Ask the History Buff – Episode 5: The History Buff On the Road: Lake Talon
On July 7, 2024, the Curious Canadian History Buff was invited to share her testimony with a church in Lake Talon, Ontario. Tune in to hear what inspired her and the discovery that led to...
View ArticleAsk the History Buff – Episode 5: Christian Legacies in Ontario: John Graves...
Recently John Graves Simcoe has become a controversial figure. But why? An abolitionist, he accomplished much for Upper Canada (Ontario) in terms of infrastructure and laid the foundations of Canada...
View ArticleAsk the History Buff – Episode 7: Christian Legacies in Ontario: John Graves...
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. He was also a creative figure who possessed...
View ArticleAsk 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 with Britain for his people. We will...
View ArticleAsk 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 navigable waterways’. Despite dying in disgrace, his...
View ArticleAsk the History Buff – Episode 10: Christian Legacies in Ontario: Alexander...
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 Liberals were...
View ArticleAsk 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. The post Ask the History Buff...
View ArticleAsk the History Buff – Episode 12: Jacques Le Fevre d’Etaples & the Greatest...
Jacques Le Fevre d’Etaples was a French scholar who wanted to reform the church from within. The post Ask the History Buff – Episode 12: Jacques Le Fevre d’Etaples & the Greatest Library Ever...
View ArticleAsk the History Buff- Episode 13: Christian Legacies in Ontario: Alexander...
Part 2 of our exploration into the life & legacy of Alexander Mackenzie, Canada’s second prime minister and ‘stainless statesman’. The post Ask the History Buff- Episode 13: Christian Legacies in...
View ArticleAsk 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...
View ArticleAsk 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...
View ArticleAsk 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. The post Ask the History Buff – Episode 16: Reformation...
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