Artifactuality

Canadian Museum of History
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Come behind the scenes at the Canadian Museum of History with award-winning novelist Kim Thúy. Hear about meaningful events and remarkable people in Canadian history, culture, and society from museum experts and the people who experienced them. What can objects and stories from the past tell us about who we are today? How will current events be remembered in the future? History is found in the voices of people who lived it, the things they made and used, and the culture and society we share. Discover how objects and stories connect us with our past, present, and future. https://www.facebook.com/CanMusHistory/ https://www.instagram.com/canmushistory/ https://twitter.com/CanMusHistory https://www.youtube.com/@CanMusHistory

  1. 03/30/2025 · BONUS

    We Have Always Been Here (Blackfoot language version)

    This is a Blackfoot language translation of an episode of Artifactuality from our first season. Western research has long offered theories about Indigenous lands, peoples and histories. Its colonial biases have often diminished and denied the traditions, stories, and even the continued existence of Indigenous Peoples. For the Blackfoot of southwestern Alberta, there is no doubt: their people, stories, songs and ceremonies have always been here. Curator Gabriel Yanicki talks with Blackfoot Elders and Knowledge Keepers Kent Ayoungman, Velma Crowshoe, Stan Knowlton and Jerry Potts. They discuss tensions between Western and Indigenous worldviews and the changing relationship between archaeology and traditional Indigenous knowledge. Dr. Leroy Little Bear talks about the Blackfoot concept of time and compares it with Western, scientific perspectives.

    1h 19m

  2. 11/13/2024

    Donovan Bailey, Olympic Champion: Win or Learn

    In 1996, Donovan Bailey became both the world champion and the Olympic gold medallist in the 100-metre race. He became an enduring Canadian sports hero. In this final episode of season 2, Kim Thúy talks with Bailey in front of a live studio audience. They discuss his origins, the hard lessons of discipline, and competition. Hear his surprising thoughts on the connections between winning and losing. Transcript: https://www.historymuseum.ca/dod/podcasts/transcripts/s02e10

    26 min

  3. 11/06/2024

    Charlotte Nolin’s Portrait: Representing Two-Spirit Stories

    Charlotte Nolin is a Two-Spirit Métis elder who overcame violence and prejudice to become a leader, uplifting and making space for Indigenous 2SLGBTQQIA+ people. Before North America was colonized, many Indigenous peoples recognized a range of genders and sexualities. But European settlers imposed rigid views of gender and forced many trans, queer and gender fluid people to hide their identities. Recently, Charlotte’s portrait by Métis artist JD Hawk was acquired by the Canadian Museum of History. Learn how this artwork helps us recognize the long history and diversity of Indigenous gender and sexual identity.    Transcript: https://www.historymuseum.ca/dod/podcasts/transcripts/s02e09   Canadian Museum of History Blog: “Charlotte Nolin’s Portrait: Representing Two-Spirit Stories”: https://www.historymuseum.ca/blog/artifactuality-charlotte-nolin

    22 min

  4. 10/30/2024

    How Canadian Children’s TV Punches Above its Weight

    Chances are your favourite TV show as a kid was made in Canada. Nostalgic shows from the 1980s — Polka Dot Door, Fraggle Rock and Today’s Special — reflect a distinctly Canadian approach that was replicated around the world. Canadian shows offered kids education, respect and inclusion. The classic show Today’s Special embodied these values. And its star, Nerene Virgin, inspired a generation of young viewers.   Transcript: https://www.historymuseum.ca/dod/podcasts/transcripts/s02e08   Canadian Museum of History Blog: “How Canadian Children’s TV Punches Above its Weight”: https://www.historymuseum.ca/blog/artifactuality-todays-special/

    20 min

  5. 10/23/2024

    Forgotten Cemetery: Burial and Rediscovery in Downtown Ottawa

    When workers began digging beneath Ottawa’s streets to build a new transit line, they discovered a forgotten 19th century cemetery. History Museum curator Janet Young was called in to help identify the early settlers buried there. Find out how she investigates burials and solves the mysteries of who these people were and how they lived.    Transcript: https://www.historymuseum.ca/dod/podcasts/transcripts/s02e07   Canadian Museum of History Blog: “Bone Detective: Mysteries of Those Found Beneath Downtown Ottawa”: https://www.historymuseum.ca/blog/bone-detective-introduction/

    20 min

  6. 10/16/2024

    Woman, Life, Freedom: Canadian Protests and the Uprising in Iran

    In 2022, a popular uprising in Iran was inspired by the death of Kurdish young woman Mahsa Jina Amini at the hands of the so-called “morality police.” Tens of thousands of Canadians took to the streets in solidarity with Iranian women’s rights and their intersectional demands for justice. The Canadian Museum of History is documenting this story through the stories of local activists and the poster art they create for demonstrations. Hear about the Museum’s efforts to document unfolding events, the importance of transnational movements and communities to Canadian history, and how Iranian Canadians manage the challenge of watching a crisis unfold from afar.   Transcript: https://www.historymuseum.ca/dod/podcasts/transcripts/s02e06   Canadian Museum of History Blog: “Woman, Life, Freedom: Canadian Protests and the Uprising in Iran”: https://www.historymuseum.ca/blog/artifactuality-woman-life-freedom

    22 min

  7. 10/09/2024

    Elizabeth Manley Is Not Apologizing: Body Image and Mental Health in Sports

    Figure skater Elizabeth Manley was mercilessly criticized and fat-shamed in the lead-up to the 1988 Winter Olympic Games. She nonetheless persevered and triumphed, winning a silver medal and proving her critics wrong. Hear how she fought back and what she’s doing now to help other athletes rise above similar pressures. Her Olympic team jacket is part of the collection at the Canadian Museum of History. It illustrates the patriotism and fame that comes with elite athletic performance, but her story shows that some sports and athletes are singled out for unfair and harmful treatment.    Transcript: https://www.historymuseum.ca/dod/podcasts/transcripts/s02e05 Canadian Museum of History Blog: “Elizabeth Manley Is Not Apologizing: Body Image and Mental Health in Sports”: https://www.historymuseum.ca/blog/artifactuality-elizabeth-manley

    21 min

  8. 10/02/2024

    How Dale King, Montréal Aerobics Legend, Shook up 80s Women’s Fitness

    In the ‘80s and ‘90s, Dale King was English Montréal’s most in-demand aerobics instructor. She did this by breaking from the Jane Fonda approach and bringing Black culture, music and dance to the fitness scene. Her surprising advertisements are part of the collection at the Canadian Museum of History. How we move our bodies matters. Learn why we should take aerobics seriously.    Transcript: https://www.historymuseum.ca/dod/podcasts/transcripts/s02e04   Canadian Museum of History Blog: “How Dale King, Montréal Aerobics Legend, Shook up 80s Women’s Fitness”: https://www.historymuseum.ca/blog/artifactuality-dale-king

    24 min
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Come behind the scenes at the Canadian Museum of History with award-winning novelist Kim Thúy. Hear about meaningful events and remarkable people in Canadian history, culture, and society from museum experts and the people who experienced them. What can objects and stories from the past tell us about who we are today? How will current events be remembered in the future? History is found in the voices of people who lived it, the things they made and used, and the culture and society we share. Discover how objects and stories connect us with our past, present, and future. https://www.facebook.com/CanMusHistory/ https://www.instagram.com/canmushistory/ https://twitter.com/CanMusHistory https://www.youtube.com/@CanMusHistory

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  • Creator
    Canadian Museum of History
  • Years Active
    2023 - 2025
  • Episodes
    18
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2025 Canadian Museum of History
  • Show Website
    Artifactuality