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Stories of Northern Life

Sault Ste. Marie Museum

Welcome to the Stories of Northern Life, a podcast brought to you by the Sault Ste Marie Museum sharing the heritage of Northern Ontario and the culturally rich stories in everyday life.

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00:56:44

Kalle Mattson: On His Career as a Singer/Songwriter

Stories of Northern Life ·

2023/08/17

In this interview, Kalle Mattson, a Juno and Polaris Music Prize nominated singer/ songwriter dives into his musical journey. Starting as a young boy born and raised in Sault Ste. Marie to the successful artist he is today, releasing his latest project summersets with fellow Saut native Andrew Sowka and teaching his craft at Carlton University. It's an inside scoop on the music industry and how a young Northern Ontario artist caught many successes to be where he is today. You are going to

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00:21:10

Interview with Ric Datson: Drumming career of 43 years

Stories of Northern Life ·

2023/08/10

Today Ric Datson our assistant curator at the museum is joining me on this episode. This rockstar has been crushing the drums for the community of Sault Ste Marie and beyond for 43 years!

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00:08:27

The Tower of History in Sault Michigan with Paul...

Stories of Northern Life ·

2023/08/03

Ever wondered what that tall tower on the Sault Michigan horizon is? Well, Paul is going to tell you everything you need to know....

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00:37:54

Interview with Hollow Heads: The Story of a Sault Band

Stories of Northern Life ·

2023/07/27

They are a group of 4 very talented local musicians: Gabi Dumas (vocals), Ethan Roode (Guitar and Bass), Liam Morassut (Base and Guitar), and Joe Rosso (Drums), that joined forces to create their band Hollow Heads! Listen to hear their story... Find all their content HERE and ⁠Listen to "COMPLICATED"⁠⁠

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00:19:52

PAUL SABOURIN on History of the Valley Camp Ship...

Stories of Northern Life ·

2023/07/20

We met Paul Sabourin a Canadian who fell in love with an American, so now resides in Soo Michigan. He shares with us the History of Valley Camp and the museum they created aboard the ship!

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00:16:04

Story of John Prince Part 2: Life in Sault Ste. Marie

Stories of Northern Life ·

2023/07/13

We start just after the 1837 rebellion of Upper Canada, where John Prince ordered 5 Fenian prisoners executed by firing squad without any legal trial. Because of his actions and the threats of another rebellion Sir, John A Macdonald sent him off to Sault Ste. Maire to become the first Judge of the Algoma District. Listen to this episode to learn more about his life in Algoma!

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00:09:50

The Story of John Prince: Part 1

Stories of Northern Life ·

2023/07/06

John Prince sure is a fascinating character in Sault Ste Marie History, but this episode talks about his early life and what lead him to relocate here! Listen to learn more about a Sault Ste Marie historic figure, John Prince

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00:04:22

RON IRWIN

Stories of Northern Life ·

2023/06/29

Sault Ste. Marie's City Hall recently had a name change: as of 2020 it is now known as the Ronald A. Irwin Civic Centre. Obviously, if someone has earned having their name on the building they must have done some impressive things, but who exactly was Ronald A. Irwin beyond simply being a former mayor? Let's find out.

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00:14:03

History of St. Jean Baptiste Day & Collecting French...

Stories of Northern Life ·

2023/06/22

Listen to Nicole Curry the Collections Assitant at the Sault Museum & Coordinator at the Centre de Francophone as she shares the history of the French holiday St. Jean Baptiste Day, & our French Oral History Project, which collects French stories in Sault Ste Marie.

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00:33:19

Interview with writer Richard Jones and illustrator...

Stories of Northern Life ·

2023/06/15

We sit down with the author and Illustrator of a locally produced children's book, called Baiely the Bushplane. Richard Jones and Amy Williams are talented creatives that collaborated to publish a book they are proud to read to their children. The book, Bailey the Bushplane, is $12 and can be purchased at the Clock Tower Gift Shop here at the Sault Museum (690 Queen St. E). We are open 10 am - 12 pm Tuesday - Saturday! Come say hi!

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00:05:57

The Batchewana Moose Hunt of 1906

Stories of Northern Life ·

2023/06/08

The Batchewana Moose Hunt of 1906 is, well, more or less what it sounds: a group of friends from around Canada and North America travelling to Sault Ste. Marie in order to hunt Moose and other game. See pictures and original writing here: http://www.saultmuseum.ca/museum-musings/the-batchewana-moose-hunt-of-1906

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00:05:50

Donut Day: an American WWI Story

Stories of Northern Life ·

2023/06/01

No, it's not just a day designated by someone who likes to eat donuts, it has a historical story, which I will share with you today!!! Stick around and learn about the Salvation Army Lassies, and how they made donuts on the front lines for the soldiers during WWI. Come to the Sault Museum on June 2nd at 9:30 am till supplies last for a coffee and a donut for just $3. Proceeds will go to preserving military history in Sault Ste Marie.

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00:08:54

Canada's Very First Italian Club started in Sault...

Stories of Northern Life ·

2023/05/25

It's true, the very first Italian club in all of Canada started in Sault Ste. Maire in 1914! Learn more about the club's origin and its long history here in the Sault

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00:13:45

F.H. Clergue tells of Discovering the Old Lock in...

Stories of Northern Life ·

2023/05/18

I assume most of us have been to the Canal District here in the Sault? Right in front of the Algoma Conservatory or the Loft, there is a bit of sunken ground. Where you will find a hidden piece of history. It is still fairly inconspicuous to this day until you walk over and look down at it. But it was actually covered up for years until Clergue did some research, and some investigation. This is a reading directly from an article, that was published in the Soo Star on July 7th, 1922. It directly

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01:15:16

Interview with Catherine Macleod on the Generational...

Stories of Northern Life ·

2023/05/11

Catherine Macleod is the Owner and Director of the Macleod Highland Dance Studio, and she just so happens to be Mairi’s mom. They dive deep into the origins of the Macleod Highland Dance studio which was established here in Canada in 1953 by Hellen Macleod and how it's evolved over the years. In honour of Mother's Day, we encourage you to sit down with your motherly figures and ask them about their story and the women before them.

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00:59:55

Interview with ADAM PROULX, A Canadian Puppeteer and...

Stories of Northern Life ·

2023/05/04

Adam Francis Proulx is a Canadian puppeteer and theatre creator. He explored puppetry while working at the Walt Disney World parks but truly began when he was cast in the first Canadian company of Avenue Q. Nearly a decade later, through his company, The Pucking Fuppet Co., Adam creates original theatre, builds custom puppets, and provides education and puppetry direction. Adam will be in town performing his latest show... FERRY TALE! A special fundraising event for Fringe North Festival WHEN:

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00:09:30

Who First Surveyed Sault Ste. Marie?

Stories of Northern Life ·

2023/04/27

Have you ever wondered who first defined points of the land we call Sault Ste Marie and even named a few of our first streets? Well, I'm going to tell you... I would like to begin by acknowledging that we are in Robinson-Huron Treaty territory and that the land on which we are gathered is the traditional territory of the Anishnaabeg, specifically the Garden River and Batchewana First Nations, as well as Métis People. Throughout this story, I tried my best to find resources to fill in the

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00:08:42

History of the Clock Tower and Starting the Clock...

Stories of Northern Life ·

2023/04/20

The Clock on the Old Dominion Building at 690 Queen Street E. is ticking for the season! Since we get a million questions about the Iconic Clock Tower every year we thought we'd share a little bit of the History of the Clock Tower and the clock itself. Rick Datson, the current caretaker of the clock, comes on the episode and shares the process of starting the clock! If you have any questions or want to share some history please email me at mairi@saultmuseum.ca!

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00:08:05

Volunteer Mourners Attended Italian Funerals

Stories of Northern Life ·

2023/04/13

We are going to read to you an article written by the Sault Daily Star and add our thoughts and additional research. It's an interesting cultural heritage tradition that was practiced here within our local Italian community. You are going to want to listen to this short episode!

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00:19:15

Farewell Memorial Gardens, 2006

Stories of Northern Life ·

2023/04/06

On, April 9th, 2006 at 2 pm in the Sault Ste. Marie Memeorial Gardens the Royal Canadian Legion Branch 25 held a special decommissioning service for the Sault Memeorial Gardens. They gathered to say a grand farewell to the 57-year-old memorial gardens. We share the program for the Decommissioning Service and read a few speeches spoken to the large audience that day in the Memorial Gardens.

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