Montrealaise

Montrealaise

By Denise MylonakisHistory
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Montrealaise episodes

  • Montrealaise- Why did the Quebec Bridge collapse twice?

    Denise Mylonakis is joined by engineer Emilie Huot to discuss the construction and failure of the first Quebec Bridge. They talk cantilever bridges. Who designed it, who built it, why it fell and who's responsible? Then, they ask themselves the same questions for the second construction.   

    54 min
  • Montrealaise- Who's at fault for Residential schools?

    Denise Mylonakis sits down with Irene and Kahentiiohstha Foote to discuss Canada's shameful history of Indigenous Residential schools. What was their purpose? What is the lasting effect on students? What did the school consist of and who's at fault? The episode also discusses the legacy of John A MacDonald and Pope Francis' refusal to apologize for the church's involvement. 

    54 min

About Montrealaise

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Montreal-based podcast hosted by Denise Mylonakis and a guest where she casually learns and discusses Quebec and Canadian historical tragedies... Montreal-mal-a-l'aise... Theme song is Call me in the…