Tamarack & Heather

Shawinigan Moments

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We're two queer persons reviewing the Heritage Minutes we have been subjected to since childhood plus whatever else Canadian or not we decide to chat about. Hosted by Tamarack (they/them/it/its) and Heather (she/they), we aim to watch all of the Heritage Minutes and elaborate on the subject they present since hey, do you think you'll actually learn anything substantial from a single minute TV bite?

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Episode 3 - Flying into a Bunker (Part 1) 22.05.2024 54:32

Did you know that Canada once had the ability to manufacturer planes that were rather cool and technologically advanced for their time? How the Eaton's department store chain is connected to a famous World War I pilot? Or that Zellers once made excellent commercials which are still useful for censoring out when Heather and Tamarack say a little too much? This is part one of a three part series! Th...

Episode 2 - Schooner? I 'ardly know 'er! 01.05.2024 1:27:44

Ever looked at the coins you have in your junk drawer at home and wondered what the deal is with the boat on our ten cent piece? In this episode, Tamarack explores the BLUENOSE and how a sailing ship from the early 20th century ties back to contemporary politics. This episode's news: https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/british-columbia/lamborghini-ditch-west-vancouver-1.7162865 https://www.cbc.ca/news/...

Episode 1 - The Chocolate Lady 03.04.2024 1:03:25

When you ask the average Canadian what they think of when you say the name "Laura Secord", they immediately say something about chocolate.  In this episode, we talk about who she actually was and how she spent most of her adult life without being acknowledged in her role in saving what would eventually be called Canada. The War of 1812 likely ended up being in the British's favour thanks to h...