Cited Ep 03: The Pavilion

The Story

Expo ‘67 was the centrepiece of Canada’s centennial celebrations. But amid the pageantry, one pavilion that stood out. This is the story of The Indians of Canada Pavilion, one of the first times Canadians had to publicly confront the colonial legacy of their country.

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Role

As lead producer of this episode, I dug into the archives, spoke with former Expo hostesses, family members, and academics who look at memory, public education, and the way we create history. I produced the recordings, wrote the script and edited the final mix. For more, including a bibliography, see Cited Podcast.