Robert Comeau - Expedition Team, Inuit Cultural Educator

Robert Comeau

Expedition Team, Inuit Cultural Educator

Robert is a student at law, a qajaq builder, and an Inuk social and cultural historian.

Robert Comeau is an Inuk law student studying in his hometown of Iqaluit as a student of the Nunavut Law Program. He graduated from Carleton University in 2017 obtaining a Bachelor of Arts with a major in History and a minor in Political Science. A staunch advocate for Inuit rights, Robert immerses himself in the dialogue by publishing, attending conferences, and, facilitating workshops.

Robert Comeau Drum Dancing

Robert enjoys any activity that gets him out on the water such as hunting, fishing or paddling. As part of expedition team, Robert also provides relevant cultural, social, historical interpretation on expedition cruises through Inuit Nunangat.

Robert Comeau In Workshop

Robert is a founding board member and current Vice-President of the Qajakkut Society based in Iqaluit. In this work, Robert supports the delivery of qajaq building programs as well as Paddle Canada certifications.