Facing Our History - The North American Gael

Facing Our History – The North American Gael examines the role of the Highlander, the Scottish Gael, in the colonial and post-colonial history of North America, and how colonialism impacted the Scottish Gael. Sgoil Gàidhlig Bhaile an Taigh Mhóir co-founders, Scott Morrison and Rick Gwynallen will be interviewing Scottish Gaelic and Indigenous academics, leaders, and activists in North America to educate ourselves on our own history, and to use that fresh perspective to shape a path forward today. As we do so, we will explore the challenges and opportunities facing the Gaelic language and culture today, and you will meet some of the people making a difference today. Each program will be in the medium of English to reach the widest audience, but will have some Gaelic woven into the program – a taste of Gaelic if you will. You will also find in these pages reviews of books and other material relevant to our subject and other resources

Podcasting since 2021 • 17 episodes

Facing Our History - The North American Gael

Latest Episodes

Am Mòd ann an Ameireaga a Tuath - The Mòd in North America

Join us as Liam Cassidy, Scott Morrison, and Rick Gwynallen discuss those events known as a Mòd, a celebration and competition of Scottish Gaelic verbals arts with over 130 years of history in North America. William Cassidy (Liam...

August 06, 2023 • Season 2 • Episode 2 • 46:11

Opening the Gate: Ethnic diversity amongst Gàidhlig learners

A’ dèiligeadh le ar n-eachdraidh - Gàidheal Ameireagaidh a Tuath / Facing Our History - The North American Gael broadcasts from unceded lands of the Piscataway and Susquehannok people, what is now called Central Maryland.

July 31, 2023 • Season 2 • Episode 1 • 43:57

Around the Virtual Hearth: A modern look at traditional Gaelic storytelling

“A’ cheud sgeul air fear an taighe agus sgeul gu latha air an aoidh.”“The first story from the host and a tale until dawn from the guest.”This podcast is a conversation about the tradition of Scottish Gaelic storytelling. S...

February 21, 2023 • Season 2 • Episode 1 • 45:01

Keeping Gaelic Voices Alive in North America

More Than Kilts and Cabers: Scottish Gaelic Voices from North America: Seachdain na Gàidhlig: Latha 7 – Keeping Gaelic Voices Alive in North America.More Than Kilts and Cabers: Scottish Gaelic Voices from North America explores the auth...

March 25, 2022 • 1:04:42

Missing Evidence, Ethnic Myths, and Gaels of Many Colors

More Than Kilts and Cabers: Scottish Gaelic Voices from North America: Seachdain na Gàidhlig: Latha 6 – Missing Evidence, Ethnic Myths, and Gaels of Many Colors.More Than Kilts and Cabers: Scottish Gaelic Voices from North America explo...

March 25, 2022 • 1:19:58

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