Here, Queer and Maple Syrup

Jakob Creighton
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A look into queer Canadian history through the ages.

Episodes

  1. 6d ago

    Pride Month Special: Rabbit Hole Confessions of a "Very Canadian" Historian

    In honour of Pride Month, host Jakob Creighton dives into his journey with queer Canadian history, from the origins in developing a TV series to his Master's thesis. A personal reflection on how his approach is unapologetically Canadian. Maybe even "Very Canadian"?

    13 min

  2. May 7

    Connections: The Interconnectedness of Religion, Family & International Politics

    Exploring the personal, family connections to influential decisions during the AIDS Crisis, particularly with the influence of the American Religious Right and the Thatcherite Section 28.

    19 min

  3. Apr 30

    Miss-Archived: The Persistent Erasure of Trans Folks During the AIDS Crisis

    Examining the erasure of trans folks who had to face the AIDS Crisis without many supports within the healthcare system with overflowing transphobia and the resulting shift from institutional reliance to radical community care.

    10 min

  4. Apr 23

    The Caregivers: Stepping Up & Stepping In

    Exploring the roles of lesbians and other queer women during the AIDS Crisis who are frequently written off as merely "helpers", when in fact they played a much more pivotal role in education, advocacy and as stand-in families.

    13 min

  5. Apr 17

    Healing Fire: Countering Hate with Activism & Acceptance

    Examining the impacts of the AIDS Crisis on Indigenous communities and the adoption of the term Two-Spirit.

    15 min

  6. Apr 11

    A Seat at the Table: Atlantic Hospitality & Resistance

    Exploring the influence of Atlantic Canadian kitchens and how we got a seat at the federal table.

    19 min

  7. Apr 11

    Defying Stigma & Fear: The Volume of Protests and Resilience

    Exploring the scapegoats of the AIDS Crisis and the acts of protest and resilience from all corners of the country.

    18 min

  8. Apr 11

    Bill Kovinsky: Shifting the Timeline of AIDS in Canada

    Exploring the story of Bill Kovinsky, the first person in Canada known to have died from AIDS, and how learning about his death shifted the timeline of the AIDS Crisis in Canada.

    12 min
  9. Early Days: Before AIDS Had a Name

    Mar 19

    Early Days: Before AIDS Had a Name

    Did the AIDS Crisis really start in 1982 or was that just when we gave it a name? In this episode, we'll explore the early days of AIDS in Canada and abroad!

    10 min
  10. Here, Queer & Maple Syrup: Trailer

    Mar 17

    Here, Queer & Maple Syrup: Trailer

    A trailer for the queer Canadian history podcast Here, Queer & Maple Syrup.

    25 sec
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A look into queer Canadian history through the ages.

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  • Creator
    Jakob Creighton
  • Years Active
    2K
  • Episodes
    10
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2026 Here, Queer and Maple Syrup
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