Sault Ste. Marie Museum

Stories of Northern Life

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Welcome to the Stories of Northern Life, a podcast brought to you by the Sault Ste Marie Museum sharing the heritage of Northern Ontario and the culturally rich stories in everyday life.

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Sault Ste. Marie Museum

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History

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saultmuseum.ca

Latest episode

Jun 25, 2026

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Episodes

The Queer Project Part 19: ...so far 25.06.2026

Here's a quick overview of the history that we have collected so far about our 2SLGBTQIA+ community. If you have any stories to share, please reach out, nicole@saultmuseum.ca Listen to the other episodes in our Queer Project series ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠HERE⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Learn more about our Queer Project ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠HERE⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ! _____________________________ Music written, performed, and produced by Liam Morassut...

The Queer Project Part 18: TEA DANCE 18.06.2026

If you haven't listened to the last episode on the Red Ball, be sure to check that video out to learn more about these queens and this event. Today, we are discussing the new addition to our Red Ball this year, and that is the Tea Dance! Learn all about tea dances and what to expect this year. Our hosts are ... Lana Von Archer! Iona Bigone! and our special guest host from Niagara ... Macy Mano...

The Queer Project Part 17: RED BALL 11.06.2026

I sat down with the 3 queens who will be hosting this year's Red Ball! Learn about what the Red Ball is, how it started and what to expect this year! Our hosts are ... Lana Von Archer! Iona Bigone! and our special guest host from Niagara ... Macy Manolo!!! Follow these queens on Instagram @macy.manolo @ionabigone @lanavonarcher Keep an eye out for tickets on our socials and website HERE Listen...

The Queer Project Part 16: ASHTON CARTER 04.06.2026

Ashton (he/him/they/them) shares his story of growing up in the Sault and discovering himself and his community. He found his voice in fighting for what is right and protecting his community. We are honoured to share his story on our podcast. To listen to Ashton's last episode, click HERE Listen to the other episodes in our Queer Project series ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠HERE⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Learn more about our Queer Project...

Ashton Carter: An Author's Journey 28.05.2026

Last week, I sat down with Ashton and talked about growing up in the Sault and his journey as an author, along with his new book, Sweetheart. I hope you enjoy this episode! ________________________________ Music written, performed, and produced by Liam Morassut Listen to the local band HOLLOW HEADS', now rebranded as Lucy's Diner, story  ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠...

Members' Newsletter: December 1990 21.05.2026

I found some of our old newsletters, and I think they offer a great look back at what the museum was up to in the past, from events to exhibitions to staff and donations. I hope you enjoy this new series. Today, we are looking back at November 1990 . I hope you enjoy this episode! ________________________________ Music written, performed, and produced by Liam Morassut Listen to the local band HOLL...

Members' Newsletter: October 1990 14.05.2026

I found some of our old newsletters, and I think they offer a great look back at what the museum was up to in the past, from events to exhibitions to staff and donations. I hope you enjoy this new series. Today, we are looking back at October 1990 . I hope you enjoy this episode! ________________________________ Music written, performed, and produced by Liam Morassut Listen to the local band HOLLO...

Members' Newsletter: July 1990 07.05.2026

I found some of our old newsletters, and I think they offer a great look back at what the museum was up to in the past, from events to exhibitions to staff and donations. I hope you enjoy this new series. Today, we are looking back at July 1990 . I hope you enjoy this episode! ________________________________ Music written, performed, and produced by Liam Morassut Listen to the local band HOLLOW H...

Members' Newsletter: June 1990 30.04.2026

I found some of our old newsletters, and I think they offer a great look back at what the museum was up to in the past, from events to exhibitions, to staff and donations. I hope you enjoy this new series. Today, we are looking back at June 1990 . I hope you enjoy this episode! ________________________________ Music written, performed, and produced by Liam Morassut Listen to the local band HOLLOW...

Members' Newsletter: March 1990 23.04.2026

I found some of our old newsletters, and I think they offer a great look back at what the museum was up to in the past, from events to exhibitions, to staff and donations. I hope you enjoy this new series. Today, we are looking back at March 1990. I hope you enjoy this episode! ________________________________ Music written, performed, and produced by Liam Morassut Listen to the local band HOLLOW...

Book Review: Ask the Grey Sisters 16.04.2026

Today, I bring you another book review. In this episode, we look at Ask the Grey Sisters: Sault Ste. Marie and the General Hospital by Elizabeth A. Iles. I hope you enjoy this episode! ________________________________ Music written, performed, and produced by Liam Morassut Listen to the local band HOLLOW HEADS', now rebranded as Lucy's Diner, story  ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠...

Members' Newsletter: January 1990 09.04.2026

I found some of our old newsletters, and I think they offer a great look back at what the museum was up to in the past, from events to exhibitions, to staff and donations. I hope you enjoy this new series. Today, we are looking back at January 1990. I hope you enjoy this episode! ________________________________ Music written, performed, and produced by Liam Morassut Listen to the local band HOLLO...

Members' Newsletter: November 1989 02.04.2026

I found some of our old newsletters, and I think they offer a great look back at what the museum was up to in the past, from events to exhibitions, to staff and donations. I hope you enjoy this new series. Today, we are looking back at November 1989. I hope you enjoy this episode! ________________________________ Music written, performed, and produced by Liam Morassut Listen to the local band HOLL...

Members' Newsletter: October 1989 26.03.2026

I found some of our old newsletters, and I think they offer a great look back at what the museum was up to in the past, from events to exhibitions, to staff and donations. I hope you enjoy this new series. Today, we are looking back at October 1989. I hope you enjoy this episode! ________________________________ Music written, performed, and produced by Liam Morassut Listen to the local band HOLLO...

Tiziana Principe : Projet de collecte de l’histoire francophone 20.03.2026

Aujourd’hui, je vous présente l’entrevue que j’ai réalisée avec Tiziana Principe dans le cadre de notre Projet de collecte de l’histoire francophone. Elle nous raconte son expérience lorsqu’elle s’est installée au Sault et qu’elle a rejoint notre communauté francophone. Pour en savoir plus sur le projet, cliquez ICI⁠ . J’espère que cet épisode vous plaira ! ________________________________ Musique...

Tiziana Principe: Francophone History Collection Project 19.03.2026

Today, we are looking at the interview I had with Tiziana Principe for our Francophone History Collection Project. She talks about her experience moving to the Sault and becoming a part of our Francophone community. Discover more about the project HERE . I hope you enjoy this episode! ________________________________ Music written, performed, and produced by Liam Morassut Listen to the local band...

Growing a City: The First 50 Years of the Sault Ste. Marie Horticultural Society 12.03.2026

In this episode, we will be looking at the first 50 years of the Sault Ste. Marie Horticultural Society for their 100th anniversary! I hope you enjoy this episode! ________________________________ Music written, performed, and produced by Liam Morassut Listen to the local band HOLLOW HEADS', now rebranded as Lucy's Diner, story  ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠HERE...

From Crustulum to Tie Plates: The Journey of the World’s Oldest Cookie to Sault Ste. Marie 05.03.2026

Today, we will be looking at the history of the Tie Plate and how it got its name. I hope you enjoy this episode! ________________________________ Music written, performed, and produced by Liam Morassut Listen to the local band HOLLOW HEADS', now rebranded as Lucy's Diner, story  ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠HERE⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠...

Pat Andrews: Foremost Pet Foods 26.02.2026

Here is an interview with Pat Andrews, owner of Foremost Pet Foods. He shares not only the story of his business but his friendship with Billy "O" Orazietti. I hope you enjoy this episode! ________________________________ Music written, performed, and produced by Liam Morassut Listen to the local band HOLLOW HEADS', now rebranded as Lucy's Diner, story  ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠...

Billy "O" Orazietti: Beloved Dog Musher 19.02.2026

On the day of release, it is the anniversary of the tragic accident of Billy Orazietti. Billy was not only a beloved dog sled musher but a kind, outgoing community member. In this episode, we will look at Billy's story, and next week we will hear from a friend of Billy's. I hope you enjoy this episode! ________________________________ Music written, performed, and produced by Liam Morassut...

Team Jacobs: Olympics, There & Back Again 12.02.2026

Team Jacobs has returned to the Olympics! They have already won their first game, and I hope, as you listen to this episode about how they got there, you will continue to cheer them on. I hope you enjoy this episode! ________________________________ Music written, performed, and produced by Liam Morassut Listen to the local band HOLLOW HEADS', now rebranded as Lucy's Diner, story  ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠...

Chris Nielsen: Team Nielsen Sleddogs 05.02.2026

Today, we are sharing an interview with Chris Nielsen of Team Nielsen Sleddogs. He's the guy that you see around town on the dogsled! Make sure to follow him on all his socials TikTok - @chrisnielsen975 Facebook - Team Nielsen Sleddogs Instagram - @nielsenfaces I hope you enjoy this episode! ________________________________ Music written, performed, and produced by Liam Morassut Listen to the...

Jewish History: Wilf Cohen 29.01.2026

In this series, we will be looking at a series of interviews from the Jewish community. Today we are looking at an interview with Wilf Cohen from 1993. I hope you enjoy this episode! ________________________________ Music written, performed, and produced by Liam Morassut Listen to the local band HOLLOW HEADS', now rebranded as Lucy's Diner, story  ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠...

Dionne Quintuplets: Interview with Brian Callahan 22.01.2026

In this second episode on the Dionne Quintuplets, we interviewed Brian Callahan. He is a nephew of the quints and on the board of the Dionne Quintuplets Heritage Board. I hope you enjoy this episode! ________________________________ Music written, performed, and produced by Liam Morassut Listen to the local band HOLLOW HEADS', now rebranded as Lucy's Diner, story  ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠...

Morley Torgov: A Good Place to Come From 15.01.2026

In this episode we will be talking about Morley Torgov and his book "A Good Place To Come From" From now until the end of the month we have a new exhibit titled "Rooted: 125+ Years of Jewish History in Sault Ste. Marie". The Grand Opening is Saturday, January 17, 2026 at 7pm. I hope you enjoy this episode! ________________________________ Music written, performed, and produced...

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