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Journeys For The Curious

Cultural/Art Educators

Gerry Strong - Musician

Gerry Strong

Musician

After thirty years of working in healthcare, Gerry now pursues his love of music, travel, and the unique Newfoundland culture through story, travel, and adventure.

Heather Angnatok - Inuit Cultural Educator

Heather Angnatok

Inuit Cultural Educator

Heather is a historian in the making, a traditional artist, teacher, culturalist, and an active outdoorswoman who enjoys skidooing, camping, hunting, and fishing in northern Labrador.

Heidi Langille - Inuit Cultural Educator

Heidi Langille

Inuit Cultural Educator

Heidi is a proud Urban Inuk with family roots in Nunatsiavut (Labrador). She is a Mom, Cultural Ambassador, Throat singer, singer and Inuit Games demonstrator.

Ivik Simonsen Bendtsen - Inuit Cultural Educator, Gift Shop Manager

Ivik Simonsen Bendtsen

Inuit Cultural Educator, Gift Shop Manager

Ivik is an aspiring goldsmith and cultural ambassador passionate about sharing Inuit culture with guests.

Izaac Wilman - Inuit Cultural Educator, Expedition Team

Izaac Wilman

Inuit Cultural Educator, Expedition Team

An Inuk from Iqaluit, Izaac is a passionate outdoorsman whose career is dedicated to the stewardship and protection of Inuit marine and environmental interests.

Jacquie Matechuk - Photographer

Jacquie Matechuk

Photographer

Jacquie travels the globe as a Canon Canada Ambassador and Nature Photographer of the Year. She specializes in wildlife and conservation photography. She's inspired by the world that surrounds us and driven to share her love of life and passion for capturing the beauty in this world.

Jane Sproull Thomson - Ethnographer

Jane Sproull Thomson

Ethnographer

Jane is a former museum curator and university lecturer specializing in the art and culture of northern regions, from the prehistoric to contemporary.

Jason Edmunds - Director, Expedition Leader

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.

Jen Derbach - Program Director, Photographer

Jen Derbach

Program Director, Photographer

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.

Jerry Kobalenko - Historian

Jerry Kobalenko

Historian

Jerry enjoys boots on the ground, Arctic travel, history, and natural history.

Jessica Winters - Inuit Cultural Ambassador, Artist

Jessica Winters

Inuit Cultural Ambassador, Artist

Jessica is an Inuk from Nunatsiavut. She is an artist, biologist, and curator who has a passion for the outdoors and sharing her culture through various mediums.

Joe Allen Evyagotailak Sr. - Inuit Cultural Educator

Joe Allen Evyagotailak Sr.

Inuit Cultural Educator

Joe is a cultural advocate, community leader, and hunter, who finds peace out on the land and sea where he is in connection with nature.

Joe Atsatata - Inuit Cultural Educator, Expedition Team

Joe Atsatata

Inuit Cultural Educator, Expedition Team

Joe lives in Nain, Nunatsiavut and loves to spend time on the land.

Johannes Minik Løvstad Ostermann - Inuit Cultural Educator

Johannes Minik Løvstad Ostermann

Inuit Cultural Educator

Johannes is from Greenland and loves fitness and reading.

John Houston - Inuit Art Specialist, Arctic Filmmaker

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.