Ep 77. Sara England - Maple, Migration & Memory
In this conversation, Sara England shares her journey from Ontario to Nova Scotia, her work at the Canadian Museum of Immigration at Pier 21, and the significance of food in the context of immigration. The discussion highlights the new exhibition 'Eat, Make, Share: A Taste of Immigration,' which explores the relationship between food and cultural identity in Canada, emphasizing the contributions of Indigenous peoples to Canadian cuisine. The conversation also touches on historical aspects of immigration, including the harrowing experiences of those who traveled on coffin ships during the Irish potato famine, and the evolving identity of Canadian food.
Taste of Place · Sara England, World Food Travel Association, Erik Wolf
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Show Notes
Episode Chapters
00:00 Journey to Nova Scotia
02:21 Exploring Pier 21 and Its Significance
04:59 The Intersection of Food and Immigration
07:46 Exhibit Highlights: Eat, Make, Share
10:00 Cultural Significance of Canadian Cuisine
12:25 The Role of Indigenous Foods
14:48 Coffin Ships and Historical Context
17:32 The Evolution of Canadian Culinary Identity
Visit the Eat, Make, Share: A Taste of Immigration show in Halifax, Nova Scota in 2025. Learn more here.
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