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Canadian History Ehx
695 episodes - English - Latest episode: 10 days ago - ★★★★★ - 33 ratingsFollow Craig Baird as he explores the good, the bad and the weird of Canada's history from the pre-colonial era to 25 years ago. Whatever you want to know about Canadian history, this is your one-stop shop.
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An Interview With MP Mumilaaq Qaqqaq
March 01, 2021 12:00 - 41 minutesToday, I speak with NDP MP for Nunavut, Mumilaaq Qaqqaq. We talk about her goals for her first term, the main issues facing the Canadian North, what an NDP government would bring to Canada and much more. Support: patreon.com/canadaehx Merch: www.canadaehx.com/shop Donate: canadaehx.com (Click Donate) E-mail: [email protected] Twitter: twitter.com/craigbaird Mastadon: @[email protected] Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@cdnhistoryehx YouTube: youtube.com/c/canadianhistoryehx Learn mo...
Frederick Loft
February 27, 2021 12:00 - 20 minutesFred Loft was one of the foremost Indigenous activists of the early-20th century, and he would help found the League of Indians, which would inspire other Indigenous organizations later in the century. Today, I look at the life of this activist, veteran and more. Support: patreon.com/canadaehx Merch: www.canadaehx.com/shop Donate: canadaehx.com (Click Donate) E-mail: [email protected] Twitter: twitter.com/craigbaird Mastadon: @[email protected] Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@cdn...
An Interview With Chad Reimer
February 24, 2021 12:00 - 29 minutesToday, I speak with author and historian Chad Reimer, who recently wrote a book about a murder trial in late-19th century British Columbia. Called The Trials of Albert Stroebel, it looks at this trial in immense detail. Find the book here: https://www.amazon.ca/Trials-Albert-Stroebel-Justice-Frontier/dp/1773860208 Support: patreon.com/canadaehx Merch: www.canadaehx.com/shop Donate: canadaehx.com (Click Donate) E-mail: [email protected] Twitter: twitter.com/craigbaird Mastadon: @canadaehx@ca...
An Interview With Steve Smith
February 22, 2021 12:00 - 16 minutesToday, I speak with the man who brought Red Green and Possum Lodge to life, Steve Smith. We chat about his new podcast, The Possum Lodge Podcast. Find his podcast here: https://www.redgreen.com Support: patreon.com/canadaehx Merch: www.canadaehx.com/shop Donate: canadaehx.com (Click Donate) E-mail: [email protected] Twitter: twitter.com/craigbaird Mastadon: @[email protected] Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@cdnhistoryehx YouTube: youtube.com/c/canadianhistoryehx Learn more about y...
Chief Maquinna
February 20, 2021 12:00 - 23 minutesIn the late-1700s, Chief Maquinna would become the most important Indigenous leader on the BC coast through is dealing with European powers. For over 20 years, he brought prosperity to his people through his skilled negotiations with European powers in the Maritime fur trade. Support: patreon.com/canadaehx Merch: www.canadaehx.com/shop Donate: canadaehx.com (Click Donate) E-mail: [email protected] Twitter: twitter.com/craigbaird Mastadon: @[email protected] Tiktok: https://www.ti...
The History of Claresholm
February 18, 2021 12:00 - 39 minutesToday, I look at Claresholm, the town with the oldest motorized school bus in Canada, the hometown of one of the Famous Five, and the location where many WW2 pilots learned how to fly. Support: patreon.com/canadaehx Merch: www.canadaehx.com/shop Donate: canadaehx.com (Click Donate) E-mail: [email protected] Twitter: twitter.com/craigbaird Mastadon: @[email protected] Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@cdnhistoryehx YouTube: youtube.com/c/canadianhistoryehx Learn more about your ad ch...
An Interview with Lorna Poplak
February 17, 2021 12:00 - 42 minutesToday, I speak with Lorna Poplak about her book, The Don, which looks at the history of the very notorious jail in Toronto that operated for 150 years. You can learn more about her books here: www.lornapoplak.com Support: patreon.com/canadaehx Merch: www.canadaehx.com/shop Donate: canadaehx.com (Click Donate) E-mail: [email protected] Twitter: twitter.com/craigbaird Mastadon: @[email protected] Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@cdnhistoryehx YouTube: youtube.com/c/canadianhistoryehx...
An Interview With Stephen Brown
February 15, 2021 12:00 - 43 minutesToday, I speak with author Stephen Brown, who wrote a book about the rise and fall of the Hudson's Bay Company. We talk about the company, the people who made it what it was and the dark aspects of its history. Visit his website here: https://www.stephenrbown.net Support: patreon.com/canadaehx Merch: www.canadaehx.com/shop Donate: canadaehx.com (Click Donate) E-mail: [email protected] Twitter: twitter.com/craigbaird Mastadon: @[email protected] Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@cdnh...
The Great Canadian Flag Debate
February 13, 2021 12:00 - 36 minutesFor a period of almost two years, Canada was embroiled in the debate over a new Canadian flag. It would grind Parliament to a standstill, protests on both sides would occur but in the end Canada received a flag unique in the world. Today, I look at how Canada got its flag. Support: patreon.com/canadaehx Donate: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/craigU Donate: canadaehx.com (Click Donate) E-mail: [email protected] Twitter: twitter.com/craigbaird Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@cdnhistoryehx YouT...
The History Of Kindersley
February 11, 2021 12:00 - 23 minutesToday, I look at the community that features an original sod house, the Great Wall of Saskatchewan, the Great Sand Dunes and much more. A trip to Kindersley offers many amazing historical sites to enjoy. This episode is sponsored by the Town of Kindersley Support: patreon.com/canadaehx Merch: www.canadaehx.com/shop Donate: canadaehx.com (Click Donate) E-mail: [email protected] Twitter: twitter.com/craigbaird Mastadon: @[email protected] Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@cdnhistorye...
An Interview With Alexis Taylor
February 10, 2021 12:00 - 15 minutesToday, I speak with Country music artist Alexis Taylor, who recently released a new single called Getaway. We talk about her single, the upcoming EP and how COVID impacts the music industry. Visit her site at www.alexistaylormusic.com Support: patreon.com/canadaehx Merch: www.canadaehx.com/shop Donate: canadaehx.com (Click Donate) E-mail: [email protected] Twitter: twitter.com/craigbaird Mastadon: @[email protected] Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@cdnhistoryehx YouTube: youtube.co...
The History Of Beaumont
February 09, 2021 12:00 - 25 minutesToday, I look at the French community of Beaumont, located just south of Edmonton. From its founding as a French colony, to its stunning church, to the many historic buildings there is much to see in this Alberta community. This episode is sponsored by the City of Beaumont. Support: patreon.com/canadaehx Merch: www.canadaehx.com/shop Donate: canadaehx.com (Click Donate) E-mail: [email protected] Twitter: twitter.com/craigbaird Mastadon: @[email protected] Tiktok: https://www.tikt...
An Interview With Bruce Whitty
February 08, 2021 12:00 - 16 minutesToday, I speak with Canadian nature filmmaker Bruce Whitty, who has made a number of films that look at nature in North America, including the recent America's Wild Border: Northern Exposure. Support: patreon.com/canadaehx Merch: www.canadaehx.com/shop Donate: canadaehx.com (Click Donate) E-mail: [email protected] Twitter: twitter.com/craigbaird Mastadon: @[email protected] Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@cdnhistoryehx YouTube: youtube.com/c/canadianhistoryehx Learn more about you...
The Shawinigan Handshake
February 06, 2021 12:00 - 24 minutesIt has been 25 years since a protester confronted Prime Minister Jean Chretien, sparking one of the most famous Canadian photos from the 1990s, and an event that is still talked about today. Today, I look at the Shawinigan Handshake. Support: patreon.com/canadaehx Donate: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/craigU Donate: canadaehx.com (Click Donate) E-mail: [email protected] Twitter: twitter.com/craigbaird Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@cdnhistoryehx YouTube: youtube.com/c/canadianhistoryehx Le...
An Interview With Canadian Politics Is Boring
February 03, 2021 12:00 - 37 minutesToday, I talk with the Rhys and Jesse about their excellent podcast Canadian Politics Is Boring. Each week, they look at something from Canadian history, often the stranger the better, and dissect it. Plenty of laughs, fun and more Listen to their show on all podcast platforms. Support: patreon.com/canadaehx Merch: www.canadaehx.com/shop Donate: canadaehx.com (Click Donate) E-mail: [email protected] Twitter: twitter.com/craigbaird Mastadon: @[email protected] Tiktok: https://www....
An Interview With Daniel Schubert
February 01, 2021 12:00 - 17 minutesToday, I speak with filmmaker Daniel Schubert about his film Martha, which follows his grandmother who survived the Holocaust. The film is available through the NFB for free. Watch it here: https://www.nfb.ca/film/martha/ Support: patreon.com/canadaehx Merch: www.canadaehx.com/shop Donate: canadaehx.com (Click Donate) E-mail: [email protected] Twitter: twitter.com/craigbaird Mastadon: @[email protected] Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@cdnhistoryehx YouTube: youtube.com/c/canadianh...
The Littlest Hobo
January 30, 2021 12:00 - 35 minutesThe show with the song every Canadian knows the lyrics to. It is The Littlest Hobo and today I look at the history of this uniquely Canadian show beloved by generations. I also speak with Terry Bush, the singer behind the iconic song. His music is available on Apple Music, Spotify and his website: www.littlesthobo.com Support: patreon.com/canadaehx Donate: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/craigU Donate: canadaehx.com (Click Donate) E-mail: [email protected] Twitter: twitter.com/craigbaird Tikt...
An Interview With Vera Maloff
January 27, 2021 12:00 - 25 minutesThe Doukhobors are a people who came to Canada in the early-1900s and helped shape the areas they settled in. They were also forced to deal with prejudice, intolerance and even imprisonment for their beliefs. Today, I speak with Vera Maloff, who wrote a book about her Doukhobor family history. You can find it here: https://www.amazon.ca/Our-Backs-Warmed-Sun-Life-Community/dp/1773860399 Support: patreon.com/canadaehx Merch: www.canadaehx.com/shop Donate: canadaehx.com (Click Donate) E-mail: cr...
An Interview With Kate McKenzie
January 25, 2021 12:00 - 26 minutesToday, I speak with Kate McKenzie, a filmmaker who travelled with Martin Parnell to Afghanistan to run a marathon with the first woman in that country to run a marathon. Their journey is documented in the film The Secret Marathon. Learn more here: www.thesecretmarathon.com Support: patreon.com/canadaehx Merch: www.canadaehx.com/shop Donate: canadaehx.com (Click Donate) E-mail: [email protected] Twitter: twitter.com/craigbaird Mastadon: @[email protected] Tiktok: https://www.tiktok...
Sitting Bull In Canada
January 23, 2021 12:00 - 25 minutesIn 1887, Sitting Bull brought his people to Canada after the Battle of Little Big Horn. While he lived in peace and asked for a reserve, the Canadian government instead starved him into returning to the United States. This is the story of his four years in Canada. Support: patreon.com/canadaehx Donate: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/craigU Donate: canadaehx.com (Click Donate) E-mail: [email protected] Twitter: twitter.com/craigbaird Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@cdnhistoryehx YouTube: you...
The History of Carlyle
January 21, 2021 12:00 - 22 minutesLocated in southern Saskatchewan, this community not only boasts a great provincial park steeped in history, but it also has a wonderful museum called Rusty Relics, that highlights the history of the area. Learn more today in my episode on Carlyle. This episode is sponsored by the Town of Carlyle Support: patreon.com/canadaehx Merch: www.canadaehx.com/shop Donate: canadaehx.com (Click Donate) E-mail: [email protected] Twitter: twitter.com/craigbaird Mastadon: @[email protected] Ti...
An Interview With The Just Watch Me Podcast
January 20, 2021 12:00 - 42 minutesToday, I speak with Kate and Liv about their podcast Just Watch Me, which looks at various people and events within Canadian history. It is a great show and you can find it on all podcast platforms. Support: patreon.com/canadaehx Merch: www.canadaehx.com/shop Donate: canadaehx.com (Click Donate) E-mail: [email protected] Twitter: twitter.com/craigbaird Mastadon: @[email protected] Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@cdnhistoryehx YouTube: youtube.com/c/canadianhistoryehx Learn more ab...
An Interview With Martin Parnell
January 18, 2021 12:00 - 22 minutesToday, I speak with multiple Guiness World Record holder Martin Parnell about his new documentary, The Secret Marathon, which follows him and Kate McKenzie as they travel to Afghanistan to run a marathon with the first woman to run a marathon in the country. Learn more about the film, and sign up to see its premiere here https://thesecretmarathon.com/ Support: patreon.com/canadaehx Donate: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/craigU Donate: canadaehx.com (Click Donate) E-mail: [email protected] Tw...
Canada and Polio
January 16, 2021 12:00 - 43 minutesFrom 1910 to 1955, polio was an increasing threat that left thousands handicapped, killed hundreds and was an ever-present danger for Canadians of all ages. But Canada would play a huge role in ending this worldwide threat. Today, I look at Canada and polio. Support: patreon.com/canadaehx Donate: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/craigU Donate: canadaehx.com (Click Donate) E-mail: [email protected] Twitter: twitter.com/craigbaird Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@cdnhistoryehx YouTube: youtube.co...
An Interview With John Macfarlane
January 13, 2021 12:00 - 34 minutesToday, I speak with John Macfarlane, who wrote a book with Lynn Salmon about Capt. George Voss, the man who took a dugout canoe around the world, from Victoria, BC to London, England. Find this great book here: https://www.amazon.ca/Around-World-Dugout-Canoe-Captain/dp/1550178792 Support: patreon.com/canadaehx Merch: www.canadaehx.com/shop Donate: canadaehx.com (Click Donate) E-mail: [email protected] Twitter: twitter.com/craigbaird Mastadon: @[email protected] Tiktok: https://www...
An Interview With Loretta Todd
January 11, 2021 12:00 - 37 minutesToday, I speak with acclaimed director Loretta Todd, whose film Monkey Beach premiered on Crave TV on January 6. We talk about Indigenous filmmaking, Monkey Beach, Coyote Science and much more. Find Monkey Beach on the Crave streaming app. Support: patreon.com/canadaehx Merch: www.canadaehx.com/shop Donate: canadaehx.com (Click Donate) E-mail: [email protected] Twitter: twitter.com/craigbaird Mastadon: @[email protected] Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@cdnhistoryehx YouTube: youtu...
Smallpox and The Indigenous
January 09, 2021 12:00 - 26 minutesFrom the moment Europeans arrived, they brought with them a deadly disease called smallpox. For the next 350 years, the disease would spread through the continent, decimating the Indigenous populations that had no immunity. Today, I look at smallpox and the Indigenous Support: patreon.com/canadaehx Donate: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/craigU Donate: canadaehx.com (Click Donate) E-mail: [email protected] Twitter: twitter.com/craigbaird Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@cdnhistoryehx YouTube: ...
The History of Maidstone
January 07, 2021 12:00 - 29 minutesFrom the Battle of Cut Knife, to the noted artist who lived nearby, to the many historic sites around the community, Maidstone, Saskatchewan has a unique history that is well worth checking out. This episode is sponsored by the Town of Maidstone Support: patreon.com/canadaehx Merch: www.canadaehx.com/shop Donate: canadaehx.com (Click Donate) E-mail: [email protected] Twitter: twitter.com/craigbaird Mastadon: @[email protected] Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@cdnhistoryehx YouTube...
An Interview With Lorne Cardinal
January 06, 2021 12:00 - 30 minutesSince he first reached our homes as Sgt. Davis on Corner Gas, Lorne Cardinal has continued to stay busy. From a recurring role on FBI: Most Wanted, to his work with Corner Gas Animated, to his new production company Thru and Through Films, Cardinal is a busy man. Today, I spoke with him about his career. Thru And Through Films: www.throughandthrufilms.com Lorne Cardinal: www.lornecardinal.com Monique Hurteau: www.moniquehurteau.com Support: patreon.com/canadaehx Merch: www.canadaehx.com/shop ...
An Interview With Bob Joseph
January 04, 2021 12:00 - 45 minutesToday, I speak with Bob Joseph, the president of Indigenous Corporate Training and the author of 21 Things You May Not Know About The Indian Act. Get the book here: https://www.amazon.ca/dp/B07BR968DH/ Support: patreon.com/canadaehx Merch: www.canadaehx.com/shop Donate: canadaehx.com (Click Donate) E-mail: [email protected] Twitter: twitter.com/craigbaird Mastadon: @[email protected] Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@cdnhistoryehx YouTube: youtube.com/c/canadianhistoryehx Learn more...
Kosmos 954
January 02, 2021 12:00 - 28 minutesOn Jan. 24, 1978 the residents of the NWT, Alberta and British Columbia saw something streaking through the sky. Little did they know that it was a Soviet satellite spreading radioactive debris across a 600-km long path. Today, the story of Kosmos 954. Support: patreon.com/canadaehx Donate: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/craigU Donate: canadaehx.com (Click Donate) E-mail: [email protected] Twitter: twitter.com/craigbaird Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@cdnhistoryehx YouTube: youtube.com/c/ca...
An Interview With Jeremy Torrie
December 30, 2020 12:00 - 34 minutesToday, I speak with Jeremy Torrie, the director of the The Corruption of Divine Providence, which was released this year and stars several notable actors including Tantoo Cardinal. We talk about the film, making movies amid Covid and what is coming next for the director. Support: patreon.com/canadaehx Merch: www.canadaehx.com/shop Donate: canadaehx.com (Click Donate) E-mail: [email protected] Twitter: twitter.com/craigbaird Mastadon: @[email protected] Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.c...
An Interview With Scott Renyard
December 28, 2020 12:00 - 22 minutesToday, I speak with environmental filmmaker and the creator of The Green Channel, Scott Renyard. We talk about the streaming service, what we can do to help the planet and how films and documentaries do their part in educating us. Learn more about The Green Channel at http://greenchannel.tv Support: patreon.com/canadaehx Merch: www.canadaehx.com/shop Donate: canadaehx.com (Click Donate) E-mail: [email protected] Twitter: twitter.com/craigbaird Mastadon: @[email protected] Tiktok:...
The Indigenous and The Hudson's Bay Company
December 26, 2020 12:00 - 35 minutesToday, I take a different look at the Hudson's Bay Company and explore how it impacted the Indigenous people of Canada, from its founding in 1670 all the way up to today. Support: patreon.com/canadaehx Donate: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/craigU Donate: canadaehx.com (Click Donate) E-mail: [email protected] Twitter: twitter.com/craigbaird Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@cdnhistoryehx YouTube: youtube.com/c/canadianhistoryehx Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
An Interview With Jean Barman
December 23, 2020 12:00 - 33 minutesToday, I speak with Professor Jean Barman of the University of British Columbia about her book On The Cusp of Contact, which is a collection of articles she has written about the history of the Indigenous people of British Columbia following joining Confederation. Support: patreon.com/canadaehx Merch: www.canadaehx.com/shop Donate: canadaehx.com (Click Donate) E-mail: [email protected] Twitter: twitter.com/craigbaird Mastadon: @[email protected] Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@cdn...
An Interview With Kenny Hotz and Spencer Rice
December 21, 2020 12:00 - 31 minutesToday, I speak with Canadian comedy legends Kenny Hotz and Spencer Rice, creators of the fantastic Kenny vs Spenny. We talk about their recent special on CBC Gem called Paldemic, as well as Kenny vs Spenny and their upcoming New Year's Eve special. Get your tickets for their Jew Year's Heave special (Dec. 31 3pm EST - 5pm EST) here: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/kenny-spenny-jew-years-heave-live-stream-event-tickets-131086636659 Support: patreon.com/canadaehx Merch: www.canadaehx.com/shop Donat...
Female Firsts In Canadian Politics
December 19, 2020 12:00 - 52 minutesFrom Hannah Gale, the first woman elected to a city council, to Kim Campbell, our first female prime minister, Canada has had over a century of women reaching important political posts at all levels of government. Today, I look at some of those women. Support: patreon.com/canadaehx Donate: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/craigU Donate: canadaehx.com (Click Donate) E-mail: [email protected] Twitter: twitter.com/craigbaird Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@cdnhistoryehx YouTube: youtube.com/c/can...
An Interview With Keilani Rose
December 16, 2020 12:00 - 28 minutesToday I speak with actor, director, dancer and DJ Keilani Rose. Appearing in several television shows, she is also involved in many projects including new projects such as her film FLIMSY and her upcoming film project Breathe. Visit her site at https://www.keilanielizabethrose.com Support: patreon.com/canadaehx Merch: www.canadaehx.com/shop Donate: canadaehx.com (Click Donate) E-mail: [email protected] Twitter: twitter.com/craigbaird Mastadon: @[email protected] Tiktok: https://ww...
An Interview With Antonio Cayonne
December 14, 2020 12:00 - 27 minutesToday, I speak with Antonio Cayonne, who has starred on Prison Break, The X-Files, iZombie and more. This month, he is the lead in the Hallmark movie Christmas In Evergreen: Bells Are Ringing. We talk about his life, career and how we can make the most of our time right now. Support: patreon.com/canadaehx Merch: www.canadaehx.com/shop Donate: canadaehx.com (Click Donate) E-mail: [email protected] Twitter: twitter.com/craigbaird Mastadon: @[email protected] Tiktok: https://www.tikt...
Shanawdithit
December 12, 2020 12:00 - 20 minutesShe is the last-known full-blooded Beothuk in history and her drawings and stories helped preserve her culture from being lost to history. Today, I look at the fascinating and tragic life of Shanawdithit. Support: patreon.com/canadaehx Donate: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/craigU Donate: canadaehx.com (Click Donate) E-mail: [email protected] Twitter: twitter.com/craigbaird Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@cdnhistoryehx YouTube: youtube.com/c/canadianhistoryehx Learn more about your ad choices...
The History Of Milk River
December 11, 2020 17:01 - 27 minutesFrom the nearby site with hundreds of ancient Indigenous carvings, to dinosaur eggs, to a history that includes being under eight different flags, Milk River has a fascinating history that stretches right up to today. Today, I look at that history. This episode is sponsored by the Town of Milk River. Support: patreon.com/canadaehx Merch: www.canadaehx.com/shop Donate: canadaehx.com (Click Donate) E-mail: [email protected] Twitter: twitter.com/craigbaird Mastadon: @[email protected]...
An Interview With Alan Doyle
December 09, 2020 12:00 - 19 minutesToday, I speak with Alan Doyle, the lead singer and songwriter of Great Big Sea. We talk about COVID-19, what he is up to and his new book All Together Now. Support: patreon.com/canadaehx Merch: www.canadaehx.com/shop Donate: canadaehx.com (Click Donate) E-mail: [email protected] Twitter: twitter.com/craigbaird Mastadon: @[email protected] Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@cdnhistoryehx YouTube: youtube.com/c/canadianhistoryehx Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/ad...
An Interview With Dr. Colin Read
December 07, 2020 12:00 - 31 minutesToday on the podcast, I speak with Dr. Colin Read about the 1837/1838 Lower and Upper Canada Rebellions. While the rebellions had a massive impact on the future of Canada, they are largely forgotten by the general public today. Support: patreon.com/canadaehx Merch: www.canadaehx.com/shop Donate: canadaehx.com (Click Donate) E-mail: [email protected] Twitter: twitter.com/craigbaird Mastadon: @[email protected] Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@cdnhistoryehx YouTube: youtube.com/c/ca...
The Klondike Gold Rush
December 05, 2020 12:00 - 41 minutesThe most-orderly and last great gold rush in history, the Klondike Gold Rush of 1897-1899 changed Canada and the people who took part in it. With 100,000 people trying to get to the Yukon, it was a very interesting time in our nation's history. Support: patreon.com/canadaehx Donate: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/craigU Donate: canadaehx.com (Click Donate) E-mail: [email protected] Twitter: twitter.com/craigbaird Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@cdnhistoryehx YouTube: youtube.com/c/canadianhis...
An Interview with Dr. Roberta Bondar
December 02, 2020 12:00 - 22 minutesToday on the podcast, I speak with the Canada's first female astronaut, Dr. Roberta Bondar. In all she spent 8 days, 1 hour and 14 minutes in space in 1992. We talk about her foundation, photography and how space changes our views of life on Earth. Visit the Foundation website at https://www.therobertabondarfoundation.org Support: patreon.com/canadaehx Merch: www.canadaehx.com/shop Donate: canadaehx.com (Click Donate) E-mail: [email protected] Twitter: twitter.com/craigbaird Mastadon: @cana...
An Interview With David Peck
November 30, 2020 12:00 - 32 minutesToday, I speak with David Peck, who is the founder of SoChange and the host of Face2Face, a podcast you can find at www.face2facelive.ca We talk about Cambodia, films, his books and what we can all do to make the world a better place. Support: patreon.com/canadaehx Merch: www.canadaehx.com/shop Donate: canadaehx.com (Click Donate) E-mail: [email protected] Twitter: twitter.com/craigbaird Mastadon: @[email protected] Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@cdnhistoryehx YouTube: youtube.co...
Mr. Dressup
November 28, 2020 12:00 - 52 minutesToday, I look at the life of Ernie Coombs, who delighted millions of Canadian children for 30 years as Mr. Dressup. I speak with Fred Penner and Judith Lawrence (Casey and Finnegan) about his life and impact on Canada as well. Thank you to the Conservancy Hornby Island https://www.conservancyhornbyisland.org for their help. Support: patreon.com/canadaehx Merch: www.canadaehx.com/shop Donate: canadaehx.com (Click Donate) E-mail: [email protected] Twitter: twitter.com/craigbaird Mastadon: @ca...
The History Of Wallace-Woodworth
November 26, 2020 12:00 - 40 minutesToday, I look at the history of the Rural Municipality of Wallace-Woodworth in Manitoba. From the Antique Automobile Museum, to the many historic buildings and even a unique plane crash in 1942, there is much to discover! This episode is sponsored by the RM of Wallace-Woodworth Support: patreon.com/canadaehx Merch: www.canadaehx.com/shop Donate: canadaehx.com (Click Donate) E-mail: [email protected] Twitter: twitter.com/craigbaird Mastadon: @[email protected] Tiktok: https://www.t...
An Interview With Kirk Diamond
November 25, 2020 16:10 - 21 minutesToday, I speak with musician Kirk Diamond who has a new song out called Let It Be Done. We talk about making music during COVID, what he is up to and what we can all learn from the experience of 2020. Visit his website at www.kirkdiamondmusic.com Support: patreon.com/canadaehx Merch: www.canadaehx.com/shop Donate: canadaehx.com (Click Donate) E-mail: [email protected] Twitter: twitter.com/craigbaird Mastadon: @[email protected] Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@cdnhistoryehx YouTub...
An Interview With Michael Posner
November 23, 2020 12:00 - 27 minutesToday on the podcast, I speak with author Michael Posner, who has recently released his first of three books that look at the life of legendary artist and musician Leonard Cohen. We talk about Cohen, his early life and what made him so iconic. Find the book here: https://www.simonandschuster.ca/books/Leonard-Cohen-Untold-Stories-The-Early-Years/Michael-Posner/Leonard-Cohen-Untold-Stories-series/9781982152628 Support: patreon.com/canadaehx Merch: www.canadaehx.com/shop Donate: canadaehx.com (C...