Latest Heritageminutes Podcast Episodes
Vimy Ridge
Minute Women - November 10, 2021 09:00 - 58 minutes ★★★★★ - 2 ratings"In those few moments, I witnessed the birth of a nation." The Canadian victory at Vimy during the First World War was a defining moment for Canada, when the country emerged from under the shadow of Britain and felt capable of greatness. Canadian troops also earned a reputation as formi...
Vimy Ridge
Minute Women - November 10, 2021 09:00 - 58 minutes"In those few moments, I witnessed the birth of a nation." The Canadian victory at Vimy during the First World War was a defining moment for Canada, when the country emerged from under the shadow of Britain and felt capable of greatness. Canadian troops also earned a reputation as formi...
The Last Post and Madame E. Guérin (HYGAM 14)
Minute Women - November 03, 2021 08:00 - 42 minutesWhere did the Last Post come from? And why do we wear plastic poppies to commemorate our fallen soldiers? Well, we have the answers folks! This week, Linnea uncovers the history of the Last Post. Then, Grace goes into the life and work of Madame E. Guérin, the French woman responsible f...
The Last Post and Madame E. Guérin (HYGAM 14)
Minute Women - November 03, 2021 08:00 - 42 minutes ★★★★★ - 2 ratingsWhere did the Last Post come from? And why do we wear plastic poppies to commemorate our fallen soldiers? Well, we have the answers folks! This week, Linnea uncovers the history of the Last Post. Then, Grace goes into the life and work of Madame E. Guérin, the French woman responsible f...
Expo 67
Minute Women - October 27, 2021 08:00 - 44 minutesGrace and Linnea are covering the Heritage Minute classic (and one of Grace's favourites): Expo 67! The 1967 International and Universal Exposition or Expo 67, as it was commonly known, was a general exhibition, Category One World's Fair held in Montreal, Canada, from April 27 to Octobe...
Expo 67
Minute Women - October 27, 2021 08:00 - 44 minutes ★★★★★ - 2 ratingsGrace and Linnea are covering the Heritage Minute classic (and one of Grace's favourites): Expo 67! The 1967 International and Universal Exposition or Expo 67, as it was commonly known, was a general exhibition, Category One World's Fair held in Montreal, Canada, from April 27 to Octobe...
Unicef Trick-or-Treating and Updates (HYGAM 13)
Minute Women - October 20, 2021 08:00 - 29 minutesWhatever happened to those orange boxes? The Minute Women have been busy over the last few weeks! We received an awesome email from a listener who helps fill in some details about the Dr. Lucille Teasdale Corti story. We also share some clips from our recent features on the North of Nor...
Unicef Trick-or-Treating and Updates (HYGAM 13)
Minute Women - October 20, 2021 08:00 - 29 minutes ★★★★★ - 2 ratingsWhatever happened to those orange boxes? The Minute Women have been busy over the last few weeks! We received an awesome email from a listener who helps fill in some details about the Dr. Lucille Teasdale Corti story. We also share some clips from our recent features on the North of Nor...
Dr. Lucille Teasdale Corti
Minute Women - October 13, 2021 08:00 - 32 minutesNew favourite badass alert! This week we dive into the life of totally under-rated badass Dr. Lucille Teasdale Corti. A Canadian physician who dedicated her life to running a Uganda hospital from 1961 to 1996. Her work was constantly threatened by political upheaval and war, not to ment...
Dr. Lucille Teasdale Corti
Minute Women - October 13, 2021 08:00 - 32 minutes ★★★★★ - 2 ratingsNew favourite badass alert! This week we dive into the life of totally under-rated badass Dr. Lucille Teasdale Corti. A Canadian physician who dedicated her life to running a Uganda hospital from 1961 to 1996. Her work was constantly threatened by political upheaval and war, not to ment...
Canadian Thanksgiving (HYGAM 12)
Minute Women - October 06, 2021 08:00 - 26 minutes ★★★★★ - 2 ratingsThis week, the Minute Women discuss Canadian Thanksgiving and their own family traditions around the holiday. What is Canadian Thanksgiving? Is it just a copy of its American counter part? Why is it in October instead of November? What is the meaning of life? We answer just some of thes...
Canadian Thanksgiving (HYGAM 12)
Minute Women - October 06, 2021 08:00 - 26 minutesThis week, the Minute Women discuss Canadian Thanksgiving and their own family traditions around the holiday. What is Canadian Thanksgiving? Is it just a copy of its American counter part? Why is it in October instead of November? What is the meaning of life? We answer just some of thes...
Famous Canadian Quotes and the Dark History of Pablum (HYGAM 11)
Minute Women - September 29, 2021 08:00 - 27 minutes ★★★★★ - 2 ratingsOn the eve of the first National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, Grace and Linnea reflect on Canada's new day of memory and commemoration. Linnea introduces a new round of trivia for everyone with mystery quotes by some famous Canadians and Grace deep dives on the dark past of Canadia...
Famous Canadian Quotes and the Dark History of Pablum (HYGAM 11)
Minute Women - September 29, 2021 08:00 - 27 minutesOn the eve of the first National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, Grace and Linnea reflect on Canada's new day of memory and commemoration. Linnea introduces a new round of trivia for everyone with mystery quotes by some famous Canadians and Grace deep dives on the dark past of Canadia...
Kensington Market
Minute Women - September 22, 2021 08:00 - 48 minutes ★★★★★ - 2 ratingsThis week we take a long, winding road to talking about one of Canada's most vibrant and diverse communities: Toronto's own Kensington Market. What began as the "Jewish Market" has become a bohemian escape smack down in the middle of Canada's largest city. We also discuss back to school...
Kensington Market
Minute Women - September 22, 2021 08:00 - 48 minutesThis week we take a long, winding road to talking about one of Canada's most vibrant and diverse communities: Toronto's own Kensington Market. What began as the "Jewish Market" has become a bohemian escape smack down in the middle of Canada's largest city. We also discuss back to school...
Should You Start a Podcast? with Sarah MacLellan (HYGAM 10)
Minute Women - September 15, 2021 09:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 2 ratingsThis week, Grace and Linnea are once again joined by the Queen of the Halifax Comedy Scene, Stand-up Whiz, and Podcast Guru Sarah MacLellan. We dive into the behind-the-scenes of podcasting, especially podcasting as women. We talk about Sarah's podcast InTALKSicated, criticism in our fi...
Should You Start a Podcast? with Sarah MacLellan (HYGAM 10)
Minute Women - September 15, 2021 09:00 - 1 hourThis week, Grace and Linnea are once again joined by the Queen of the Halifax Comedy Scene, Stand-up Whiz, and Podcast Guru Sarah MacLellan. We dive into the behind-the-scenes of podcasting, especially podcasting as women. We talk about Sarah's podcast InTALKSicated, criticism in our fi...
Agnes Macphail with Sarah McLellan
Minute Women - September 08, 2021 08:00 - 43 minutes"Is this normal?!" we say as we uncontrollably laugh with our special guest Sarah McLellan, the host of InTalksicated Podcast and the Queen of Halifax comedy scene. This week we cover the life of female pioneer Agnes Macphail, Canada's first woman Member of Parliament. Macphail was a fo...
Agnes Macphail with Sarah MacLellan
Minute Women - September 08, 2021 08:00 - 43 minutes"Is this normal?!" we say as we uncontrollably laugh with our special guest Sarah McLellan, the host of InTalksicated Podcast and the Queen of Halifax comedy scene. This week we cover the life of female pioneer Agnes Macphail, Canada's first woman Member of Parliament. Macphail was a fo...
Agnes Macphail with Sarah McLellan
Minute Women - September 08, 2021 08:00 - 43 minutes ★★★★★ - 2 ratings"Is this normal?!" we say as we uncontrollably laugh with our special guest Sarah McLellan, the host of InTalksicated Podcast and the Queen of Halifax comedy scene. This week we cover the life of female pioneer Agnes Macphail, Canada's first woman Member of Parliament. Macphail was a fo...
Agnes Macphail with Sarah MacLellan
Minute Women - September 08, 2021 08:00 - 43 minutes ★★★★★ - 2 ratings"Is this normal?!" we say as we uncontrollably laugh with our special guest Sarah McLellan, the host of InTalksicated Podcast and the Queen of Halifax comedy scene. This week we cover the life of female pioneer Agnes Macphail, Canada's first woman Member of Parliament. Macphail was a fo...
Wonderbra (HYGAM 9)
Minute Women - September 01, 2021 08:00 - 30 minutes ★★★★★ - 2 ratingsGirdles and pantyhose and brassieres, oh my! On this week's episode, Grace and Linnea dive into one of Canada's most well-known brands, the one and only Wonderbra. Tune in to learn how this bra took the world by storm and thrived even when bra-burning was all the rage, by transforming b...
Wonderbra (HYGAM 9)
Minute Women - September 01, 2021 08:00 - 30 minutesGirdles and pantyhose and brassieres, oh my! On this week's episode, Grace and Linnea dive into one of Canada's most well-known brands, the one and only Wonderbra. Tune in to learn how this bra took the world by storm and thrived even when bra-burning was all the rage, by transforming b...
Underground Railroad
Minute Women - August 25, 2021 08:00 - 48 minutes ★★★★★ - 2 ratingsThis week, the Minute Women peer into the covert and secret world of the Underground Railroad, a clandestine group of 19th century abolitionists who worked to transport escaped slaves fleeing the American South to find freedom in Northern States and Canada. Former slaves and other Afric...
Underground Railroad
Minute Women - August 25, 2021 08:00 - 48 minutesThis week, the Minute Women peer into the covert and secret world of the Underground Railroad, a clandestine group of 19th century abolitionists who worked to transport escaped slaves fleeing the American South to find freedom in Northern States and Canada. Former slaves and other Afric...
HYGAM 8 - Are We Smarter Than Canadian Fifth Graders?
Minute Women - August 18, 2021 07:00 - 39 minutesAfter mutual near death experiences, the Minute Women decide to take it easy and test their history knowledge. You would think by this point they would be experts... you would be gravely mistaken. Learn more about the podcast at minutewomenpodcast.ca
Are We Smarter Than Canadian Fifth Graders? (HYGAM 8)
Minute Women - August 18, 2021 07:00 - 39 minutes ★★★★★ - 2 ratingsAfter mutual near death experiences, the Minute Women decide to take it easy and test their history knowledge. You would think by this point they would be experts... you would be gravely mistaken. Learn more about the podcast at minutewomenpodcast.ca
Are We Smarter Than Canadian Fifth Graders? (HYGAM 8)
Minute Women - August 18, 2021 07:00 - 39 minutesAfter mutual near death experiences, the Minute Women decide to take it easy and test their history knowledge. You would think by this point they would be experts... you would be gravely mistaken. Learn more about the podcast at minutewomenpodcast.ca
HYGAM 7 - Elections and Podcast Recommendations
Minute Women - August 11, 2021 07:00 - 41 minutesGrace and Linnea are back with hot takes and winding tales in another edition of Have You Got a Minute? As election season is upon us, Linnea ponders over the pros and cons of having the parliamentary system, over other forms of democracies. Grace shares what she has been up to over the...