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”
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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.
Clio’s Armada: In the News
Two Polynesian heritage boats meet again in November 2025.
New History Talks: Queer History in Alberta
Understanding the past can help us understand the present. Join Tom, our resident historical storyteller, in unearthed stories of queer pioneers! Stories of same sex relationships, stories of gender-bending and gender-challenging, and even a few stories of Depression era movies and books available in Alberta with strong queer themes. QUEER PIONEERS Stories of Sex, Gender,Continue reading “New History Talks: Queer History in Alberta”
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”
Clio’s Armada: In the News
John MacFarlane and the Nauticapedia site were both a great help and inspiration for me when I started the Clio’s Armada project to study heritage boatbuilding projects. I’m very glad to hear that he and the BC Maritime Museum (who are also lovely people and very supportive) have taken steps to protect and continue theContinue reading “Clio’s Armada: In the News”
Fresh Content: new ECAMP article from Tom
Tom has authored a new article for the Edmonton City as Museum Project. Read all about collective bargaining among the HBC’s boatmen in 1853!
Dearest Mother: Appendix 3 – Mrs. Scheer and the Browns.
Eliza becomes involved in a marital dispute between the famous “Kootenai” Brown and his wife Cheepaythaquakasoon (Isabella). This was always one of my Dad’s favourite stories. The following comes from Marie Rose (Delorme) Smith’s “Eight Years on the Plains: Installment XI” in Canadian Cattlemen October 1949. Marie Rose was a Métis plainswoman from the DelormeContinue reading “Dearest Mother: Appendix 3 – Mrs. Scheer and the Browns.”
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