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A Life Of Activism: John Tootoosis
For over 60 years, John Tootoosis travelled Canada uniting Indigenous into large cooperative organizations to ensure they could protect their rights …
4 years, 7 months ago
Small Town Histories: The History Of Lumby
Starting as a gold rush town, Lumby grew to become a major timber supplier in British Columbia. Through its history, it has been a Kraft Hockeyville,…
4 years, 7 months ago
A Monumental Change: Canada Ends The Death Penalty
From 1867 to 1962, 710 people were put to death in Canada by hanging. After several tries, Canada finally ended the death penalty in 1976, although i…
4 years, 7 months ago
Small Town Histories: The History Of Warren
The community of Warren Manitoba, which went through three name changes, features a great little museum, a dominant baseball team and a historic elev…
4 years, 7 months ago
Small Town Histories: The History Of Yellowhead County
From internment camps, to coal mining ghost towns, to many historical sites, a sea monster & even a terrible train crash, Yellowhead County has a fas…
4 years, 7 months ago
A Canadian Hero: Joan Bamford Fletcher
For six weeks in 1945, Joan Bamford Fletcher led 2000 Dutch civilians through the Indonesian jungle, dealing with monsoons, rebels and more to bring …
4 years, 7 months ago
Shaping Canada: Ukrainians In Canada
In this special new episode, I am looking at the history of Ukrainians in Canada, who have helped shape Canada in many large ways since they first be…
4 years, 7 months ago
More Than Tonto: Jay Silverheels
Starting as a lacrosse star in Canada, Jay Silverheels transitioned that into an acting career. As Tonto, he broke barriers for Indigenous actors and…
4 years, 7 months ago
Small Town Histories: The History Of Melville
The hometown of Sid Abel, Melville famously saw its population surge from 4000 to 60000 in June 1939 when the Royal Couple visited for a few hours. T…
4 years, 8 months ago
Building Alberta: Black Immigration To The Prairies
From 1909-1911, 1,500 Black Americans left Oklahoma and Texas for the Canadian Prairies. They would form vibrant communities despite the racism they …
4 years, 8 months ago