Minute Women
Minute Women is your weekly dose of Canadian history and corny 90s nostalgia. We are best friends Grace McNutt and Linnea Swinimer and we are on a mission to tell the untold stories behind the iconic Canadian Heritage Minutes. Along the way, we uncover the funny, weird, and downright terrifying stories left out of Canada’s national history. Did you know John A. Macdonald's younger brother was murdered in a freak gin incident? Or that Sandford Fleming was going to call standard time "cosmic time"? Or that Governor Frontenac was a legendary jerk? Well, neither did we! Join us to learn more! A not-so-proud part of our national heritage.
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Episodes
Jan 20, 2021
Jan 20, 2021
1hr 2 min
This week, the Minute Women dive into the world of modern art, Quebec nationalism, and revolutionary thought with resident Heritage Minute sad boi, Paul-Émile Borduas. We're talking about the Quiet Revolution people, so please keep your voices down. https://www.historicacanada.ca/content/heritage-minutes/paul-emile-borduas
Jan 13, 2021
Jan 13, 2021
1hr 8 min
Part Two of the Rocket's episode breakdowns the infamous Richard Riot. Grace and Linnea discuss the little rampage Richard went on that led to him knocking out a ref. His ensuing suspension and other events led to the city of Montreal losing their minds for a hot sec. Don't miss this one, because fan favourite Mike Bossy manages to jump into another episode and timeline!https://www.historicacanada.ca/content/heritage-minutes/maurice-rocket-richard
Jan 6, 2021
Jan 6, 2021
1hr 15 min
We thought we'd start 2021 of with a bang and dive into the incredible career of the "Rocket", Maurice Richard! Did you know Mike Bossy was a time traveller? Listen and learn this and other untrue information about Canada's game! We don't know a lot about hockey...https://www.historicacanada.ca/content/heritage-minutes/maurice-rocket-richard
Dec 23, 2020
Dec 23, 2020
1hr 22 min
The Minute Women are celebrating the end of the longest year ever with our first session of Question Period. Grace and Linnea answer some questions from podcast friends and listeners, as well as just have a laugh! Happy Holidays from all of us!
Dec 16, 2020
Dec 16, 2020
1hr 17 min
For our last proper episode of 2020, it was only fitting that we FINALLY do the Halifax Explosion Heritage Minute. Perhaps the most iconic Minute, this one covers the explosive events of December 6, 1917 in Halifax NS and the bravery shown by Vince Coleman, a railway operator. Say with us now: "ACKNOWLEDGE!"https://www.historicacanada.ca/content/heritage-minutes/halifax-explosion
Dec 9, 2020
Dec 9, 2020
1hr 32 sec
We all need a little comic relief in our lives, so this week the Minute Women turned to funny lady and folk singer/songwriter Mary Travers Bolduc, more commonly known as "La Bolduc" or the queen of Canadian folksingers. Do you remember the Bolduc Heritage Minute? Let us know!https://www.historicacanada.ca/content/heritage-minutes/la-bolduc
Dec 2, 2020
Dec 2, 2020
1hr 14 sec
This week the Minute Women welcomed the awesome ladies from Rival & Queen! Grace, Linnea, Sarah, and Ashley uncover the amazing story of the Edmonton Grads, Canada's greatest basketball team! Move over Raptors! (Not really though, we have room in our hearts for both). https://www.historicacanada.ca/content/heritage-minutes/edmonton-grads-0
Nov 25, 2020
Nov 25, 2020
43 min
In the last of a four-part series on Canadian military history, the Minute Women discuss the courage of Company Sergeant-Major J.R. Osborn, VC, and Canada's participation in the Battle of Hong Kong during the Second World War. https://www.historicacanada.ca/content/heritage-minutes/osborn-hong-kong
Nov 18, 2020
Nov 18, 2020
54 min
This week, Linnea and Grace dive into the evil world of a Belgian king, rubber, wars, and the UN escalating everything! Dextraze in the Congo is a doozy. https://www.historicacanada.ca/content/heritage-minutes/dextraze-congo
Nov 11, 2020
Nov 11, 2020
58 min
On Remembrance Day, the Minute Women honour our fallen soldiers and on today's episode, we commemorate war hero John McCrae.A physician, soldier, artist, and author, John became most famous for his poem written during World War I - "In Flanders Fields".Listen in to hear the harrowing story of John. Grace and Linnea are also joined by another guest this week, Kanaar Bell of the podcast Let Your SOULTALK! https://www.historicacanada.ca/content/heritage-minutes/john-mccrae