How would we get anything done if not for New Brunswickers? Visit the country’s only bilingual province and meet the Acadians, the Maliseet, and generations of migrant workers. Hear local French dialects, and learn for yourself why NB’s “drive-through” reputation is a lie. Note: This is the translated version of the episode. For the bilingual version, check our feed. Presented by Passport 2017.

Ep.6 - The Secret Life of New Brunswick (Translated)

Bonus! Meet Kenojuak Ashevak, the world-renowned and multi-award winning artist and first lady of Inuit Art. Presented by Passport 2017.

Shout Out to Kenojuak Ashevak

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

Shout Out to Jackie Shane

Nunavut has the largest landmass out of all the provinces and territories in Canada—and yet, it is the 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 perpetrated by the Canadian government.

Ep.7 - The Secret Life of the North

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 struggles and encountering racism throughout his career.

Shout Out to Tom Longboat

Canada is full of its own weird and wonderful snacks. From Pizza Pops to ketchup chips, we dive into the history of Canadian food.

The Secret Life of Canadian Snacks

Meet Irene Uchida. A Japanese Canadian scientist, she was one of thousands of Japanese Canadians who were imprisoned as part of the Japanese Internment during WW11. Dr. Uchida went on to become a groundbreaking geneticist, transforming maternal and fetal heath around the world.

Shout Out to Irene Uchida

What do you have to do to get a statue in Canada? We put some of our most lauded historical figures on trial and deliberate their pros and cons. Who should be torn down and who should stay up? From the Famous Five to Terry Fox, we look at some of the best and worst.

The Secret Life of Statues

Meet Chief Running Deer, Fred Sasakamoose of Ahtahkakoop Cree Nation in Saskatchewan, first Indigenous player in the NHL.

Shout Out to Fred Sasakamoose

Season 1 is done & we're taking a month off to work on season 2!

Season One Wrap Up

Have you heard? We joined CBC Podcasts! All new episodes will be published in our new feed. Subscribe here: http://hyperurl.co/secretlifeofcanada and check out the first episode of season two, all about the iconic Hudson's Bay point blanket. This feed will not be updated in the future, but we'll keep it up so you can still listen to your favourite season one episodes!

We're on CBC Podcasts!

A podcast that looks at all the untold and undertold history of Canada—with a twist. The Secret Life of Canada has joined CBC Podcasts! New season launches October 2, 2018. Subscribe here: https://www.cbc.ca/radio/podcasts/documentaries/the-secret-life-of-canada/

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