I was born and raised in Winnipeg. As a child I was able to come to Churchill to visit family and in the summer of the 2002 I was asked to come up and help with the family business for the summer. Luckily for me I have been here ever since. Churchill is such an amazing place to live not only for its natural beauty & wildlife but the closeness of the community as well. My husband and I have raised our 4 children here and are very thankful for that. I am happy to be a part of the CNSC team and look forward to settling into my role as the Field Station Coordinator.

I was born and raised in Massachusetts and first came to Churchill in 1997 as an educator with the Great Bear Foundation of Missoula, Montana. After graduating from the University of Montana with a B.Sc. in Wildlife Biology in 1999, I conducted an independent research project on polar bear behaviour and tourism at Gordon Point and was a field biologist for the Born Free Foundation's Orphan Polar Bear Cub Project (1999-2009). I began working for the CNSC first as a volunteer in 2002 and then as a contract fundraiser. I have been in my current position as a Special Projects Assistant and Bookkeeper since 2007. In 2010 I became a dual citizen of the US and Canada. I live remotely in my cabin at Camp Nanuq (4 km west of the CNSC) and enjoy hunting, fishing, ice fishing, boating, snowmobiling, hiking, snow shoeing and live music.

Hello, I’m Dania, I grew up in Sanikiluaq Nunavut, a small community located on the north coast of Flaherty Island, on the Hudson Bay. I moved to Churchill Manitoba in 2011. I fell in love going out in the land and learning about the northern ecosystems, plants/trees, and animals, so I joined Junior Canadian Rangers to expand my knowledge of going out on the land and the basics of permafrost and plants. With this little bit of knowledge from the JCR’s and some community members I have worked various jobs within the community, learning new things about the history of Churchill and the environment. I joined the team here at the CNSC to learn more about the ecosystem and environmental sides of nature and plants, so I could teach the kids in the community that there are a lot of options to choose for a career here in Churchill. I look forward to learning and exploring more research topics from everyone that comes to Churchill.

I first came to Churchill in May of 2021 to work as a Research Technician at the CNSC for the summer. I fell in love with the rugged beauty of the ever-changing landscape, but went back to Winnipeg to finish my last semester for my degree. After graduating in December 2021 with a degree in Environmental Studies and Soil Science from the University of Manitoba, I felt that my time in Churchill wasn’t done and returned. Growing up backcountry camping, fishing, hiking, and snowmobiling in Northwestern Ontario is what initially sparked my interest in a career centered around environmental science. I enjoy getting my hands dirty in a wide variety of research projects and experiments, and having a deeper understanding of the natural environment around me. As the Research Technician Manager, my goal is to support researchers and provide them with the tools they need conduct field or lab work safely and effectively.

I am a long time “Churchillian” and have lived in this beautiful remote community for most of my life, where both my parents were also raised. Being the Program Coordinator in my hometown allows me to share the beauty of my home with every guest that walks through the door. Growing up in Churchill was filled with bay summer swims, snowmobiling for hours, bonfires on cold winter nights and riding bikes till the sun went down (or when the 10pm siren went off).  

I have worked for various local businesses in town, graduated from the Duke of Marlborough High School and after returning from Victoria, British Columbia in 2019, I am settling down and purchasing my first home. I keep busy with renovations, walks with my dog, and outdoor activities. 

I look forward to exploring my new role in my hometown and building relationships as a community.

I first came to Churchill in the spring of 2000 to work at the Churchill Northern Studies Centre as the Program Coordinator. I was lucky enough to participate in a Polar Bear Behavior research project with Kim Daley (2002-2004) and spent two summers as the Summer Research Technician (2003-2004). By late 2004, I officially became a Churchill resident when my partner Matt and I purchased a small remote cabin at Spruce Ridge (about 6km West of the CNSC). In 2006, I completed my Bachelor͛s degree and became the Full Time Research Technician at the CNSC. It was an exciting time to be working here, as the plans for the new building were truly becoming a reality. After the Grand Opening of the new CNSC facility (2011), I took a small hiatus from Churchill to live in Thompson, Manitoba. Over the course of the following 5 years I completed an Apprenticeship Program, was awarded a Red Seal as a Power Electrician and started a Family. After my son Mason was born, we wanted more than anything to raise him in the North, so I am very pleased to have been given the opportunity to return to the CNSC as Assistant Maintenance Supervisor/Rocket Green Manager.

Hi, I’m Fiona. I grew up just outside Timmins, ON. and spent most of my life in Winnipeg before arriving in Churchill. Growing up in a small town in northern Ontario, I developed a passion for people, community, and the outdoors at an early age. I quickly fell in love with the town of Churchill and the people who live here when I arrived in 2018, and my growing understanding of the complex challenges we face in the North led me to pursue this role with the CNSC in Sustainability after returning to town in 2020. My formal education is in Psychology and Urban & Inner City Studies, and my professional experience is in communications, programming and outreach. I am so excited to connect further with Churchillians to build creative, accessible and sustainable ways to live and eat in our community for years to come. If you have feedback or questions about Rocket Greens, please send me a message any time. My email is [email protected], I would be so happy to hear from you.

Brian Gulick is our Maintenance Tech. He has lived in Churchill since he was 4 years old. Brian has worked many years in the tour industry in the mechanical sector. He knows the challenges of working outside in below freezing temperatures with many limitations due to the remoteness of our community. Brian is an outdoors man. In his free time if he’s not fixing skidoos and four wheelers, he is out on the land riding them. If you see Brian on site, take a minute to say hi and ask about one of his many adventures in the north.