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Team | Prairie Polar Expedition

Johann sigurdson

TEam Lead

Johann is a Fellow of the Royal Canadian Geographical Society, a Member of The Explorers Club, and a Member of the American Polar Society. He is a biologist with over 50 years of Northern experience, and manufacturing boats and trailers. He is working with RRCC, NRC, and Arctic Kingdom to develop expedition modules. He lives in Winnipeg, Manitoba.

 

 

 

 

David Collette

Co-LEAD,  navigator, communications

David is a Fellow of the Royal Canadian Geographical Society, a Fellow of the Explorers Club, and a Member of the American Polar Society. He is a mechanical engineer, a retired RCAF pilot, and offshore sailboat racer. He lives in Cincinnati, OH. 

johann Sigurdson

transportation and remote sensing

Johann is a Fellow of the Royal Canadian Geographical Society, a Member of the American Polar Society, and a Member of The Explorers Club. He is an expert in remote sensing (LIDAR, Sidescan). He is working with RRCC, NRC, and Arctic Kingdom to develop expedition modules. He lives in Winnipeg, Manitoba.

mackenzie collette

logistics

Mackenzie is a Fellow of the Royal Canadian Geographical Society and a Member of The Explorers Club (TEC). She is the TEC Regional Director for the Prairies and NWT. She is employed as a logistics/supply coordinator with Bayer and will support the expedition remotely with her knowledge and expertise to ensure we optimize the supply line required to do the expedition. She lives in Calgary, Alberta.

jeff newman

director, producer and writer

Jeff is President of Numan Films. He has over two decades writing, directing, and producing critically acclaimed documentaries. He lives in Winnipeg, Manitoba.

Graham dickson

Advisor

Graham is the President of Arctic Kingdom. He is an experienced Arctic expedition leader. He lives in Iqaluit, Nunavut.

TBD

Inuit archaeologist and historian

While not selected as of yet, the expedition will include an archaeologist, historian, or other academic expert who is Inuit from Nunavut.

TBD

Vehicle drivers and mechanic

While not selected as of yet, the expedition will include vehicle drivers and a mechanic.