Canada and Oh Canada

Today, we dive into the depths of Canadian identity through the lens of an anthem. This episode takes us on a remarkable journey exploring not only geography but also a rich cultural tapestry that defines this vast nation. We’ll unpack the fascinating history behind the anthem, from its poetic origins on through its evolution into the celebrated symbol of national pride it is today. Along the way, we'll touch on the complexities of dual language representation in a country that embraces both English and French, revealing how the sentiments expressed differ yet resonate deeply with the Canadian spirit. So, join us as we blend history, music, and a sprinkle of supposedly witty banter to uncover the story of "O Canada" and what it truly means to stand on guard for this great land. https://www.avenuecalgary.com/city-life/how-gps-put-calgary-on-the-map/ http://britannica.com/place/Canada https://www.cbd.int/countries/profile?country=ca https://www.google.com/books/edition/Atlas_of_Exploration/lpEuAgAAQBAJ?hl=en&gbpv=1&pg=PA41&printsec=frontcover https://www.cbc.ca/news/science/endemic-species-1.5597186#:~:text=They%20include%20mammals%20such%20as%20the%20eastern,longnose%20dace%2C%20Atlantic%20whitefish%20and%20Vancouver%20lamprey. https://www.heritage.nf.ca/articles/exploration/cabot-1498.php https://www.google.com/books/edition/North_America/Q2qzBUEWxpoC?hl=en&gbpv=1&pg=PA38&printsec=frontcover https://archive.org/details/canadaunitedstat00thom_0 https://www.google.com/books/edition/The_European_Struggle_to_Settle_North_Am/vTkyqDHcBvsC?hl=en&gbpv=1&pg=PA61&printsec=frontcover https://www.google.com/books/edition/The_Surface_Climates_of_Canada/oxNMhw-rRrQC?hl=en&gbpv=1&pg=PA244&printsec=frontcover https://archive.org/details/patriotspeoplere0000gree https://www.canada.ca/en/canadian-heritage/services/anthem-canada/history-o-canada.html http://www.solon.org/Constitutions/Canada/English/PreConfederation/qa_1774.html https://www.google.com/books/edition/In_Contact/G0cuFvBDl8YC?hl=en&gbpv=1&pg=PA38&printsec=frontcover https://news.google.com/newspapers?nid=2194&dat=19491121&id=4egwAAAAIBAJ&sjid=UN0FAAAAIBAJ&pg=3649,6845440 https://www.cia.gov/the-world-factbook/countries/saint-pierre-and-miquelon/ https://www.thecanadianencyclopedia.ca/en/article/o-canada https://www.bbc.com/news/stories-42977303 https://parl.canadiana.ca/view/oop.debates_HOC2602_11/458 https://archive.org/details/colombosalltimeg0000unse https://web2.gov.mb.ca/laws/statutes/1993/c04393e.php https://thewalrus.ca/the-strange-history-of-o-canada/ https://laws-lois.justice.gc.ca/eng/acts/N-2/page-1.html https://web.archive.org/web/20100620010135/http://americanhumanist.org/hnn/archives/?id=242&article=7 https://archive.org/details/destiniescanadia0000fran_c5a2 https://www.google.com/books/edition/Anthems_and_Minstrel_Shows/QMCeCQAAQBAJ?hl=en https://thecanadianencyclopedia.ca/en/article/calixa-lavallee https://web.archive.org/web/20090129084708/http://www.pch.gc.ca/pgm/ceem-cced/symbl/anthem-fra.cfm https://www.thecanadianencyclopedia.ca/en/article/augustin-lavallee-emc https://www.collectionscanada.gc.ca/obj/thesescanada/vol1/QMM/TC-QMM-53737.pdf <li...