Expedition Team, Experts, and Guides

Into the Northwest Passage 2025

August 16 to September 1, 2025

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Nature and Culture

  • Dr. Marc St-Onge

    Dr. Marc St-Onge

    Professor, Geologist

    Marc is an experienced field geologist and petrologist interested in documenting the origin of continents and the plate tectonic evolution of the Arctic.

  • Aleqa Hammond

    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.

  • Aaron Spitzer

    Aaron Spitzer

    Historian, Political Scientist

    Aaron is a professor of Arctic politics, a polar-history buff, a longtime northern journalist, and a kayak fanatic.

Arts

  • Barney Bentall

    Barney Bentall

    Musician

    Barney is an award-winning musician and cattle rancher living in Cariboo, British Columbia.

Core Expedition Team

  • Robert Comeau

    Robert Comeau

    Host

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

  • John Blyth

    John Blyth

    Assistant Expedition Leader

    John finds a connection to water and wild spaces. He splits his time between travelling the North as a consultant and a devotion to paddlesports.

  • Jennifer Williams

    Jennifer Williams

    Program Director

    Jenn is a teacher and adventurer, facilitating cross-cultural education opportunities on shore and at sea for over twenty years.

Expedition Team

  • Wayne Broomfield

    Wayne Broomfield

    Inuit Cultural Educator, Expedition Team

    Wayne is an avid adventurer with a deep commitment to sustainability from northern Labrador, Canada.

  • John Houston

    John Houston

    Inuit Art Specialist, Arctic Filmmaker, Expedition Team

    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.

  • Marissa Dolotallas

    Marissa Dolotallas

    Kayak Guide

    Marissa is wild about adventure and passionate about sharing the joy of kayaking and mindful moments that spark our spirit and empower our soul.

  • Chris Scerri

    Chris Scerri

    Kayak Guide, Musician

    Chris is at home on the water, on the trails, or whenever he’s making music.