Author Archives: hyperboreantom

Mark Your Calendar: “Review the Tape: Video Review in Hiring and Training Interpreters” presented January 21, 2026 in Surrey.

Tom Long presents on hiring and training interpreters in Surrey on January 21, 2026.

Mark Your Calendar: “Fake News at Fort Edmonton” presented March 28, 2026 in St. Albert.

Tom presents on the Northwest Resistance in St. ALbert on March 28, 2026.

MixedMedia Pt 7: The Convenient Indian Ancestor

Part 7 of an exploration of mixed descent persons in pop culture. What do Rambo, Tonto, Chakotay, and Sokka have in common?

MixedMedia Pt 6: Living Your Culture Quietly

Part 6 of an exploration of mixed descent persons in pop culture. How does Forge compare with Danielle Moonstar? And what is Pow-wow Smith’s final fate?

Mark Your Calendar: “An Imaginary Line” presented November 25, 2025 in Vancouver (repost/reminder).

Tom will be presenting a version of one of his favourite recent presentations on November 25 at the University Women’s Club at Hycroft Manor in Vancouver, BC. Tickets are available. This is a part of their wonderful Heritage Hour programming. An Imaginary Line: the HBC, the US, and the Fight against the 49th Parallel Tuesday,Continue reading “Mark Your Calendar: “An Imaginary Line” presented November 25, 2025 in Vancouver (repost/reminder).”

MixedMedia Pt 5: A Volatile Mixture

Part 5 of an exploration of mixed descent persons in pop culture. What do Clara Bow, John Wayne, and Namor have in common?

MixedMedia Pt 4: Adoption / Appropriation

Part 4 of an exploration of mixed descent persons in pop culture. How are Speedy, Kevin Costner, Jake Sully, and Daniel Day Lewis connected?