The Secret Life of Canada

Meet Tom Longboat, an Onondaga long distance runner born in 1887 on Six Nations. Tom became one of the most celebrated athletes of all time, despite his struggles and encountering racism throughout his career.

Meet Jackie Shane, the singer and trailblazer that came to prominence during Toronto's bustling Yonge Street music scene during the '60s.

Guest Irene Uchida, a Japanese Canadian scientist, shares her story of internment during WWII and her groundbreaking work in genetics, linking x-ray exposure to birth defects. The episode pays tribute to her pioneering legacy in human genetics.

Delving into the controversies of historical figures in Canada, the podcast examines the legacies of Samuel de Champlain, the Famous Five, and John A. MacDonald. It explores their roles in shaping Canadian history, advocacy for women's rights, and dark histories surrounding colonization, residential schools, and exclusionary policies. The discussion also includes the public sentiments on existing statues and proposals for new monuments celebrating diversity.

Canada is full of its own weird and wonderful snacks. From Pizza Pops to ketchup chips, we dive into the history of Canadian food. For transcripts of this series, please visit: https://www.cbc.ca/radio/podcastnews/the-secret-life-of-canada-season-1-transcripts-listen-1.6756290

Nunavut has the largest landmass out of all the provinces and territories in Canada - and yet, it is an area that many of us know the least about. In this episode, we look at the forced relocation of the Inuit, the Eskimo Identification System, and the dog slaughter perpetuated by the Canadian government. For transcripts of this series, please visit: https://www.cbc.ca/radio/podcastnews/inappropriate-questions-transcripts-listen-1.6740372We've developed free teaching materials for this episode. Check them out here.