Podcast Episodes
Back to Search
The Peacemaker: Kondiaronk
Without him, the Great Peace of Montreal in 1701 would have never happened. That peace brought forth 60 years of peace, but Kondiaronk would not live…
5 years, 6 months ago
Small Town Histories: The History Of Grande Prairie
Today, I am looking at the history of Grande Prairie, a large community in northern Alberta. Dinosaurs, visits by The Queen, a stunning bridge and ma…
5 years, 6 months ago
Small Town Histories: The History of Pincher Creek
Today, I look at the history of Pincher Creek, Alberta. From two huge living history villages, to a legendary lost gold mine, to Kootenai Brown himse…
5 years, 6 months ago
An Interview With Ryan Barnett
Today, I speak with author and filmmaker Ryan Barnett about his book The Raftsmen, which follows four Canadian men who sailed a raft across the Atlan…
5 years, 6 months ago
America's Sweetheart: Mary Pickford
She was called America's Sweetheart, but Mary Pickford always considered herself to be a Canadian. During the height of the silent film era, only Cha…
5 years, 6 months ago
Small Town Histories: The History Of Prince George
Located in northern BC, Prince George started as a fur trade fort, became four settlements that finally merged into one. The home of Mr. PG, two exce…
5 years, 6 months ago
An Interview With Harrison Houde
Today, I speak with Harrison Houde, the producer and director of Stories of Kindness, an interview series that focuses on spreadking kindness, connec…
5 years, 6 months ago
Exploring The West: David Thompson
Considered the greatest land geographer who ever lived, and my favourite Canadian historical figure, David Thompson started life on a bad note, and e…
5 years, 6 months ago
Small Town Histories: The History of Swift Current
Today, I'm looking at Swift Current, SK. A place where you can find wagon ruts dating to the 1800s, a 6,000-year-old Indigenous burial site, a beauti…
5 years, 6 months ago
Small Town Histories: The History Of Spiritwood
Today, I look at the history of Spiritwood, SK. It is a place that has seen two devastating fires, a legendary arm-wrestling club and even a piece of…
5 years, 6 months ago