In which the first wave of Scottish migration to British North America is discussed, with an emphasis on commerce and language!--Canada's cultural history has long been overlooked. Through the use of the literature and cultural items that have come out of the Great White North, explore the history of Canada and the people that shaped its unique features in North America.--You can reach me for questions or suggestions at historiacanadiana@gmail.com, Twitter @CanLitHistory, and on the Historia Canadiana Facebook page.--You can support the show through Ko-Fi (ko-fi.com/historiacanadiana). Check out the recommended reading list: https://historiacanadiana.wordpress.com/books/

Historia Canadiana - A Cultural History of Canada

#12 - The Scottish in Canada (Part 1) - The Ballad of Commerce & Nostalgia

In which the War of 1812 is examined as this turning point in the Canadian identity and imagination in spite of its lack of any tangible military or territorial impact.--Canada's cultural history has long been overlooked. Through the use of the literature and cultural items that have come out of the Great White North, explore the history of Canada and the people that shaped its unique features in North America.--You can reach me for questions or suggestions at historiacanadiana@gmail.com, Twitter @CanLitHistory, and on the Historia Canadiana Facebook page.--You can support the show through Ko-Fi (ko-fi.com/historiacanadiana). Check out the recommended reading list: https://historiacanadiana.wordpress.com/books/

# 11 - The War of 1812 - The Awakening and Romance of Canada

In which we turn back the clock and return to New France for a bit to discuss the roots of major elements of the French-Canadian identity.--Canada's cultural history has long been overlooked. Through the use of the literature and cultural items that have come out of the Great White North, explore the history of Canada and the people that shaped its unique features in North America.--You can reach me for questions or suggestions at historiacanadiana@gmail.com or on Twitter @CanLitHistory.--You can support the show through Ko-Fi (ko-fi.com/historiacanadiana). 

#10 - New France & Early French-Canadian Writing

In which First Nations' history and storytelling is explored through their oral traditions and how writing changed a culture forever. A kind of follow up from Episode #8!--Canada's cultural history has long been overlooked. Through the use of the literature and cultural items that have come out of the Great White North, explore the history of Canada and the people that shaped its unique features in North America.You can reach me for questions or suggestions at historiacanadiana@gmail.com or on Twitter @CanLitHistory.--SHAMELESS PLUGS--Check out the essay I wrote for PanelxPanel (@panelxpanel) called 'Giants in the Shadows'. The Kickstarter is up now until the end of March!https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/hassanoe/panelxpanel-one-shots-comics-criticism-monographs?ref=6gk8im&token=3bee601dYou can also support the show through Ko-Fi (ko-fi.com/historiacanadiana). 

#9 - First Nations' Oral Traditions & Early Writing

In which the Inuit culture and oral mode of storytelling is explored, followed by an overview of how writing changed the approach to their myths and legends.--Canada's cultural history has long been overlooked. Through the use of the literature and cultural items that have come out of the Great White North, explore the history of Canada and the people that shaped its unique features in North America.You can reach me for questions or suggestions at historiacanadiana@gmail.com or on Twitter @CanLitHistory.--SHAMELESS PLUGS--Check out the essay I wrote for PanelxPanel (@panelxpanel) called 'Giants in the Shadows'. The Kickstarter is up now!https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/hassanoe/panelxpanel-one-shots-comics-criticism-monographs?ref=6gk8im&token=3bee601dYou can also support the show through Ko-Fi (ko-fi.com/historiacanadiana).

#8 - Inuit Oral Traditions & the Impact of Writing

In which Lawrence Hill's 2007 novel 'The Book of Negroes' is used to discuss Black Loyalists and slavery in the British Empire and Canada.--Canada's cultural history has long been overlooked. Through the use of the literature and cultural items that have come out of the Great White North, explore the history of Canada and the people that shaped its unique features in North America.You can reach me for questions or suggestions at historiacanadiana@gmail.com or on Twitter @CanLitHistory.--SHAMELESS PLUGS--Check out the essay I wrote for PanelxPanel (@panelxpanel) called 'Giants in the Shadows', set to be released soon. UPDATE: The Kickstarter is up on Friday, March 28th, 2020!You can also support the show through Ko-Fi (ko-fi.com/historiacanadiana). 

#7 - Lawrence Hill's The Book of Negroes

In which we discuss 18th century English poetry from the Maritimes. Let's get into New England Planters, Loyalists, and a whole lot of misconceptions as to their role in the formation of Canada!Canada's cultural history has long been overlooked. Through the use of the literature and cultural products that have come out of the Great White North, I explore the history of Canada and the people that shaped its unique features in North America.You can reach me for questions or suggestions at historiacanadiana@gmail.com or on Twitter @CanLitHistory.--SHAMELESS PLUGS--Check out the essay I wrote for PanelxPanel (@panelxpanel) called 'Giants in the Shadows', set to be released soon.You can also support the show through Ko-Fi (ko-fi.com/historiacanadiana). 

#6 - Early English Poetry in the Maritimes

In which the first poetry produced in what would become Canada is examined! How can Newfoundland's 17th and 18th century poets tell us about the very slowly emerging culture of Canada's last province? Find out on today's episode!Canada's cultural history has long been overlooked. Through the use of the literature and cultural products that have come out of the Great White North, I explore the history of Canada and the people that shaped its unique features in North America.You can reach me for questions or suggestions at historiacanadiana@gmail.com or on Twitter @CanLitHistory

#5 - Early Newfoundland Poetry

In which we cap off our examination of exploration literature with Alexander Mackenzie's recounting of his late-18th century travels from Montreal to the Arctic Ocean and to the Pacific Ocean! Bloody legend, mate.Canada's cultural history has long been overlooked. Through the use of the literature and cultural products that have come out of the Great White North, I explore the history of Canada and the people that shaped its unique features in North America.You can reach me for questions or suggestions at historiacanadiana@gmail.com or on Twitter @CanLitHistory

#4 - Exploration Literature (Part 2) - Sir Alexander Mackenzie's Voyages from Montreal

In which we begin an examination of exploration literature through Samuel de Champlain and his writings about the adventures he went on (or did he...)! Find out how 400 years ago, Champlain helped set up many aspects of Canadian life that are still relevant today.Canada's cultural history has long been overlooked. Through the use of the literature and culture that has come out of the Great White North, I explore the history of Canada and the people that shaped its unique features in North America.You can reach me for questions or suggestions at historiacanadiana@gmail.com or on Twitter @CanLitHistory

#3 - Exploration Literature (Part 1) - The Voyages of Samuel de Champlain

In which a 1988 album by a Native American artist tells us about the forgotten or erased history of Indigenous populations in Canada and their initial contact with Europeans.Canada's cultural history has long been overlooked. Through the use of the literature and culture that has come out of the Great White North, I explore the history of Canada and the people that shaped its unique features in North America.You can reach me for questions or suggestions at historiacanadiana@gmail.com or on Twitter @CanLitHistory

#2 - Alanis Obomsawin's Bush Lady

In which we learn about what the show is aboutCanada's cultural history has long been overlooked. Through the use of the literature and culture that has come out of the Great White North, I explore the history of Canada and the people that shaped its unique features in North America.You can reach me for questions or suggestions at historiacanadiana@gmail.com or on Twitter @CanLitHistory

#0 - Introduction

In which Margaret Atwood's 1970 collection of poetry tells us about the major themes and subjects that will be central to Canadian culture and history.Canada's cultural history has long been overlooked. Through the use of the literature and culture that has come out of the Great White North, I explore the history of Canada and the people that shaped its unique features in North America.You can reach me for questions or suggestions at historiacanadiana@gmail.com or on Twitter @CanLitHistory

#1 - Margaret Atwood's The Journals of Susanna Moodie

Canada's cultural history has long been overlooked. Through the use of the literature and cultural items that have come out of the Great White North, explore the history of Canada and the people that shaped its unique features in North America.You can reach me for questions or suggestions at historiacanadiana@gmail.com or on Twitter @CanLitHistory

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Historia Canadiana - A Cultural History of Canada

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