Tag Archives: Interpretation

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.

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 PIONEEERS Stories of Sex, Gender,Continue reading “New History Talks: Queer History in Alberta”

New training module: Interpreting Difficult History

One of our newest modules is also fast proving our most popular. In the past few months, several different museums and historic sites have contracted us to deliver a short session introducing some of the challenges of interpreting complex or difficult history, as well as providing tips and strategies for interpreters doing so. This isContinue reading “New training module: Interpreting Difficult History”

Steal this Idea: Whenfinding

This isn’t a new or really different idea, but it’s surprising how many museums don’t do this very well. Simple, clean design and clear calls to action. Give your guests a reason to come back. Also did I just coin “whenfinding?” It must appear somewhere else, right? Got other examples? Put them in the comments!Continue reading “Steal this Idea: Whenfinding”

Interpre-meme: Guide on the Side

Interpreters can fall into a number of easy traps, but the most common is making yourself the star of the show. Good interpreters remember that they are equal to their visitors, and help facilitate engagement with the resource. Ideally visitors go away wondering about questions that neither of them can answer.

New History Talks: Heritage Boats and Boat-Building

Based on our popular blog series, Tom has prepared a few new talks discussing heritage boat-building projects around the world. The wealth of examples means this presentation can be tailored to your interest in at least four different ways. Want something centred on Vancouver and the Pacific Coast? Or on Indigenous heritage projects? See below!Continue reading “New History Talks: Heritage Boats and Boat-Building”

New History Talk: Heritage Boatbuilding Projects Around the World

Based on our popular blog series, Tom has prepared a new talk discussing heritage boatbuilding projects around the world. Boaties, museum professionals, sailors, and other historiophiles will find interesting stories, analysis, and opportunities to discuss CLIO’S ARMADA: Heritage Boat-Building Projects Around the World. Length: 1 hour (45 minutes plus discussion time).Recommended audience: 3-30 personsDelivered via:Continue reading “New History Talk: Heritage Boatbuilding Projects Around the World”

Steal this Idea: History on the Street

Museums and historic sites are magical places where people come to explore and learn and interact. But history should never be limited to these buildings. There are myriad ways to tell stories across the urban and rural landscape. Here are a few of our favourites. This one was especially impressive. The footprint of the now-vanishedContinue reading “Steal this Idea: History on the Street”

New training module: Giving Great Guided Tours

It’s interesting that some of our best modules come out of museum’s specific requests. In this case, Barbara’s new workplace, the Kauri Museum had a specific need. They only had two staff-members who knew how to give an introductory tour to the frankly massive facility, yet demand was only increasing. Tom sat down with BarbaraContinue reading “New training module: Giving Great Guided Tours”