Welcome to Gettin' Historical With It, a student-led podcast hosted by Nihal Naqvi, with co-host Evan Di Maria, this episode features Dr. Christopher Petrakos from the University of Toronto Mississauga’s Department of Historical Studies.

Together, we delve into the Klondike Borderlands and the collision of gold, theology, and the making of empire in Canada’s far northwest. From contested borders to colonial justifications, discover how the gold rush shaped the region and the nation. Let’s get historical with Dr. Petrakos!