Historical Reminiscents

Krista McCracken

Historical Reminiscents is dedicated to discussing public history and archival practice. Created and produced by Krista McCracken this weekly podcast discusses archival impulses, shares insight into the world of public historians, and tackles historical interpretations in Canada.

  • 4 minutes 44 seconds
    EP 88: More School and Saying No

    In this episode of the Historical Reminiscents Podcast I’m talking about my decision to return to school and how saying no has played a part in this decision.

    4 July 2022, 10:26 pm
  • 5 minutes 8 seconds
    EP 87: Gender Identity Inclusion and Training

    In this episode of the Historical Reminiscents Podcast I'm veering away from historical content and chatting about my experiences advocating for trans and gender diverse inclusion, with a focus on gender identity training

    17 May 2022, 2:33 pm
  • 4 minutes 58 seconds
    EP 86: Omeka Exhibition Development

    In this episode of the Historical Reminiscents Podcast I'm chatting about my recent experience using Omeka to develop online exhibitions to be used as educational outreach tools.

    7 April 2022, 1:59 pm
  • 5 minutes 9 seconds
    EP 85: Transcription Reflections

    In this episode of the Historical Reminiscents Podcast I'm chatting about the transcription of archival videos and archival handwritten documents. I touch on some process for transcription and challenges associated with transcription.

    11 March 2022, 1:27 pm
  • 6 minutes 2 seconds
    EP 84: Online Space Building

    In this episode of the Historical Reminiscents Podcast I'm talking about generative and caring online spaces. I reflect on some of my favourite parts of online communities and share space facilitation techniques I like.

    Mentioned in this episode: -Thinking Rock Community Arts

    27 February 2022, 3:47 pm
  • 4 minutes 44 seconds
    EP 83: Admin Reflections

    I'm back! It's a short one, but I have more podcast episodes planned for 2022.  In today's episode I'm reflecting on my administrative secondment and lessons learned.

    18 February 2022, 7:50 pm
  • 7 minutes 20 seconds
    EP 82: Archival Challenges During Covid-19

    In today's episode I'm talking about archival pandemic backlogs and pressure points that COVID-19 have created in archival settings. 

    Mentioned in this episode: -Samantha Thompson, "Why don't archivists digitize everything?"

    30 March 2021, 1:33 pm
  • 6 minutes 6 seconds
    EP 81: UFOs - Unfinished Objects

    In today's episode I'm talking about unfinished objects and that pile of unfinished writing projects so many of us have on our computers.

    Mentioned in this episode: -Thinking Rock Community Arts

    3 March 2021, 7:36 pm
  • 4 minutes 53 seconds
    EP 80: No Meeting Days

    In today’s episode I talk about the practice of having no meeting days and how that has helped with managing my workload. I also share some of my meeting pet peeves.

    24 February 2021, 1:41 pm
  • 5 minutes 46 seconds
    EP 79: When Technology Goes Sideways

    In today’s episode I talk about technology blips, technology fails, and recovering from these unexpected challenges. I draw on a couple of epic fail experiences recently and talk about getting through them.

    8 February 2021, 1:08 am
  • 6 minutes 37 seconds
    EP 78: Resting for Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Work

    In today’s episode I’m talking about Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion work, also known as EDI work, and protecting yourself from burning out while engaged in this work. This episode is based on my experience engaged in EDI work connected to gender and sexuality inclusion.

    Mentioned in this episode: -The Nap Ministry -EP 72: Passion Project Space

    25 January 2021, 7:59 pm
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