The Walrus Lab

Canadian Time Machine

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Welcome to Canadian Time Machine , a podcast series where each episode marks a key anniversary in Canadian history. This podcast draws connections between past and present, allowing everyone, from history buffs to new Canadians, to contextualize current events and foster critical thinking about the country's future. Transcripts are available for all episodes in English and French at https://thewalrus.ca/canadianheritage . The podcast receives funding from the Government of Canada and is created by The Walrus Lab. There is also a French counterpart of this podcast called Voyages dans l’histoire...

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‘Humiliation Day’, A Look Back at the Impact of the Chinese Exclusion Act 01.02.2024 20:19

Chinese-Canadians have a long history in Canada. In the 1880s, thousands of Chinese men helped build the Canadian Pacific Railway for a fraction of the wages paid to other labourers. Immediately after the railroad's completion, the Canadian government imposed the head tax, a fee that was exclusively applied to most people arriving from China. Soon enough, though, the government found that the head...

Introducing Canadian Time Machine 25.01.2024 1:12

Why did the Yukon split from the Northwest territories? Who were the first inhabitants of Prince Edward Island? Plus… what does the Universal Declaration of Human Rights mean for Canadians? Welcome to season two of Canadian Time Machine – a podcast that unpacks key milestones in our country’s history. To read the episode transcripts in French and English, and to learn more about historic Canadian...

50th anniversary of the Decorations for Bravery 28.03.2023 47:54

In 2022, Canada celebrated its 50th anniversary of the Decorations for Bravery. The medals recognize courageous Canadians who risk their lives trying to save others from imminent danger. In this episode, we speak with former Governor General, Madame Adrienne Clarkson, about what she's learned from the everyday heroes she awarded during her tenure. We'll also hear from Russ Fee, a Medal of Bravery...

175e Anniversaire De la Migration Irlandaise au Canada Pendant La Grande Famine 14.03.2023 35:22

En 1845, la grande famine a frappé en Irlande. Pendant les années qui ont suivi, plusieurs Irlandais ont quitté leur pays, créant un exode. Cette migration massive a changé profondément le visage de la culture irlandaise. À l’époque, le Canada était une destination de choix pour les migrants qui arrivaient d’Irlande. Dans cet épisode, nous discutons avec Laurent Colantonio, professeur à l’Universi...

50th Anniversary of the Ugandan Asian Resettlement 28.02.2023 44:41

In August 1972, Ugandan President Idi Amin announced that all residents of Asian descent had to leave the country within 90 days. The expulsion impacted over 50,000 people — many of whom had ties to East Africa for several generations.  Canada played a crucial role in helping resettle over 7,000 Ugandan asylum seekers. In this episode, we’ll hear from two people who were resettled in Canada f...

75th Anniversary of the Canadian Citizenship Act 07.02.2023 42:15

On January 3rd, 1947, Prime Minister William Lyon Mackenzie King became the first person to ever be granted Canadian citizenship. So, how did people in Canada identify before this law came into effect? And how did the law impact people differently? Lawyer and professor Audrey Macklin joins host Angela Misri to help unpack the significance of this anniversary. To read the episode transcripts in Fre...