Jakob Creighton

Here, Queer and Maple Syrup

History EN ↓ 5 episodes

A look into queer Canadian history through the ages.

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Jakob Creighton

Episodes

Pride Month Special: Rabbit Hole Confessions of a "Very Canadian" Historian 01.06.2026 12:43

In honour of Pride Month, host Jakob Creighton dives into his journey with queer Canadian history, from the origins in developing a TV series to his Master's thesis. A personal reflection on how his approach is unapologetically Canadian. Maybe even "Very Canadian"?

Connections: The Interconnectedness of Religion, Family & International Politics 07.05.2026 18:34

Exploring the personal, family connections to influential decisions during the AIDS Crisis, particularly with the influence of the American Religious Right and the Thatcherite Section 28.

Miss-Archived: The Persistent Erasure of Trans Folks During the AIDS Crisis 30.04.2026 9:51

Examining the erasure of trans folks who had to face the AIDS Crisis without many supports within the healthcare system with overflowing transphobia and the resulting shift from institutional reliance to radical community care.

The Caregivers: Stepping Up & Stepping In 23.04.2026 12:54

Exploring the roles of lesbians and other queer women during the AIDS Crisis who are frequently written off as merely "helpers", when in fact they played a much more pivotal role in education, advocacy and as stand-in families.

Healing Fire: Countering Hate with Activism & Acceptance 17.04.2026 14:30

Examining the impacts of the AIDS Crisis on Indigenous communities and the adoption of the term Two-Spirit.