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Minute Women is your weekly dose of Canadian history and corny 90s nostalgia. We are best friends Grace McNutt and Linnea Swinimer and we are on a mission to tell the untold stories behind the iconic ... more
FAQs about Minute Women:How many episodes does Minute Women have?The podcast currently has 129 episodes available.
September 02, 2020Marion OrrOn this week's episode, Grace and Linnea soar through the accomplishments of one of Canada's Aviation pioneers: Marion Orr. A prolific pilot and instructor, Marion was a heroic figure... Who deserves to have an airport named after them! https://www.historicacanada.ca/content/heritage-minutes/marion-orr...more1h 4minPlay
August 26, 2020John Peters HumphreyThis week, the Minute Women dive into the life of John Peters Humphrey, the first drafter of the United Nations' Universal Declaration of Human Rights. No dad? No mom? No arm? No problem! https://www.historicacanada.ca/content/heritage-minutes/john-humphrey...more1h 4minPlay
August 19, 2020Jackie RobinsonThis week's episode of Minute Women is out of the park! We're talking about baseball legend and civil rights activist Jackie Robinson and his early career with the Montreal Royals. Tune in to hear Grace and Linnea gush over yet another vulnerable, handsome man! https://www.historicacanada.ca/content/heritage-minutes/jackie-robinson...more1h 1minPlay
August 12, 2020Emily CarrIn this week's episode, the Minute Women delve into the classic Emily Carr Heritage Minute. Grace and Linnea learn all about her life, her art, the 350 sheepdogs she raised, and her monkey named Woo. https://www.historicacanada.ca/content/heritage-minutes/emily-carr...more1h 6minPlay
August 05, 2020Saguenay FireThis week, Grace and Linnea take a closer look at the infamous Saguenay fire of 1870. Grace has a bone to pick because the minute is once again a little misleading with regards to what actually happen but hey, it was the 90s and melodrama was in! Tune in to learn all about the history of the area and why it's now a fantastic place to pick berries! https://www.historicacanada.ca/content/heritage-minutes/saguenay-fire...more55minPlay
July 29, 2020Joseph CasavantThis week the Minute Women discuss a true (Ca)savant... Joseph Casavant and Casavant Organs! Grace and Linnea pulled out all the stops for this episode and discuss the origin of the musical instrument as well as the Casavant family legacy! https://www.historicacanada.ca/content/heritage-minutes/joseph-casavant...more51minPlay
July 22, 2020Sitting BullThis week, the Minute Women tackle the force of nature who was Sitting Bull, the Hunkpapa Lakota Chief and all around incredible human. Grace and Linnea discuss the life of Sitting Bull and why the Heritage Minute really doesn’t tell the full story. Fun fact: white people are awful. https://www.historicacanada.ca/content/heritage-minutes/sitting-bull...more50minPlay
July 15, 2020Jennie TroutThe Minute Women are back for Season 2! We're coming back strong with the much-requested Dr. Jennie Trout Heritage Minute. Listen in to learn all about this pioneering, smart, compassionate lady and the reason why you may have never heard of her! https://www.historicacanada.ca/content/heritage-minutes/jennie-trout...more59minPlay
July 01, 2020The Great Canadian Flag DebateHappy Canada Day from the Minute Women! In the Season 1 finale, Grace and Linnea unpack the Great Canadian Flag Debate and how the Maple Leaf Flag came to be. Don't worry, we won't be gone for long, Season 2 is just around the corner with episode 1 dropping July 15th! https://www.historicacanada.ca/content/heritage-minutes/flags...more56minPlay
June 24, 2020Jim Egan with Theodore SaundersThe Minute Women are celebrating Pride Month by discussing writer and gay activist Jim Egan! We were also fortunate enough to be joined by actor Theodore Saunders, who played Egan in the Heritage Minute devoted to his campaign for equal rights. Please go follow Theo on Instagram! @theodorersaundershttps://www.historicacanada.ca/content/heritage-minutes/jim-egan...more1h 20minPlay
FAQs about Minute Women:How many episodes does Minute Women have?The podcast currently has 129 episodes available.