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The Secret Life of Canada

The country you know and the stories you don"t. Join hosts Leah-Simone Bowen and Falen Johnson as they reveal the beautiful, terrible and weird histories of this land. New episodes every second Thursday.Visit us at www.cbc.ca/secretlife for show links, transcripts and more!Follow us on Instagram, Facebook, and TikTok.Subscribeto Sounds Good: CBC"s Podcast newsletterfor thefinest podcast recommendations and behind-the-scenes exclusives.

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00:44:46

S6: Canadian Comedy

The Secret Life of Canada ·

2024/05/09

Comedy has been called one of Canada’s biggest exports. But why exactly is that, and why can’t the country seem to keep our funny people at home? In this episode Leah and Falen look at the roots of comedy in Canada and look into why Canadians are so funny wherever they are in the world. And RIP Just For Laughs?For more links and more about this episode visit us at: www.cbc.ca/radio/secretlifeofcanadaFollow us on Instagram, Facebook, and Tik Tok!

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00:10:30

S6: Crash Course on The Persian

The Secret Life of Canada ·

2024/04/25

It’s another baking episode! This time Leah and Falen look at why Thunder Bay, Ontario has their own sweet roll that you can't find anywhere else. We find out how these sweet buns with pink frosting came to be and who Persians are named after (spoiler — it strangely has nothing to do with Persian people).For more links and more about this episode visit us at:www.cbc.ca/radio/secretlifeofcanada

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00:36:15

S6: General Idea

The Secret Life of Canada ·

2024/04/11

When three young queer men formed an art collective in the late 60s in Toronto named "General Idea", no one expected that they would end up becoming one of the most iconic art collectives of the 20th century. For 25 years Felix, Jorge and AA became internationally known for their edgy, subversive, funny and boundary pushing work. Leah and Falen learn about the early days of the collective [2:11], the time Life magazine tried to sue them [13:17], why they started a ”Miss General Idea” beauty pageant

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00:13:06

S6: Crash Course on Icelandic Canada

The Secret Life of Canada ·

2024/03/28

Gimli is more than a dwarf in J.R.R. Tolkien’s fantasy series Lord of the Rings, in fact the community in Manitoba is home to the world’s largest Icelandic population outside of Iceland. So how did Canada become home to all these Icelanders, why did they end up living on a reserve and what exactly happens during Islendingadagurinn?Listen to Part 1 of our episode The Mounties Always Get Their Land (referenced in the episode) here.Follow us on social media. We're on Instagram, Facebook and Tik

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00:21:21

The Secret Life of Canada Introduces: Canadian Time...

The Secret Life of Canada ·

2024/03/21

Explore an important part of the rich history of Chinese-Canadians in this episode of Canadian Time Machine from The Walrus Lab. In the 1880s, Chinese men played a pivotal role in building the Canadian Pacific Railway, enduring challenges for a fraction of the wages. Discover the impact of the head tax and the infamous Chinese Immigration Act of 1923, known as "Humiliation Day." The episode delves into the intergenerational effects and gains insights from Dr. Melissa Lee, CEO of the Chinese Canadian

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00:49:02

S6: The Secret Life of the Canadian Teen Drama

The Secret Life of Canada ·

2024/03/14

From PSAs to Euphoria, the identity of the teen on TV has shifted a lot over the years. Leah and Falen take a look back at the invention of the teen and teens on TV. They make the case that thanks to a little upstart franchise called Degrassi, the teen drama is a Canadian invention.Here is the link to our episode Bread and Cheese. And be sure to check out The Degrassi Kid Podcast!Follow us on social media. We're on Instagram, Facebook and Tik Tok.

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00:16:38

S6 Crash Course: How Black students led Canada's...

The Secret Life of Canada ·

2024/02/29

It would become one of the key moments in Black history in Canada. In 1968, six Black students from Sir George Williams University in Montreal filed a complaint of racism against their biology professor. By 1969, the university denied their complaint and more than 200 students began a peaceful sit-in. By the end of it, a fire broke out, police in riot-gear were sent in and 97 people were arrested. Named “The Sir George Williams Affair” it is now considered to be the largest student protest in

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00:32:24

S6: Sorry not Sorry

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2024/02/22

Canadians are always apologizing, or are they? We are back for a sixth season and in this episode [1:29] Leah and Falen discuss how they use the word “sorry” and why [4:20] and take a deep dive into the theory that it comes from the country's British foundations. [8:33] We learn that the British and French brought dueling with them as a way to resolve conflict. [20:00] Then we look at how the word is connected to conflict resolution, which Indigenous people already were doing before contact [21:44]

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00:02:02

The Secret Life of Canada returns with Season 6!

The Secret Life of Canada ·

2024/01/23

Leah-Simone Bowen and Falen Johnson are back with a brand new season of conversations about the country you thought you knew. Catch our premiere episode on February 22, 2024 with new episodes biweekly.

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BONUS | The story Falen never thought she’d tell: On...

The Secret Life of Canada ·

2023/06/13

Falen Johnson took to the stage at the Hot Docs festival to speak candidly about her experience of growing up on Six Nations, a place that was both idyllic and complicated — especially when it came to water and the lack thereof.

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00:11:45

S5: Crash course on losing the Shanghai Restaurant

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2023/06/08

In this episode we talk about lost buildings across Canada. Falen and Leah look into the history of the now torn-down Shanghai Restaurant, owned by the Lee family for over 70 years and a long-time staple of downtown Winnipeg and find out if the #99 Wonton in sweet ketchup sauce is as good as former customers say it is?Featuring Raymond Biesinger. For more about this episode visit us at : www.cbc.ca/radio/secretlifeofcanada

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00:38:42

S5: The Potlatch Ban

The Secret Life of Canada ·

2023/06/01

In 1921, Chief Dan Cranmer held a secret Potlatch — a ceremony celebrated by many First Nations along the Pacific Northwest. But because the ceremony had been banned by the Canadian government, authorities arrested people and confiscated many ceremonial items. These items then ended up in private collections and museums all over the world. This episode traces the winding journey of the ripple effects of a ban that lasted almost 70 years. We sit down with Dan Cranmer's son Bill Cranmer from the

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00:14:18

S5: Crash Course on Bread and Cheese

The Secret Life of Canada ·

2023/05/25

Bread and Cheese. More than just two of Falen and Leah’s favourite foods. Did you know it’s also a day? In Falen’s community of Six Nations, every Victoria Day weekend people from the community get in line and walk through the local arena to get a big squishy slice of bread and a giant hunk of orange cheese. Delicious? Yes. But why? For more about this episode visit us at : www.cbc.ca/radio/secretlifeofcanada

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00:40:11

S5: Eugenics in Canada: Leilani Muir's fight for justice

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2023/05/18

In 1992, Leilani Muir decided to sue the government. Along with thousands of other people Muir was forcibly sterilized as part of a robust government plan for members of the population it deemed “unfit.” In this episode we learn why some of the most notable Canadians from history championed eugenics, what it is and why Leilani Muir’s decision to step forward and tell her story changed everything. With guests Dr. Megan Davies and Dr. Ericka Dyck from the Eugenics Archive. Warning: this episode

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00:07:18

S5: Crash Course on homeless memorials

The Secret Life of Canada ·

2023/05/11

In the 1990s artist and activist Bonnie Briggs asked herself, “Why isn't there a memorial for homeless people?” In this crash course we look at the work of Bonnie and tie it to the housing crisis we are seeing across the country. For more about this episode visit us at : www.cbc.ca/radio/secretlifeofcanada

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S5: The Forgotten War

The Secret Life of Canada ·

2023/05/04

Not all Canadian history happens in Canada. Over 70 years ago, nearly 30,000 Canadians volunteered to fight in the Korean War. It was the third-deadliest overseas conflict in our nation’s military history — so why is it often referred to as “The Forgotten War”? In this episode, friend of the pod and producer Eunice Kim joins us as we learn what led to the conflict, why Canada got involved and the lasting impact of a war that technically never ended. Then, we learn how some Korean Canadians are

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00:11:52

S5: Crash Course on a patty by any other name isn't a...

The Secret Life of Canada ·

2023/04/27

In every part of the world a patty is just a patty, but in Toronto they are often called a "Jamaican Patty" and the why is connected to one of the weirdest stories ever. We talk to Patty Vs. Patty director Chris Strikes to learn that in the early 80s inspectors from the Canadian department of Consumer and Corporate Affairs tried to fine store owners for selling patties under the name patty. A battle ensued and guess who won? With guest Chris Strikes.

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S5: Crash Course on the Moose Jaw Tunnels

The Secret Life of Canada ·

2023/04/20

Deep below the city of Moose Jaw, Saskatchewan lies a network of tunnels from the past. The stories connected to them have turned the passageways into a major tourist attraction. But which ones are true? Were they really used as hiding spaces for Chinese laborers to escape the racism of the time? Did American gangsters like Al Capone actually use them to smuggle goods during Prohibition? Or were they simply built to move heating oil below buildings? With the help of a young listener named Leo, we

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00:44:23

S5: Jewish Montreal: A culinary history

The Secret Life of Canada ·

2023/04/13

How much history is contained in a meal, a restaurant or even a sandwich? Falen and Leah journey into the culinary history of Montreal’s Jewish community. We learn the backstory behind some of Montreal’s most iconic restaurants and why people are so passionate about the city’s bagels. Then, we look into cookbooks like “A Treasure for My Daughter” which has been a staple for many Jewish women in Montreal, providing recipes but also a guide on how to be the perfect Jewish woman. But what can you

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00:41:41

S5: Newfoundland, the one who almost got away

The Secret Life of Canada ·

2023/04/06

Confederation took place in 1867 but Newfoundland only joined Canada in 1949. We find out why the province held out for so long, what it all meant for the Indigenous people in Newfoundland and Labrador and what the colour of margarine had to do with it. With guest Caitlin Maura Hanrahan. For more about this episode, visit us at: www.cbc.ca/radio/secretlifeofcanada

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