Canadian History Ehx

From the moment Europeans arrived, they brought with them a deadly disease called smallpox. For the next 350 years, the disease would spread through the continent, decimating the Indigenous populations that had no immunity. Today, I look at smallpox and the Indigenous Support: patreon.com/canadaehx Merch: https://www.ohcanadashop.com/collections/canadian-history-ehx Donate: buymeacoffee.com/craigu...

From the Battle of Cut Knife, to the noted artist who lived nearby, to the many historic sites around the community, Maidstone, Saskatchewan has a unique history that is well worth checking out. This episode is sponsored by the Town of Maidstone Support: patreon.com/canadaehx Merch: https://www.ohcanadashop.com/collections/canadian-history-ehx Donate: buymeacoffee.com/craigu Donate: canadaehx.com ...

Since he first reached our homes as Sgt. Davis on Corner Gas, Lorne Cardinal has continued to stay busy. From a recurring role on FBI: Most Wanted, to his work with Corner Gas Animated, to his new production company Thru and Through Films, Cardinal is a busy man. Today, I spoke with him about his career. Thru And Through Films: www.throughandthrufilms.com Lorne Cardinal: www.lornecardinal.com Moni...

Today, I speak with Bob Joseph, the president of Indigenous Corporate Training and the author of 21 Things You May Not Know About The Indian Act. Get the book here: https://www.amazon.ca/dp/B07BR968DH/ 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 T...

On Jan. 24, 1978 the residents of the NWT, Alberta and British Columbia saw something streaking through the sky. Little did they know that it was a Soviet satellite spreading radioactive debris across a 600-km long path. Today, the story of Kosmos 954. Support: patreon.com/canadaehx Merch: https://www.ohcanadashop.com/collections/canadian-history-ehx Donate: buymeacoffee.com/craigu Donate: canadae...

Today, I speak with Jeremy Torrie, the director of the The Corruption of Divine Providence, which was released this year and stars several notable actors including Tantoo Cardinal. We talk about the film, making movies amid Covid and what is coming next for the director. Support: patreon.com/canadaehx Merch: www.canadaehx.com/shop Donate: canadaehx.com (Click Donate) E-mail: craig@canadaehx.com Tw...

Today, I speak with environmental filmmaker and the creator of The Green Channel, Scott Renyard. We talk about the streaming service, what we can do to help the planet and how films and documentaries do their part in educating us. Learn more about The Green Channel at http://greenchannel.tv Support: patreon.com/canadaehx Merch: www.canadaehx.com/shop Donate: canadaehx.com (Click Donate) E-mail: cr...

Today, I take a different look at the Hudson's Bay Company and explore how it impacted the Indigenous people of Canada, from its founding in 1670 all the way up to today.  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: twitter.com/craigbaird...

Today, I speak with Professor Jean Barman of the University of British Columbia about her book On The Cusp of Contact, which is a collection of articles she has written about the history of the Indigenous people of British Columbia following joining Confederation. Support: patreon.com/canadaehx Merch: www.canadaehx.com/shop Donate: canadaehx.com (Click Donate) E-mail: craig@canadaehx.com Twitter:...

Today, I speak with Canadian comedy legends Kenny Hotz and Spencer Rice, creators of the fantastic Kenny vs Spenny. We talk about their recent special on CBC Gem called Paldemic, as well as Kenny vs Spenny and their upcoming New Year's Eve special.  Support: patreon.com/canadaehx Merch: https://www.ohcanadashop.com/collections/canadian-history-ehx Donate: buymeacoffee.com/craigu Donate: canadaehx....

From Hannah Gale, the first woman elected to a city council, to Kim Campbell, our first female prime minister, Canada has had over a century of women reaching important political posts at all levels of government. Today, I look at some of those women. Support: patreon.com/canadaehx Merch: https://www.ohcanadashop.com/collections/canadian-history-ehx Donate: buymeacoffee.com/craigu Donate: canadaeh...

Today I speak with actor, director, dancer and DJ Keilani Rose. Appearing in several television shows, she is also involved in many projects including new projects such as her film FLIMSY and her upcoming film project Breathe. Visit her site at https://www.keilanielizabethrose.com Support: patreon.com/canadaehx Merch: www.canadaehx.com/shop Donate: canadaehx.com (Click Donate) E-mail: craig@canada...

Today, I speak with Antonio Cayonne, who has starred on Prison Break, The X-Files, iZombie and more. This month, he is the lead in the Hallmark movie Christmas In Evergreen: Bells Are Ringing. We talk about his life, career and how we can make the most of our time right now. Support: patreon.com/canadaehx Merch: www.canadaehx.com/shop Donate: canadaehx.com (Click Donate) E-mail: craig@canadaehx.co...

She is the last-known full-blooded Beothuk in history and her drawings and stories helped preserve her culture from being lost to history. Today, I look at the fascinating and tragic life of Shanawdithit. 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.co...

From the nearby site with hundreds of ancient Indigenous carvings, to dinosaur eggs, to a history that includes being under eight different flags, Milk River has a fascinating history that stretches right up to today. Today, I look at that history. This episode is sponsored by the Town of Milk River. Support: patreon.com/canadaehx Merch: https://www.ohcanadashop.com/collections/canadian-history-eh...

Today, I speak with Alan Doyle, the lead singer and songwriter of Great Big Sea. We talk about COVID-19, what he is up to and his new book All Together Now. 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: https://www.tiktok.com/@cdnhistoryehx...

Today on the podcast, I speak with Dr. Colin Read about the 1837/1838 Lower and Upper Canada Rebellions. While the rebellions had a massive impact on the future of Canada, they are largely forgotten by the general public today.  Support: patreon.com/canadaehx Merch: www.canadaehx.com/shop Donate: canadaehx.com (Click Donate) E-mail: craig@canadaehx.com Twitter: twitter.com/craigbaird Mastadon: @ca...

The most-orderly and last great gold rush in history, the Klondike Gold Rush of 1897-1899 changed Canada and the people who took part in it. With 100,000 people trying to get to the Yukon, it was a very interesting time in our nation's history. Support: patreon.com/canadaehx Merch: https://www.ohcanadashop.com/collections/canadian-history-ehx Donate: buymeacoffee.com/craigu Donate: canadaehx.com (...

Today on the podcast, I speak with the Canada's first female astronaut, Dr. Roberta Bondar. In all she spent 8 days, 1 hour and 14 minutes in space in 1992. We talk about her foundation, photography and how space changes our views of life on Earth. Visit the Foundation website at https://www.therobertabondarfoundation.org Support: patreon.com/canadaehx Merch: https://www.ohcanadashop.com/collectio...

Today, I speak with David Peck, who is the founder of SoChange and the host of Face2Face, a podcast you can find at www.face2facelive.ca We talk about Cambodia, films, his books and what we can all do to make the world a better place. 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 life of Ernie Coombs, who delighted millions of Canadian children for 30 years as Mr. Dressup. I speak with Fred Penner and Judith Lawrence (Casey and Finnegan) about his life and impact on Canada as well. Thank you to the Conservancy Hornby Island https://www.conservancyhornbyisland.org for their help. Support: patreon.com/canadaehx Merch: https://www.ohcanadashop.com/collect...

Today, I look at the history of the Rural Municipality of Wallace-Woodworth in Manitoba. From the Antique Automobile Museum, to the many historic buildings and even a unique plane crash in 1942, there is much to discover! This episode is sponsored by the RM of Wallace-Woodworth Support: patreon.com/canadaehx Merch: https://www.ohcanadashop.com/collections/canadian-history-ehx Donate: buymeacoffee....

Today, I speak with musician Kirk Diamond who has a new song out called Let It Be Done. We talk about making music during COVID, what he is up to and what we can all learn from the experience of 2020. Visit his website at www.kirkdiamondmusic.com  Support: patreon.com/canadaehx Merch: www.canadaehx.com/shop Donate: canadaehx.com (Click Donate) E-mail: craig@canadaehx.com Twitter: twitter.com/craig...

Today on the podcast, I speak with author Michael Posner, who has recently released his first of three books that look at the life of legendary artist and musician Leonard Cohen. We talk about Cohen, his early life and what made him so iconic. Find the book here: https://www.simonandschuster.ca/books/Leonard-Cohen-Untold-Stories-The-Early-Years/Michael-Posner/Leonard-Cohen-Untold-Stories-series/97...

For 200 years, the Wabanaki Confederacy united five Indigenous nations in the Atlantic Canada region as they pushed back against the encroachment of the English on their traditional lands. This is the story of that Confederacy and the impact it had. Support: patreon.com/canadaehx Merch: https://www.ohcanadashop.com/collections/canadian-history-ehx Donate: buymeacoffee.com/craigu Donate: canadaehx....