HiStories of Parliament Hill is a podcast series that explores public protest at Canada's iconic seat of government, its history and complexity, through the experiences and perspectives of past and present political activists.

Chapter 1, Episode 1: The Labour Movement & Workers’ Rights

Jul 24th, 2016 11m 48s

An introduction to the topic of labour politics and activism in Canada. We learn about the On-to-Ottawa Trek that took place during the Great Depression and meet the interviewees who's experiences we will get to hear.

Chapter 1, Episode 2: Organizing Protest & The Public Service Alliance of Canada’s 1991 Strike

Jul 24th, 2016 25m 23s

Barb Stewart, Arthur Carkner, and Bob Hatfield describe the work and technology that go into organizing civil disobedience. They share their stories of protesting on the Hill in 1991 as part of the Public Service Alliance of Canada's strike aga

Chapter 1, Episode 3: The Art of Protest & Parliament Hill

Jul 24th, 2016 32m 30s

What is the nature of Protest? Why is Parliament Hill so important? Answers to these, and other questions, are offered by the interviewees as they share more personal stories of activism.