acadian ExpulsionIn which we discuss the 1847 long poem by Henry Wadsworth Longfellow, Evangeline! Topics include the Acadian Expulsion in the 1750s, the American 'Fireside Poets', and the impact of Evangeline on the Acadians of old and today. Content warning: We say 'fuck' a lot this episode as we read one of the modern reactions to the poem. --- Further Reading & Sources: Godin, Céleste. "Fuck you Évangéline," Kind of Intéressant Blog, Nov. 2015. http://kindofinteressant.weebly.com/blog/fuck-you-evangeline Griffiths, N.E.S. 1982 "Longfellow's Evangeline: The Birth and Acceptance of a Legend," Acadi...
2021-03-211h 23
A Cultural History of Canada31 - Act of Union & Responsible Government (ft. Canadian History Ehx!)In which we are joined by the delightful Craig (Canadian History Ehx, From John to Justin) to discuss the major changes in the Canadian government during the 1840s. Topics include the union of the Canadas, the gaining the responsible government, and the burning of Parliament in Montreal! You can find Craig's three podcasts (yes, three!) on all platforms and through his website: https://canadaehx.com --- Further Reading & Sources: Act of Union, 1840. https://www.solon.org/Constitutions/Canada/English/PreConfederation/ua_1840.html Bowering, George. Egotists & Autocrats, Penguin Books, 1999. Careless, J.M.S. T...
2021-03-061h 25
A Cultural History of Canada30 - Exiles & Dissidents: Early African-Canadian LiteratureIn which, in honour of Black History Month, we discuss the early development of African-Canadian literature by covering newspapers, religious narratives, literary networks, and slave narratives from 1785 to 1855. Topics include the Underground Railroad, Loyalists, and myth-making in Canada. It's a big, but great conversation! --- Further Reading & Sources: Bynum, Tara. "A Silent Book, Some Kisses, and John Marrant's Narrative," Criticism, vol. 57, no. 1, 2015, pp. 71–90. https://www.jstor.org/stable/10.13110/criticism.57.1.0071 Clarke, George Elliott. Odysseys Home: Mapping African-Canadian Literature, University of Toronto Press, 2002. Clarke, George Elliott. "This is no hearsay: Reading the Canadian Slave Narratives", Papers of...
2021-02-211h 22
A Cultural History of Canada29 - Frances Brooke: She Who Wrote the First Canadian Novel!In which we flash back to 1769 for a one-and-done-episode on 'The History of Emily Montague', a book often considered to be the very first Canadian novel - and it was written by a woman! How's that for being radical? We talk about 18th century feminism, the author's politics, what the book tells us about Canada at the time, and of course, whether this can be called a first in Canada! Images that we compared: https://historiacanadiana.wordpress.com/2021/02/06/episode-29-extra-comparing-portraits-of-women-writers/ --- Further Reading: Brooke, Frances. The History of Emily Montague, London: J. Dodsley, 1769...
2021-02-071h 15
A Cultural History of Canada28 - 'Convergences': Reframing James Cook's Arrival in B.C.In which we use Lionel Kearns' book 'Convergences' to finally discuss the other side of Canada! Topics include James Cook's arrival in British Columbia, contact with the Nuu-chah-nulth people of Nootka, and the importance of understanding history as a narrative. It's a big one and we love it! --- Further Reading: Francis, Daniel. "Jewitt, John Rogers." The Oxford Companion to Canadian History, Oxford University Press, 2004. Hutcheon, Linda. "Historiographic Metafiction", The Canadian Postmodern, 1991, pp. 61-77. Jewitt, John. The Adventures of John Jewitt, Clement Wilson, 1896. http://www.gutenberg.org/files/38010/38010-h/38010-h.htm Jones, Manina. "Log...
2021-01-231h 34
A Cultural History of Canada27 - Joseph Howe: Publishing, Journalism & Libel!In which we cover the early life of famous Nova Scotian Joseph Howe; from his publishing endeavors that encouraged local talents to his 1835 libel trial that changed the game for free speech in Canada. All texts discussed are found below! --- Major Sources & Further Reading: Beck, J. Murray. "Howe, Joseph." The Oxford Companion to Canadian History, Oxford University Press, 2004. Beck, Murray. Joseph Howe, Conservative Reformer 1804-1848, McGill-Queen's University Press, 1984. Bentley, D. "Joseph Howe's Acadia", Mimic Fires: Accounts of Early Long Poems on Canada, McGill-Queen's University Press, 1994. Howe's Accusation of the Magistrates (January 1, 1835): https://nslegislature...
2021-01-101h 22
A Cultural History of CanadaHoliday Special: The Michael Bublé Christmas Spectacular!In which we dig into the Patreon archives to give you wonderful listeners some holiday cheer with our very own Christmas Special! It starts as a wholesome discussion about Canadian pop icon Michael Bublé's Christmas album and turns into a talk about our holiday traditions and just general nonsense. See you in the new year! --- We made it onto a list of best Canadian history podcasts (wooo!): https://blog.feedspot.com/canada_history_podcasts/ Check out this great independent poetry anthology, 'Isolated Together'. https://typeamedia.ca/product/isolated-together/ Reach the s...
2020-12-2055 min
A Cultural History of Canada26 - Pre-Confederation First Nations TreatiesIn which we talk about the evolution of treaties signed between Europeans and First Nations in Pre-Confederation Canada. You can find the treaties we discuss below in the sources! --- Major Sources & Further Reading: 'A History of Treaty-Making in Canada.' Government of Canada, https://www.rcaanc-cirnac.gc.ca/eng/1314977704533/1544620451420 DePasquale, Paul W. 'Natives and Settlers Now and Then: Historical Issues and Current Perspectives on Treaties and Land Claims in Canada', University of Alberta Press, 2007. The Great Peace of Montreal (1701): https://en.wikisource.org/?curid=2266099 King, Thomas. 'The Inconvenient Indian', Anchor Canada, 2012. Miller, J...
2020-12-131h 29
A Cultural History of Canada25 - Coming to Upper Canada: "Poor Laws" & Assisted EmigrationIn which we discuss migration to Upper Canada in the 1830s through the Petworth Emigration scheme, poetry by Alexander McLachlan, and letters from those who immigrated to the country! We even talk about superheroes and Thanos because... well... just listen and you'll see. We let our socialism loose against terrible British policy on this one! --- Sources & Further Reading: Assisting Emigration to Upper Canada : The Petworth Project, 1832-1837. Edited by Wendy Cameron and Mary Maude, McGill-Queens University Press, 2000, 354 p. Bentley, D.M.R. "Alexander McLachlan: The Emigrant," Mimic Fires : Accounts of Early Long Poems o...
2020-11-291h 14
A Cultural History of CanadaPatreon Preview: Cirque du Soleil & Quebec's Brooklyn Nine-Nine!In which we give you a free taste of the fun we're having over on Patreon! What starts off as an overview of the world-famous Cirque du Soleil, ends up being a fascinating conversation about the future potential for the show and the philosophy of circus art! If you like what you hear in the episode, please consider subscribing for more of them, as well as some extras! You can also support through PayPal donations and by buying books through the recommended reading page. --- Reach out to us through Facebook, Twitter, and by email at...
2020-11-221h 15
A Cultural History of Canada24 - Early Medical History (Part 2) - Grosse ÎleIn which we power through some internet troubles to talk about Grosse Île Quarantine Station! We use poems by Margaret Atwood and Al Purdy to discuss more of the psychological effects of being in isolation in the 19th century than scientific medical practices. Still great fun though! --- Sources & Further Reading: Atwood, Margaret. "Disembarking at Quebec" & "Further Arrivals," The Journals of Susanna Moodie, OUP, 1970. Charbonneau, André and André Sévigny. '1847, Grosse Île: A Record of Daily Events', Canadian Heritage/Patrimoine Canadien, 1997. Duffin, Jacalyn. "cholera." The Oxford Companion to Canadian History, Oxford University Press, 2004. Holmgren...
2020-11-151h 12
A Cultural History of CanadaHalloween Interlude! - Ghost Tales & Spooky FolkloreIn which we halt our narrative to talk about werewolves, ghost ships, and...flying canoes?! You can find images and brief overviews of the monsters right here. -- Major Sources: Beaugrand, Honoré. 'Fantastic Tales,' La Bibliothèque électronique du Quebec (The English Collection), Volume 11. Jolicoeur. Catherine. 'Le Vaisseau Fantôme: Légende Étiologique,' Presses Université Laval, 1970. Le Quellec, Jean-Loïc. "La chasse-galerie: Du Poitou à l'Acadie," IRIS (Centre de Recheche sur l'Imaginaire, Université de Grenoble), 1999. Podruchny, Carolyn. "Werewolves and Windigos: Narratives of Cannibal Monsters in French-Canadian Voyageur Oral Tradition," Ethnohistory, Volume 51, Number 4, Fall 2004, pp. 677-700...
2020-10-311h 21
A Cultural History of Canada23 - Early Medical History (Part 1) - Natural Cures, Myths & ReligionIn which we begin an overview discussion about health and medicine in Canada from the First Nations to New France. Let's look at a pre-germ theory world with the help of Indigenous legends and some lame poetry! -- Major sources: Arnason, T., R. J. Hebda, and T. Johns. "Use of plants for food and medicine by Native Peoples of eastern Canada." Canadian Journal of Botany, Vol. 59, 1981, pp. 2189-2325. Copway, George. 'The Traditional History and Characteristic Sketches of the Ojibway Nation'. C. Gilpin, 1850. Daveluy, Marie-Claire. "Mance, Jeanne," in Dictionary of Canadian Biography, vol. 1, University of Toronto...
2020-10-1856 min
A Cultural History of Canada22 - Lord Durham's Report: Imposing Britishness & French AssimilationIn which we discuss the British investigation into the causes for the Rebellions... before they actually ended... and the controversial report by Lord Durham that resulted from it! NOTE: Patrick refers to the report as "unofficial". It was considered official by the British and, for all intents and purposes, is. Patrick used that term because of the odd circumstances surrounding its creation, but that might not be clear for listeners. Also, Mackenzy swears a lot in this one (yes, I'm throwing him under the bus). Durham just brings out the worst in people! -- S...
2020-10-041h 07
A Cultural History of Canada21 - The Rebellions of 1837-8 (Part 3) - The Radical FringesIn which we *really* end the discussion on the Rebellions with a long talk on those who were more active and violent in their actions against the British. The literature this week is the Declaration of Independence of Lower Canada and other such documents! It's a great way to start Season 2, let's goooo! --- Major sources & further reading: Find the poem we talked about at the end of the show here: https://historiacanadiana.wordpress.com/2020/09/17/episode-21-extra-joseph-guillaume-barthe-poem-translated/ The Declaration of Independence of Lower Canada (1838): https://en.wikisource.org/wiki/Declaration_of_Ind...
2020-09-201h 10A Cultural History of CanadaGuess Who's Back? Season 2 AnnouncementIn which an announcement allows you to preview Season 2 and mark your calendars for the return of your favorite humble podcast!
2020-09-1201 min
A Cultural History of Canada20 - The Rebellions of 1837-8 (Part 2) - Papineau & Lower CanadaIn which we conclude the main narrative of the Rebellions by talking about Lower Canada, Louis-Joseph Papineau, French-Canadian nationalism, very centrist poetry, and Star Wars! It all makes sense, okay? Kind of... Find translations of the poems we discuss here: https://historiacanadiana.wordpress.com/2020/08/23/episode-20-extra-napoleon-aubin-poems-translated-to-english/ --- Reach the show with any questions, comments and concerns at historiacanadiana@gmail.com, Twitter (@CanLitHistory) & Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/CanLitHistory). --- Support: Patreon (https://www.patreon.com/historiacanadiana) & Paypal (https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/historiacanadiana). Check out the recommended reading page...
2020-08-231h 05
A Cultural History of Canada19 - The Rebellions of 1837-8 (Part 1) - Mackenzie & Upper CanadaIn which a guest returns to talk about the Rebellions of 1837-8 in Upper Canada through their figurehead, William Lyon Mackenzie, and some poetry! --- Reach the show with any questions, comments and concerns at historiacanadiana@gmail.com, Twitter (@CanLitHistory) & Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/CanLitHistory). --- Support: Patreon (https://www.patreon.com/historiacanadiana) & Paypal (https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/historiacanadiana). Check out the recommended reading page (https://historiacanadiana.wordpress.com/books/) and some silly apparel (http://tee.pub/lic/Ges5M2WpsBw)!
2020-08-101h 00
A Cultural History of Canada18 - The First French-Canadian Novel!In which we come to the end of our road to the Rebellions of 1837-8 and talk about the rise of the need for French-Canadians to distinguish themselves in British North America through things like the novel! --- Reach the show with any questions, comments and concerns at historiacanadiana@gmail.com, Twitter (@CanLitHistory) & Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/CanLitHistory). --- Support: Patreon (https://www.patreon.com/historiacanadiana) & Paypal (https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/historiacanadiana). Check out the recommended reading page (https://historiacanadiana.wordpress.com/books/) and some silly apparel (http://tee...
2020-07-2634 min
A Cultural History of Canada17 - Satire & Empire: Discussing T.C. Haliburton's 'The Clockmaker'In which we do something new on the show by bringing in a guest! Topics include reactions to progressive changes in Canada and imperialist satire. Using T.C. Haliburton's seminal comedy 'The Clockmaker', we explore the other side of the more liberal sentiments forming in the 1830s. --- Reach the show with any questions, comments and concerns at historiacanadiana@gmail.com, Twitter (@CanLitHistory) & Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/CanLitHistory). --- Support: Patreon (https://www.patreon.com/historiacanadiana) & Paypal (https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/historiacanadiana). Check out the recommended reading page (https...
2020-07-1258 min
A Cultural History of Canada16 - A Brief History of Government in Canada (1608-1836)In which, before covering some major shifts, we explore the political institutions that came, went, and remained from New France to British North America. --- Reach the show with any questions, comments and concerns at historiacanadiana@gmail.com, Twitter (@CanLitHistory) & Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/CanLitHistory). --- Support: Patreon (https://www.patreon.com/historiacanadiana) & Paypal (https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/historiacanadiana). Check out the recommended reading page (https://historiacanadiana.wordpress.com/books/) and some silly apparel (http://tee.pub/lic/Ges5M2WpsBw)!
2020-06-2835 min
A Cultural History of Canada15 - Pontiac's Rebellion: Balancing "Wilderness" & "Civilization"In which John Richardson's 1832 novel 'Wacousta' helps us understand a fear of the unknown wilderness on the Canadian frontier - a fear solidified in the aftermath of Pontiac's Rebellion in 1763. --- Reach the show with any questions, comments and concerns at historiacanadiana@gmail.com, Twitter (@CanLitHistory) & Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/CanLitHistory). --- Support: Patreon (https://www.patreon.com/historiacanadiana) & Paypal (https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/historiacanadiana). Check out the recommended reading page (https://historiacanadiana.wordpress.com/books/) and some silly apparel (http://tee.pub/lic/Ges5M2WpsBw)!
2020-06-1432 min
A Cultural History of Canada14 - Loyalist Descendants, the Romantic Next Generation?In which Oliver Goldsmith's poem 'The Rising Village' is used to explore how the sons and daughters of the Loyalists saw their forefathers and their own place within Canada. --- Reach the show with any questions, comments and concerns at historiacanadiana@gmail.com, Twitter (@CanLitHistory) & Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/CanLitHistory). --- Support: Patreon (https://www.patreon.com/historiacanadiana) & Paypal (https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/historiacanadiana). Check out the recommended reading page (https://historiacanadiana.wordpress.com/books/) and some silly apparel (http://tee.pub/lic/Ges5M2WpsBw)!
2020-05-3132 min
A Cultural History of Canada13 - The Scottish (Part 2) - Social Justice, Religion & EducationIn which we conclude our examination of the Scottish in Canada with a look at their influence on social justice and education. We even bring back some literature! --- Reach the show with any questions, comments and concerns at historiacanadiana@gmail.com, Twitter (@CanLitHistory) & Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/CanLitHistory). --- Support: Patreon (https://www.patreon.com/historiacanadiana) & Paypal (https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/historiacanadiana). Check out the recommended reading page (https://historiacanadiana.wordpress.com/books/) and some silly apparel (http://tee.pub/lic/Ges5M2WpsBw)! Find the...
2020-05-1739 min
A Cultural History of Canada12 - The Scottish (Part 1) - The Ballad of Commerce & NostalgiaIn which the first wave of Scottish migration to British North America is discussed, with an emphasis on commerce and language! --- Reach the show with any questions, comments and concerns at historiacanadiana@gmail.com, Twitter (@CanLitHistory) & Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/CanLitHistory). --- Support: Patreon (https://www.patreon.com/historiacanadiana) & Paypal (https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/historiacanadiana). Check out the recommended reading page (https://historiacanadiana.wordpress.com/books/) and some silly apparel (http://tee.pub/lic/Ges5M2WpsBw)!
2020-05-0541 min
A Cultural History of Canada11 - The War of 1812: The Awakening & Romance of CanadaIn which the War of 1812 is examined as a turning point in the Canadian identity and imagination despite its lack of any tangible impact. --- Reach the show with any questions, comments and concerns at historiacanadiana@gmail.com, Twitter (@CanLitHistory) & Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/CanLitHistory). --- Support: Patreon (https://www.patreon.com/historiacanadiana) & Paypal (https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/historiacanadiana). Check out the recommended reading page (https://historiacanadiana.wordpress.com/books/) and some silly apparel (http://tee.pub/lic/Ges5M2WpsBw)!
2020-05-0536 min
A Cultural History of Canada10 - New France & Early French-Canadian WritingIn which we turn back the clock and return to New France for a bit to discuss the roots of major elements of the French-Canadian identity. --- Reach the show with any questions, comments and concerns at historiacanadiana@gmail.com, Twitter (@CanLitHistory) & Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/CanLitHistory). --- Support: Patreon (https://www.patreon.com/historiacanadiana) & Paypal (https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/historiacanadiana). Check out the recommended reading page (https://historiacanadiana.wordpress.com/books/) and some silly apparel (http://tee.pub/lic/Ges5M2WpsBw)!
2020-05-0540 min
A Cultural History of Canada9 - First Nations' Oral Traditions & Early WritingIn which First Nations' history and storytelling is explored through their oral traditions and how writing changed a culture forever. A kind of follow up from Episode #8! --- Reach the show with any questions, comments and concerns at historiacanadiana@gmail.com, Twitter (@CanLitHistory) & Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/CanLitHistory). --- Support: Patreon (https://www.patreon.com/historiacanadiana) & Paypal (https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/historiacanadiana). Check out the recommended reading page (https://historiacanadiana.wordpress.com/books/) and some silly apparel (http://tee.pub/lic/Ges5M2WpsBw)!
2020-05-0540 min
A Cultural History of Canada8 - Inuit Oral Traditions & The Impact of WritingIn which the Inuit culture and oral mode of storytelling is explored, followed by an overview of how writing changed the approach to their myths and legends. --- Reach the show with any questions, comments and concerns at historiacanadiana@gmail.com, Twitter (@CanLitHistory) & Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/CanLitHistory). --- Support: Patreon (https://www.patreon.com/historiacanadiana) & Paypal (https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/historiacanadiana). Check out the recommended reading page (https://historiacanadiana.wordpress.com/books/) and some silly apparel (http://tee.pub/lic/Ges5M2WpsBw)!/
2020-05-0536 min
A Cultural History of Canada7 - "The Book of Negroes": Slavery & Black LoyalistsIn which Lawrence Hill's 2007 novel 'The Book of Negroes' (known as 'Someone Knows My Name' outside of Canada) is used to discuss Black Loyalists and slavery in the British Empire and Canada. --- Reach the show with any questions, comments and concerns at historiacanadiana@gmail.com, Twitter (@CanLitHistory) & Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/CanLitHistory). --- Support: Patreon (https://www.patreon.com/historiacanadiana) & Paypal (https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/historiacanadiana). Check out the recommended reading page (https://historiacanadiana.wordpress.com/books/) and some silly apparel (http://tee.pub/lic/Ges5M2WpsBw)!
2020-05-0532 min
A Cultural History of Canada6 - Loyalists & Early Maritimes PoetryIn which we discuss 18th century English poetry from the Maritimes. Let's get into New England Planters, Loyalists, and a whole lot of misconceptions as to their role in the formation of Canada! --- Reach the show with any questions, comments and concerns at historiacanadiana@gmail.com, Twitter (@CanLitHistory) & Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/CanLitHistory). --- Support: Patreon (https://www.patreon.com/historiacanadiana) & Paypal (https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/historiacanadiana). Check out the recommended reading page (https://historiacanadiana.wordpress.com/books/) and some silly apparel (http://tee.pub/lic/Ges5M2...
2020-05-0540 min
A Cultural History of Canada5 - Early Newfoundland Poetry & England's First North American ColonyIn which the first poetry produced in what would become Canada is examined! How can Newfoundland's 17th and 18th century poets tell us about the very slowly emerging culture of Canada's last province? --- Reach the show with any questions, comments and concerns at historiacanadiana@gmail.com, Twitter (@CanLitHistory) & Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/CanLitHistory). --- Support: Patreon (https://www.patreon.com/historiacanadiana) & Paypal (https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/historiacanadiana). Check out the recommended reading page (https://historiacanadiana.wordpress.com/books/) and some silly apparel (http://tee.pub/lic/Ges5M2W...
2020-05-0533 min
A Cultural History of Canada4 - Exploration Literature (Part 2) - Sir Alexander Mackenzie's Voyages from MontrealIn which we cap off our examination of exploration literature with Alexander Mackenzie's recounting of his late-18th century travels from Montreal to the Arctic Ocean and to the Pacific Ocean! Bloody legend! --- Reach the show with any questions, comments and concerns at historiacanadiana@gmail.com, Twitter (@CanLitHistory) & Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/CanLitHistory). --- Support: Patreon (https://www.patreon.com/historiacanadiana) & Paypal (https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/historiacanadiana). Check out the recommended reading page (https://historiacanadiana.wordpress.com/books/) and some silly apparel (http://tee.pub/lic/Ges5M2...
2020-05-0538 min
A Cultural History of Canada3 - Exploration Literature (Part 1) - The Voyages of Samuel de ChamplainIn which we begin an examination of exploration literature through Samuel de Champlain and his writings about the adventures he went on (or did he...)! Find out how 400 years ago, Champlain helped set up many aspects of Canadian life that are still relevant today. --- Reach the show with any questions, comments and concerns at historiacanadiana@gmail.com, Twitter (@CanLitHistory) & Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/CanLitHistory). --- Support: Patreon (https://www.patreon.com/historiacanadiana) & Paypal (https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/historiacanadiana). Check out the recommended reading page (https://historiacanadiana.wordpress.com...
2020-05-0557 min
A Cultural History of Canada2 - Obomsawin's 'Bush Lady': Indigenous Orality & French ContactIn which a 1988 album by a Native American artist tells us about the forgotten or erased history of Indigenous populations in Canada and their initial contact with Europeans. --- Reach the show with any questions, comments and concerns at historiacanadiana@gmail.com, Twitter (@CanLitHistory) & Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/CanLitHistory). --- Support: Patreon (https://www.patreon.com/historiacanadiana) & Paypal (https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/historiacanadiana). Check out the recommended reading page (https://historiacanadiana.wordpress.com/books/) and some silly apparel (http://tee.pub/lic/Ges5M2WpsBw)!
2020-05-0530 min
A Cultural History of Canada1 - Introducing Canada with Atwood's The Journals of Susanna MoodieIn which Margaret Atwood's 1970 collection of poetry tells us about the major themes and subjects that will be central to Canadian culture and history. --- Reach the show with any questions, comments and concerns at historiacanadiana@gmail.com, Twitter (@CanLitHistory) & Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/CanLitHistory). --- Support: Patreon (https://www.patreon.com/historiacanadiana) & Paypal (https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/historiacanadiana). Check out the recommended reading page (https://historiacanadiana.wordpress.com/books/) and some silly apparel (http://tee.pub/lic/Ges5M2WpsBw)!
2020-05-0516 min
A Cultural History of Canada0 - An Introduction!In which we find out what the show is about! Is that a rhyme? I feel it is... --- Reach the show with any questions, comments and concerns at historiacanadiana@gmail.com, Twitter (@CanLitHistory) & Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/CanLitHistory). --- Support: Patreon (https://www.patreon.com/historiacanadiana) & Paypal (https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/historiacanadiana). Check out the recommended reading page (https://historiacanadiana.wordpress.com/books/) and some silly apparel (http://tee.pub/lic/Ges5M2WpsBw)!
2020-05-0501 min