Stories of Northern Life: Recent Episodes
Sault Ste. Marie Museum
Welcome to the Stories of Northern Life podcast, from the Sault Ste. Marie Museum. Our heritage in Northern Ontario is full of many culturally rich stories in everyday life.
Happy Halloween!!! 👻🎃
In April 1994, the Sault Star released a series titled Mysteries of the North! I chose three articles that share the theme of Canadian and American police working together.
Mysteries of the North - Fascinated at the number of unsolved crimes, missing persons reports and other mysteries in Algoma, Sault Star police reporter Elaine Della-Mattia scoured newspaper files and interviewed persons close to the intriguing puzzles to produce this series. She brings you some of her favourites, but advises that there are still many other mysteries which remain to be unravelled in our area.
I hope you enjoy this episode!
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Music written, performed, and produced by Liam Morassut
Listen to the local band HOLLOW HEADS', now rebranded as Lucy's Diner, story HERE
Hosted by Nicole Curry, Museum Coordinator at the Sault Ste. Marie Museum
Email nicole@saultmuseum.ca
Happy Halloween!!! It's once again the most wonderful time of the year!!!!!
I have 5 episodes for our Spookytober series! First off, we have the story of Fred Montgomery and the last hanging in the Sault.
Do you have any haunted stories of the old jail or other spots around the Sault? Consider submitting them to us for our archives on the Haunted History of the Sault. HERE.
I hope you enjoy this episode!
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Music written, performed, and produced by Liam Morassut
Listen to the local band HOLLOW HEADS', now rebranded as Lucy's Diner, story HERE
Hosted by Nicole Curry, Museum Coordinator at the Sault Ste. Marie Museum
Email nicole@saultmuseum.ca
This is a special of Reading History. For the National Day of Truth and Reconciliation and Orange Shirt Day, which takes place every September 30th, a few days after this episode airs, I want to bring you a story we have on the Shingwauk Home.
This article is by Mary Aldridge and the Ontario Genealogical Society from February 2010.
National Day for Truth and Reconciliation
Orange Shirt Day
Shingwauk Kinoomaage Gamig
Shingwauk Residential Schools Centre
I hope you enjoy this episode!
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Music written, performed, and produced by Liam Morassut
Listen to the local band HOLLOW HEADS', now rebranded as Lucy's Diner, story HERE
Hosted by Nicole Curry, Museum Coordinator at the Sault Ste. Marie Museum
Email nicole@saultmuseum.ca
Today, I bring you a story that was published in 1926 in the Sault Daily Star about the missing Cowan kids.
I hope you enjoy this episode!
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Music written, performed, and produced by Liam Morassut
Listen to the local band HOLLOW HEADS', now rebranded as Lucy's Diner, story HERE
Hosted by Nicole Curry, Museum Coordinator at the Sault Ste. Marie Museum
Email nicole@saultmuseum.ca
Here is an article from the Sault Star published in 1949 by Catherine Curran about Mr. Clergue's mansion on Moffley Hill.
To learn more about Moffley Hill, visit the Sault Museum to see our display on the subdivision. On until October 18, 2025.
I hope you enjoy this episode!
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Music written, performed, and produced by Liam Morassut
Listen to the local band HOLLOW HEADS', now rebranded as Lucy's Diner, story HERE
Hosted by Nicole Curry, Museum Coordinator at the Sault Ste. Marie Museum
Email nicole@saultmuseum.ca
Welcome to part 2 of my interview with Robert Prouse. In this second part, we look at Rob's story.
Hear how he developed his love of cars, worked in the family business and eventually took over Prouse Motors!
Make sure to check out part 1 first so you can follow along with the story.
I hope you enjoy this episode!
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Music written, performed, and produced by Liam Morassut
Listen to the local band HOLLOW HEADS', now rebranded as Lucy's Diner, story HERE
Hosted by Nicole Curry, Museum Coordinator at the Sault Ste. Marie Museum
Email nicole@saultmuseum.ca
Today, I am joined by Robert Prouse for a two-part interview. In this first part, we look at his dad, Franklin Prouse.
Hear how Prouse Motors got started and about a few of his other works.
I hope you enjoy this episode!
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Music written, performed, and produced by Liam Morassut
Listen to the local band HOLLOW HEADS', now rebranded as Lucy's Diner, story HERE
Hosted by Nicole Curry, Museum Coordinator at the Sault Ste. Marie Museum
Email nicole@saultmuseum.ca
Here is an article from the Sault Star published April 3 1971 about the house at the locks and the superintendent’s care of it, called "Locks House First with Central Heat".
I hope you enjoy this episode!
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Music written, performed, and produced by Liam Morassut
Listen to the local band HOLLOW HEADS', now rebranded as Lucy's Diner, story HERE
Hosted by Nicole Curry, Museum Coordinator at the Sault Ste. Marie Museum
Email nicole@saultmuseum.ca
Here is a little article from the Sault Star published February 6 2010 about our heritage sites.
I hope you enjoy this episode!
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Music written, performed, and produced by Liam Morassut
Listen to the local band HOLLOW HEADS', now rebranded as Lucy's Diner, story HERE
Hosted by Nicole Curry, Museum Coordinator at the Sault Ste. Marie Museum
Email nicole@saultmuseum.ca
If you haven't already, check out this book. It is definitely on the list of good books about the Sault.
Find it HERE at the Sault Ste. Marie Public Library
I hope you enjoy this episode!
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Music written, performed, and produced by Liam Morassut
Listen to the local band HOLLOW HEADS', now rebranded as Lucy's Diner, story HERE
Hosted by Nicole Curry, Museum Coordinator at the Sault Ste. Marie Museum
Email nicole@saultmuseum.ca
The War of 1812! We had a lot of commemorations across Canada in 2012 for the bicentennial. Did you learn about the war then? Or what happened in the Sault during the War of 1812? Listen to the episode to learn more.
I hope you enjoy this episode!
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Music written, performed, and Produced by Liam Morassut
Listen to local Band HOLLOW HEADS story HERE
Poetry written and performed by J.L. Fizzell
Listen to her story HERE
Hosted by Nicole Curry, Collections Management Assistant at the Sault Ste. Marie Museum
Last we discussed the fur trade here in the Sault. Now let's look at the Ermatinger Old Stone House as it played a big part in the fur trade in the Sault.
Learn about Mr. Ermatinger and the amazing stone mansion he built. And discover all the other people who called that place home.
I hope you enjoy this episode!
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Music written, performed, and Produced by Liam Morassut
Listen to local Band HOLLOW HEADS story HERE
Poetry written and performed by J.L. Fizzell
Listen to her story HERE
Hosted by Nicole Curry, Collections Management Assistant at the Sault Ste. Marie Museum
This week we bring you the stories of how the fur trade shaped our early village and the posts that they set up here.
I hope you enjoy this episode!
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Music written, performed, and Produced by Liam Morassut
Listen to local Band HOLLOW HEADS story HERE
Poetry written and performed by J.L. Fizzell
Listen to her story HERE
Hosted by Nicole Curry, Collections Management Assistant at the Sault Ste. Marie Museum
Join me today as I speak with Paul Hazlett former forest soils technician at the Great Lakes Forestry Centre. He worked on the Turkey Lakes Watershed Study starting in the 80s and eventually became the head of the project.
Learn about the Turkey Lakes Watershed Study and hear fun anecdotes from Paul about the early years.
Stay tuned for more about this exciting project.
Learn more here!
I hope you enjoy this episode!
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Music written, performed, and Produced by Liam Morassut
Listen to local Band HOLLOW HEADS story HERE
Hosted by Nicole Curry, Collections Management Assistant at the Sault Ste. Marie Museum
Listen to the story of John Dedes, founder of Entomica Insectarium, biologist & insectarium supervisor at the Great Lakes Forestry Centre and thespian.
Check out Entomica here!
I hope you enjoy this episode!
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Music written, performed, and Produced by Liam Morassut
Listen to local Band HOLLOW HEADS story HERE
Poetry written and performed by J.L. Fizzell
Listen to her story HERE
Hosted by Nicole Curry, Collections Management Assistant at the Sault Ste. Marie Museum
I had the pleasure of speaking with Matthew James a local emerging artist. We talk about his music, inspiration, journey and life in the Sault.
Check out his music here.
Sign up to his newsletter here to find out where he is playing next.
I hope you enjoy this episode!
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Music written, performed, and Produced by Liam Morassut
Listen to local Band HOLLOW HEADS story HERE
Poetry written and performed by J.L. Fizzell
Listen to her story HERE
Hosted by Nicole Curry, Collections Management Assistant at the Sault Ste. Marie Museum
Welcome back to the Stories of Northern Life Podcast! Have you ever heard of Anna Jameson and her book Winter Studies and Summer Rambles in Canada? Join me as I take you through her life and her time here in the Sault. She was the first European woman to shoot the rapids and she makes friends with many of the famous figures here in 1837.
Warning This episode contains words that may be triggering to some individuals. I read the text as it was written and some of the historic language is harmful.*
I hope you enjoy this episode!
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Music written, performed, and Produced by Liam Morassut
Listen to local Band HOLLOW HEADS story HERE
Poetry written and performed by J.L. Fizzell
Listen to her story HERE
Hosted by Nicole Curry, Collections Management Assistant at the Sault Ste. Marie Museum
Welcome back to the Stories of Northern Life Podcast! I found this article from 1924 that talked about the first mention of the Sault.
Warning This episode contains words that may be triggering to some individuals. I read the text as it was written and some of the historic language is harmful.*
I hope you enjoy this episode!
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Music written, performed, and Produced by Liam Morassut
Listen to local Band HOLLOW HEADS story HERE
Poetry written and performed by J.L. Fizzell
Listen to her story HERE
Hosted by Nicole Curry, Collections Management Assistant at the Sault Ste. Marie Museum
Today the shoe is on the other foot and Mairi, the creator and former host of the Stories of Northern Life podcast is being interviewed by our new host, Nicole Curry and the Sault Ste. Marie Museum's Executive Director William Hollingshead.
Check out Mairi's socials @mor.design_ or visit mormairi.com
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Music written, performed, and produced by Liam Morassut
Listen to local Band HOLLOW HEADS story HERE
Sue (she/they) share her story of growing up in the Sault. Sue is a wealth of knowledge on queer history in Sault Ste. Marie. From attending parties at Mother Goderre's, to hanging out in the various nightclubs, to helping start Sault Pride! We are honoured to share their story on our podcast.
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Music written, performed, and produced by Liam Morassut
Listen to local Band HOLLOW HEADS story HERE
Hosted by Nicole Curry, collections assistant at the Sault Ste. Marie Museum
With cohost Pedro Caio.
Gaelyn (she/her) and her wife Kelly (she/her) share their stories with us. Gaelyn is the owner of Amore for your Pleasure. She and her store are a pillar of the queer community in Sault Ste. Marie, providing a safe and welcoming space for everyone.
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Music written, performed, and produced by Liam Morassut
Listen to local Band HOLLOW HEADS story HERE
Hosted by Nicole Curry, collections assistant at the Sault Ste. Marie Museum
With cohost Pedro Caio.
Join our hosts Nicole and Pedro Caio in our 6th instalment of the Queer Project. We are interviewing Ashley aka Ash (she/they) and Andrea aka Zeph (they/them). Learn their stories of coming to the Sault and discovering the world of Drag!
Ash's drag persona is Luke McAnally-Gore-Shadow. They are the co head of Haus of Gore.
Zeph's drag persona is Zephyr Shadow, a drag king out of Sault Ste. Marie Michigan!
Luke - @lukemcanallygoreshadow on Facebook & Instagram
Zephyr - @zephyr.shadow on Facebook & Instagram
To learn more about the Queer Project check out our website The Queer Project - SAULT STE. MARIE MUSEUM (saultmuseum.ca)
Hosted by Nicole Curry, collections assistant at the Sault Ste. Marie Museum
With guest host Pedro Caio Ribeiro Schuurhuis
This interview with Lucia (lu-chia) Luciani also known as Lucia Pet (she/her). Dive into her story of trans fem drag queen and gender studies MS graduate.
Listen now!
Host: Nicole Curry & Pedro Caio
Music: Liam Morassut
This week we bring you Koach Katrina Francella, activist and founder of the KLUB 2SLGBTQIA+ Community Centre. Listen to their story...
Check out the KLUBS Pride Party at the Machine Shop this Sunday from 12- 4pm!
Host: Nicole Curry & Pedro Caio
This is the story of Teddy, also known as Ozhawa Anung Kwe (Ojibway name) & Bette U Wanna (Drag Name).
They have had a strong involvement in the Queer community over the years and is a trailblazer in the 2 Spirit community near and far.
Listen to the origin story of Sault Pride and the 2Spirit Organizing Committee of Bawating
Roy Schuurhuis is a gay man who works to advocate and educate about sexual health and HIV/AIDS.
Listen to his story!
Host: Nicole Curry & Pedro Caio
Introducing our Francophone History Collection Project and our temporary Francophone exhibit "French in Canada and a Local Perspective"!
Our project aims to collect stories and items that tell the history of Francophones in our community. Hear the story of Michelle "MiShh" Loubert in this episode.
This episode is in FRENCH
Visit our Francophone exhibit until June 29th 2024. Join us tonight at 6pm for the opening ceremonies and at 7pm for a history discussion panel which will be held in English.
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Nous vous présentons notre projet de collection d'histoire francophone et notre exposition francophone temporaire « Le français au Canada et une perspective locale » !
Notre projet vise à recueillir des histoires et des objets qui racontent l'histoire des francophones dans notre communauté. Écoutez l'histoire de Michelle « MiShh » Loubert dans cet épisode.
Visitez notre exposition francophone jusqu'au 29 juin 2024. Rejoignez-nous ce soir à 18 heures pour les cérémonies d'ouverture et à 19 heures pour un panel de discussion sur l'histoire qui se tiendra en anglais.
Introducing THE QUEER PROJECT!
Our first guest is Pedro Caio, an empowered person of colour, immigrant, advocate, they/them queer, and living with HIV. They are full of love and joy! It is hard not to smile when Pedro walks into the room.
It's a long episode but you will laugh, cry and feel empowered after this one! So please stick around...
Host: Nicole Curry
Summer sporting season calls for racket sports!!! With the rise of PickleBall in the community we reflect on the earliest racket sport that the Sault loved, Tennis.
Uncover the history of Tennis clubs and courts in Sault Ste. Marie since 1890! Listen Now
Algoma Wanderings is a very short book written by John Hay McDonald. He was the Judge of the Algoma district for 26 years.
Your host reads his stories of hunting tips and the winding rivers and roads of this beautiful Northern Ontario landscape.
This story was written by Richard Metcalfe around 2012 for the Museum's Collection. I hope you learn more about the downtown landscape in the early 1950s and the intricacies of a young boy's perspective living in a history building.
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Music written, performed, and Produced by Liam Morassut
Listen to local Band HOLLOW HEADS story HERE
Poetry written and performed by J.L. Fizzell
Listen to her story HERE
Hosted by Mairi Morassut, the Design and Engagement Lead at the Sault Ste. Marie Museum
Miss Emma Dingle is representing Sault Ste. Marie in the Miss Ontario pageant 2024. Listen to her story and the message she hopes to share with the world.
She is the author of children's book "Just the Way you Are" raising $500 for the Northern Ontario Families of Children with Cancer, in the first 72 hours of sold-out sales.
Follow Emma's Journey:
https://www.instagram.com/missemmadingle/?next=%2Fdeva5610%2F&hl=cs
In this 10 minute episode learn about the history of the YMCA as gain an invitation to share your stories of time spent at the YMCA.
CONTACT US TO SHARE YOUR STORY
Email: mairi@saultmuseum.ca
Facebook & Instagram: @saultmuseum
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Music written, performed, and Produced by Liam Morassut
Listen to local Band HOLLOW HEADS story HERE
Poetry written and performed by J.L. Fizzell
Listen to her story HERE
Hosted by Mairi Morassut, the Design and Engagement Lead at the Sault Ste. Marie Museum
Listen to the Story of a Sault Star Reporter, with a deep love for history and the preservation of stories.
Learn about his building blocks to a fulfilling journalistic career and some of the day-to-day as a hometown reporter!
How do these 3 topics intersect? listen to find out!
Learn about the past local newspapers, community events, and an interesting local character we have a lot to thank for.
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Music written, performed, and Produced by Liam Morassut
Listen to local Band HOLLOW HEADS story HERE
Poetry written and performed by J.L. Fizzell
Listen to her story HERE
Hosted by Mairi Morassut, the Design and Engagement Lead at the Sault Ste. Marie Museum
Mark lives and breathes music! It led him down a path of 9 published albums of original music, a career in writing & music education, and becoming the author of the book “You Get Bigger As You Go: Bruce Cockburn’s Influence and Evolution.
Listen to his story
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Music written, performed, and Produced by Liam Morassut
Listen to local Band HOLLOW HEADS story HERE
Poetry written and performed by J.L. Fizzell
Listen to her story HERE
Hosted by Mairi Morassut, the Design and Engagement Lead at the Sault Ste. Marie Museum
We discuss the Battle of Vimy Ridge, the Vimy Memorial, local war memorials, significant museum projects, and the names of the fallen related to the Sault Ste. Maire Area.
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Music written, performed, and Produced by Liam Morassut
Listen to local Band HOLLOW HEADS story HERE
Poetry written and performed by J.L. Fizzell
Listen to her story HERE
Hosted by Mairi Morassut, the Design and Engagement Lead at the Sault Ste. Marie Museum
Eythan Henson is a storyteller, content creator, videographer, personal trainer, and so much more…
He used grief and love to fuel a new creative outlet of storytelling through a camera lens. He has more than 1Million followers on TikTok and is now building a local page sharing the value of our community.
Listen to his story
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Music written, performed, and Produced by Liam Morassut
Listen to local Band HOLLOW HEADS story HERE
Poetry written and performed by J.L. Fizzell
Listen to her story HERE
Hosted by Mairi Morassut, the Design and Engagement Lead at the Sault Ste. Marie Museum
Sir James Dunn. We all know him for his work at the Algoma Steel Plant, reviving our steel production and growing our northern economy.
But do we know the real Dunn? The man of travel, art, and wine? Listen to learn more about the life of a local legend.
Vanessa Ferlaino has vast experiences spanning tech, MedTech, impact investment, and activism to audiences of all sizes and intentions. She is a multi-award-winning author, speaker, mindfulness meditation guide, podcast host/producer, and philanthropist offering insights and wisdom on topics including wellbeing, personal growth, society and community activism, women empowerment and much more.
Through her upbringing in Sault Ste. Marie, we get to hear Vanessa’s story, as she’s grown into the inspiring woman she is today.
8 Billion Voices: https://www.8bv.org/
The Human Challenge Podcast: https://vanessaferlaino.com/thehumanchallenge
Meditations on Insite Timer: https://insighttimer.com/vanessaferlaino
Vanessas Website: https://vanessaferlaino.com/
Vanessas Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/vanessaferlaino
Content Warning:
Subjects of Grief, Gender-based violence, Sexual assault, and current social & political issues were discussed.
Hear Will's story, through his Eliot Lake childhood, OCAD education, and many experiences that led him to his role as the Director and Chief Curator. We discussed our amazing team and what has been in the works under his lead.
If you are curious about the behind-the-scenes happenings of the Sault Museum, this episode is for you!
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🎶Music written, performed, and Produced by Liam Morassut: Listen to local Band HOLLOW HEADS story HERE
📓Poetry written and performed by J.L. Fizzell: Listen to her story HERE
🎙Hosted by Mairi Morassut, the Design and Engagement Lead at the Sault Ste. Marie Museum
We are back with a new and refreshed look and feel! Listen for what to expect moving forward and who was involved in making this season even better.
Music written, performed, and Produced by Liam Morassut
Listen to local Band HOLLOW HEADS story HERE
Poetry written and performed by J.L. Fizzell
Listen to her story HERE
Hosted by Mairi Morassut, the Design and Engagement Lead at the Sault Ste. Marie Museum
The city of Sault Ste Marie has a long history of hockey, skating, curling and most importantly a love for sports. The need for areas in this area has been around for decades and I don't think that need will die off any time soon...
We are going to talk about some of the arenas in Sault Ste Maire's history: The Gouin Street Arena, the Sault Memorial Gardens and all the name changes of the newest Sault arena.
We are taking a short break from uploading new episodes of the podcast in a few weeks. Ending this season at 100 episodes!!!
Don’t worry we will be back with loads of interviews and stories to share soon!!!
The holidays will be a great time to catch up and listen to the 100 existing episodes, that maybe you missed…
You will still hear from us every Tuesday, as we are reposting some of our favourite episodes, like this one!
Season 2 is coming so stay tuned 👀
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The city of Sault Ste Marie had 15 theatres between 1901 and 1923. There was a theater every few steps along our downtown core at one point in time and we are going to talk about a few of these city gems.
The first theatre in town was the Grand Opera House, constructed in 1903 by Albert Search at the corner of Bay and Brock Streets. It ceased operating in 1923, and the building itself was demolished in 1972.
This episode will talk about the history of Orpheum Theater, Princess Theatre, and Algoma Theatre! Listen now to learn a little about some of the theaters that entertained the Sault for decades.
We are taking a short break from uploading new episodes of the podcast in a few weeks. Ending this season at 100 episodes!!!
Don’t worry we will be back with loads of interviews and stories to share soon!!!
The holidays will be a great time to catch up and listen to the 100 existing episodes, that maybe you missed…
You will still hear from us every Tuesday, as we are reposting some of our favourite episodes, like this one!
Season 2 is coming so stay tuned 👀
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This week's spotlight is on a special woman who felt like a part of the family throughout the 40 years of her career in radio and television broadcasting in Sault Ste. Marie.
She became something of a local celebrity who entertained and inspired everyone, especially women, in the Twin Saults.
We are taking a short break from uploading new episodes of the podcast in a few weeks. Ending this season at 100 episodes!!!
Don’t worry we will be back with loads of interviews and stories to share soon!!!
The holidays will be a great time to catch up and listen to the 100 existing episodes, that maybe you missed…
You will still hear from us every Tuesday, as we are reposting some of our favourite episodes, like this one!
Season 2 is coming so stay tuned 👀
Walk through our Bon Soo Virtual Tour: click here
We are taking a short break from uploading new episodes of the podcast in a few weeks. Ending this season at 100 episodes!!!
Don’t worry we will be back with loads of interviews and stories to share soon!!!
The holidays will be a great time to catch up and listen to the 100 existing episodes, that maybe you missed…
You will still hear from us every Tuesday, as we are reposting some of our favourite episodes, like this one!
Season 2 is coming so stay tuned 👀
We are taking a short break from uploading new episodes of the podcast in a few weeks. Ending this season at 100 episodes!!!
Don’t worry we will be back with loads of interviews and stories to share soon!!!
The holidays will be a great time to catch up and listen to the 100 existing episodes, that maybe you missed…
You will still hear from us every Tuesday, as we are reposting some of our favourite episodes, like this one!
Season 2 is coming so stay tuned 👀
Watch Interview: YouTube Video with Bryant McBride
We are taking a short break from uploading new episodes of the podcast in a few weeks. Ending this season at 100 episodes!!!
Don’t worry we will be back with loads of interviews and stories to share soon!!!
The holidays will be a great time to catch up and listen to the 100 existing episodes, that maybe you missed…
You will still hear from us every Tuesday, as we are reposting some of our favourite episodes, like this one!
Season 2 is coming so stay tuned 👀
Want visuals to go along with the audio?
Use this link: Story Map of Edmonia Lewis
We are taking a short break from uploading new episodes of the podcast in a few weeks. Ending this season at 100 episodes!!!
Don’t worry we will be back with loads of interviews and stories to share soon!!!
The holidays will be a great time to catch up and listen to the 100 existing episodes, that maybe you missed…
You will still hear from us every Tuesday, as we are reposting some of our favourite episodes, like this one!
Season 2 is coming so stay tuned 👀
We are taking a short break from uploading new episodes of the podcast in a few weeks. Ending this season at 100 episodes!!!
Don’t worry we will be back with loads of interviews and stories to share soon!!!
The holidays will be a great time to catch up and listen to the 100 existing episodes, that maybe you missed…
You will still hear from us every Tuesday, as we are reposting some of our favourite episodes, like this one!
Season 2 is coming so stay tuned 👀
We are taking a short break from uploading new episodes of the podcast in a few weeks. Ending this Season at 100 episodes!!!
You will still hear from us every Tuesday, like normal, as we are reposting some of our favourite episodes, like this one!
The holidays will be a great time to catch up and listen to the 100 existing episodes, that maybe you missed…
Don’t worry we will be back with loads of interviews and stories to share soon!!!
Season 2 is coming so stay tuned 👀
You know that old song they play in all the movies when the Clock strikes 12 on Dec 30th, marking the start of the new year?
Well, It's titled Auld Lang Syne, and was first written as a poem in 1788 by a Scottish man named Robert Burns.
He is widely regarded as the national poet of Scotland and is celebrated worldwide.
Cathrine Macleod (Owner of the Macleod Highland Dance Studio) shares her insight into the annual celebration and its prominence in Sault Ste Marie and our Scottish community.
Join Rosalia Chilelli, Grace Briglio, and La-Na Fragomeni, 3 incredible women who worked tirelessly every year to kick off the Holiday Season with lights, love and magic.
Listen as they reflect on all their work with the Sault's Lung Association.
Arthur Funeral Home & Cremation Centre was the first of its kind in Sault Ste. Marie. It opened in 1938 and Arthur Funeral Home - Barton & Kiteley Chapel has been providing funerals, memorials, and celebration of life ceremonies to the community of Sault Ste. Marie, and its surrounding areas ever since.
Listen to Mr. Kiteley - one of the first funeral directors in this area discuss the history of funeral Homes and his personal story.
He sits with Zachary Good and Deborah Linklater
Zachary began his career in funeral services in 2009, obtaining his funeral director’s license in 2012. He grew up on a farm near Desbarats and has served the Sault Ste. Marie Lions Club in many different capacities, including as president.
Debbie Jo has been a licensed funeral director with Arthur Funeral Home Barton & Kiteley Chapel for over 30 years. A lifelong resident of Sault Ste. Marie
Hear from Nicole Curry as she tells the stories of the local funeral business from the early 1900s to the 2000s.
Learn some interesting facts and factual tidbits of the industry, that you can wow you can friends with ;)
Get a glimpse of a period of time when something was new.
Learn about the first means of transportation to the Sault, the first ways to get outside knowledge or even the firsts in individual lives.
Meet Makayla Legge, a female entrepreneur starting her side hustle Made By Mak out of a need for extra funds for fertility treatments. Her crafting turned into a passion and a self-care routine.
As a positive product of the pandemic, the Algoma Makers Market was formed, back in 2021. From 8 vendors in the Paint and Decor Concepts parking lot to over 80 vendors at the Machine shop with skating, drinks, and more.
The Makers Markets has given side hustlers, and local creators so much exposure in the community. In turn, it propelled them to sustain doing what they love and reach their goals.
This episode is a reading of an article about the Sault Frontier. You hear the perspective of Donald Cameron. He arrived in the Sault in 1857, the early days of the town, when there were no streets just paths under the trees.
Article dated 1922 published in the Sault Daily Star
We are coming to you today from my Nonni’s kitchen table and I'm here with none other than John Morassut my Nonno.
We talk about his life as an immigrant to Sault Ste. Marie from Italy as a 13-year-old, early education, how he met his wife, the Knights of Columbus in Sault Ste Marie, and his photography career and volunteer experience.
We are going to take you on a guided tour of what? A cemetery but not just any cemetery. The only remaining cemetery associated with the village of Sault Ste. Marie (1871), the town of Sault Ste. Marie (1887), and the city of Sault Ste. Marie (1912).
Get to know some of the recognizable figures that rest there...
Now I know it may sound strange and scary but I encourage you to take out a mobile device, download this episode and go for a walk in the Old Town Cemetery.
The cemetery can be found at 1186 Queen St. E, within walking distance of St Luke’s on Brock Street, across from the bug lab.
This is the first episode of a little series guiding you on an in-depth tour of subjects displayed in our Skylight Gallery
First up is Landforms. Going way back in time to understand how this place we call home was formed and looks the way it does today
As well as talk about the many rock formations that are native to this area!
If you’re a rock hound, tree hugger, or collector of crystals and rocks or even just looking for a grade 3 science recap this is an episode for you!
Come by the Sault Museum to discover the physical and visual artifacts we have on display
Open 10 am - 4 pm, Tuesday - Saturday
This story starts with John Dawson, the head of a family with a long and significant record in commerce, public service and politics in Sault Ste. Marie.
He built the Dawson Block (the historic building next to the Sault Museum) in 1894 to house the family grocery business on the main level.
His legacy was not just laid in stone but carried through his family...
Listen along as we read an article dated December 24th, 1955.
Learn about the first "House" as hotels were called back then andvabout how hotels progressed in Sault Ste. Marie.
The Sault Museum just recently gained possession of a small trunk of books. And yes we do get a lot of boxes and books in our possession at the museum, but this one is pretty special.
Learn about these books, their story and the original owner Joseph Wilson.
Jessica Fizzell has self-published 4 books under the name J.L. Fizzell.
Her background in Mental Health and love for poetry make for a magically inspiring combo!
Listen to learn more about her artistic craft.....
J.L. Fizzel Website: https://jlfizzell.ca/
Poetry in the Park Workshop: https://culturedays.ca/en/events/95992bee-5c9e-4e9d-b05d-0a458304f70e
The Bandetts are an all-girls Drum and Bugle Corps Group founded 60 years ago by Mary Wilson.
One of the most recognizable aspects of the Bandettes is their traditional uniform, which features a highland bonnet, mid-waist jacket, and plaid kilt.
Listen to hear more about their accomplishments and 60th anniversary plans
Join Mairi as she chats with Tova Arbus, the Head of Marketing and Communications, and some of the Fringe Community during Fringe Fest 2023.
Understand what Fringe is all about and how you can get involved with Fringe North.
https://www.saultfringe.com/
Learn about two of the earliest people of note who settled in Sault Ste. Marie
They played a large role in the postal service in this area. That is why they are a favourite topic here at the Sault Museum, the Old Post Office building (though our building was built after their time in charge).
Next time you are driving along Pim Street you'll think about these two and their story!
Eric Wild was born in Sault Ste Maire Ontario on February 11th, 1910. He had a successful career as a conductor from the late 1920s till the 1970s.
We worked on some big incredible projects and traveled around the world with his music throughout the years.
Listen to what we found on his story....
In this interview, Kalle Mattson, a Juno and Polaris Music Prize nominated singer/ songwriter dives into his musical journey.
Starting as a young boy born and raised in Sault Ste. Marie to the successful artist he is today, releasing his latest project summersets with fellow Saut native Andrew Sowka and teaching his craft at Carlton University.
It's an inside scoop on the music industry and how a young Northern Ontario artist caught many successes to be where he is today.
You are going to want to listen to this....
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Find Kalle and Listen to his music here: https://www.kallemattson.com/
Listen to more episodes of the Stories of Northern Life Podcast here: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/saultmuseum
Today Ric Datson our assistant curator at the museum is joining me on this episode.
This rockstar has been crushing the drums for the community of Sault Ste Marie and beyond for 43 years!
Ever wondered what that tall tower on the Sault Michigan horizon is?
Well, Paul is going to tell you everything you need to know....
They are a group of 4 very talented local musicians: Gabi Dumas (vocals), Ethan Roode (Guitar and Bass), Liam Morassut (Base and Guitar), and Joe Rosso (Drums), that joined forces to create their band Hollow Heads!
Listen to hear their story...
Find all their content HERE and Listen to "COMPLICATED"
We met Paul Sabourin a Canadian who fell in love with an American, so now resides in Soo Michigan. He shares with us the History of Valley Camp and the museum they created aboard the ship!
We start just after the 1837 rebellion of Upper Canada, where John Prince ordered 5 Fenian prisoners executed by firing squad without any legal trial.
Because of his actions and the threats of another rebellion Sir, John A Macdonald sent him off to Sault Ste. Maire to become the first Judge of the Algoma District.
Listen to this episode to learn more about his life in Algoma!
John Prince sure is a fascinating character in Sault Ste Marie History, but this episode talks about his early life and what lead him to relocate here!
Listen to learn more about a Sault Ste Marie historic figure, John Prince
Sault Ste. Marie's City Hall recently had a name change: as of 2020 it is now known as the Ronald A. Irwin Civic Centre. Obviously, if someone has earned having their name on the building they must have done some impressive things, but who exactly was Ronald A. Irwin beyond simply being a former mayor? Let's find out.
Listen to Nicole Curry the Collections Assitant at the Sault Museum & Coordinator at the Centre de Francophone as she shares the history of the French holiday St. Jean Baptiste Day, & our French Oral History Project, which collects French stories in Sault Ste Marie.
We sit down with the author and Illustrator of a locally produced children's book, called Baiely the Bushplane. Richard Jones and Amy Williams are talented creatives that collaborated to publish a book they are proud to read to their children.
The book, Bailey the Bushplane, is $12 and can be purchased at the Clock Tower Gift Shop here at the Sault Museum (690 Queen St. E). We are open 10 am - 12 pm Tuesday - Saturday! Come say hi!
The Batchewana Moose Hunt of 1906 is, well, more or less what it sounds: a group of friends from around Canada and North America travelling to Sault Ste. Marie in order to hunt Moose and other game.
See pictures and original writing here: http://www.saultmuseum.ca/museum-musings/the-batchewana-moose-hunt-of-1906
No, it's not just a day designated by someone who likes to eat donuts, it has a historical story, which I will share with you today!!!
Stick around and learn about the Salvation Army Lassies, and how they made donuts on the front lines for the soldiers during WWI.
Come to the Sault Museum on June 2nd at 9:30 am till supplies last for a coffee and a donut for just $3. Proceeds will go to preserving military history in Sault Ste Marie.
It's true, the very first Italian club in all of Canada started in Sault Ste. Maire in 1914! Learn more about the club's origin and its long history here in the Sault
I assume most of us have been to the Canal District here in the Sault?
Right in front of the Algoma Conservatory or the Loft, there is a bit of sunken ground. Where you will find a hidden piece of history. It is still fairly inconspicuous to this day until you walk over and look down at it. But it was actually covered up for years until Clergue did some research, and some investigation.
This is a reading directly from an article, that was published in the Soo Star on July 7th, 1922. It directly quotes Mr. Clergues letters.
Catherine Macleod is the Owner and Director of the Macleod Highland Dance Studio, and she just so happens to be Mairi’s mom.
They dive deep into the origins of the Macleod Highland Dance studio which was established here in Canada in 1953 by Hellen Macleod and how it's evolved over the years.
In honour of Mother's Day, we encourage you to sit down with your motherly figures and ask them about their story and the women before them.
Adam Francis Proulx is a Canadian puppeteer and theatre creator. He explored puppetry while working at the Walt Disney World parks but truly began when he was cast in the first Canadian company of Avenue Q. Nearly a decade later, through his company, The Pucking Fuppet Co., Adam creates original theatre, builds custom puppets, and provides education and puppetry direction. Adam will be in town performing his latest show...FERRY TALE! A special fundraising event for Fringe North Festival WHEN: May 12 and 13 TIME: Doors open at 7 p.m. (music, food, beverages); Show starts at 8 p.m. (run time is approximately 30 mins) VENUE: Sault Ste. Marie Museum (690 Queen St. E) (fully accessible space) TICKETS: $35. Purchase your ticket or make a donation at www.ferrytaleshow.com QUESTIONS? Call/text 705-975-0761 or email saultfringe@gmail.com
Have you ever wondered who first defined points of the land we call Sault Ste Marie and even named a few of our first streets?
Well, I'm going to tell you...
I would like to begin by acknowledging that we are in Robinson-Huron Treaty territory and that the land on which we are gathered is the traditional territory of the Anishnaabeg, specifically the Garden River and Batchewana First Nations, as well as Métis People.
Throughout this story, I tried my best to find resources to fill in the gaps of the story in regard to the indigenous people who inhabited this land before us. I spoke with the people at the Algoma University Library and Collections, to see what they had on the matter and I will share some of the knowledge gained from their resources. I still feel unclear on the story from the indigenous point of view as all my resources are written from settlers' points of view. But I will share what I have found and maybe we can work together to fill in the gaps in this story dating back 177 years ago
I also turned this episode into a blog post, so you can follow along with some visuals of the maps! Go to saultmuseum.ca under discover and fin our Museum Musings page filled with short blog-style posts of influential people events and places.
The Clock on the Old Dominion Building at 690 Queen Street E. is ticking for the season!
Since we get a million questions about the Iconic Clock Tower every year we thought we'd share a little bit of the History of the Clock Tower and the clock itself. Rick Datson, the current caretaker of the clock, comes on the episode and shares the process of starting the clock!
If you have any questions or want to share some history please email me at mairi@saultmuseum.ca!
We are going to read to you an article written by the Sault Daily Star and add our thoughts and additional research.
It's an interesting cultural heritage tradition that was practiced here within our local Italian community.
You are going to want to listen to this short episode!
On, April 9th, 2006 at 2 pm in the Sault Ste. Marie Memeorial Gardens the Royal Canadian Legion Branch 25 held a special decommissioning service for the Sault Memeorial Gardens.
They gathered to say a grand farewell to the 57-year-old memorial gardens.
We share the program for the Decommissioning Service and read a few speeches spoken to the large audience that day in the Memorial Gardens.
March 31st marks the date the Old Dominion Building where the museum is now opened its doors in 1906. So, let's talk about the building and design of this iconic building the Sault Museum gets to call home!
It took 2 years for planning then another 2 years for construction but, it was well worth the wait. For the early traveller to the Sault, the clock tower of the Post Office was one of the first signs of the approaching city, and it was a gathering place for the people who lived here.
We talk about the construction, design, architectural features, and who was originally in the building.
God’s Country Clothing is a clothing brand that captures the essence of Northern Ontario.It has close to 6000 followers on Instagram, many of these followers are avid camp-goers and sault-ites who love Daves loungewear representing our city and the nature that surrounds us! The Stories of Northern Life host, Mairi, got to chat with Dave Holmberg the Owner, and co-founder of Gods Country Clothing!We learn more about the man behind the brand, some behind the scenes of the business as well as uncover some very interesting history of Hussy Block – where Gods Country is located today!
This episode is a historical recording of the Sault Ste Marie & 49th Field Regiment Historical Society meeting in the 1970s. You will be presented with the History of St. Joes Island, with a few ending questions and the atmospheric sound of the meeting group.
I hope you learn a little something new about St. Joes Island today!
Keep in mind that this was recorded in the 1970s. We recognize that some of the languages is not modern and is not acceptable. Our intention in sharing this recording and others like this is to highlight our local history as well as examples of the way Indigenous groups and nations were acknowledged instilling how we can still do better in today's world.
All things Maple Syrup! Join in on this conversation with Erica Hogan the award-winning business women, mother of 2, and CFO and co-owner of Hogans Homestead. She and her husband started making maple syrup as a hobby. That hobby quickly turned into a 30,000-tapped tree operation in under 3 years! Not only that, but they are the youngest maple product producers in Canada!
Erica shares her story and her love for maple syrup. Listen and learn about maple production and what it's like being a tree-loving business owner in Northern Ontario!
It is international Women's day on March 8th and we are going to share, celebrate and honour a list of influential local women from our city's past.
Listen to the full episodes of the individual women I talked about in this episode:
Aroura Butkovich https://spotifyanchor-web.app.link/e/3jwRM2X5pxb
Grace Pitt https://spotifyanchor-web.app.link/e/g0GzkJ05pxb
Anna McCrea https://spotifyanchor-web.app.link/e/IhNvME35pxb
Roberta Bondar Pt. 1 https://spotifyanchor-web.app.link/e/lpDMnP55pxb
Roberta Bondar Pt. 2 https://spotifyanchor-web.app.link/e/f7u2S685pxb
Louis Becket https://spotifyanchor-web.app.link/e/fKqzwgd6pxb
Gladys McNeice https://spotifyanchor-web.app.link/e/MqYWbTz9pxb
Bryant McBride grew up here in Sault Ste. Marie, played hockey, gained incredible education studying at west Pint Military Acadamy, and Harvard to name a few, was the Vice President of Business Development for the NHL for 7 years, and was the highest-ranking African American executive there, built seven start-ups all at the intersection of sports and technology, and is the co-founder and Ceo of a leading User-generated content engagement platform, called Burst, is the producer of a film called willie, and another called 6 Days in November is coming soon.
This is such a great episode, and we hope you enjoy it!
It is February which is also Black History month, and we don’t have anything in the collection here at the Sault Museum on black history. We recently discovered an African-American, Haitian, and Chippewa (Ojibwa) artist, whose famous work has a connection to Sault Ste Marie. And her name is Edmonia Lewis.
So today we are sharing her story and her work!
Listen for an inspiring story of a woman who didn't let anything get in her way of reaching her dream
We currently have a special pop-up traveling exhibit on display in our Military Gallery. The exhibit is called Dear Sadie: Love, Lives, and Remembrance from Ontario's First World War, and was made by the Archives of Ontario.
I am going to focus on the Love part, in light of Valentine's day coming up. I am going to share the story of Harry Mason and his love Sadie Arbuckle, then relate these war stories to the Women's overseas army unit in WW2 who wrote letters to soldiers they had never met before, and how their letters sparked so much love in a time full of hate.
Bon Soo, the winter carnival that holds a special place in the hearts of all of us who grew up in or near Sault Ste. Marie
For this one special week, you enjoy the magic of what people can create with snow and ice, and the cold long winter doesn’t seem so bad.
This year we celebrate the 60th anniversary of the Bon Soo Winter Carnival
...so let’s learn a little more about its 60-year history!
In this episode, we give you a very brief history of the Historical Society, when they first found a space to build its collection, and the hunt to find a new space soon after. Though we all know where they chose to start the city museum, this year is the 40th anniversary of the Sault Ste Marie Museum when we first came together and opened the space here at 690 Queen Street E. (previously known as the Dominion building or Old Post Office). We want to share the history of how we got here and all that goes into keeping it up.
Over the years we lost a lot of great historic buildings, monuments, and what would be artifacts today due to terrible fires, catching a spark by surprise. Since 1889 the Sault Ste. Maire Fire Department has been there to fight those fires for us.
There are so many significant fires that occurred, some with heartbreaking stories but some with little damage due to the Sault fire department.
Listen and learn more about how they started and how the Sault Ste. Marie Fire Department progressed over the years!
This episode is an Interview with Ray Fox a Northern Ontario-based Anishinaabe Visual Artist and our current artist-in-residence. He’s been with us since April 2022 and is now at the end of his residency closing it off with an exhibition.
This is an awesome episode where you get to hear Ray's voice as he talks about his artistic journey, his time at the museum, what to look forward to for his upcoming show and much more!
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EXHIBITION OPENING!
Join the Sault Ste Marie Museum and Ray for his Exhibition Opening, this Saturday, January 14th from 6-9! The Exhibition is Titled “Baawitigong”, and is an exploration on Anishinaabe history and personal identity. See you Saturday!
We all know The Marconi Cultural Event Centre, as a place where we gather for events and eat penne and meatballs, but this building has housed much more than events and gatherings. Today we are not talking about the Marconi itself but a Marconi Society that’s just celebrated its 90th anniversary and is now in its 91st year running strong.
The Elettra Marconi society is an all-ladies club that promotes the Italian heritage, while actively supporting our youth and community. Your host shares insight into who these ladies are, and what they have done and continue to do for the community!
As we wrap up the last few days of 2022, we reflect on the year.
We are going to talk about Historic moments globally, nationally, and locally. As well as what we accomplished here at the Sault Museum.
2022 was undoubtedly a difficult year for many, but it was also a time of growth and change. We showed our resilience and strength in the face of adversity and proved that we can work together to build a better future.
Let's celebrate this year and welcome the new one ahead!
Today I thought I would pick up this small red book from the collection, with a few crayon scribbles on the pages, a loose spine, and illustrated pictures featuring 5 short Christmas stories.
Listen to your host share a short story in the spirit of the season of love, and giving!
Happy Holidays from the Sault Ste. Marie Museum!!!
Today we are going to get into some of the Traditions and Customs of the Regiments specifically over the holiday season, as that is just around the corner.
We learn about an annual custom for Canadian forces to have a Christmas dinner, but with a twist, and another tradition that dates back many centuries called New Years Levee.
Gladys H McNeice was a post-secondary educator but was known by many for her work as a regional historian and author.
At time stamp 4:45 the episode turns into an audio recording from a Historical Society Meeting where Gladys talks about her research of the Ermatinger Family and the Ermatinger Old Stone House.
So you can end the episode in just under 5 minutes or continue to listen as Gladys herself shares her new findings from her travels to southern Ontario to gather more information on The Eramtings and also comes across some new findings on John Prince.
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Most of the research for the episode was completed by Justen Brett the Sault Museum's Research Assistant.
In 2009, The City of Sault Ste. Marie, in collaboration with the Sault Ste. Marie and Area Local Immigration Partnership established a flag gallery on Foster Drive in front of City Hall.
Your host Mairi talks about her, and her mom's experience raising a flag in 2009 and chats about the flags that were added to the flag gallery ever since.
William Armstrong first made a name for himself as a civil engineer – through his work on some of Canada’s early railways – and as a pioneer in the use of photography for industrial purposes. But it was his art that has given him a place in history!
He was one of the Artists in the 1800s that traveled through Sault Ste Marie and illustrated its early history.
Souces:
https://www.thunderbaymuseum.com/exhibits/virtual/historical-figures/william-armstrong/
https://www.watercolourworld.org/searchartist=William+Armstrong&displayCount=74&paintingIndex=30
Today’s artist in subject came to our town in the earliest years and his work became so famous it's not in the Smithsonian. And that person is George Catlin.
George Catlin was an American adventurer, traveler, lawyer, author, and painter.
His collection of works is the largest pre-photographic material of North Americans. All though he wasn’t the first to document Indigenous groups in Canada and the States he was the first to paint them as they were in their land.
He painted a handful of paintings in and around the Sault that we used now to visually understand the placement of important buildings and establishments, as well as the culture and individuals of the indigenous community.
Please note that I directly quote Letters and Notes, vol. 2, no. 54, by Catlin in 1841, and the language used is not conteporary.
Who is Paul Kane?
He was one of Canada's most traveled painters. He traveled by horseback, canoe, and on foot to paint buffalo herds, fur traders, and Indigenous encampments. Kane made 68 known sketches of this area from 1845-1848
Canada was still very underdeveloped at the time, and he helped paint a portrait of what the country looked like. And Paul Kane immersed himself in the land and the people that inhabited it. He was able to capture what he saw and learned through graphite, watercolors, and oil on paper. He produced over seven hundred pictures accompanying journal descriptions of the lives of indigenous people.
We have him to thank for the images of the past. And for his attempts to share awareness of his concerns for the future development and overpower of the Europeans to this vast wilderness and the first people who lived here
Nicole Curry our Collections Assistant reads to you an article written in 1996 about a murder mystery that happened in Sault Ste Marie Michigan.
Now this case is 176 years old and still unsolved with not enough evidence to truly convict a murderer. Your host, Mairi adds more points of research to the characters and case to help you make your own verdict!
There are many artists that came to the Sault to capture the “Stories of Northern Life” and in the 1800s that looked a lot different than today.
If it weren't for these artists writing, painting or illustrating in some way. We would have very few resources in understanding the way of life.
In the upcoming episodes, I will be going through a number of artists that stopped or stayed awhile in Sault Ste. Marie captured moments in time for us to admire and learn from for years to come.
Our first artist is the British-born Anna Jameson. She visited Sault Ste. Marie in 1837 at 43 years old where she wrote, illustrated, shot the rapids and made meaningful connections.
She was a writer, feminist and art historian that used her words to express an appreciation of the natural resources in Canada and put our name on the map.
There is no better place within the city limits to see the fall colours than Hiawatha Park!
Your host Mairi Talks about where Hiwatha and Kinsman Park 97 got their name, the park features, wartime involvement, changes in ownership, and its natural beauty of course!
Let’s talk about the park and lodges' rich history!
Information sourced from articles found in our collections here at the Sault Museum
Back at it again answering your Q’s
This time your host sits down with Alicia and Nick, making our education and outreach department!
So the questions will be directed towards events, partnerships, workshops, education initiatives and what we do to make the museum more inviting and engaging for youth and adults of all ages. You will also feel like you get to know a little more Alicia and Nick personally!
This will be the second year September 30th marks the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation. On September 30th we also recognize Orange Shirt Day.
We will give you a brief description of the day, what it symbolizes, what's happening in the Sault for it, and resources. So let's get into it...
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Here is where we got most of the info https://www.canada.ca/en/canadian-heritage/campaigns/national-day-truth-reconciliation.html
Here’s the promotional material from the gov https://www.rcaanc-cirnac.gc.ca/eng/1100100013251/1534874002459
https://www.orangeshirtday.org/
https://www.rcaanc-cirnac.gc.ca/eng/1631130192216/1631130220404
Stuff happening herehttps://www.sootoday.com/local-news/baawaating-to-honour-national-day-for-truth-and-reconciliation-5857769
https://www.vmcdn.ca/files/sootoday/files/news-files/grand-opening-of-shingwauk-kinoomaage-gamig-(4).pdf?utm_source=sootoday.com&utm_campaign=sootoday.com%3A%20outbound&utm_medium=referral
https://www.vmcdn.ca/files/sootoday/files/news-files/algoma-univeristy_-national-day-for-truth-and-reconciliation-sault-ste.-marie-agenda-sept-20-2022.pdf?utm_source=sootoday.com&utm_campaign=sootoday.com%3A%20outbound&utm_medium=referral
https://indigenoustourismontario.ca/events/weekend-for-truth-and-reconciliation/?utm_source=sootoday.com&utm_campaign=sootoday.com%3A%20outbound&utm_medium=referral
https://saultstemarie.ca/Newsroom/September-2021/City-of-Sault-Ste-Marie-commemorates-National-Day.aspx
We are answering your questions about our museum staff and the Sault Ste. Marie Museum itself. Your host sits down with Will, Ric, and Nicole and talks about the job, the people and this unique space we call YOUR Museum!
Want to know about the Clock Tower? The Creepiest artifacts we have in the collection? What Will our Executive Director and Chief Curator has in his personal collection? and more! give this episode a listen
Marking the passing of the Queen, we remember the time she and Prince Philip stopped on their Canadian tour in Sault Ste Marie!
Despite the wrongdoings of the crown, the visit of the Queen and Prince Phillip was a significant event for Sault Ste Marie, for a prominent figure to visit our small northern city. It was important to many people around town. The intentions of this episode are to share with you the direct history of Sault Ste Marie and historical events in this area.
With that said, I will take you through hour by hour what happened that day they visited Sault Ste. Marie. and don't worry they were only here a few hours.
Resources:
https://www.sootoday.com/columns/remember-this/prince-philips-visit-to-the-sault-remembered-3618690
http://saulthistory.ssmpl.ca/WW1_Penhorwood.html
https://www.sootoday.com/columns/remember-this/remember-this-that-time-elizabeth-ii-dropped-by-178345
It's that time of year, back to school. This episode talks about Sir James Dunn Collegiate and Vocational School as well as the man behind the name.
The city of Sault Ste Marie has a long history of hockey, skating, curling and most importantly a love for sports. The need for areas in this area has been around for decades and I don't think that need will die off any time soon...
We are going to talk about some of the arenas in Sault Ste Maire's history: The Gouin Street Arena, the Sault Memorial Gardens and all the name changes of the newest Sault arena.
This character we are talking about today was a Canadian politician and businessman who was active in Canada in the mid-to-late 1800s. He is notable for quite a number of accomplishments around the Algoma district, which obviously makes him very relevant to Sault Ste. Marie's history. If you don't know much about him, you hopefully will by the end of this episode.
Episode is written by Justin Brett.
There are many famous people who lived in Sault Ste. Marie, many of whom have also appeared in this Podcast. People like Roberta Bondar or Paul Kane are fairly well-known in this category, but one person you may not know off by heart is Joseph Laderoute. Rather than being a politician, astronaut, or explorer, he was a professional singer and a very talented one at that.
Listen and learn a little bit about the Boy Soprano and his long-lived career in music... Also go to our website and find our Digital Archival Database to find more articles and photos of Joesph Laderoute
This eppisode was writen by Justtin Brett
The city of Sault Ste Marie had 15 theatres between 1901 and 1923. There was a theater every few steps along our downtown core at one point in time and we are going to talk about a few of these city gems.
The first theatre in town was the Grand Opera House, constructed in 1903 by Albert Search at the corner of Bay and Brock Streets. It ceased operating in 1923, and the building itself was demolished in 1972.
This episode will talk about the history of Orpheum Theater, Princess Theatre, and Algoma Theatre! Listen now to learn a little about some of the theaters that entertained the Sault for decades.
The Steam Baths was located on Albert Street and was built by the Finish as it was an important part of their culture. The rest of Sault Ste. Marie began to fall in love with the steam! This local landmark is no longer standing but Play this short episode and learn a brief history and its importance to Sault Ste. Marie.
Information from this podcast came from a conversation with locals as well as observing posts and comments in local Facebook groups.
This episode is a continuation of last week's episode and will go through all the designated plaques, buildings, and sites of Sault Ste. Marie.
Learn more about the History of your city through its heritage sites!!
The information for this episode came from the City of Sault Ste Marie website under the Municipal Heritage Committee.
Sault Ste. Marie currently has 38 designated heritage properties which include buildings, plaques and monuments. Most of these are found in the downtown core or in nearby neighborhoods where most of the early development of the City took place. These designated sites help keep the city's history alive! So let's talk about them...
The information for this episode came from the City of Sault Ste Marie website under the Municipal Heritage Committee.
This week's episode of the stories of Northern Life is a series of clips taken from interviews with the Italian community recorded in 2001. The clips are their answers to the question “Have you been discriminated against?”.
These stories are mainly from people born here in Sault Ste. Marie but parents immigrated to the West end from Italy, while very few interviewed immigrated themselves. Nonetheless, both groups experienced discrimination for a long period of time Italians and other newcomers were not accepted in the community
You will hear the voices of Art Gualazzi, Carmen Provenzano, Ennis Perugini, Eric Alessandrini, John Camaletti, and John Marasco.
This episode is a historical society meeting in 1971 with Corp Ivan Shanahan talking about Skindiving and Shipwrecks in the Great Lakes. He discussed Scuba Diving and some of the wrecks he has come across during his dives.
Come by the Sault Ste Marie Museum and check out our Air, Land, and Sea exhibit on display in our Durham galery as well as our permanent marine exhibit!
Keeping with the theme of Indigenous people's month we have for you an interview with Chief Meawasige of Serpent River Reserve as he is asked a series of questions about his day-to-day life and the life of his people on the reserve throughout his years of life.
It is June so that means it is pride month. And we wanted to share with you a little history about pride in the community as well as create a form of documentation of this presence. We don’t have a single artifact or document in our collection on the subject. We know that there is a proud LGBTQQIP2SAA+ community here in the Sault. This community has been around for many years but our collection doesn't represent that. At the end of the podcast, I will talk about a way we hope to remedy that, but we are relying on you to help us to collect that history! We need your stories! When you are ready and willing to share!
Chief Shingwauk otherwise known as Shingwaukonse or Little Pine, was born in 1773, on the shore of Lake Superior. He rose to prominence fighting in the war of 1812. He developed a new native rights and self-determination strategy which sparked “Teaching Wigwams” an education strategy that incorporates European knowledge and skills with traditional Ojibway teaching. His vision was later carried on by his sons. Listen to this week's episode and learn more about Chief Shingwauk's story.
John Johnston is the Sault Michigan version of Ermatinger. He was an independent fur trader business who married an Anishinaabe woman and stay with her till the day he died. He had a strong influence in this area in the late 1700 and early 1800.
This is a historical recording of R.W. Knight as he talks about the Building of the International bridge for the Sault Historical Society in 1971.
Let us talk about everything the museum houses behind its doors, beyond the walls, and all the things our visitors don’t always get to see.
This episode features a historical recording with D.H Roy as he talks about the First Three Years of Historical Society. He discusses the publications made by the Historical Society and the beginning years of how the group functioned.
Have you ever wondered how street names got their name? Who chooses them and what significance do they hold if any?
In this episode, you will get a little glimpse as to who choose the names in a period of Sault Ste. Marie History as well as some of the significance of a few streets used by you and many generations before.
Want to know the history of how the Sault Ste. Marie & 49th Field Regiment R.C.A. Historical Society came to be the Museum you see today? The story starts in 1902 with just a group of avid history buffs...
Historical Recording of Marjorie MacDonald, reading a diary from her ancestors John and Maria Evoy
We go through a brief timeline of Sault Ste. Marie's favourite Park and talk about some of the iconic features it had over the years.
This episode features a historical interview with Will Ross, a former sports manager. Will speaks about the local Greyhounds and other sports history.
We continue the story of Roberta's undeniably inspirational life. We talk about her relationship with her home of Sault Ste. Marie, her biggest life decisions, her time as an astronaut, and the difficulties she faced.
Roberta Lynn Bondar.
We’ve come to love her for her time as an astronaut and for furthering research in science, but she continues to impress us with her breathtaking photography and her motivational words as she speaks to people across the globe. The Sault allowed her to dream and grow those dreams into reality. Listen to her incredible story!
Anna McCrea was the principal of McFadden School in the west end of the city, home to the new immigrants in the early 1900s. But she was way more than a principle. She was a friend of the community and a humanitarian. She supported the upcoming generation in every way she could.
This week's spotlight is on a special woman that felt like a part of the family throughout the 40 years of her career in radio and television broadcasting in Sault Ste. Marie. She became something of a local celebrity who entertained and inspired everyone, especially women, in the twin Saults.
This week's episode is on Aurora Butkovich, otherwise known as the Pizza Queen. This is the woman who brought Sault Ste. Marie Aurora’s, Mrs. B’s, a few other spots over the years. Order yourself a slice of pizza and dig into this week's episode!
This episode features a historical recording of the ceremonies at the Sault Ste. Marie armoury in 1952.
LOIS BECKETT. She is Sault Ste. Marie’s first female police officer. Not only that but she happens to set the record for the longest service of her gender. Two firsts that hold great accomplishment and dedication to her work and the community of Sault Ste. Marie.
In this episode you will meet your host Mairi as she guides you through Beckett's career and talk about the importance of “the firsts”.
This segment features a historical recording of Don Steer, who wrote a history of Lake Superior's East Shore. Don recalls a storm along Agawa Rocks, a story from Mike and Olive Krezek.
This episode features a historical interview with Sandra Lemay. She recalls growing up in the North around mile 67; Sault Ste. Marie, and the importance of the Coppermine Point Lighthouse to her family.
This episode features a historical interview with Alvin Thomas, a superintendent of Great Lakes Power. Alvin recounts early memories and other stories around a base camp used by the 49th regiment.
This episode features a historical interview with Olive Krezek. She tells a captivating portrait of her life in Algoma and surrounding areas; about the importance of community spirit.