Gus Este & The Black Canadian War Experience Podcast

This podcast was created by Birkett Educational Consultants Inc as part of Defining Moments Canada’s project titled In Defence of Hopes Profound: Canada and the Korean War. The Korean War, often the forgotten war, is very much a part of Canada’s Defining Moments. Another forgotten aspect of the Korean War and other wars in which Canada participated is the involvement of Black Canadian soldiers.

Black Canadian Involvement in the Wars – Episode 1

Part 1 of this podcast engages with the history and experiences of Black Canadian soldiers at war. Complete with song and spoken word poetry, this episode covers the period from the war of 1812 to the First World War.

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Black Canadian Involvement in the Wars – Episode 2

Part 2 of this podcast engages with the history and experiences of Black Canadian soldiers at war. Complete with song and spoken word poetry, this episode covers the period from the Second World War to the Korean War.