A Cultural History of Canada

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 Be...

In which our heroes discuss the famous Cree chief and Rudy Wiebe's 1973 novelization of his life. --- 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/CanLitHist...

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.pa...

*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/historiacanad...

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 ); Paypa...

In which our heroes discuss Jewish communities in Canada, and how they impacted late 19th/early 20th century life! --- 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) & Fac...

In which we are joined by long-time background guest and feminist extraordinaire, Camille Houle-Eichel, to talk about the early suffrage movements that emerged in the 19th and 20th centuries! We talk about the good, the bad, and the ugly of those movements, stopping just short of the actual achievement of provincial or federal suffrage. --- Support: Patreon ( https://www.patreon.com/historiacanadi...

Patrick 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: Pay...

In which, using Lorena Gale's play A n g é l i q u e , we talk about the life and times of Marie-Joseph Angélique - a New France slave who was accused of burning down almost 50 buildings in Montreal in 1734. 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.c...

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.ubcpres...

A sample of the latest episode of Pop Canada, in which the boys talk about Pop Punk in Canada, how it emerged in the wider post-9/11 cultural sphere, and Simple Plan. 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 re...

In which our heroes talk about aspects of emerging French-Canadian nationalism in Canada in the late 19th century. We talk about the national anthem, Henri Bourassa, Gilbert Parker's novel The Seats of the Mighty , and more . 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 (...

Happy New Year!! We're back to talk about Confederation-era BC and a novel/travelogue called The Western Avernus , which likely influenced Conrad's Heart of Darkness ! 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 r...

In which we give a peak behind the paywall curtain as we take a little break during the Holidays. This is the episode we recorded for last year's holiday season. If you want access to over 25 Patreon-exclusive episodes, sign up now. Happy holidays to all our listeners and see you in the New Year! --- Get 2 months of free podcast hosting by going to:   https://signup.libsyn.com/?promo_code=CANLIT -...

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/...

In which we talk about The Marrow Thieves by Cherie Dimaline (Métis) as a way to address the history and legacy of residential schools in Canada. 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 pag...

In which we offer up a full-on literary episode to discuss the four poets collectively known as "The Confederation Poets". Why are they important? What does it tell us about the Canadian literary canon? What is the canon even? 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 (...

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 (...

In which we discuss the tenures of John Abbott, John S.D. Thompson, Mackenzie Bowell, and Charles Tupper as they try to keep the reigning Conservative Party afloat after Macdonald's death. 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/histo...

In which the boys talk about the first wave of Ukrainian immigration to Canada and its influence, with the help of Vasyl Stefanyk's 1899 story, "The Stone Cross".   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 reco...

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 here: http://www.derekhayes.ca/index.htm#incredible --- Support: Patreon ( https://www.patreon.com/historiacanadiana ); Paypal ( https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/historiacanadiana ); the recommended read...

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.com/historiacanadiana Other support: Paypal ( https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/historiacanadiana ); the recommended reading page ( https://historiacanadiana.wordpress.com/books/ )

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_code=CANLIT --- Support: Patreon ( https://www.patreon.com/historiacanadiana ); Paypal ( https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/historiacanadiana ); the recommended reading page ( https://historiacanadiana...

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 Canadian events of 1885.   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...

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 tangents. 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....