Stories of Northern Life

Walk through our Bon Soo Virtual Tour: click here We are taking a short break from uploading new episodes of the podcast in a few weeks. Ending this season at 100 episodes!!! Don’t worry we will be back with loads of interviews and stories to share soon!!! The holidays will be a great time to catch up and listen to the 100 existing episodes, that maybe you missed… You will still hear from us every...

We are taking a short break from uploading new episodes of the podcast in a few weeks. Ending this season at 100 episodes!!! Don’t worry we will be back with loads of interviews and stories to share soon!!! The holidays will be a great time to catch up and listen to the 100 existing episodes, that maybe you missed… You will still hear from us every Tuesday, as we are reposting some of our favourit...

Watch Interview: YouTube Video with Bryant McBride We are taking a short break from uploading new episodes of the podcast in a few weeks. Ending this season at 100 episodes!!! Don’t worry we will be back with loads of interviews and stories to share soon!!! The holidays will be a great time to catch up and listen to the 100 existing episodes, that maybe you missed… You will still hear from us ever...

Want visuals to go along with the audio? Use this link: Story Map of Edmonia Lewis We are taking a short break from uploading new episodes of the podcast in a few weeks. Ending this season at 100 episodes!!! Don’t worry we will be back with loads of interviews and stories to share soon!!! The holidays will be a great time to catch up and listen to the 100 existing episodes, that maybe you missed…...

We are taking a short break from uploading new episodes of the podcast in a few weeks. Ending this season at 100 episodes!!! Don’t worry we will be back with loads of interviews and stories to share soon!!! The holidays will be a great time to catch up and listen to the 100 existing episodes, that maybe you missed… You will still hear from us every Tuesday, as we are reposting some of our favourit...

We are taking a short break from uploading new episodes of the podcast in a few weeks. Ending this Season at 100 episodes!!! You will still hear from us every Tuesday, like normal, as we are reposting some of our favourite episodes, like this one! The holidays will be a great time to catch up and listen to the 100 existing episodes, that maybe you missed… Don’t worry we will be back with loads of...

You know that old song they play in all the movies when the Clock strikes 12 on Dec 30th, marking the start of the new year?   Well, It's titled Auld Lang Syne, and was first written as a poem in 1788 by a Scottish man named Robert Burns.  He is widely regarded as the national poet of Scotland and is celebrated worldwide. Cathrine Macleod (Owner of the Macleod Highland Dance Studio) shares her ins...

Join Rosalia Chilelli, Grace Briglio, and La-Na Fragomeni, 3 incredible women who worked tirelessly every year to kick off the Holiday Season with lights, love and magic. Listen as they reflect on all their work with the Sault's Lung Association.

Arthur Funeral Home & Cremation Centre was the first of its kind in Sault Ste. Marie. It opened in 1938 and Arthur Funeral Home - Barton & Kiteley Chapel has been providing funerals, memorials, and celebration of life ceremonies to the community of Sault Ste. Marie, and its surrounding areas ever since. Listen to Mr. Kiteley - one of the first funeral directors in this area discuss the his...

Hear from Nicole Curry as she tells the stories of the local funeral business from the early 1900s to the 2000s. Learn some interesting facts and factual tidbits of the industry, that you can wow you can friends with ;)

Get a glimpse of a period of time when something was new. Learn about the first means of transportation to the Sault, the first ways to get outside knowledge or even the firsts in individual lives.

Meet Makayla Legge, a female entrepreneur starting her side hustle Made By Mak out of a need for extra funds for fertility treatments. Her crafting turned into a passion and a self-care routine. As a positive product of the pandemic, the Algoma Makers Market was formed, back in 2021. From 8 vendors in the Paint and Decor Concepts parking lot to over 80 vendors at the Machine shop with skating, dri...

This episode is a reading of an article about the Sault Frontier. You hear the perspective of Donald Cameron. He arrived in the Sault in 1857, the early days of the town, when there were no streets just paths under the trees. Article dated 1922 published in the Sault Daily Star

We are coming to you today from my Nonni’s kitchen table and I'm here with none other than John Morassut my Nonno.  We talk about his life as an immigrant to Sault Ste. Marie from Italy as a 13-year-old, early education, how he met his wife, the Knights of Columbus in Sault Ste Marie, and his photography career and volunteer experience.

We are going to take you on a guided tour of what? A cemetery but not just any cemetery. The only remaining cemetery associated with the village of Sault Ste. Marie (1871), the town of Sault Ste. Marie (1887), and the city of Sault Ste. Marie (1912).  Get to know some of the recognizable figures that rest there... Now I know it may sound strange and scary but I encourage you to take out a mobile d...

This is the first episode of a little series guiding you on an in-depth tour of subjects displayed in our Skylight Gallery First up is Landforms. Going way back in time to understand how this place we call home was formed and looks the way it does today  As well as talk about the many rock formations that are native to this area!  If you’re a rock hound, tree hugger, or collector of crystals and r...

This story starts with John Dawson, the head of a family with a long and significant record in commerce, public service and politics in Sault Ste. Marie. He built the Dawson Block (the historic building next to the Sault Museum) in 1894 to house the family grocery business on the main level.   His legacy was not just laid in stone but carried through his family...

Listen along as we read an article dated December 24th, 1955. Learn about the first "House" as hotels were called back then andvabout how hotels progressed in Sault Ste. Marie.

Jessica Fizzell has self-published 4 books under the name J.L. Fizzell. Her background in Mental Health and love for poetry make for a magically inspiring combo! Listen to learn more about her artistic craft..... J.L. Fizzel Website: https://jlfizzell.ca/ Poetry in the Park Workshop: https://culturedays.ca/en/events/95992bee-5c9e-4e9d-b05d-0a458304f70e

The Bandetts are an all-girls Drum and Bugle Corps Group founded 60 years ago by Mary Wilson. One of the most recognizable aspects of the Bandettes is their traditional uniform, which features a highland bonnet, mid-waist jacket, and plaid kilt. Listen to hear more about their accomplishments and 60th anniversary plans 

Join Mairi as she chats with Tova Arbus, the Head of Marketing and Communications, and some of the Fringe Community during Fringe Fest 2023. Understand what Fringe is all about and how you can get involved with Fringe North. https://www.saultfringe.com/

Learn about two of the earliest people of note who settled in Sault Ste. Marie They played a large role in the postal service in this area. That is why they are a favourite topic here at the Sault Museum, the Old Post Office building (though our building was built after their time in charge). Next time you are driving along Pim Street you'll think about these two and their story!

Eric Wild was born in Sault Ste Maire Ontario on February 11th, 1910. He had a successful career as a conductor from the late 1920s till the 1970s. We worked on some big incredible projects and traveled around the world with his music throughout the years. Listen to what we found on his story....

In this interview, Kalle Mattson, a Juno and Polaris Music Prize nominated singer/ songwriter dives into his musical journey. Starting as a young boy born and raised in Sault Ste. Marie to the successful artist he is today, releasing his latest project summersets with fellow Saut native Andrew Sowka and teaching his craft at Carlton University. It's an inside scoop on the music industry and how a...

Today Ric Datson our assistant curator at the museum is joining me on this episode.   This rockstar has been crushing the drums for the community of Sault Ste Marie and beyond for 43 years!