Sean Graham talks with Caitlin Keliiaa, author of Refusing Settler Domesticity: Native Women's Labour and Resistance in the Bay Area Outing Program. They discuss the residential schooling system in the United States, the goal of outing programs, and Indigenous young women and girls' domestic labour as part of the program. They also chat about the community built by the women, how they resisted in their workplaces, and program's legacy.

Historical Headline of the Week

Cecily Hilleary, "Indian Boarding Schools 'Outings': Apprenticeships or Indentured Servitude?" Voice of America, November 14, 2021.

Sean Graham talks with John M. Efron, author of All Consuming: Germans, Jews, and the Meaning of Meat. They discuss the relationship between Jewish culture and meat consumption, the unique relationship between Germans culture and Jewish meat, and how that has been depicted over the years. They also chat about the cultural significance of meat and meat production, displays of anti-Semitism related to meat and meat production, and the current discussions surrounding Kosher and Halal meat in Germany.

Historical Headline of the Week

James McAuley, "Why Halal meat generates so much controversy in Europe," Washington Post, October 8, 2018.

Sean Graham talks with Peter Fortna, author of The Fort McKay Métis Nation: A Community History. They talk about the origins of the Nation, which is located in northeastern Alberta, the community connections between the Métis and First Nation, and how colonial government structures have influenced community relationships. They also discuss the role of resources and resource extraction in the economic history of the nation, the significance of the trapline system, and Peter's motivation to make the book open access.

Historical Headline of the Week

Chris Nelson, "Fort McKay Métis Nation builds booming business in oilsands sector," Calgary Herald, March 25, 2021.