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North of Ordinary: The Rope, the Pine, and the Torch
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Canadian Grit: North of Ordinary. Episode 1: The Rope, the Pine, and the Torch
Before there was Canada, there was wilderness—untamed, unknown, and unforgettable. In this premiere episode, host Jamie Jackson, PhD (ABD), weaves history, reflection, poetry, and personal truth into a deeply human journey. From childhood wallpaper dreams to the burnout halls of Ontario public schools, this is a story about grit, memory, and why holding the torch of humanity matters.
You'll hear about early explorers like Champlain, the music and literature that shaped a generation, and the invisible systems we’re all swimming in. More than a podcast about Canadian history—it’s a reflection on identity, resilience, educator well-being, and what it means to care in a world that often forgets to.
Featuring voices from Rush, Springsteen, The Tragically Hip, and Colonel John McCrae, this episode is for educators, misfits, seekers, and humans alike.
Keywords: Canadian history, Champlain, public education, teacher burnout, Ontario schools, resilience, Gabor Maté, Rush, Tragically Hip, trauma, identity, belonging, existentialism, Bruce Springsteen, Paulo Freire, podcast Canada
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