This Is My Toronto

My guest today is Ewan Wardle. He’s a Program Development Officer at Fort York National Historical Site, where he has served in various roles for the last 17 years. As a young person, Ewan got involved with War of 1812 re-enactments, a passion that has continued to this day. Through this, he fostered a lifelong interest in early 19th century British military history that culminated in his being awarded the Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee medal in recognition of his contributions to Fort York. More recently, his knowledge and understanding of 1812 military re-enactments have made him an important consultant to the film industry. Toronto and its surrounding area is located on an incredible watershed. As a result, and as a result of its naturally protected harbour, people have been coming here for thousands of years, for the most part because of its excellent hunting and fishing. In no way is there any intention in today’s show to sweep the displacement of Toronto’s indigenous peoples under the rug. The ill-d