Canada-US Trade Treaties… History Repeating Itself Since 1834
This article was first published in June 2018. In June 2018, the news that had been eclipsing Canadian and US News feeds, and social media
6 Reasons Why Canada Will NEVER Become the 51st State
America has a history of Threats & Incursions into Canada, for which we had practical responses. Threats from ‘down South’ to take over the land
Ask the History Buff – Episode 16: Reformation History & Our Canadian Heritage
October 31 is not only Halloween, but Reformation Day. Today we’ll be looking at Reformist John Calvin and the French Huguenots’ ties to Canada.
Ask the History Buff – Episode 15: Giving Thanks – A Canadian Tradition
For the Thanksgiving write-up: When people think of Thanksgiving, pilgrims, and turkey often come to mind. It turns out that Canada’s Thanksgiving story is quite
Ask the History Buff- Episode 14: John Norton, Mohawk Chief and Bible Translator
September 30 is National Day for Truth & Reconciliation. This episode we’re looking at John Norton, a Mohawk chief born in Scotland, mentee of Joseph
Ask the History Buff- Episode 13: Christian Legacies in Ontario: Alexander Mackenzie, Pt. 2
Part 2 of our exploration into the life & legacy of Alexander Mackenzie, Canada’s second prime minister and ‘stainless statesman’.
Ask the History Buff – Episode 12: Jacques Le Fevre d’Etaples & the Greatest Library Ever
Jacques Le Fevre d’Etaples was a French scholar who wanted to reform the church from within.
Ask the History Buff – Episode 11: Samuel de Champlain, Disappointed Visionary
Samuel de Champlain was a French Huguenot who explored Canada in the early days of exploration. A discouraged visionary, he is now remembered as the
Ask the History Buff – Episode 10: Christian Legacies in Ontario: Alexander Mackenzie, Pt. 1
Alexander Mackenzie, “Canada’s stainless statesman”, was our second prime minister. A strong Christian, stonemason, and politician, he left an amazing legacy and example of when
Ask the History Buff – Episode 9: Christian Legacies in Ontario: Col. John By
Col. John By was a British-Canadian engineer. The Rideau Canal, the result of his brilliant mind, is considered to be ‘one of North America’s best
Ask the History Buff – Episode 8: Christian Legacies in Ontario: Joseph Brant
Thayendanegea (Joseph Brant) was a Native Canadian celebrated in Burlington on the first Monday in August. He was a Mohawk warrior, Bible translator and negotiator
Ask the History Buff – Episode 7: Christian Legacies in Ontario: John Graves Simcoe, Pt. 2
Part 2 of our investigation into the life of John Graves Simcoe. We explore the compassion behind his actions towards slaves, natives, and settlers alike.
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