Canadian True

Using a Canadian émigré lens, David Wayne Stewart’s essay collection, True North, Down South, entertains and educates listeners about immigrant and national identity, cultural misunderstandings, and belonging in the modern world. Stewart’s Canadian identity was contested by Quebec separatists when he was a child, then again in his adult life as an immigrant to the United States.

Did you know that based on a Canadian myth, you can turn into a werewolf if you fail your Easter duty? This educational book features the story of the Loup-Garou, which can also be in the form of a calf, a pig, a small ox, a cat, and an owl. Study the historical, cultural, and traditional contexts of the myth of Loup-Garou. Get a copy today. 

In Canadian history, there was a hero who could breathe life. That hero is known as Nanabozo, also called the Trickster. Nanobozo is neither male nor female. Its appearance is changing, each representing the many phases and conditions of life. Listen about Nanabozo, and examine its hidden lessons. Begin today. 

The Adlets have a curious origin. They are said to have been born from the union of a woman and a big red dog. The Alonquin tribes believed in the Adlets, and the myth has been passed from generation to the next using oral traditions. What about you? Do you believe in the Adlets? 

There are many stories of sea serpents all around the world, so what makes the Caddy different? The Cadborosaurus is a supernatural being. There have been reported carcasses, but they turned out to be small whales or sharks. So, caddies have never been proven, but Canadians still believe in them. Learn more about the caddies. Begin today. 

Did you know that of all the sea monsters, it’s the Ogopogo that is best documented? This means you could be learning more about it in one go than you would with the Loch Ness monster. Remember that these monsters are myths, and proof of their existence is yet to be found. But wouldn’t it be fun to extend your knowledge beyond what you can see? 

Imagine this: the Sasquatch is a huge monster with blonde hair. With that distinguishing feature, the Sasquatch should be easy to spot, right? But like all other myths, there has never been any concrete proof to make the Sasquatch an undeniable truth.

The Wendigo is one scary monster that kills and eats its victims. Stories of the Wendigo haunt Canadians until today. The older people must have used the myth to teach the young not to be greedy and weak. That’s the beauty of myths. They are creative means to tell lessons, of course, with a side serving of fear, too. 

The island complex where these true tales take place is truly a beautiful place on Earth, located off the coast of British Columbia. The island at the time of these stories had about 500 residents. The self-help complex was run by two homosexual doctors. They were quite a happy couple together. You could not ask for a more relaxing and tranquil place to build a complex to live out your life and help people get better for a living. It was run by two guys in love trying to make a difference in the world. What could possibly go wrong with that? Here we go.