
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
Episodes
17 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...
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Season 2
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Episode 2
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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.
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Season 2
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Episode 1
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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...
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Season 2
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Episode 1
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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...
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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...
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1:19:58

Gaels in The Pacific West from Alaska to California
More Than Kilts and Cabers: Scottish Gaelic Voices from North America: Seachdain na Gàidhlig: Latha 5 – Gaels in The Pacific West from Alaska to California.More Than Kilts and Cabers: Scottish Gaelic Voices from North America explores t...
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Gaels in the Upper Mid-West States and the Canadian Prairies
More Than Kilts and Cabers: Scottish Gaelic Voices from North America: Seachdain na Gàidhlig: Latha 4 – Gaels in the Upper Mid-West States and the Canadian Prairies.More Than Kilts and Cabers: Scottish Gaelic Voices from North America e...
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Gaels in New York, Ontario, and Quebec
More Than Kilts and Cabers: Scottish Gaelic Voices from North America: Seachdain na Gàidhlig: Latha 3 – Gaels in New York, Ontario, and Quebec.More Than Kilts and Cabers: Scottish Gaelic Voices from North America explores the authentic ...
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44:42

Gaels in New England and the Canadian Maritimes
More Than Kilts and Cabers: Scottish Gaelic Voices from North America: Seachdain na Gàidhlig: Latha 2 – Gaels in New England and the Canadian MaritimesMore Than Kilts and Cabers: Scottish Gaelic Voices from North America explores the au...
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1:18:37

Gaels of the Atlantic Seaboard From Virginia to Florida and the Caribbean
More Than Kilts and Cabers: Scottish Gaelic Voices from North America: Seachdain na Gàidhlig: Latha 1 – Gaels of the Atlantic Seaboard From Virginia to Florida and the CaribbeanMore Than Kilts and Cabers: Scottish Gaelic Voices from Nor...
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History Matters: Especially the Difficult Parts - How do the colonized who became colonizers become allies?
In this episode, we welcome Òmar Bhochanan | Amber Buchanan to Facing Our History – The North American Gael and a unique discussion with Scott Morrison. This is the first episode where our guest comes from a Gàidhealtachd; in this case the Nova...
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Season 1
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Episode 3
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1:24:10

Episode 2 - Culloden, Colonialism, and Capitalism - Section 3 - Discussion and Conclusion
In this episode, we welcome Dr. Matthew Dziennik, Associate Professor at the U. S. Naval Academy. Dr. Dziennik argues that it is only by understanding the overlap between colonialism and capitalism, and the importance of economic stratification...
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26:05

Episode 2 - Culloden, Colonialism, and Capitalism - Section 2 - How the British Used the Romanticized View of the Highlanders
In this episode, we welcome Dr. Matthew Dziennik, Associate Professor at the U. S. Naval Academy. Dr. Dziennik argues that it is only by understanding the overlap between colonialism and capitalism, and the importance of economic stratification...
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31:45

Episode 2 - Culloden, Colonialism, and Capitalism - Section 1 - British Imperial Expansion
In this episode, we welcome Dr. Matthew Dziennik, Associate Professor at the U. S. Naval Academy. Dr. Dziennik argues that it is only by understanding the overlap between colonialism and capitalism, and the importance of economic stratification...
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Season 1
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Episode 2
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35:36

Episode 1 - Bury My Heart at Culloden - Section 3 - Wrapping it all up
Part 3 of 3: Join us for this online conversation as we welcome Scottish Gaelic scholar Michael Newton, Ph.D., Director of the Hidden Glen Folk School of Scottish Highland Heritage. We will discuss Culloden and its aftermath in the contex...
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Season 1
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Episode 1
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40:20

Episode 1 - Bury My Heart at Culloden - Section 2 - The British Policy of Assimiliation
Part 2 of 3: Join us for this online conversation as we welcome Scottish Gaelic scholar Michael Newton, Ph.D., Director of the Hidden Glen Folk School of Scottish Highland Heritage. We will discuss Culloden and its aftermath in the ...
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Season 1
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Episode 1
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31:42

Episode 1 - Bury My Heart at Culloden - Section 1 - The Othering of the Gaelic Speaking Scots
Part 1 of 3: Join us for this online conversation as we welcome Scottish Gaelic scholar Michael Newton, Ph.D., Director of the Hidden Glen Folk School of Scottish Highland Heritage. We will discuss Culloden and its aftermath in the ...
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Season 1
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Episode 1
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30:50
