The Loyalist Connections Podcast
Introducing the Loyalist Connections Podcast: Step into a world where history comes alive, voices echo through time, and untold narratives find their voice. Welcome to the Loyalist Connections Podcast, where we discover and capture the rich heritage of the African Nova Scotian community and beyond. Hosted by Laurice Downey, and Shawn Smith our passionate duo brings their expertise and dedication to reveal the captivating stories of our ancestors, shedding light on their resourcefulness, resilience, and entrepreneurial spirit. With a commitment to promoting recognition, justice, and development, the Loyalist Connections Podcast is a gateway to discovering the diverse heritage and contributions of Black and African Nova Scotians. Tune in as we capture first-voice historical narratives and present them through captivating audio experiences. Our engaging interviews, featuring special guests and community members, provide an authentic window into the lives of those who have been historically overlooked. Join us on this exciting journey of self-discovery, as we bridge the past and present, champion change, and celebrate the indomitable spirit of Black and African Nova Scotians
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Episodes
Thursday Aug 17, 2023
Thursday Aug 17, 2023
Join us and our special guest Dr. Barb Hamilton-Hinch as we discuss the Black settlement of Beechville. The community settled about 2000 Black refugees from the War of 1812, who arrived from Chesapeake Virginia, Bermuda, Georgia and more settled in until 1816. This episode we dive into the theft of historically Black land, given to Black communities as the scraps of their agreements with the British and then the nova Scotia government. Listen and learn as we talk about all that is lost and destroyed in white consumption of Black land.
Wednesday Jul 26, 2023
Wednesday Jul 26, 2023
Loyalist Connections is a journey of rediscovery, led by hosts Shawn Smith and Laurice Downey. These two old friends want to better understand their Black Loyalist ancestors and what happened to the communities they settled. In this episode, you will get to know our hosts a little better, why they are doing this podcast, and what they hope to achieve.
Loyalist Connections Podcast
Nova Scotia is home to many historical black communities due to the resettlement of Black Loyalists, The Jamaican Maroons, the Black Refugees from the war of 1812, and Caribbean Migrants. In this podcast along with our special guests, we discuss the legacy of slavery, segregation, and race-based discrimination in the region and identify how it has shaped contemporary Black communities. Through a penetrating analysis of the region's past we come to new findings and understandings of ‘who’ is African Nova Scotian and ‘what’ it means to be African Nova Scotian in the context of colonial Atlantic British North America and contemporary African Nova Scotians.