A Cultural History of Canada

In 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 her...

9 Okt 202240min

In which we dive into the life and films of Ontario-born James Cameron! Please consider subscribing and help us reach our goal of 10 patrons! Find the full episode and more here: https://www.patreon.c...

2 Okt 202210min

In which we discuss the events, immediate impact and aftermath of one of the most famous trials in Canadian history. Get 2 months of free podcast hosting by going to: https://signup.libsyn.com/?promo...

25 Sep 20221h 3min

In which we overview the return of Louis Riel and the second - and ill-fated - attempted to secure Métis rights in Canada. We then look at how writers reacted to what is one of the most important Cana...

11 Sep 20221h 9min

In which we present the second part of our talk with former Parliamentary Poet Laureate George Elliott Clarke! Topics include Confederation-era African-Canadian lives, their poetry, and a bunch of tan...

4 Sep 20221h 4min

In which (for reasons of storage space) we present the first part of our very interesting talk with former Parliamentary Poet Laureate George Elliott Clarke! Topics include Confederation-era African-C...

28 Aug 202258min

In which we discuss the idea of the Canadian Pacific Railway - what it represents to Canada's myths, its symbolism, and its role in nation/state-building. We use works by E.J. Pratt, F.R. Scott, and G...

14 Aug 20221h 16min

In which we address issues of linguistic and religious rights in Canada's Confederation-era education. Get 2 months of free podcast hosting by going to: https://signup.libsyn.com/?promo_code=CANLIT -...

31 Jul 20221h 10min