Rooted: Beausoleil Island Thu, 05 Mar 2026 19:05:17 -0500 https://www.buzzsprout.com/1866499 en-us © 2026 Know History Inc. yes Beausoleil Island, Georgian Bay, ON, Canada 69b203b1-fc78-5909-93a4-f3e9cabcec88 Know History episodic false Buzzsprout (https://www.buzzsprout.com) Know History https://storage.buzzsprout.com/uu1z4dy2997ii8zpabp4u1gqjq66?.jpg Rooted: Beausoleil Island Chapter 8: Baamaapii Chapter 8: Baamaapii As our journey around Beausoleil Island comes to an end, it’s time to look to the future of the island. Listen to voices from throughout the series as they share their hopes for the future of Beausoleil Island and the magic that it holds.

 Rooted: Beausoleil Island is a Know History podcast. 

Rooted: Beausoleil Island is recorded in London, Ontario on the traditional lands of the Attawandaron, Anishinnabeg, Haudenosaunee, and Lunaapeewak; and in Ottawa, Ontario on the un-ceded territory of the Algonquin Anishinaabeg. 

]]> As our journey around Beausoleil Island comes to an end, it’s time to look to the future of the island. Listen to voices from throughout the series as they share their hopes for the future of Beausoleil Island and the magic that it holds.

 Rooted: Beausoleil Island is a Know History podcast. 

Rooted: Beausoleil Island is recorded in London, Ontario on the traditional lands of the Attawandaron, Anishinnabeg, Haudenosaunee, and Lunaapeewak; and in Ottawa, Ontario on the un-ceded territory of the Algonquin Anishinaabeg. 

]]> Buzzsprout-9324033 Mon, 18 Oct 2021 09:00:00 -0400 374 1 8 full false Chapter 7: A Walk Along the Shoreline Chapter 7: A Walk Along the Shoreline Explore the shorelines of Beausoleil Island and learn about what Georgian Bay Islands National Park is doing to conserve native species, like turtles and the iconic Eastern Massasauga Rattlesnake, while keeping invasive species out of natural habitats.

 Rooted: Beausoleil Island is a Know History podcast. 

Rooted: Beausoleil Island is recorded in London, Ontario on the traditional lands of the Attawandaron, Anishinnabeg, Haudenosaunee, and Lunaapeewak; and in Ottawa, Ontario on the un-ceded territory of the Algonquin Anishinaabeg. 

]]> Explore the shorelines of Beausoleil Island and learn about what Georgian Bay Islands National Park is doing to conserve native species, like turtles and the iconic Eastern Massasauga Rattlesnake, while keeping invasive species out of natural habitats.

 Rooted: Beausoleil Island is a Know History podcast. 

Rooted: Beausoleil Island is recorded in London, Ontario on the traditional lands of the Attawandaron, Anishinnabeg, Haudenosaunee, and Lunaapeewak; and in Ottawa, Ontario on the un-ceded territory of the Algonquin Anishinaabeg. 

]]> Buzzsprout-9324030 Mon, 18 Oct 2021 09:00:00 -0400 503 1 7 full false Chapter 6: Cottage Country Chapter 6: Cottage Country This chapter explores the history of Georgian Bay Islands National Park. We discuss Beausoleil Island’s transformation from a quarry to a tourist destination, and its current status as a protected landscape that is healing environmental and cultural wounds of the past.

Rooted: Beausoleil Island is a Know History podcast. 

Rooted: Beausoleil Island is recorded in London, Ontario on the traditional lands of the Attawandaron, Anishinnabeg, Haudenosaunee, and Lunaapeewak; and in Ottawa, Ontario on the un-ceded territory of the Algonquin Anishinaabeg. 

]]> This chapter explores the history of Georgian Bay Islands National Park. We discuss Beausoleil Island’s transformation from a quarry to a tourist destination, and its current status as a protected landscape that is healing environmental and cultural wounds of the past.

Rooted: Beausoleil Island is a Know History podcast. 

Rooted: Beausoleil Island is recorded in London, Ontario on the traditional lands of the Attawandaron, Anishinnabeg, Haudenosaunee, and Lunaapeewak; and in Ottawa, Ontario on the un-ceded territory of the Algonquin Anishinaabeg. 

]]> Buzzsprout-9324026 Mon, 18 Oct 2021 09:00:00 -0400 673 1 6 full false Chapter 5: Camp Kitchikewana Chapter 5: Camp Kitchikewana YMCA Camp Kitchikewana hosts hundreds of children on Beausoleil Island every summer. The sandy embankment where Kitchikewana is situated has been a camp for thousands of years. Remnants of fire pits, clay pottery, projectile points, and trade items suggest that the area was used by Indigenous peoples to gather, hunt, and fish in the summertime. In this chapter, we are joined by former Kitchikewana camper and director Brian Shelley to learn more about the meaningful impact that Beausoleil Island has on young people. 

Rooted: Beausoleil Island is a Know History podcast. 

Rooted: Beausoleil Island is recorded in London, Ontario on the traditional lands of the Attawandaron, Anishinnabeg, Haudenosaunee, and Lunaapeewak; and in Ottawa, Ontario on the un-ceded territory of the Algonquin Anishinaabeg. 

]]> YMCA Camp Kitchikewana hosts hundreds of children on Beausoleil Island every summer. The sandy embankment where Kitchikewana is situated has been a camp for thousands of years. Remnants of fire pits, clay pottery, projectile points, and trade items suggest that the area was used by Indigenous peoples to gather, hunt, and fish in the summertime. In this chapter, we are joined by former Kitchikewana camper and director Brian Shelley to learn more about the meaningful impact that Beausoleil Island has on young people. 

Rooted: Beausoleil Island is a Know History podcast. 

Rooted: Beausoleil Island is recorded in London, Ontario on the traditional lands of the Attawandaron, Anishinnabeg, Haudenosaunee, and Lunaapeewak; and in Ottawa, Ontario on the un-ceded territory of the Algonquin Anishinaabeg. 

]]> Buzzsprout-9324020 Mon, 18 Oct 2021 09:00:00 -0400 730 1 5 full false Chapter 4: The Métis of Beausoleil Chapter 4: The Métis of Beausoleil Venture into the strong currents of Georgian Bay at Beausoleil Point and explore the rich Métis history of Beausoleil Island. Greg Garratt, the President and Captain of the Hunt of the Georgian Bay Métis Council, shares stories about his ancestors, Métis culture, and his hope for the future of Métis heritage in Georgian Bay Islands National Park. 

Rooted: Beausoleil Island is a Know History podcast. 

Rooted: Beausoleil Island is recorded in London, Ontario on the traditional lands of the Attawandaron, Anishinnabeg, Haudenosaunee, and Lunaapeewak; and in Ottawa, Ontario on the un-ceded territory of the Algonquin Anishinaabeg. 

]]> Venture into the strong currents of Georgian Bay at Beausoleil Point and explore the rich Métis history of Beausoleil Island. Greg Garratt, the President and Captain of the Hunt of the Georgian Bay Métis Council, shares stories about his ancestors, Métis culture, and his hope for the future of Métis heritage in Georgian Bay Islands National Park. 

Rooted: Beausoleil Island is a Know History podcast. 

Rooted: Beausoleil Island is recorded in London, Ontario on the traditional lands of the Attawandaron, Anishinnabeg, Haudenosaunee, and Lunaapeewak; and in Ottawa, Ontario on the un-ceded territory of the Algonquin Anishinaabeg. 

]]> Buzzsprout-9324013 Mon, 18 Oct 2021 08:00:00 -0400 661 1 4 full false Chapter 3: Wendake Chapter 3: Wendake Join Indigenous interpreter Shawn Corbiere as he teaches the art of flint knapping – a method of crafting stone tools that is thousands of years old. Flint knapping was used to craft projectile points like those found on Beausoleil Island. Archeologist Jamie Hunter guides listeners through a brief history of Huron-Wendat settlements around the island. 

Rooted: Beausoleil Island is a Know History podcast. 

Rooted: Beausoleil Island is recorded in London, Ontario on the traditional lands of the Attawandaron, Anishinnabeg, Haudenosaunee, and Lunaapeewak; and in Ottawa, Ontario on the un-ceded territory of the Algonquin Anishinaabeg. 

]]> Join Indigenous interpreter Shawn Corbiere as he teaches the art of flint knapping – a method of crafting stone tools that is thousands of years old. Flint knapping was used to craft projectile points like those found on Beausoleil Island. Archeologist Jamie Hunter guides listeners through a brief history of Huron-Wendat settlements around the island. 

Rooted: Beausoleil Island is a Know History podcast. 

Rooted: Beausoleil Island is recorded in London, Ontario on the traditional lands of the Attawandaron, Anishinnabeg, Haudenosaunee, and Lunaapeewak; and in Ottawa, Ontario on the un-ceded territory of the Algonquin Anishinaabeg. 

]]> Buzzsprout-9323999 Mon, 18 Oct 2021 08:00:00 -0400 672 1 3 full false Chapter 2: Blood Memory Chapter 2: Blood Memory The second chapter of Rooted features an interview with Beausoleil First Nation member Trish Monague. Trish shares her connection to Beausoleil Island, the origins of the Cemetery of the Oak, and her hope for future relationships between Parks Canada and Beausoleil First Nation.

Rooted: Beausoleil Island is a Know History podcast. 

Rooted: Beausoleil Island is recorded in London, Ontario on the traditional lands of the Attawandaron, Anishinnabeg, Haudenosaunee, and Lunaapeewak; and in Ottawa, Ontario on the un-ceded territory of the Algonquin Anishinaabeg. 

]]> The second chapter of Rooted features an interview with Beausoleil First Nation member Trish Monague. Trish shares her connection to Beausoleil Island, the origins of the Cemetery of the Oak, and her hope for future relationships between Parks Canada and Beausoleil First Nation.

Rooted: Beausoleil Island is a Know History podcast. 

Rooted: Beausoleil Island is recorded in London, Ontario on the traditional lands of the Attawandaron, Anishinnabeg, Haudenosaunee, and Lunaapeewak; and in Ottawa, Ontario on the un-ceded territory of the Algonquin Anishinaabeg. 

]]> Buzzsprout-9323996 Mon, 18 Oct 2021 08:00:00 -0400 510 1 2 full false Chapter 1: What's in a Name? Chapter 1: What's in a Name? Welcome to Beausoleil Island! In the first chapter of Rooted, you will be transported to beautiful Georgian Bay. Step onto the shores of Beausoleil Island and be introduced to its rich history, learn the meaning behind its many names, and become immersed in the sounds of the environment. 

Rooted: Beausoleil Island is a Know History podcast. 

Rooted: Beausoleil Island is recorded in London, Ontario on the traditional lands of the Attawandaron, Anishinnabeg, Haudenosaunee, and Lunaapeewak; and in Ottawa, Ontario on the un-ceded territory of the Algonquin Anishinaabeg. 

]]> Welcome to Beausoleil Island! In the first chapter of Rooted, you will be transported to beautiful Georgian Bay. Step onto the shores of Beausoleil Island and be introduced to its rich history, learn the meaning behind its many names, and become immersed in the sounds of the environment. 

Rooted: Beausoleil Island is a Know History podcast. 

Rooted: Beausoleil Island is recorded in London, Ontario on the traditional lands of the Attawandaron, Anishinnabeg, Haudenosaunee, and Lunaapeewak; and in Ottawa, Ontario on the un-ceded territory of the Algonquin Anishinaabeg. 

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