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The Secret Life of Canada

The Secret Life of Canada is a podcast about the country you know and the stories you don't. Join hosts Leah-Simone Bowen and Falen Johnson as they reveal the beautiful, terrible and weird histories o... Read more

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The Secret Life of Canada Introduces: Stuff The British Stole | Season 3

The Secret Life of Canada Introduces: Stuff The British Stole | Season 3

Throughout its reign, the British Empire stole a lot of stuff. Today the Empire's loot sits in museums, galleries, priva... Read more

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BONUS | The story Falen never thought she’d tell: On stage at Hot Docs

BONUS | The story Falen never thought she’d tell: On stage at Hot Docs

Falen Johnson took to the stage at the Hot Docs festival to speak candidly about her experience of growing up on Six Nat... Read more

13 Jun 2023

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