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In 1914, the world was at war. Thousands of Canadian men rushed to their local enlistment centres, eager to join the fight. But, when Black men went to enlist, they were turned away. It was "a white man's war," they were told. Canada didn't want a "checkerboard army." What followed is a story of rejection and resilience, and of service in the face of bigotry. From Knockabout Media, this is The Black Hum, a new 3-part series on the history and legacy of Canada's first all-Black battalion. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Once Upon a Time in Hollywood North reveals the stories behind your favourite Canadian Content. In each series, author and producer Ryan Barnett tackles a single topic.Series 1: Kids in the HallSeries 2: David CronenbergSeries 3: John Candy (upcoming)Consider becoming a Patron: https://www.patreon.com/onceinhollywoodnorth Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Peter Henderson Bryce was a medical doctor, civil servant and public health expert. In 1907, after surveying 35 residential schools, he submitted a report to the Department of Indian Affairs detailing clear connections between Residential Schools, tuberculosis and high student mortality rates. His recommendations fell on deaf ears and would not be revealed publicly until he was forced to retire. Fifteen years after his initial report, he published an 18-page “appeal for justice”—a pamphlet containing his findings and recommendations, and condemning the government’s lack of action to ...

There’s mystery within the creative process and a story behind every story. In the new podcast How I Wrote This, host Pamela Hensley sits down with acclaimed novelists, essayists, playwrights, translators, poets, and short story writers to learn more about their lives and the events that shaped their work.Finalist: Best Podcast: Arts, Culture, and Society - Digital Publishing AwardsFollow us on Instagram @howiwrotethisthepodcastFind out more at our website: www.howiwrotethisthepodcast.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Le PNIAI, alias le « Groupe indien des 7 », comme on les appelait dans les médias, c’est un collectif d’artistes autochtones qui ont organisé des expositions collectives au début des années 1970, pour mettre l’art autochtone en valeur. Le groupe a créé un espace permanent dans les galeries pour les artistes autochtones au Canada et dans le monde entier. Téléchargez notre Guide d’écouteUne production de Médias Knockabout | Financé par le gouvernement du Canada Hébergé par Acast. Visitez acast.com/privacy pour plus d'informations.

L’année 2022 marque le centième anniversaire de la publication de Story of a National Crime, écrit par le Dr Peter Henderson Bryce. De 1904 à 1913, Bryce était l’inspecteur médical du ministère de l’Intérieur et des Affaires indiennes. Ce n’était pas la première fois qu’il s’élevait contre la situation, mais la publication de ce document représentait son appel pour une plus grande justice et sa façon de condamner l’inaction du gouvernement fédéral.C’est l’histoire d’un crime national.Le balado L’histoire d’un crime national a été écrit par Maia ...

A family trivia podcast co-hosted by father and daughter duo, Ryan and Esmé. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Fifty years ago the Professional Native Indian Artists Incorporation (PNIAI) transformed the art world forever. As part of Indigenous activism happening across the Americas in the 1970s, the “Indian Group of 7” (as they were dubbed by the press at the time) asserted First Nations artistic expressions and self-determination in the face of forced assimilation policies. Their goals: encourage other First Nations artists to paint, create space in national and commercial galleries for First Nations art, and inspire youth. From Expo 67 to their groundbreaking exhibition at the Winnipeg Art ...