The Power of Names

What’s the name of the city, or town, or country that you’re in right now? Do you know where that name comes from? Do you know how long it’s been known by that name, or if it’s had any other names?

Today we’re looking at names across this country – the names of places, people, and individuals – and what truths about our history they reveal or obscure.

This episode Ry Moran talks with Daryl Kootenay, Heather Igloliorte, Lawrence Hill, and Robina Thomas about the deep connections between history, land, and identity.

Visit www.taapwaywin.ca for transcripts and more information.

Daryl Kootenay: https://www.banffcanmorecf.org/moving-mountains-co-lead-daryl-kootenay/

Heather Igloliorte: https://www.heatherigloliorte.ca/

Lawrence Hill: https://www.lawrencehill.com/

Robina Thomas: https://www.uvic.ca/hsd/socialwork/faculty/home/faculty/Members/thomas-robina.php

Barry Pottle’s Awareness Series (E-tag photographs): https://barrypottle.com/portfolio/awareness-series/

Lawrence’s Beatrice and Croc Harry: https://www.lawrencehill.com/beatrice-and-croc-harry