Journeys For The Curious
Cultural/Art Educators
Journeys For The Curious
Cultural/Art Educators
Johannes Minik Løvstad Ostermann
Inuit Cultural Educator
Johannes is from Greenland and loves fitness and reading.
John Houston
Inuit Art Specialist, Arctic Filmmaker
John grew up among Inuit while his parents showed Inuit art to the world. He uses storytelling, filmmaking and art to bridge the cultural gap.
Karen Nutarak
Inuit Cultural Educator
Karen is passionate about education and protecting Inuit culture, land, and language. She believes education is key to ensuring that important elements of Inuit identity continue to flourish and are passed on to future generations.
Kaylee Baxter
Archaeologist
Kaylee is an Arctic archaeologist passionate about exploring the rich cultural history of the Canadian Arctic and Greenland.
Ken McGoogan
Author, Historian, Canadian Geographic Ambassador
It took him twenty-five years, six Arctic books, and numerous voyages with Adventure Canada, but author-historian Ken McGoogan believes he has solved the great Franklin mystery.
Kevin Major
Author, Historian
Kevin was conceived a Newfoundlander, but born a Canadian in the year that Newfoundland joined Confederation; he’s been trying to deal with that paradox ever since.
Kyle Kowtak
Inuit Cultural Educator, Expedition Team
Kyle is a Zodiac driver, bear monitor, and Inuit friend!
Lavinia van Heuvelen
Inuit Cultural Educator, Artist
Lavinia is an Inuk artist who makes jewellery. Most of her work is primarily made with sterling silver and natural materials such as ivory and caribou antlers.
Lena Onalik
Archaeologist, Inuit Cultural Educator
Lena is committed to preserving, protecting, and promoting Inuit culture. She is an archaeologist, cultural advocate, crafts person, and proud Inuk.
Liz Pijogge
Inuit Cultural Educator
Liz is an Inuk from Nunatsiavut and works as the heritage program coordiantor for the Nunatsiavut Government.
Lois Suluk
Inuit Cultural Educator
Lois is a throat singer, jaw harp player, teacher of Inuit culture, and storyteller. She received the Diamond Jubilee Medal for her work with Inuit elders and youth.
Looee Okalik
Inuit Cultural Educator
Looee is an Inuit Cultural Educator from Panniqtuuq, Nunavut.
Lucy Qavavauq
Inuit Cultural Educator
Lucy is passionate about her culture and language. She's been a cultural performer, radio host, producer, and journalist, and she's been emceeing for over twenty years.
Lynda Brown
Inuit Cultural Educator
Lynda works to preserve the past, educate the present, and inspire the future of Inuit.
Manasie Akpaliapik
Inuit Artist, Master Carver
Manasie says his artwork is what connects him to his culture, being an artist is what gives him a chance to have a voice, and allows him to convey meaning through his art.