Canadian History Ehx

Fred Loft was one of the foremost Indigenous activists of the early-20th century, and he would help found the League of Indians, which would inspire other Indigenous organizations later in the century. Today, I look at the life of this activist, veteran and more.  Support: patreon.com/canadaehx Merch: https://www.ohcanadashop.com/collections/canadian-history-ehx Donate: buymeacoffee.com/craigu Don...

Today, I speak with author and historian Chad Reimer, who recently wrote a book about a murder trial in late-19th century British Columbia. Called The Trials of Albert Stroebel, it looks at this trial in immense detail. Find the book here: https://www.amazon.ca/Trials-Albert-Stroebel-Justice-Frontier/dp/1773860208 Support: patreon.com/canadaehx Merch: www.canadaehx.com/shop Donate: canadaehx.com (...

Today, I speak with the man who brought Red Green and Possum Lodge to life, Steve Smith. We chat about his new podcast, The Possum Lodge Podcast. Find his podcast here: https://www.redgreen.com Support: patreon.com/canadaehx Merch: https://www.ohcanadashop.com/collections/canadian-history-ehx Donate: buymeacoffee.com/craigu Donate: canadaehx.com (Click Donate) E-mail: craig@canadaehx.com Twitter:...

In the late-1700s, Chief Maquinna would become the most important Indigenous leader on the BC coast through is dealing with European powers. For over 20 years, he brought prosperity to his people through his skilled negotiations with European powers in the Maritime fur trade.  Support: patreon.com/canadaehx Merch: https://www.ohcanadashop.com/collections/canadian-history-ehx Donate: buymeacoffee.c...

Today, I look at Claresholm, the town with the oldest motorized school bus in Canada, the hometown of one of the Famous Five, and the location where many WW2 pilots learned how to fly. Support: patreon.com/canadaehx Support: patreon.com/canadaehx Merch: https://www.ohcanadashop.com/collections/canadian-history-ehx Donate: buymeacoffee.com/craigu Donate: canadaehx.com (Click Donate) E-mail: craig@c...

Today, I speak with Lorna Poplak about her book, The Don, which looks at the history of the very notorious jail in Toronto that operated for 150 years. You can learn more about her books here: www.lornapoplak.com Support: patreon.com/canadaehx Merch: www.canadaehx.com/shop Donate: canadaehx.com (Click Donate) E-mail: craig@canadaehx.com Twitter: twitter.com/craigbaird Mastadon: @canadaehx@canada.m...

Today, I speak with author Stephen Brown, who wrote a book about the rise and fall of the Hudson's Bay Company. We talk about the company, the people who made it what it was and the dark aspects of its history. Visit his website here: https://www.stephenrbown.net Support: patreon.com/canadaehx Merch: www.canadaehx.com/shop Donate: canadaehx.com (Click Donate) E-mail: craig@canadaehx.com Twitter: t...

For a period of almost two years, Canada was embroiled in the debate over a new Canadian flag. It would grind Parliament to a standstill, protests on both sides would occur but in the end Canada received a flag unique in the world. Today, I look at how Canada got its flag.  Support: patreon.com/canadaehx Merch: https://www.ohcanadashop.com/collections/canadian-history-ehx Donate: buymeacoffee.com/...

Today, I look at the community that features an original sod house, the Great Wall of Saskatchewan, the Great Sand Dunes and much more. A trip to Kindersley offers many amazing historical sites to enjoy. This episode is sponsored by the Town of Kindersley Support: patreon.com/canadaehx Merch: https://www.ohcanadashop.com/collections/canadian-history-ehx Donate: buymeacoffee.com/craigu Donate: cana...

Today, I speak with Country music artist Alexis Taylor, who recently released a new single called Getaway. We talk about her single, the upcoming EP and how COVID impacts the music industry. Visit her site at www.alexistaylormusic.com Support: patreon.com/canadaehx Merch: www.canadaehx.com/shop Donate: canadaehx.com (Click Donate) E-mail: craig@canadaehx.com Twitter: twitter.com/craigbaird Mastado...

Today, I look at the French community of Beaumont, located just south of Edmonton. From its founding as a French colony, to its stunning church, to the many historic buildings there is much to see in this Alberta community. This episode is sponsored by the City of Beaumont. Support: patreon.com/canadaehx Merch: https://www.ohcanadashop.com/collections/canadian-history-ehx Donate: buymeacoffee.com/...

Today, I speak with Canadian nature filmmaker Bruce Whitty, who has made a number of films that look at nature in North America, including the recent America's Wild Border: Northern Exposure. Support: patreon.com/canadaehx Merch: www.canadaehx.com/shop Donate: canadaehx.com (Click Donate) E-mail: craig@canadaehx.com Twitter: twitter.com/craigbaird Mastadon: @canadaehx@canada.masto.host Tiktok: htt...

It has been 25 years since a protester confronted Prime Minister Jean Chretien, sparking one of the most famous Canadian photos from the 1990s, and an event that is still talked about today. Today, I look at the Shawinigan Handshake. Support: patreon.com/canadaehx Merch: https://www.ohcanadashop.com/collections/canadian-history-ehx Donate: buymeacoffee.com/craigu Donate: canadaehx.com (Click Donat...

Today, I talk with the Rhys and Jesse about their excellent podcast Canadian Politics Is Boring. Each week, they look at something from Canadian history, often the stranger the better, and dissect it. Plenty of laughs, fun and more Listen to their show on all podcast platforms. Support: patreon.com/canadaehx Merch: www.canadaehx.com/shop Donate: canadaehx.com (Click Donate) E-mail: craig@canadaehx...

Today, I speak with filmmaker Daniel Schubert about his film Martha, which follows his grandmother who survived the Holocaust. The film is available through the NFB for free. Watch it here: https://www.nfb.ca/film/martha/ Support: patreon.com/canadaehx Merch: www.canadaehx.com/shop Donate: canadaehx.com (Click Donate) E-mail: craig@canadaehx.com Twitter: twitter.com/craigbaird Mastadon: @canadaehx...

The show with the song every Canadian knows the lyrics to. It is The Littlest Hobo and today I look at the history of this uniquely Canadian show beloved by generations. I also speak with Terry Bush, the singer behind the iconic song. His music is available on Apple Music, Spotify and his website: www.littlesthobo.com Support: patreon.com/canadaehx Merch: https://www.ohcanadashop.com/collections/c...

The Doukhobors are a people who came to Canada in the early-1900s and helped shape the areas they settled in. They were also forced to deal with prejudice, intolerance and even imprisonment for their beliefs. Today, I speak with Vera Maloff, who wrote a book about her Doukhobor family history. You can find it here: https://www.amazon.ca/Our-Backs-Warmed-Sun-Life-Community/dp/1773860399 Support: pa...

Today, I speak with Kate McKenzie, a filmmaker who travelled with Martin Parnell to Afghanistan to run a marathon with the first woman in that country to run a marathon. Their journey is documented in the film The Secret Marathon. Learn more here: www.thesecretmarathon.com Support: patreon.com/canadaehx Merch: www.canadaehx.com/shop Donate: canadaehx.com (Click Donate) E-mail: craig@canadaehx.com...

In 1887, Sitting Bull brought his people to Canada after the Battle of Little Big Horn. While he lived in peace and asked for a reserve, the Canadian government instead starved him into returning to the United States. This is the story of his four years in Canada.  Support: patreon.com/canadaehx Merch: https://www.ohcanadashop.com/collections/canadian-history-ehx Donate: buymeacoffee.com/craigu Do...

Located in southern Saskatchewan, this community not only boasts a great provincial park steeped in history, but it also has a wonderful museum called Rusty Relics, that highlights the history of the area. Learn more today in my episode on Carlyle. This episode is sponsored by the Town of Carlyle Support: patreon.com/canadaehx Merch: https://www.ohcanadashop.com/collections/canadian-history-ehx Do...

Today, I speak with Kate and Liv about their podcast Just Watch Me, which looks at various people and events within Canadian history. It is a great show and you can find it on all podcast platforms. Support: patreon.com/canadaehx Merch: www.canadaehx.com/shop Donate: canadaehx.com (Click Donate) E-mail: craig@canadaehx.com Twitter: twitter.com/craigbaird Mastadon: @canadaehx@canada.masto.host Tikt...

Today, I speak with multiple Guiness World Record holder Martin Parnell about his new documentary, The Secret Marathon, which follows him and Kate McKenzie as they travel to Afghanistan to run a marathon with the first woman to run a marathon in the country. Learn more about the film, and sign up to see its premiere here https://thesecretmarathon.com/ Support: patreon.com/canadaehx Donate: https:/...

From 1910 to 1955, polio was an increasing threat that left thousands handicapped, killed hundreds and was an ever-present danger for Canadians of all ages. But Canada would play a huge role in ending this worldwide threat. Today, I look at Canada and polio. Support: patreon.com/canadaehx Merch: https://www.ohcanadashop.com/collections/canadian-history-ehx Donate: buymeacoffee.com/craigu Donate: c...

Today, I speak with John Macfarlane, who wrote a book with Lynn Salmon about Capt. George Voss, the man who took a dugout canoe around the world, from Victoria, BC to London, England. Find this great book here: https://www.amazon.ca/Around-World-Dugout-Canoe-Captain/dp/1550178792 Support: patreon.com/canadaehx Merch: www.canadaehx.com/shop Donate: canadaehx.com (Click Donate) E-mail: craig@canadae...

Today, I speak with acclaimed director Loretta Todd, whose film Monkey Beach premiered on Crave TV on January 6. We talk about Indigenous filmmaking, Monkey Beach, Coyote Science and much more. Find Monkey Beach on the Crave streaming app. Support: patreon.com/canadaehx Merch: www.canadaehx.com/shop Donate: canadaehx.com (Click Donate) E-mail: craig@canadaehx.com Twitter: twitter.com/craigbaird Ma...