Thoughts on Museums and Heritage Experiences
Métis History Talks
It’s almost Métis Week! Here are some of the Métis-themed history talks we have that you can book through North Wind Heritage Consulting!
BC Museums Conference and Tom’s Certificate completion.
Tom and Barbara of North Wind Heritage Consulting attended the BC Museums Conference in Nanaimo this week. We had a marvelous time with other heritage professionals from across BC. Tom was also lucky enough to receive his Certificate in Museum Studies from the Alberta Museums Association. This certification is designed for emerging heritage professionals and…
Clio’s Armada: Four York Boats at Fort Edmonton Park
An account of Fort Edmonton Park’s York Boat building program at its fur trade fort replica.
(Reblog) Mark Your Calendar: “CITY OF CHAMPIONS: Advocates, Activists, and Change-makers” presented at Fort Edmonton Park’s Capital Theatre, August 9, 2026.
Tom will be presenting one of his most relevant storytelling sessions this summer at Fort Edmonton. This in-person presentation is organized by the University of Alberta Alumni Society. It is part of their “Campus in the Community: Places, Faces & Spaces of Edmonton’s Past” event. You should come! Attendance is free with admission to Fort…
Clio’s Armada in the news: 16th century Basque galleon
Xavier Agote has used archaeological findings from Labrador to rebuild a 16th century Basque whaling galleon. He hopes to go on an authentic voyage in 2028 from Pasaia to Red Bay. There is also some interesting colonial politics at play. The basques appear to have had good relationships with the Innu of Labrador, possibly since…
Training module: Intro to Indigenous Content for Non Indigenous Interpreters
A training module designed for non-Indigenous interpreters who want to feel more comfortable with understanding and sharing Indigenous content.
New History Talks: Mr. and Mrs. Montour Go West
A new historical presentation tracking the lives of two Metis from the prairies to the pacific north-west in the 19th century.
Mark Your Calendar: “CITY OF CHAMPIONS: Advocates, Activists, and Change-makers” presented at Fort Edmonton Park’s Capital Theatre, August 9, 2026.
Save the date: August 9 Tom is presenting at Fort Edmonton Park’s Capitol Theatre.
Mark Your Calendar: “Fake News at Fort Edmonton” presented March 28, 2026 in St. Albert. 2pm (Reblog)
Tom will be presenting on one of his favourite subjects, the Northwest Resistance in March of the New Year. This in-person presentation is part of the exhibition “St. Albert and the Northwest Resistance” at Musée Héritage Museum. You should come! Admission is free, and the Musee Heritage takes donations. If you can’t come, or if…
In the News: Controversial monuments
A short essay on the options available for controversial monuments such as statues. From Prime Minister John A. Macdonald to Confederate monuments, commemoration may no longer be suitable. History changes.
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