the hidden island
Discover the hidden history of Prince Edward Island - and how it’s still relevant today.
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Episodes
Friday Sep 04, 2020
Friday Sep 04, 2020
Public statuary has been a part of the Prince Edward Island landscape for over a hundred years now, and yet there's a lack of women representation. In episode 1, we talk about the history of public statuary and monuments on the Island and why it's so difficult to find statues featuring women today.
Features guest interviews: Dr. Edward MacDonald, Jane Ledwell, and Amanda Creamer.
Friday Sep 04, 2020
Friday Sep 04, 2020
This Island has strong roots in storytelling, beginning with the Mi'kmaq people that inhabited Epekwitk (Prince Edward Island) thousands of years ago. In episode 3, we talk about this Island's history with storytelling among Indigenous and non-Indigenous communities, and explore some Island ghost stories. Get ready to be spooked!
Features guest interviews: Julie Pellissier-Lush, Eric Creamer, Brandi Coughlin, and Meg Preston.
Friday Sep 04, 2020
Friday Sep 04, 2020
The 2SLGBTQIA+ community on Prince Edward Island has been campaigning for change and equal rights for decades. In episode 2, we explore the history of queer pride on the Island, and what it's like for members of the community today.
Features guest interviews: Dr. Nola Etkin, Rory Starkman, Amanda Creamer, and Luke.
**Content warning: this episode contains homophobic slurs and mentions of sexual assault. Please take care of yourself while listening.
PRIDE PEI: https://pridepei.ca/
PEERS Alliance: https://www.peersalliance.ca/
Wednesday Aug 12, 2020
Wednesday Aug 12, 2020
Check out the trailer for our new podcast series, "the hidden island." Come back on Sept. 4, 2020 for the first few episodes!
The hidden island is a podcast dedicated to exploring our past in new and unexpected ways. Discover the hidden history of Prince Edward Island - and find out why that history is still relevant today. Listen in on candid conversations with Islanders about the parts of our heritage that often go unmentioned in history books.
The PEI Museum and Heritage Foundation is an integral part of the Prince Edward Island community. We operate seven provincial museums and heritage sites across Prince Edward Island, providing Islanders and visitors alike with an opportunity to discover our province's heritage and culture.