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the hidden island

By: PEI Museum and Heritage Foundation
  • Summary

  • Discover the hidden history of Prince Edward Island - and how it’s still relevant today.
    Copyright 2022 PEI Museum and Heritage Foundation
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Episodes
  • from East to West, a voyage of Chinese Islanders
    Apr 25 2024

    Did you know that Chinese Islanders have been living on Prince Edward Island since as early as 1850? Trista Jiali Liang and Camellia Nguyen take us back in time to discuss the history of Chinese immigration to Canada and PEI, and how Asian immigration has contributed to a resilient and culturally diverse Island community. The book "Chinese Islanders: Making a Home in the New World" by Dr. Hung-Min Chiang was referenced throughout this episode.

    Features guest interviews: Jerry Wang (UPEI), Kevin MacLean (Orwell Corner Historic House)

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    32 mins
  • beach please: the story of PEI tourism
    Apr 15 2024

    Happy National Tourism Week! Host Camellia Nguyen, Communications Coordinator of the Museum & Heritage Foundation will take you on a journey to explore how tourism became PEI's leading industry. In addition to the history of tourism, this episode also covers discussions about the Island's food culture, the impact of climate change on tourism, emerging tourism sectors, and the love-hate relationship between Islanders and tourists.

    Features guest interviews: Dr. Edward MacDonald, Crystal MacGregor (Food Island PEI), Corryn Clements (TIAPEI), Dr. Matthew McRae, Monisha Rodricks

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    45 mins
  • Fiona, climate change, and natural disasters on PEI
    Mar 28 2024

    Hurricane Fiona in 2022 prompted us to reflect on the state of climate change on the Island. Join Daniel McRae, Lead Researcher at MacPhail Woods, and Matthew McRae, Executive Director of the Museum & Heritage Foundation as they discuss the many natural (or human) disasters that happened on PEI. Spoiler: brace yourself for a stormy future.

    Features guest interviews: Dr. Douglas Sobey, Peter Nishimura (Government of PEI - EECA), Donald Jardine (UPEI Climate Lab), Kate MacQuarrie (Government of PEI - EECA), Stuart Hickox (Tree Stories PEI)

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    56 mins

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