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S11E15 - Prince Edward Island Joins Canada
Prince Edward Island is often imagined as a quiet, pastoral place—rolling fields, red sand beaches, and small communities shaped by the rhythms of the sea. But beneath that picturesque surface lies a history that is far more complex, contested, and revealing than its postcard image suggests. Today we trace parts of that story. From its earliest days as Mi’kmaq territory, through European contact and colonization, to its reluctant entry into Canadian Confederation.We’ll explore how land ownership disputes—particularly the controversial absentee landlord system—shaped generations of Islanders…
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