A Cultural History of Canada

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,...

5 Helmi 20221h 7min

In which we look at how the now-extinct Beothuk population helped the creation of a distinct Newfoundland identity that actively rejected Canada. Other topics include painting, poetry, and the attempt...

23 Tammi 20221h 4min

In which we offer a glimpse of what we do on Patreon! We talk about - well... the title is pretty self-explanatory. Please consider subscribing and helping us reach our goal of 10 patrons! Find the fu...

16 Tammi 20229min

In which we look at many forms of free speech (and how it was limited) in mid-19th century Canada! From newspapers to workers movements to the censoring of a literary association by the Church, this e...

9 Tammi 20221h 5min

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! --- ...

12 Joulu 20211h 10min

In which we offer a glimpse of what we do on Patreon! In this Pop Canada holiday special, we talk about Christmas history in Canada and our own holiday traditions. Please consider subscribing and help...

4 Joulu 202111min

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@gmai...

28 Marras 20211h 10min

In which we each power through a concussion and antibiotics to discuss how mid-19th century modernization affected Canada and talk about folk tales once more! Topics include life in the country and th...

14 Marras 20211h 14min