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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.

by hyperboreantom December 18, 2025

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.

by hyperboreantom December 15, 2025

Steal this Idea: No Drinks Beyond this Point

Steal This Idea is a series of blog posts designed to promote some of the best heritage and museums practices that we observe around the globe.

by hyperboreantom November 26, 2025

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?

by hyperboreantom November 22, 2025December 3, 2025

Clio’s Armada: In the News

Two Polynesian heritage boats meet again in November 2025.

by hyperboreantom November 21, 2025

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?

by hyperboreantom November 20, 2025December 6, 2025

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,…

by hyperboreantom November 17, 2025

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