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What really happened in Canada's colonial past and why does the truth still matter today? David Leis sits down with Lord Nigel Biggar, author of Colonialism: A Moral Reckoning, to unpack the complex history between colonial powers and Indigenous peoples. From early cooperation to painful conflicts and the controversial legacy of residential schools, Biggar challenges the oversimplified narratives shaping public debate. He also confronts the moral record of the British Empire and its role in both oppression and the abolition of slaveryarguing that only by facing history in full, not just the parts that fit an agenda, can we pursue real justice and reconciliation. #IndigenousHistory #Colonialism #CanadaHistory #NigelBiggar #TruthInHistory #ResidentialSchools #Justice Chapters 00:00 Introduction to Colonialism: A Moral Reckoning 01:50 The Author's Motivation and Background 04:16 The Intersection of History and Theology 06:07 Nuance in Historical Assessment 11:11 Defining Colonialism and Empire 12:36 Motivations Behind the British Empire 17:09 Trade and Relationships in Colonization 20:27 Colonialism in Context: A Global Perspective 21:32 Colonialism vs. Slavery: A Moral Comparison 23:33 The British Empire's Anti-Slavery Efforts 29:17 Moral Suasion vs. Force in Colonial Practices 32:38 Colonial Interactions: A Complex Narrative 34:14 Canada's Colonial History: A Closer Look 38:36 Indigenous Peoples and Government Relations 39:28 Residential Schools: A Controversial Legacy 43:15 Truth and Reconciliation: A Misrepresented History 46:17 Land Acknowledgments: Performative or Meaningful? 51:27 Cultural Sensitivity and Virtue Signaling 58:04 The Role of Historians and Media 01:01:45 The Importance of Truth in Society ---- Music Licensed for use by Artlist: Violin Resonance by Lumine Wave Business & Economy News Bed Atlantis by Audionautix is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Sign up for Return to Reason Insiders https://www.returntoreason.tv/ Where to Watch: Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCrqH9Q34qX98HkZtCn_wASA Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/return-to-reason/id1574545818 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/71fPIlge9jxJxXqRUZVBD2?si=fa8124fbd9b14aa5 Follow us on social: X - https://twitter.com/Return2ReasonTV Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/returntoreasontv Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/returntoreason.tv/ Return to Reason shares a refreshing take on world events, culture, and issues of morality in a meaningful way. Although you may not agree with the opinions stated, you deserve to be fully informed, ready to handle every situation life throws at you. Anyone who has an appetite for the world to return to reason will enjoy this opinion column, TV show and podcast. #returntoreason #Canada