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Episode 414: 6 Million, Eh? (Part 1) [preview]

Oct 23, 2024
Discover the surprising ties between Canada and post-World War II Nazi immigration. Delve into the complexities of Canadian identity and its quirky cultural landscape. Unpack the controversy surrounding the Victims of Communism Memorial, igniting debates over who deserves remembrance. Explore the struggles faced by German and Ukrainian immigrants, and how their stories intertwine with Canada's historical narrative. Lastly, critique the nationalist slant of the Encyclopedia of Ukraine and its ties to historical revisionism, revealing the shadows of past ideologies.
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INSIGHT

Canada’s WWII Narrative Revision

  • Canada's role was pivotal in altering global perceptions of World War II through historical revisionism.
  • This was driven by domestic anti-communism and labor control motives.
INSIGHT

Controversy Over Memorial Names

  • Over half of the names on Canada’s Victims of Communism Memorial have suspected Nazi or fascist ties.
  • There is government inaction despite warnings from Holocaust education organizations.
ANECDOTE

Fascist Names on Memorial

  • Dr. Ante Pavlic, a Croatian nationalist linked with Nazi collaboration, is honored on the memorial.
  • His family and associates who ruled Croatia’s fascist regime are similarly commemorated.
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