History Matters by Canadian Institute for Historical Education
Canadian Institute for Historical EducationCanada’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.
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 24 | Founded | 7 months ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Category | History | |||
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In this episode of History Matters, host Allan Williams speaks with historian and former U.S. Army officer Ty Seidule about how history is remembered, interpreted, and debated in the United States.
The conversation begins with recent controversies o... more
In this episode, Allan speaks with Joanne Archibald, Executive Director of the Canadian Business History Association, about the role of business history in shaping Canada’s past. The discussion begins with a business and logistical perspective on the... more
In this episode, posted on the April 9th anniversary of the Battle of Vimy Ridge in 1917, Allan talks with military historian Dr. Eric McGeer about the battle and its place in Canadian memory.
The conversation covers the battle itself and its signif... more
In this episode, Allan talks with journalist Jerry Amernic about his book Sleepwoking, published in November 2025.
The conversation opens with an anecdote about the founding of the Baseball Hall of Fame in Cooperstown, New York in 1939, ostensibly b... more
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Not keen on the talk about “sleepwoking”, which seems like revisionist history to me. The author and podcast argue for the need for context in evaluating history, and then ignore it entirely. Cornwallis is generally recognized as an incompetent, petty, and vicious leader, and his treatment of the local natives was horrid. The author refers to ‘Indians’, which makes me wonder which hole his head has been in since Columbus.
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Canada21 days ago - Excellent
This podcast is high quality and sorely needed today
Apple Podcasts5Mike BichanCanada6 months ago - A must listen!
Fantastic to see an organisation that cares about Canada’s history. Great topics thus far
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History-focused conversations that connect Canada's past to present-day issues, with a strong emphasis on historical context and literacy. Episodes cover topics from celebrated historians' legacies to settler colonialism, Indigenous history, public libraries, and the role of democracy in preserving accessible knowledge. The show tends to feature scholars, librarians, and policy-minded guests, offering nuanced takes on Canadian history and its ongoing impact on contemporary society. A standout is the commitment to making history approachable for a broad audience—often highlighting institutional perspectives (universities, museums, public libraries) and educational value. Potential listeners include educators, researchers, librarians, student... more
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