A Cultural History of Canada

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-Canadian lives, their poetry, and a bunch of tangents. The next part is out next week! Get 2 months of free podcast hosting by going to:  https://signup.libsyn.com/? promo_code=CANLIT --- Support: Patr...

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.M. Grant to help us think through this landmark moment in Canada's history. Get 2 months of free podcast hosting by going to: https://signup.libsyn.com/? promo_code=CANLIT --- Support: Patreon ( http...

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

In which, using James De Mille's A Strange Manuscript Found in a Copper Cylinder (1888), we talk about utopianism and postmodernism as it relates to Canada and its culture, past and present! It's a wild episode that goes everywhere, but we love it. --- Support: Patreon ( https://www.patreon.com/historiacanadiana ); Paypal ( https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/historiacanadiana ); the recommended readi...

In which we talk to Philip Earle about the book he wrote about his father, Guy Earle! Tune in to learn more about this fascinating mariner in Newfoundland's history and how he became an emblematic folk hero. Find more about the book here: http://gothelength.com --- Support: Patreon ( https://www.patreon.com/historiacanadiana ); Paypal ( https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/historiacanadiana ); the reco...

In which we dive into the history, cultural significance, and controversies surrounding Canada's (and Quebec's) National Holidays! 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://hist...

In which we use Guy Vanderhaeghe's novel ' The Englishman's Boy' to discuss the Cypress Hills Massacre (1873) and how, in its aftermath, Canada fast-tracked the creation of the North-West Mounted Police. --- Support: Patreon ( https://www.patreon.com/historiacanadiana ); Paypal ( https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/historiacanadiana ); the recommended reading page ( https://historiacanadiana.wordpress...

In 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 communiti...

In which we talk about the early days of Canada's other, more famous, national sport, with discussions about its cultural and metaphorical importance.   ---  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...

In which we dive into the history, cultural significance, and controversies surrounding the famous Canadian (?) dish! 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...

In which we talk about one of Canada's national sports - how it started, how it got so popular, and what it represents in the national myth of the country! --- 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@gma...

In which we return to some caricatures to talk about Canada's second Prime Minister: Alexander Mackenzie, who served from 1873-1878. Find the caricatures in order in the sources below! --- Contact: historiacanadiana@gmail.com, Twitter ( @CanLitHistory ) & Facebook ( https://www.facebook.com/CanLitHistory ). --- Support: Patreon ( https://www.patreon.com/historiacanadiana ); Paypal ( https://www.pa...

In which we offer a glimpse of what we do on Patreon! This time, we discuss the sexiest Canadian - nay, person in the world! 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://historiaca...

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 )...

In which Mack gets mad as we go through the context and major parts of the infamous piece of Canadian legislation. Topics include the White Man's Burden, racism, racism, sexism, and racism. Cover caricature by Dale Cummings. --- Contact: historiacanadiana@gmail.com, Twitter ( @CanLitHistory ) & Facebook ( https://www.facebook.com/CanLitHistory ). --- Support: Patreon ( https://www.patreon.com/hist...

In which we offer a glimpse of what we do on Patreon! We talk about Canada's most famous author! What do we think of her writing? Her politics? And especially, of the backlash she has gotten over the last few years?  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://ww...

In which we discuss cultural practices that emerged in and about Plains Natives communities before, during, and after early colonization! Topics include powwows, the Ghost Dance, and Paul Kane. --- Contact: historiacanadiana@gmail.com, Twitter ( @CanLitHistory ) & Facebook ( https://www.facebook.com/CanLitHistory ). --- Support: Patreon ( https://www.patreon.com/historiacanadiana ); Paypal ( https...

In which we discuss the changes happening in Canada's music scene at the end of the 19th century, before going over the country's first international sensation: Emma Albani! You know you've hit it big when Queen Vicky becomes your friend. --- Contact: historiacanadiana@gmail.com, Twitter ( @CanLitHistory ) & Facebook ( https://www.facebook.com/CanLitHistory ). --- Support: Patreon ( https://www.pa...

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 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.w...

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 earl...

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 attempted entry of Newfoundland into Confederation in 1869. --- Contact: historiacanadiana@gmail.com, Twitter ( @CanLitHistory ) & Facebook ( https://www.facebook.com/CanLitHistory ). --- Support: Patreon (...

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 full episode and more here: https://www.patreon.com/historiacanadiana Other Support: Paypal ( https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/historiacanadiana ); the recommended reading page ( https://historiacanadian...

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 episode starts the new year off strong! --- Contact: historiacanadiana@gmail.com, Twitter ( @CanLitHistory ) & Facebook ( https://www.facebook.com/CanLitHistory ). --- Support: Patreon ( https://www.pa...

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 ( htt...

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 helping us reach our goal of 10 patrons! It could be a great gift for that Canada nerd in your life. Find the full episode and more here: Patreon ( https://www.patreon.com/historiacanadiana ) Other Suppor...