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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 different than America’s. But more importantly, you will learn that giving thanks to God is a Canadian tradition older than our country.

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 Brant, veteran and hero of the War of 1812, and Bible translator.

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 father of New France.
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