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 sinceContinue reading “Clio’s Armada in the news: 16th century Basque galleon”
Category Archives: In the News
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 ifContinue reading “Mark Your Calendar: “Fake News at Fort Edmonton” presented March 28, 2026 in St. Albert. 2pm (Reblog)”
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.
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.
Clio’s Armada: In the News
Two Polynesian heritage boats meet again in November 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,Continue reading “Mark Your Calendar: “An Imaginary Line” presented November 25, 2025 in Vancouver (repost/reminder).”
In the News: Barbara and the Ethics of Collecting
Barbara and the Museum of Archaeology and Ethnology at SFU were contacted about a remarkable thrift store find.
Clio’s Armada: In the News
The town of Port Glasgow is embarking on a second replica of their claim to fame: the first commercially successful steamship. Built in 1812, Henry Bell’s Comet began taking passengers and changed the world of powered ships. For me, part of the interesting story here is that the new replica is not built to beContinue reading “Clio’s Armada: In the News”
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