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The Myth of the Minks

Fireside Canada by David Williams / Frequency Podcast Network

Feb 16, 202300:50:51Society & Culture

It's the plot of a 1996 Hallmark movie, the focus of a few paragraphs in history books, and the subject of countless social media posts: the tragic story of James Mink, one of early Toronto's wealthiest citizens, and his...

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The Myth of the Minks is an episode from Fireside Canada by David Williams / Frequency Podcast Network. It's the plot of a 1996 Hallmark movie, the focus of a few paragraphs in history books, and the subject of countless social media posts:...

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Published Feb 16, 2023, 00:50:51 long, audio available.

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It's the plot of a 1996 Hallmark movie, the focus of a few paragraphs in history books, and the subject of countless social media posts: the tragic story of James Mink, one of early Toronto's wealthiest citizens, and his daughter Mary, sold into slavery by her own husband. It's a great story that's found in history books and Black History Month features across the country. There's just one problem: it's all based on one malicious lie. Fireside Canada is a podcast about Canadian legends, lies and lore. Focused on both the storytelling and the historical aspects of folklore, each episode includes a creative retelling or story inspired by the folklore as well as an exploration and analysis of its history and cultural significance: the story behind the story. You can learn more at FiresideCanada.ca . David Williams is the host, writer and researcher behind the show. You can find him on Instagram and X (formerly Twitter) .

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The Myth of the Minks is an episode from Fireside Canada by David Williams / Frequency Podcast Network.

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Published Feb 16, 2023 and 00:50:51 long