What do the Mi’kmaq, Samuel de Champlain, canned meats, Nova Scotian food, and the god Neptune all have in common? They have each played a role in the origins of Canadian Thanksgiving celebrations. Join our hosts as they notice the complicated history behind this simple holiday.

Canadian Thanksgiving

Welcome to Notice History, the podcast where we explore the ways we encounter and interact with history in our daily lives. Join Robin, Nick, and Keely as they delve into the fun and fascinating histories of past people, places, and things that continue to impact us today. By taking notice of these histories, we hope to achieve a better understanding of ourselves and the culture we live in. Notice History is created by Know History, a historical research company in Canada. For more about Know History, visit knowhistory.ca. Follow us on Twitter @NoticeHistory, or check us out online at knowhistory.ca/podcast.

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