#12 - The Scottish in Canada (Part 1) - The Ballad of Commerce & Nostalgia
In which the first wave of Scottish migration to British North America is discussed, with an emphasis on commerce and language!--Canada's cultural his...
Historia Canadiana - A Cultural History of Canada
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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
# 11 - The War of 1812 - The Awakening and Romance of Canada
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 t...
#10 - New France & Early French-Canadian Writing
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 c...
#9 - First Nations' Oral Traditions & Early 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...
#8 - Inuit Oral Traditions & the Impact of 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 l...
#7 - Lawrence Hill's The Book of Negroes
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 c...
#6 - Early English Poetry in the Maritimes
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 ...
#5 - Early Newfoundland Poetry
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 ...
#4 - Exploration Literature (Part 2) - Sir Alexander Mackenzie's Voyages from Montreal
In which we cap off our examination of exploration literature with Alexander Mackenzie's recounting of his late-18th century travels from Montreal to ...
#3 - Exploration Literature (Part 1) - The Voyages of Samuel de Champlain
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...)...