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We start this episode with a difficult discussion about Canadian Residential schools in light of the recent discovery of the remains of 215 children at a former residential school site in Kamloops, BC. 

The episode topic is Louis Riel, the Metis leader of the Red River Rebellion and the North West Rebellion, wherein non-settler populations of Western Canada fight against the Canadian government in an attempt to retain their lands and basic human rights. 

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BONUS EPISODE! The Minute Women debuted a new segment called "Shoulda Been a Minute" at the restaurant Pickford & Black in Halifax and we recorded it LIVE to help you get through your Monday morning. Learn all about Jumbo the Elephant and the Dionne Quintuplets

50 EPISODES?! We are so grateful to each and every one of our listeners and followers. You are the reason we come back each week and can’t wait to make 50 more episodes for you! 

The Minute Women turns a year old this week and on episode 50, Grace and Linnea look back on the heritage minute that started it all, Canada's #1 boozehound, Sir John A. Macdonald. This time with more alcohol and way more fire. Enjoy! We also have Minute Women merch coming!! Check out our Instagram and Facebook (@minutewomenpodcast) for more details!

The Minute Women are back for Joe Howe part two! This week, we cover his political career after responsible government, Confederation, and, of course, trains. 

https://www.historicacanada.ca/content/heritage-minutes/responsible-government

We're going off the rails folks. Grace decided to take some creative liberty with the Responsible Government Heritage Minute (we get it, the Queen was super chill and let some of us vote) and teaches Linnea instead about an unsung hero of Responsible Government, Halifax's own Joseph Howe. Howe could we not? 

https://www.historicacanada.ca/content/heritage-minutes/responsible-government

On this week's episode, the Minute Women dive into the heroic story of Richard Pierpoint. It's the story of a former enslaved Black Loyalist who played a pivotal role in the War of 1812. Oh and he had a pretty interesting nickname...probably wouldn't fly in 2021. 

https://www.historicacanada.ca/content/heritage-minutes/richard-pierpoint

This week, this pair of millennials is talking about the man who started it all. No, not the first person born in 1985. We're talking about the generationally skeptical, forever revolutionary, and downright mopey Louis-Joseph Papineau! Love the hair dude!

https://www.historicacanada.ca/content/heritage-minutes/hart-papineau

This week, the Minute Women dive into the world of modern art, Quebec nationalism, and revolutionary thought with resident Heritage Minute sad boi, Paul-Émile Borduas. We're talking about the Quiet Revolution people, so please keep your voices down. 

https://www.historicacanada.ca/content/heritage-minutes/paul-emile-borduas

Part Two of the Rocket's episode breakdowns the infamous Richard Riot. Grace and Linnea discuss the little rampage Richard went on that led to him knocking out a ref. His ensuing suspension and other events led to the city of Montreal losing their minds for a hot sec. Don't miss this one, because fan favourite Mike Bossy manages to jump into another episode and timeline!

https://www.historicacanada.ca/content/heritage-minutes/maurice-rocket-richard

We thought we'd start 2021 of with a bang and dive into the incredible career of the "Rocket", Maurice Richard! Did you know Mike Bossy was a time traveller? Listen and learn this and other untrue information about Canada's game! We don't know a lot about hockey...

https://www.historicacanada.ca/content/heritage-minutes/maurice-rocket-richard

The Minute Women are celebrating the end of the longest year ever with our first session of Question Period. Grace and Linnea answer some questions from podcast friends and listeners, as well as just have a laugh! Happy Holidays from all of us!

For our last proper episode of 2020, it was only fitting that we FINALLY do the Halifax Explosion Heritage Minute. Perhaps the most iconic Minute, this one covers the explosive events of December 6, 1917 in Halifax NS and the bravery shown by Vince Coleman, a railway operator. Say with us now: "ACKNOWLEDGE!"

https://www.historicacanada.ca/content/heritage-minutes/halifax-explosion

We all need a little comic relief in our lives, so this week the Minute Women turned to funny lady and folk singer/songwriter Mary Travers Bolduc, more commonly known as "La Bolduc" or the queen of Canadian folksingers. Do you remember the Bolduc Heritage Minute? Let us know!

https://www.historicacanada.ca/content/heritage-minutes/la-bolduc

In the last of a four-part series on Canadian military history, the Minute Women discuss the courage of Company Sergeant-Major J.R. Osborn, VC, and Canada's participation in the Battle of Hong Kong during the Second World War.

 https://www.historicacanada.ca/content/heritage-minutes/osborn-hong-kong

This week, Linnea and Grace dive into the evil world of a Belgian king, rubber, wars, and the UN escalating everything! Dextraze in the Congo is a doozy.

https://www.historicacanada.ca/content/heritage-minutes/dextraze-congo

The Minute Women are back at Pickford & Black for the second installment of Shoulda Been A Minute! Grace gets into the wild things that went on at Niagara Falls before human beings realized they needed to regulate safety and Linnea deep dives into the life and times of Earl Bailly, an artist from her hometown of Lunenburg, Nova Scotia. Enjoy!

In commemoration of Remembrance Day, the Minute Women are dedicating the month of November to discussing Canadian War topics. This week, with our friends from North of Normal podcast, we dive into the truly heroic life of Sgt. Tommy Prince.

 https://www.historicacanada.ca/content/heritage-minutes/tommy-prince

Given the week off between season 2 and 3, Grace and Linnea wanted to take the opportunity to reintroduce themselves and welcome the new listeners they've gained in the last little while. We hope you stay and join us for season 3!

"For the season 2 finale, the Minute Women welcomed the guys from Canadian Politics is Boring to talk about the controversial conservationist Archie Belaney aka "Grey Owl." Throwing knives, expert piano playing, and excessive drinking are always a good combination.

 https://www.historicacanada.ca/content/heritage-minutes/grey-owl

This week the Minute Women dive into the life of Sir Sandford Fleming, a man interested in two things: iron bridges and cosmic time. The Minute Women would also like to apologize for being in a rush this week to get to curling. But, hey, we won our game!

https://www.historicacanada.ca/content/heritage-minutes/sir-sandford-fleming