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!
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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 andContinue reading “BC Museums Conference and Tom’s Certificate completion.”
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.
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 sinceContinue reading “Clio’s Armada in the news: 16th century Basque galleon”
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.
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.
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.
MixedMedia Pt 7: The Convenient Indian Ancestor
Part 7 of an exploration of mixed descent Indigenous persons in pop culture. This chapter features Rambo, Tonto, Chakotay, Sokka, Val Kilmer, and more.
