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History Matters by Canadian Institute for Historical Education

Canadian Institute for Historical Education
Canadian History
Tim Cook
Toronto Public Library
World War I
World War II
Settler Colonialism
Canadian Documentaries
Parliamentary Democracy
Sir John A. Macdonald
Indigenous Peoples Of Canada
1867 Canadian General Election
Canadian War Museum
Canada
John A. Macdonald
George W. Bush
Indigenous Peoples
Historical Literacy
Cultural Genocide
Kamloops Residential School
Liberal Democracy

Canada’s history is full of triumphs, tensions, and turning points. Yet too often, it’s reduced to headlines or overshadowed by present-day debates. History Matters was created to give space for deeper conversations — ones that connect the past to the present, and help us see why context matters more than ever.

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Patrice Dutil
Professor of Political Science at Toronto Metropolitan University and author of several books on Canadian history
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Episode: Patrice Dutil on Sir John A Macdonald

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Alan Williams
Host of History Matters

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    Fantastic to see an organisation that cares about Canada’s history. Great topics thus far

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Patrice Dutil on Sir John A Macdonald
Q: What one book might you recommend to someone who's interested in history?
Patrice recommends "Historian's Fallacies Towards a Logic of Historical Thought" by David Hackett Fisher for its insights on the importance of logical storytelling in history.
Patrice Dutil on Sir John A Macdonald
Q: What got you into being interested in history in the first place?
Patrice shares that he became interested in history because, as a young boy, he was a big sports fan and learned to go through old newspapers to collect stories, particularly about baseball from the 1940s and 1950s.
Vickery Bowles on public libraries and parliamentary democracy
Q: What got you interested in history generally or in Canadian history?
Bowles recounts her family's influence, mentioning how discussions about history were common during family gatherings and emphasizing her passion for studying Canadian history and the roots of parliamentary democracy.

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Focused on the intersection of past and present, this podcast provides an insightful exploration of Canadian history, emphasizing its relevance to contemporary issues. Listeners can expect discussions on pivotal historical figures, events, and debates, enrichened by contributions from historians and experts who contextualize these topics through their academic work and personal experiences. Unique to this series is its commitment to making history accessible and relevant, as well as highlighting the challenges faced by historians in portraying complex legacies accurately. This commitment suggests an intention to foster a better understanding of Canadian heritage among the audience.

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