The Secret Life of Canada is a podcast about the history of Canada that may have been untold to many. Their catchphrase is, “A podcast that highlights the people, places and stories that probably didn’t make it into your high school textbook. Join hosts Leah and Falen as they explore the unauthorized history of a complicated country.” The podcast is not specific to Indigenous history but also to other minority groups in Canada.
One of the episodes, The Secret Life of Water, discusses current environmental concerns about water, as well as how water is used and viewed historically by Indigenous people. The podcast is perfect for classroom use because it accompanies a teacher guide. The teacher guide includes a lesson plan, slideshow, episode transcript, activity sheets, and a bonus mini-episode.
The podcast is an excellent format for utilizing technology to teach the historical teachings of Indigenous Cultures and to support reconciliation by understanding the truth of Canadian history. I believe that it is essential that we know the truth of the issues that we are facing before we can act on reconciliation; this podcast starts these difficult conversations.