Nature and Culture
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![Aka Simonsen]()
Historian, Archaeologist, Inuit Cultural Educator
Aka’s love for the Arctic manifests in her passions for communicating Arctic history, archaeology, culture, and nature.
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![Wayne Broomfield]()
Inuit Cultural Educator, Expedition Team
Wayne is an avid adventurer with a deep commitment to sustainability from northern Labrador, Canada.
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![Aleqa Hammond]()
Inuit Cultural Educator
Aleqa studied teaching and has worked in various roles including a human rights and environmental organization, Inuit Circumpolar Council, and within the tourism industry. She was also Greenland's first female Prime Minister.
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![Rogier Gruys]()
Naturalist
Rogier is a protected area specialist and nature photographer with a background in Arctic ecology and tourism. He loves sharing his passions with guests.
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![Susan R. Eaton]()
Geologist
An earth scientist, journalist, and polar explorer, Susan studies the interplay of plate tectonics, oceans, glaciers, climate, life, gender, and sustainability in polar regions.
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![Dave Paddon]()
Storyteller
A retired airline pilot, Dave is a writer and performer of recitations and tall tales with an interest in Newfoundland and Labrador history.
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![Tom Paddon]()
Cultural Educator, Expedition Team
Tom is a northerner whose career has involved leading large-scale natural resource development projects on Indigenous lands in the Arctic.
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![Joe Atsatata]()
Inuit Cultural Educator, Expedition Team
Joe lives in Nain, Nunatsiavut and loves to spend time on the land.
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![Mark Turner]()
Cultural Historian, Musician
Mark is a cultural historian and facilitator with deep connections to the Northwest Atlantic.
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![Danny Catt]()
Naturalist
Ecologist, teacher, world traveller, and internationally published photographer.
Arts
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![Tony Oxford]()
Musician, Newfoundland Cultural Educator
Tony is a musician, cultural advocate, and proud Newfoundlander.
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![Adam Ruzzo]()
Musician, Expedition Team
Adam is a long-time musician with an eclectic performing background, an avid traveller, and passionate about all things history and culture!
Core Expedition Team
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![Jason Edmunds]()
Director, Expedition Leader
Jason is an Inuk from Nunatsiavut. He is passionate about connecting people and places, and works with local leaders to develop community-focused, socially conscious travel initiatives.
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![Cedar Swan]()
CEO, Host
Cedar is passionate about community and regenerative travel practices. She revels in experiencing the world through story, song, local food, and losing herself in wild spaces.
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![Julie Bernier]()
Assistant Expedition Leader
A naturalist, traveller, and adventurer, Julie’s enthusiasm and passion are contagious. She is always excited to share her love and knowledge of the environment with others.
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![Jen Derbach]()
Program Director
Jen is an adventurous soul who loves to learn through experiences and is passionate about sharing her love of nature through the art of photography.
Expedition Team
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![Rustyn Mesdag]()
Expedition Team
Leading climbers, travellers, and trekkers through the most extreme terrains of around the world.
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![Brenya Green]()
Adventure Sales Specialist, Expedition Team
Brenya is a traveller with a passion for learning who knows that every destination offers unique lessons to each of its visitors.
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![Barb Parsons-Sooley]()
Kayak Guide, Newfoundland Cultural Educator
Barb is from St. John’s Newfoundland and Labrador and is passionate about hiking, kayaking, and sharing outdoor experiences with others.
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![Cathy Carroll]()
Kayak Guide
Kayaking is Cathy's passion; teaching, exploring, and guiding. Newfoundland and Labrador is her home, where she enjoys family, friends, music, and the wild outdoors!
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![Daniel Freeze]()
Expedition Team
Dan is an avid outdoorsman who spends as much time as possible pursuing adventure. He loves backcountry skiing, climbing, and the thrill of polar travel.
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![Liz Carlson]()
Expedition Team
Liz is an author, travel writer, photographer, and internet storyteller. Her passions include plants, whale rescues, and strong coffee. She’s a big dreamer and a total bird nerd.
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![Donatella Barbera]()
Expedition Medic
A mountaineer, traveller and adventurer, Donatella loves life in contact with nature.
