The New to Canada podcast is a place for internationals from around the world to share their honest, real-life experience of moving to Canada. The host, Kate Malcolm, went backpacking solo around South-East Asia in 2016 and met a dashing Canadian... Cue an unexpected move across the world from a crowded English city to a new lake life in rural Ontario! After living and working long-term in 5 different countries, Kate is passionate about helping you adjust to your big move abroad by sharing t ...
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The podcast which discusses all things relating to medieval Scotland.
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Our hosts interview Harrison House authors as well as talk about new releases and company news. Listen to this radio style format as it keeps you informed on Harrison House in a fun and exciting way!
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Regretting Your Move and Going Back Home | Chiara from England
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What happens when you move to a new country… and it doesn’t work out? You don’t find the happiness and success that you thought you would. You painfully miss everyone and everything that you left behind and feel like you’ve made a huge mistake. We’ve all gone through times of feeling this way, but it isn’t spoken about enough so you can end up feel…
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LIVE: Speed Immigration Stories | Toronto Newcomer Day - May 23
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For this special episode, I’m LIVE on the ground at Toronto’s ‘Newcomer Day’ that took place on May 23. Armed with my portable microphone, I wore a t-shirt emblazoned with the words “TALK TO ME: Share your immigration story on the New to Canada podcast” and I was excited to connect with 11 internationals: Sophie from Ireland Johnny from Lebanon Sam…
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LIVE: Moving to Canada Party | Career + Social Life
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Recently, I hosted a live online event, my ‘Moving to Canada’ party! Not only was it SO much fun to meet and get to know you all in person, but it was also PACKED with so much value. It seemed crazy not to publish it here on the show for you all to experience... I’m joined by Career coach, Michelle Ashley, and together we tackle the TWO biggest are…
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Mental Health After a Move | Gabriela from Chile
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Let’s dive deep into the darker side of moving abroad… When you move to a new country, your mental health isn’t really your first priority. You’ve got immigration paperwork to complete, accommodation to find, and job searching to do… BUT expat mental health is a topic that, in my opinion, is NOT spoken about enough. The biggest lesson I’ve learnt s…
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British Pensions Abroad | Ian from England
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If you’ve ever worked in the United Kingdom (no matter what nationality you are), you have paid into the UK State Pension. Once you move away, say to Canada, you might think that those payments are simply lost, or like me, you’re unsure what can even be done from overseas… Good news is, I’m joined in this episode by Ian Andexser, a fellow Brit in C…
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Building Wealth in Canada | Tomisin from Nigeria
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If you’re inspired by “money mindset” podcasts, this is the episode for you! There comes a time in your immigration journey when you’ll start looking to the future and thinking about how to build your wealth in Canada long-term. This episode’s guest, Tomisin Salam, is originally from Lagos, Nigeria, and moved to Canada in 2011 to pursue his entrepr…
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Indigenous Peoples of Canada | Danielle & Jamie-Leigh from RAVEN Trust
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As new residents and citizens of Canada, it is so important for us to learn about and become allies for its Indigenous Peoples. First Nations, Inuit, and Métis Peoples have been living in what is now Canada for thousands of years, and they each have unique histories, languages, cultural practices, and spiritual beliefs. We newcomers are now lucky e…
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Canada's Luckiest Newcomer | Hannibal from the Philippines
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Imagine moving across the world and, on a whim, entering an online contest called Canada’s Luckiest Newcomer… Now imagine getting the phone call that you’ve actually WON, out of thousands of entrants, and a bundle of life-changing prizes is on its way to you… including $20,000, free groceries for a year, 50,000 Air Miles, and more! That’s what happ…
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Searching for some camping tips as you head out into Canada’s National Parks this summer? Look no further! This episode’s guest, Audrey Levesque, is a Canadian camping expert who has worked with Parks Canada for over 20 years. Canada’s diverse NATURE is one of the main reasons that newcomers give for moving here and Parks Canada manages and protect…
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My Birth + Postpartum Story | Kate, Your Host
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I'm back on the mic and officially a MOTHER to 8-week-old Sienna Joy - and what a whirlwind it has been... Tune in to this episode to hear exactly what went down (11 days overdue, multiple induction procedures, failed epidurals, doctor unavailable due to family emergency, the FULL birth story!) As well as my postpartum experience so far including m…
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Roberto was just 18 years old when he moved from Mexico to Canada to be an international student. 17 years later, he’s built a successful career and family life in Canada and he's here to share with us the ups and downs of his journey. Today, Roberto gives back to the newcomer community through his work at the Institute for Canadian Citizenship. Th…
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Pregnancy in Canada | Ashley from Scotland
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This episode’s guest is Ashley from Glasgow, Scotland, who moved to Burlington, Ontario in 2019. Ashley’s son was born in Scotland - Shortly followed by the birth of her daughter here in Canada. As she’s experienced both, Ashley is here to highlight the differences that she’s noticed when having a baby using the UK’s National Health Service vs. The…
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Self-Doubt and Resilience | Brenda from Kenya
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Newcomers often arrive in Canada full of confidence that they’ll soon find a job in their field and thrive in their new home… Unfortunately, it isn’t always that simple. The Canadian job search can be notoriously challenging and many immigrants suddenly find themselves doubting their experience and skills. This episode’s guest, Brenda Ngure from Ke…
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Workplace Culture in Canada | Lindsay from the USA
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Ever wondered what the workplace culture in Canada is like? Turns out that there can be a lot of unexpected differences to get your head around when you first start your career here. From the amount of paid time off you are entitled to, to the famous American “hustle” culture, to how much time you spend socialising with your colleagues after work. …
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Dr. Kate Buchanan and Dr. Lucy Dean review the success of the Scotichronicast and what they hope to see in future research on medieval Scotland. Thank you to everyone who has been involved in the podcast. Your support has been invaluable! Music is Ex te Lux Oritur by Gaita. You can find them here: http://gaita.co.uk/ Find us on Twitter: @scotichron…
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Episode 50: Environmental History in Scotland with Dr. Bess Rhodes
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Dr. Kate Buchanan is joined by Dr. Bess Rhodes as they talk about Environmental History in Late Medieval Scotland. Music is Ex te Lux Oritur by Gaita. You can find them here: http://gaita.co.uk/ Find us on Twitter: @scotichronicast or email: scotichronicast@gmail.com
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Small vs. Big Cities in Canada | Mustafa from Pakistan
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Are you wondering what it’s like to live in small vs. big cities in Canada? Look no further than this episode’s guest, Mustafa from Pakistan. In this episode, he shares his experience of being an international student at Queen’s University and moving from crowded Karachi to the close-knit community of Kingston, Ontario. He also explains his career …
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Episode 49: Dr. Emily Joan Ward and Scottish Child Kings
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Dr. Kate Buchanan is joined by Dr. Emily Joan Ward as they talk about Scottish Child Kings and medieval adolescence. Music is Ex te Lux Oritur by Gaita. You can find them here: http://gaita.co.uk/ Find us on Twitter: @scotichronicast or email: scotichronicast@gmail.com
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Moving to Vancouver Island | Emme from England
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Dreaming of moving to Vancouver Island? I don’t blame you! We have all seen the stunning ocean and mountain landscapes that British Colombia has to offer… This episode’s guest, Emme, is originally from Yorkshire in England and moved to Toronto in 2016. After spending several months in the bustling city, she decided to pack her bags and move solo to…
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Episode 48: Picts, Early Scotland and Issues with Scottish History with Dr. Alex Woolf
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Dr. Kate Buchanan is joined by Dr. Alex Woolf as they talk about Picts, Early Scotland, and issues with studying Scottish History. Music is Ex te Lux Oritur by Gaita. You can find them here: http://gaita.co.uk/ Find us on Twitter: @scotichronicast or email: scotichronicast@gmail.com
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Pep Talks: What NOT to Do When Your Move Abroad | Your Host, Kate
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Join me as I share another of my passionate pep talks! This time, the topic is: Self-Sabotage. I'm sharing 5 behaviours and mindsets to avoid after moving abroad that could be setting back your progress and hindering your whole experience. You might not even know you're doing it... Let me know if you're guilty! Links & Resources: WIRELESSWAVE Black…
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Series 3 Reunion Episode | Kate, Elizabeth, Harisha and Mike
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In this episode, I am reunited with poll winners Elizabeth from Colombia (ep. 9), Harisha from India (ep. 5), and Mike from Brazil (ep. 17) for a fun end of Series 3 get together. Get ready to laugh along with us as we share 2 truths, 1 lie about our native countries, as well as dive deep into more personal aspects of moving abroad - Such as adjust…
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Episode 47: Dr. Neil McGuigan and Scottish Borders and Malcolm Canmore
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Dr. Kate Buchanan is joined by Dr. Neil McGuigan as they talk about the sources for borders between Scotland and England and the importance of Malcolm Canmore as a king. Music is Ex te Lux Oritur by Gaita. You can find them here: http://gaita.co.uk/ Find us on Twitter: @scotichronicast or email: scotichronicast@gmail.com…
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Looking for some job search tips? Luckily, this episode’s guest knows all about how best to navigate the Canadian job market! Hugo O’Doherty is originally from Ireland and he moved to Montreal in 2011. He is also a Product Manager at Moving2Canada: An invaluable resource for newcomers offering endless recruitment & immigration information. Together…
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Episode 46: Dr. Chelsea Larsson and Criminal Cases in Late Medieval Scotland
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Dr. Kate Buchanan is joined by Dr. Chelsea Larsson as they talk about crime and criminal cases in late medieval Scotland. Music is Ex te Lux Oritur by Gaita. You can find them here: http://gaita.co.uk/ Find us on Twitter: @scotichronicast or email: scotichronicast@gmail.com
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Episode 45: Dr. Shayna Devlin and Robert Stewart, Duke of Albany
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Dr. Kate Buchanan is joined by Dr. Shayna Devlin as they talk about Robert Stewart, Duke of Albany and his family. Music is Ex te Lux Oritur by Gaita. You can find them here: http://gaita.co.uk/ Find us on Twitter: @scotichronicast or email: scotichronicast@gmail.com
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Canadian Citizenship | Larry from Butkowsky Immigration Law
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Congratulations! Canadian Citizenship is the final step in your immigration journey… That passport will feel SO good when you finally have it in your hands. If you think you’re ready to start your application, this episode’s guest, Canadian Immigration Lawyer, Larry Butkowsky from Butkowsky Immigration Law, is here to help. *Disclaimer: This episod…
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Episode 44: Medieval Scottish Women with Prof. Elizabeth Ewan
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Dr. Kate Buchanan is joined by Prof. Elizabeth Ewan as they talk about women in medieval Scotland, focusing on some court cases and what women did for work. Music is Ex te Lux Oritur by Gaita. You can find them here: http://gaita.co.uk/ Find us on Twitter: @scotichronicast or email: scotichronicast@gmail.com…
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Brazilian to Canadian Culture | Mike from Brazil
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In 2016, Mike decided to abandon his Law career in Brazil to start a new adventure in Toronto. Fast forward to today, he’s now living an entirely different and unexpected life! He is a successful entrepreneur, has built a cool online community of English learners over on his Instagram @itsteachermike, and is expecting his second child with the love…
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Episode 43: Dal Riata and Early Manuscripts with Dr. Russell Ó Ríagáin
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Dr. Kate Buchanan is joined by Dr. Russell Ó Ríagáin to discuss his work on early manuscripts and the shared history between Ireland and Scotland surrounding Dal Riata. Music is Ex te Lux Oritur by Gaita. You can find them here: http://gaita.co.uk/ Find us on Twitter: @scotichronicast or email: scotichronicast@gmail.com…
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Sometimes a story comes along that every person on earth should hear - The story of Tareq Hadhad and his family is one of them. A once displaced Syrian refugee, Tareq is now a Canadian CEO and a public speaker who tours the country to inspire audiences, advocate for immigration, humanize refugees, and share his family’s incredible story of survival…
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Pre-Arrival + Life in Manitoba | Diane from Prairie Relocation
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Thinking of moving to Manitoba? When choosing which Canadian province to move to, it can be easy to focus on the most popular ones (e.g. British Colombia or Ontario...) Instead, I bring you this episode’s wonderful guest, Diane Bergman, who was born and raised in Winnipeg and is here to tell us all about life in Manitoba! Diane is the founder of Pr…
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Episode 42: Medieval Scottish Women and the Crusades with Dr. Gordon Reynolds
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Dr. Kate Buchanan is joined by Dr. Gordon Reynolds to discuss his work on how women supported the crusades and his Instagram project, TheHallofGordon. Music is Ex te Lux Oritur by Gaita. You can find them here: http://gaita.co.uk/ Find us on Twitter: @scotichronicast or email: scotichronicast@gmail.com…
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The Power of Volunteering | Lina from Egypt
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Volunteering in Canada when you’re a newcomer has so many benefits, including meeting new people, building your resume and learning new social norms. This episode’s guest, Lina Sobhy, would not be where she is today in her career without it. She is originally from Egypt and moved to Montreal in 2013 to finally reunite with her husband after living …
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Episode 41: Book Club: Bower's Scotichronicon Part 3 - Biscuits Highly Spiced with Cloves
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This is the third of the Scotichronicast's book club series. In this episode Dr. Kate Buchanan and Dr. Katy Jack talk about books 11-16 in Walter Bower's Scotichronicon. We are using the kindle version edited by D.E.R. Watt if you would like to read along with us. Music is Ex te Lux Oritur by Gaita. You can find them here: http://gaita.co.uk/ Find …
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Ever wondered how maple syrup is actually made here in Canada? This episode is my very first LIVE on-site tour and interview recording! Come and join me as I speak with Yvonne Storm from the Central Lake Ontario Conservation Authority (CLOCA), as she walks us through their beautiful sugar bush at Purple Woods, Ontario. There, they have been produci…
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Please note:This interview was recorded on January 26, 2022 before the Russian invasion of Ukraine was announced to the world. This episode’s guest, Zara Bagramian, was born in Armenia but moved to Kyiv, Ukraine with her family when she was one year old. We discuss both countries at length. Zara would like to take this opportunity to share an organ…
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If you’ve grown up religiously following your country’s chosen national sports, it can be a real culture shock when you move to a new country where those sports just aren’t as popular… Enter this episode’s guest, Jack Tanetta from Wales, United Kingdom. Jack was studying at Cardiff University when he met his Canadian now-fiancée and moved to her On…
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Episode 40: Scotland's Names and Places with Dr. Matthew Hammond
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Dr. Kate Buchanan is joined by Dr. Matthew Hammond to discuss his work on names and places in Medieval Scotland. Music is Ex te Lux Oritur by Gaita. You can find them here: http://gaita.co.uk/ Find us on Twitter: @scotichronicast or email: scotichronicast@gmail.com
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A Child's Perspective | Emilia from Honduras
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Want to know what it’s like to move to a new country as a young child? Emilia was just 11 years old when her parents decided to move their family from Honduras to Canada. Host, Kate, moved from England to France when she was just 13 years old. Together, we discuss the things that our parents did to help us settle that we are now thankful for today,…
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The New to Canada podcast is a place for internationals from around the world to share their honest, real-life experience of moving to Canada. The host, Kate Johnson, went backpacking solo around South-East Asia in 2016 and met a dashing Canadian... Cue an unexpected move across the world from a crowded English city to a new lake life in rural Onta…
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Loving Your Accent | Elizabeth from Colombia
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If English is your second language and you’ve recently moved to an English-speaking country, this is the episode for you! I’m joined by the wonderful Elizabeth who moved from Colombia to Canada in 2016. She chats with us about her experience with new and unexpected insecurities about herself and her accent when she first arrived. We also discuss wh…
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Episode 39: Letters to the Pope and The Great Cause with Dr. Scott Dempsey
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Dr. Kate Buchanan is joined by Dr. Scott Dempsey to discuss Scottish Letters to the Pope and the Great Cause. Music is Ex te Lux Oritur by Gaita. You can find them here: http://gaita.co.uk/ Find us on Twitter: @scotichronicast or email: scotichronicast@gmail.com
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The Immigrant Mindset | Alena from Russia
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Immigrants. Are. Awesome. We are adventurous, adaptable, ambitious, community-driven, and naturally entrepreneurial. As the Harvard Business Review wrote in one of their articles, the immigrant mindset is one to STRIVE for in order to advance your career. This episode’s guest exhibits all of these qualities and more. In 2013, Alena met a stranger o…
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From Pizza Delivery to Engineering | Malek from Jordan
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What if “starting your career from scratch” after moving to Canada doesn’t have to be a bad thing? This episode’s guest has a truly inspiring knack for looking at every job as a learning opportunity and doing whatever it takes to succeed. Malek Aljabari moved to Canada in 2016 with his wife and then 1-year-old daughter, and with just $120 in his po…
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IELTS Test Tips | Jessica from All Ears English
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IELTS stands for The International English Language Testing System and is a test that is required by many English universities and English-speaking countries around the world. This week’s guest is Jessica Beck, a previous IELTS examiner of 14 years, a successful podcast host, and English teacher who has taught in Spain, Cambodia, Taiwan, and the Un…
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Episode 38: Book Club: Bower's Scotichronicon Part 2 - Pepper in the Scotsman's Nose
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This is the second of the Scotichronicast's book club series. In this episode Dr. Kate Buchanan and Joanna Richardson talk about books 6-10 in Walter Bower's Scotichronicon. We are using the kindle version edited by D.E.R. Watt if you would like to read along with us. Music is Ex te Lux Oritur by Gaita. You can find them here: http://gaita.co.uk/ F…
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Mental Wellness Abroad | Harisha from India
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Mental wellness abroad is not a topic that is widely discussed… We see moving to a new country as one big adventure and often disregard the emotional rollercoaster that comes with it. This episode’s guest, Harisha from India, discusses how she finds inner strength in times of struggle and stresses the importance of slowing down and checking in with…
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Episode 37: The 'Second' War of Independence: Civil War and more with Dr. Iain MacInnes - Part 2
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Dr. Kate Buchanan is joined by Dr. Iain MacInnes to discuss the 'second' of the Scottish Wars of Independence and some of the women involved in the war. This is part two of the conversation. Music is Ex te Lux Oritur by Gaita. You can find them here: http://gaita.co.uk/ Find us on Twitter: @scotichronicast or email: scotichronicast@gmail.com…
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From Africa to Saskatchewan | Chifuka from Zambia
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This episode’s guest is Chifuka from Zambia, Africa. Back in 2004, together with his parents and 4 brothers, 19-year-old Chifuka moved from the busy city of Kitwe to a small town in Saskatchewan. He tells us about his family’s experience of being the only immigrants in a white Canadian community. We also discuss how newcomers from countries that ce…
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