Every November, red poppies appear on lapels across Canada — but few remember where the tradition came from or why it still matters. Dr. Stacey Barker from the Canadian War Museum shares the powerful, sometimes overlooked history behind this iconic symbol.

From muddy trenches of the First World War to grassroots campaigns by women like Lillian Freeman, discover how a wildflower became a nation’s most enduring tribute to sacrifice and remembrance. This episode explores the poppy’s poetic roots, its transformation through time, and the quiet power it holds today — even as its presence fades.

Learn what the poppy really symbolizes, why it’s more than a flower, and how remembrance still shapes identity in Canada.

GUEST:
Dr. Stacey Barker
@warmuseum
warmuseum.ca

Every November, red poppies appear on lapels across Canada &mdash; but few remember where the tradition came from or why it still matters. Dr. Stacey Barker from the Canadian War Museum shares the powerful, sometimes overlooked history behind this iconic symbol.
From muddy trenches of the First World War to grassroots campaigns by women like Lillian Freeman, discover how a wildflower became a nation&rsquo;s most enduring tribute to sacrifice and remembrance. This episode explores the poppy&rsquo;s poetic roots, its transformation through time, and the quiet power it holds today &mdash; even as its presence fades.
Learn what the poppy really symbolizes, why it&rsquo;s more than a flower, and how remembrance still shapes identity in Canada.
GUEST: Dr. Stacey Barker @warmuseum warmuseum.ca

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Shane Hewitt &amp; The Nightshift is your late-night companion for real talk, bold ideas, and unfiltered conversations that matter. Hosted by Canadian radio veteran Shane Hewitt, each episode dives into the headlines, human stories, and hidden truths shaping our world&mdash;always with curiosity, compassion, and a sharp edge.
From politics and pop culture to mental health, technology, and everyday life, this podcast is where night owls, deep thinkers, and curious minds come to connect. Featuring expert guests, passionate callers, and Shane&rsquo;s signature style&mdash;thoughtful, fearless, and refreshingly real.
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