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ReCollections

Parks Canada
Waterton Lakes National Park
Fort Lennox
Indigenous Knowledge
Archaeology
Bar U Ranch
Red Bay National Historic Site
Basque Whaling
Parks Canada
Blackfoot Confederacy
Kenau Wildfire
Red Bay
Selma Barkham
World War II
Holocaust
Jewish Refugees
History
Oil Boom
Second World War
Tangible Cultural Heritage
16th Century

Parks Canada is known worldwide as a leader in nature conservation, but we do much more than that. Together with our partners, we commemorate the people, places, and events that have shaped what we now call Canada. Join us to meet experts from across the country, as we explore the sites, stories and artifacts that bring history to life. ReCollections will take you on a journey, coast-to-coast-to-c... more

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For seven decades, the Bar U operated as a corporate ranch, with thousands of cattle fattening up on protein-rich fescue grass in Alberta’s Rocky Mountain foothills. But that grass has a history of its own, co-evolving on this landscape with a differ... more

In August 2017, a lightning strike near Waterton Lakes National Park sparked a devastating wildfire that burned nearly 40% of the park. But in the wake of destruction came a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity. We’ll hear from archaeologists and Blackfoot... more

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In 1930s Europe, thousands of Jewish men and teenagers escaped the Nazi regime as refugees, only to be labelled as “enemy aliens” and sent to internment camps across eastern Canada. One of those camps was at Fort Lennox, an old military stronghold on... more

The southern coast of Labrador in the 1500s was the scene of Canada’s first oil boom. Each summer, Basque crews from Spain and France traversed the Atlantic to hunt whales and render their blubber into a precious commodity: oil that lit the lamps of ... more

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Meg Stanley
Parks Canada Historian
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Episode: Bar U Ranch: Grass Into Money
Cora Lee Keller
Interpreter at Bar U Ranch
Parks Canada
Episode: Bar U Ranch: Grass Into Money
Dr. Mike Bruesthead
Lecturer at the University of Lethbridge and elder from the Kainai Nation
University of Lethbridge
Episode: Bar U Ranch: Grass Into Money
Dr. Mike Bruised Head
Elder from the Kainai Nation and lecturer at the University of Lethbridge, a residential school survivor
Episode: Waterton Lakes: Archaeology in a Burned Landscape
Ira Provost
Consultation Manager with the Bacani Nation, one of the four nations of the Blackfoot Confederacy
Episode: Waterton Lakes: Archaeology in a Burned Landscape
Jennifer Ailes
Archaeologist at Parks Canada
Parks Canada
Episode: Waterton Lakes: Archaeology in a Burned Landscape
Dylan Frank
Cultural Resource Impact Assessment Officer and a member of the Blackfoot Confederacy
Episode: Waterton Lakes: Archaeology in a Burned Landscape

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Fred Sheppard
Host of ReCollections

Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars from 51 ratings
  • Our country. Our story

    Fantastic range of story of our national historic sites and protected areas. Just discovered this and need more of it! Don’t stop now Parks Canada!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Dwyer45
    Canada6 months ago
  • This is the first Canadian history podcast that I have loved. This was so good! I really hope it comes back for Season 2.

    Podchaser
    5
    Sarah B
    2 years ago
  • Great story telling - of true events!

    I found the contextual story telling excellent and loved the microscope on a particular aspect of a features history, as well as the overall story. It brought events to life. All episodes were great - looking forward to another season (or two??).

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Forsaac
    Canada2 years ago
  • Brings history alive

    Enjoyed them all! Bring on another season!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    The northern girl
    Canada3 years ago
  • Great family listening

    Fabulous for road trips with grade school kids. Great to learn about Canadian stories and history. Can’t wait for season 2.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    jasonmcvicar
    Canada3 years ago

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The focus on the intersection of Indigenous knowledge, archaeology, and Canadian history sets the podcast apart as it examines a diverse array of significant locations across Canada. Episodes delve into historical narratives tied to events, cultures, and communities, emphasizing the intricate connection between land and heritage. By featuring a range of topics—such as ranch life, wartime experiences, and ancient maritime histories—listeners gain a multi-faceted understanding of Canada's past. The distinctive approach of combining expert analysis with storytelling and personal accounts enriches the listening experience, likely appealing to history enthusiasts, educators, and those interested in cultural heritage.

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2. Cora Lee Keller
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