Expedition Team, Experts, and Guides
Heart of the Arctic 2026
August 2 to August 15, 2026
Expedition Team
Jason Annahatak
Expedition Leader, Inuit Cultural Educator
A passionate Inuk versed in the social, linguistic, and economic happenings of the Arctic and keen…
Lynda Brown
Host, Inuit Cultural Educator
Lynda works to preserve the past, educate the present, and inspire the future of Inuit.
John Houston
Inuit Art Specialist, Arctic Filmmaker
John grew up among Inuit while his parents showed Inuit art to the world. He uses storytelling,…
Franco Buscemi
Inuit Cultural Educator
Franco is a proud Inuit cultural educator, bear monitor, and storyteller, sharing his deep…
Dr. Brendan Griebel
Archaeologist
Dr. Brendan Griebel is an Arctic archaeologist and cultural anthropologist focused on the intricate…
Sean Gallagher
Naturalist, Musician
A naturalist and nurse by trade, Sean is keenly interested in the intersections between people, the…
Nature and Culture
Inuit Cultural Educator
Naturalist, Musician
Archaeologist
Conservation Biologist
Naturalist, Musician
Arts
Inuit Art Specialist, Arctic Filmmaker
Core Expedition Team
Expedition Leader, Inuit Cultural Educator
Assistant Expedition Leader
Guest Experience Manager
Host, Inuit Cultural Educator