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Countless Journeys & D’innombrables Voyages are original shows created by the Canadian Museum of Immigration located at Pier 21 in Halifax, the site of arrival for nearly a million immigrants. Connect to the human side of immigration through stories that warm the heart, build empathy and highlight the contributions made by newcomers. Dive into our shared history and honour those who now call Canada home as our guests share the challenges, joy and unexpected humour they’ve experienced along t ...
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Welcome to Notice History, the podcast where we explore the ways we encounter and interact with history in our daily lives. Join Robin, Nick, and Keely as they delve into the fun and fascinating histories of past people, places, and things that continue to impact us today. By taking notice of these histories, we hope to achieve a better understanding of ourselves and the culture we live in. Notice History is created by Know History, a historical research company in Canada. For more about Kno ...
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A bonus episode recorded at the Dumpling Summit at the Canadian Museum of Immigration at Pier 21.By The Canadian Museum of Immigration at Pier 21, Tina Pittaway
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It’s been a tumultuous couple of years inside Iran, with protests over the killing of 22-year-old Masha Amini taking place in dozens of towns and cities around the world. In Toronto, which is home to the second-highest concentration of Iranians immigrants outside of Iran, the Mohyeddin siblings, Sally, Samira and Amir, have run Banu for eighteen ye…
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Apple and pear trees are common sights along the South Shore of Nova Scotia, but a new nursery just outside Lunenburg is bringing a vast array of new species of fruit trees to the area.Originally from Germany, Annette Clarke moved to British Columbia in the early 2000’s to study the ecosystems within the old growth forests of the West Coast. Her lo…
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How to Share an Egg - Bonny and Saul Reichert
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For many people who are uprooted from their lives in their homeland, the foods of home are often the first things they want to share, and the last connection to home that they hang onto. That’s certainly true for Edmonton’s Reichert family. Saul Reichert was the sole surviving member of his immediate family when he arrived in Canada as a Jewish war…
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Growing up, celebrated chef and entrepreneur Vikram Vij wanted to be an actor, but his business-minded father had other ideas. At nineteen, Vij left India for Austria, where he studied hotel management, and landed his first restaurant job at the famed Michelin-starred Post-Stuben restaurant.It was there that a chance encounter with the head of CP H…
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Growing up in Vancouver as the child of immigrants from China and Hong Kong, journalist Ann Hui had a very specific idea of what so-called authentic Chinese food was. “We would go eat in Chinatown. We would have wonton noodles, we would have dim sum, you know, really elaborate banquets. There were so many different ways of eating Chinese food, in m…
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Season 4 trailerBy The Canadian Museum of Immigration at Pier 21, Tina Pittaway
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Escape to Freedom - Luben Boykov & Elena Popova
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Gander, Newfoundland was made famous internationally with the hit Broadway musical Come From Away. The Tony Award-winning blockbuster centered around how the town handled the massive influx of stranded airline passengers impacted by the grounding of flights after the September 11th terrorist attacks in the United States in 2001.What a lot of people…
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Do You See What I See? – Visual Artists Rey Tatad & Leya Evelyn
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Rey Tatad moved from the Philippines to Tisdale, Saskatchewan when he was 16 years old. Growing up, he loved illustration, and when it came time to decide on what to major in at University, Rey knew that art was what he wanted to pursue as his life’s work. In 2021 he graduated from the University of Regina with a degree in Fine Arts, picking up a n…
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Determined Dancers - Ida Beltran Lucila & Jojo Lucila
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The desire to give children a better life. That’s one of the big, enduring themes in stories about why people leave everything they know behind, to immigrate to another country.And it’s what inspired Ida Beltran Lucila and Jojo Lucila to leave thriving careers in the dance world in the Philippines to start over in Canada. The two met at Ballet Phil…
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The Mariachi Ghost – Jorge Requena Ramos & Rafael Reyes
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The search for justice in an unjust world is a theme that never gets old. And it’s the search for justice that inspires Jorge Requena Ramos and Rafael Reyes in the music they create, along with their bandmates, in The Mariachi Ghost. “The Mariachi Ghost is a man who does not know if he's dead or alive,” explains Ramos. “A rider that comes in the ni…
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Visionaries Past & Present – Yousuf Karsh & Dinuk Wijeratne
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Season 3 of Countless Journeys from the Canadian Museum of Immigration at Pier 21 celebrates the contributions of Canadian immigrants to the performing and visual arts. We begin with a celebration of the life and work of legendary photographer Yousuf Karsh.Karsh was 13 years old when his family fled the Armenian Genocide, escaping to Syria. Two yea…
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Devoting your life to making art takes guts. Many newcomers have, and Canada as a country is richer for it.Join host Paolo Pietropaolo and many incredibly talented artists in the creative and performing arts who also happen to be immigrants to Canada in Season 3 of Countless Journeys. People like The Mariachi Ghost band lead singer Jorge Requina Ra…
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The Game Changers brings us the stories of two men, born just a few years apart, who came to Canada under very different circumstances and who both built hugely successful business empires, starting from scratch.First we hear from legendary broadcaster and publisher Moses Znaimer. The man who brought the music video to Canada. Along with so many mo…
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Creating healthy and successful communities is the focus of this episode of Countless Journeys. We meet two women who have devoted their lives to helping others help themselves. Dr. Lalita Malhotra is an obstetrician and gynecologist who has lived in Prince Albert Saskatchewan since she and her husband arrived there in 1975. Originally from Delhi, …
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Sonja Bata was a young bride from Switzerland when she settled in Ontario with her husband Thomas shortly after the end of World War 2. She joined him in the challenging task of building and expanding the Canadian branch of the world-renowned Bata Shoe Company.Their partnership, both as husband and wife, and business partners, is the stuff of legen…
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Wally Buono is the winningest coach in CFL history who led the teams he coached to a remarkable five Grey Cup wins.And that’s on top of the two Grey cups he won as a player.Wally, along with his older brother and his mother arrived at Pier 21 in Halifax from Southern Italy in the early 1950s, on their way to Montreal to join their father.In a wide-…
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Generation 1.5 features the stories of three women who had to figure out a whole new life and a whole new identity - before they even knew who they really were.Trey Anthony burst onto the Canadian theatre scene in 2001, with her play Da Kink in My Hair. Da Kink in My Hair became the first play written by a Canadian to be performed at the Princess o…
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Dinner and a movie. It’s the classic evening out. And on our first episode of season 2 of Countless Journeys we hear from two men whose life’s work has been centred on making those two experiences a little bit more pleasurable.First we hear from renowned Montreal chef Nantha Kumar. Born in Malaysia, Nantha came to Canada in the late 1980s where he …
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Our second season of Countless Journeys shares the stories of how immigrants from a wide background of countries and cultures contribute to this country daily. By creating families, businesses and communities, immigrants have had a profound and lasting impact on Canadian life. We hear from them in their own words, through original interviews as wel…
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In this episode: Bostjan Skrlj an adventurist originally from Slovenia who was motorcycling around the world, and stopped in Whitehorse. Gaetan Pierrard is a musher from Belgium who also lives in the Yukon. Yogi Omar from Indonesia, arrived in Canada as a student, today is a business owner and LGBTQ2+ activist in Vancouver.…
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In this episode: Erlinda and Armand Tesoro. Erlinda arrived in 1968 from the Philippines to work in the Garment Industry. Musician Yosvanii Castañeda defected 40 years later during a stopover in Toronto from Japan to Cuba.By Canadian Museum of Immigration at Pier 21
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War Bride Gladys Merrigan moved to Halifax after the war to join her husband. She still lives in the house he built for her. VP Audience Engagement at the Museum, Carrie-Ann Smith speaks about the significance of the war brides who came to Canada. Sheena Rossiter and Sandro Silva share their international love story which took them from London to S…
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Award winning playwright Hannah Moscovitch, whose visit to the Museum’s Scotiabank Family History Centre helped inspire the play Old Stock: A Refugee Love Story about her great-grandparents arrival in Canada from Romania. Dr. Nhung Tran-Davies who arrived in Canada with her widowed mom and siblings after the Vietnam War in 1979. Museum Curator, Dan…
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Mark Sakamoto has enjoyed a rich and varied career. He began his professional career in live music, working with several international acts. He has worked at a national law firm, a national broadcaster and has served as a senior political advisor to a national party leader. He is an entrepreneur and investor in digital health and digital media. Mar…
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Interview with Dan Conlin, Curator at the Canadian Museum of Immigration at Pier 21
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In our last episode of 2019, we sit down with Dan Conlin, curator at the Canadian Museum of Immigration at Pier 21.By Notice History
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This week, we look at musicals as a medium for communicating history by exploring some of our researcher's favourite "historical" musicals. Notice History is the official podcast of Know History, a historical research company based in Ottawa. Visit our website at knowhistory.ca/podcast, or follow us on Twitter and Instagram @NoticeHistory.…
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Victorian Death & Mourning Rituals - Halloween Special Part 1
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We explore Victorian death and mourning rituals in this first installment of our two-part Halloween special. Notice History is the official podcast of Know History, a historical research company based in Ottawa. Visit our website at knowhistory.ca/podcast, or follow us on Twitter and Instagram @NoticeHistory.…
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The Spiritualist Movement - Halloween Special Part 2
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We explore the emergence and growth of the spiritualist movement in the second installment of our two-part Halloween special. Notice History is the official podcast of Know History, a historical research company based in Ottawa. Visit our website at knowhistory.ca/podcast, or follow us on Twitter and Instagram @NoticeHistory.…
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Playing the Past, with Dany Guay-Bélanger
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In this episode, we are joined by Dany Guay-Bélanger to discuss his research on the study and preservation of video games. Visit Dany's website and listen to his own podcast on the subject at deadplay.net. Notice History is the official podcast of Know History, a historical research company based in Ottawa. Visit our website at knowhistory.ca/podca…
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The Downton Abbey Effect, with Sara McGillivray
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This month marks the much-anticipated premiere of the Downton Abbey movie, the follow-up to the massively popular television series. In this episode, we are joined by guest host Sara McGillivray to discuss her research on the "Downton Abbey Effect." Sara explores how the series transformed heritage tourism and conservation, ultimately saving the co…
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Our summer road trip series concludes in Central Canada as we explore sites in Ontario and Quebec. Locations include Fort Henry, Toronto's Necropolis, Neys Provincial Park, the Plains of Abraham, and Pointe-à-Callière Museum. We also discuss what histories these sites have chosen to commemorate and explore some of what has been left out. Notice His…
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Our summer road trip series continues with stops in Western Canada! We begin in Haida Gwaii in British Columbia before making our way across the prairies. Other stops include Dinosaur Provincial Park, Fort Battleford, Riel House, and Lower Fort Garry. Notice History is the official podcast of Know History, a historical research company based in Ott…
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This summer, Notice History is taking listeners on a virtual cross-Canada road trip to explore some of our country's best historic sites, landmarks, and museums. In this episode, we explore some must-visit sites (and one traditional you might want to skip!) in the Yukon, Northwest Territories, and Nunavut. Notice History is the official podcast of …
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Summer Road Trip Series: Canada's East Coast
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This summer, Notice History is taking listeners on a virtual cross-Canada road trip to explore some of our country's best historic sites, landmarks, and museums. We begin on the East Coast, where we highlight spots like L'Anse aux Meadors, the Canadian Museum of Immigration at Pier 21, Wyatt Historic House Museum, and Metepenagiag Heritage Park. No…
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Historic Castles & GIS Technology, with PhD student Ali Norton
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Whether it is their history or architecture that captivates you, or whether you’ve encountered them in person or on pages, you would be hard-pressed to find someone who is not intrigued by castles. And someone who is particularly interested in these magnificent structures is Ali Norton. Ali is a PhD student studying at the University of Exeter’s Ce…
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On September 5, 1945, cipher clerk Igor Gouzenko walked out of the Soviet Embassy in Ottawa with 109 classified Soviet documents in his suitcase. Gouzenko had made the choice to defect - and his decision arguably sparked the beginning of the Cold War. Guest host Nick Johnston joins us to explore the Gouzenko Affair and its broad impact not just on …
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History at Work: Emily MacDonald, LAC Archivist
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In the final episode of our History at Work series, archivist Emily MacDonald joins us to chat about her work at Library and Archives Canada. Emily discusses the importance of archives, the processes involved in archiving material, and her specialized work with government and cartographic records. Notice History is the official podcast of Know Hist…
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History at Work: Interview with Danny Doyle, Parks Canada Conservator
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In the penultimate episode of our History at Work series, we are joined by Parks Canada conservator Danny Doyle. Danny has worked in both Canada and Egypt and, though he specializes in human remains, has worked on a wide variety of artifacts. He discusses the ethics involved in working with human remains, as well as the path he followed to become b…
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History at Work: Candice McCavitt of Heritage Toronto
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In this installment of the History at Work series, we are joined by Candice McCavitt, Manager of Programs at Heritage Toronto. Candice speaks to us about her role at Heritage Toronto and gives us a behind-the-scenes glimpse into the non-profit organization's public tours. Notice History is the official podcast of Know History, a historical research…
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The famous Massey Foundation (established in 1896) was the first charitable trust of its kind in Canada. It is often referred to as the first charity in Canada, but it would be a mistake to think this is where charity in Canada started. This week, host Nick Bridges is joined by Know History’s Sara Wilmshurst. With her unique background in fundraisi…
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History at Work: Teaching History with Grant Rivard
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The second installment of our History at Work series is an interview with educator Grant Rivard, a long-time history enthusiast and an advocate for history in the classroom. He speaks about how history has informed his teaching practice across his roles as a resource and classroom instructor. The History at Work series will feature conversations wi…
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History at Work: Kaitlin Wainwright of Heritage Toronto
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In this first episode of our History at Work series, we are joined by Kaitlin Wainwright, Director of Programming at Heritage Toronto. Kaitlin shares details on her career with Heritage Toronto, the types of programs they run, and how her career has shaped her outlook on history. The History at Work series will feature conversations with young hist…
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Have you ever wondered about the history behind your morning cup of coffee? You're about to find out! Notice History is the official podcast of Know History, a historical research company based in Ottawa. Visit our website at knowhistory.ca/podcast, or follow us on Twitter and Instagram @NoticeHistory.…
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Canada has a long tradition of history being told through songs. Tunes like The Bridge Came Tumbling Down sought to tell the story of specific events, while songs like The Long Drivers Waltz were meant to convey a feeling of nostalgia. Then you have songs like The Northwest Passage which sought to compare and contrast the past to our present. What …
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Black History in Canada: Four Historical Figures
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This week, we celebrate Black History Month by profiling the lives and achievements of four Black Canadians: Mary-Joseph Angelique, Portia White, Violet King Henry, and Albert Jackson. Notice History is the official podcast of Know History, a historical research company based in Ottawa. Visit our website at knowhistory.ca/podcast, or follow us on T…
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We are the Roots: An Interview with Deborah Dobbins and Dr. Jenna Bailey
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In our second season opener, we are joined by Deborah Dobbins and Dr. Jenna Bailey to discuss their recent oral history project and documentary, We are the Roots: Black Settlers and Their Experiences of Discrimination on the Canadian Prairies. The film explores the experiences of African American settlers to Western Canada, primarily those who came…
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Leafing through Christmas catalogues is a time-honoured tradition for many Canadian children.But how did the tradition start? This week our hosts are join by special guest Joanne Schofield as they notice the history of the Christmas catalogue in Canada. Notice History is the official podcast of Know History, a historical research company based in O…
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Whether it's your favourite holiday treat or something to which you turn up your nose, there is no denying that fruitcake has an interesting history. Alice Glaze joins us to explore the origins and evolution of this contentious dessert. Notice History is the official podcast of Know History, a historical research company based in Ottawa. Visit our …
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You don't have to stray ootside your living room to experience this week's topic. Considered one of the worst movies of all time, the 1964 Christmas film Santa Conquers the Martians contains some interesting historical tidbits. Notice History is the official podcast of Know History, a historical research company based in Ottawa. Visit our website a…
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