A Cultural History of Canada

By Patrick & Mackenzy

A bi-weekly discussion that critically (and flippantly) engages with the literature, culture, and people of this weird place known as Canada. Hosted by two English graduates, Patrick & Mackenzy. S... more

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How many episodes does A Cultural History of Canada have?

The podcast currently has 201 episodes available.

A Cultural History of Canada episodes:

July 12, 2020 17 - Satire & Empire: Discussing T.C. Haliburton's 'The Clockmaker'
In which we do something new on the show by bringing in a guest! Topics include reactions to progressive changes in Canada and imperialist satire. Using T.C. Haliburton's seminal comedy 'The Clockmaker', we explore the other side of the more liberal sentiments forming in the 1830s.

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59min
June 28, 2020 16 - A Brief History of Government in Canada (1608-1836)
In which, before covering some major shifts, we explore the political institutions that came, went, and remained from New France to British North America.

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36min
June 14, 2020 15 - Pontiac's Rebellion: Balancing "Wilderness" & "Civilization"
In which John Richardson's 1832 novel 'Wacousta' helps us understand a fear of the unknown wilderness on the Canadian frontier - a fear solidified in the aftermath of Pontiac's Rebellion in 1763.

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Reach the show with any questions, comments and concerns at [email protected], Twitter (@CanLitHistory) & Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/CanLitHistory).

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Support: Patreon (https://www.patreon.com/historiacanadiana) & Paypal (https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/historiacanadiana). Check out the recommended reading page (https://historiacanadiana.wordpress.com/books/) and some silly apparel (http://tee.pub/lic/Ges5M2WpsBw)!
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33min
May 31, 2020 14 - Loyalist Descendants, the Romantic Next Generation?
In which Oliver Goldsmith's poem 'The Rising Village' is used to explore how the sons and daughters of the Loyalists saw their forefathers and their own place within Canada.

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Reach the show with any questions, comments and concerns at [email protected], Twitter (@CanLitHistory) & Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/CanLitHistory).

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Support: Patreon (https://www.patreon.com/historiacanadiana) & Paypal (https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/historiacanadiana). Check out the recommended reading page (https://historiacanadiana.wordpress.com/books/) and some silly apparel (http://tee.pub/lic/Ges5M2WpsBw)!
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33min
May 17, 2020 13 - The Scottish (Part 2) - Social Justice, Religion & Education
In which we conclude our examination of the Scottish in Canada with a look at their influence on social justice and education. We even bring back some literature!

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Support: Patreon (https://www.patreon.com/historiacanadiana) & Paypal (https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/historiacanadiana). Check out the recommended reading page (https://historiacanadiana.wordpress.com/books/) and some silly apparel (http://tee.pub/lic/Ges5M2WpsBw)!

Find the mentioned G.W. Gillespie poem here: https://historiacanadiana.wordpress.com/?p=178
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40min
May 05, 2020 12 - The Scottish (Part 1) - The Ballad of Commerce & Nostalgia
In which the first wave of Scottish migration to British North America is discussed, with an emphasis on commerce and language!

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42min
May 05, 2020 11 - The War of 1812: The Awakening & Romance of Canada
In which the War of 1812 is examined as a turning point in the Canadian identity and imagination despite its lack of any tangible impact.

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Reach the show with any questions, comments and concerns at [email protected], Twitter (@CanLitHistory) & Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/CanLitHistory).

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Support: Patreon (https://www.patreon.com/historiacanadiana) & Paypal (https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/historiacanadiana). Check out the recommended reading page (https://historiacanadiana.wordpress.com/books/) and some silly apparel (http://tee.pub/lic/Ges5M2WpsBw)!
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37min
May 05, 2020 10 - New France & Early French-Canadian Writing
In which we turn back the clock and return to New France for a bit to discuss the roots of major elements of the French-Canadian identity.

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Support: Patreon (https://www.patreon.com/historiacanadiana) & Paypal (https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/historiacanadiana). Check out the recommended reading page (https://historiacanadiana.wordpress.com/books/) and some silly apparel (http://tee.pub/lic/Ges5M2WpsBw)!
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41min
May 05, 2020 9 - First Nations' Oral Traditions & Early Writing
In which First Nations' history and storytelling is explored through their oral traditions and how writing changed a culture forever. A kind of follow up from Episode #8!

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Reach the show with any questions, comments and concerns at [email protected], Twitter (@CanLitHistory) & Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/CanLitHistory).

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Support: Patreon (https://www.patreon.com/historiacanadiana) & Paypal (https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/historiacanadiana). Check out the recommended reading page (https://historiacanadiana.wordpress.com/books/) and some silly apparel (http://tee.pub/lic/Ges5M2WpsBw)!
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41min
May 05, 2020 8 - Inuit Oral Traditions & The Impact of Writing
In which the Inuit culture and oral mode of storytelling is explored, followed by an overview of how writing changed the approach to their myths and legends.

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Reach the show with any questions, comments and concerns at [email protected], Twitter (@CanLitHistory) & Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/CanLitHistory).

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Support: Patreon (https://www.patreon.com/historiacanadiana) & Paypal (https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/historiacanadiana). Check out the recommended reading page (https://historiacanadiana.wordpress.com/books/) and some silly apparel (http://tee.pub/lic/Ges5M2WpsBw)!/
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37min

FAQs about A Cultural History of Canada:

How many episodes does A Cultural History of Canada have?

The podcast currently has 201 episodes available.

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