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.

I am an environmental geochemist focusing on freshwater lake and pond water chemistry in arctic and subarctic regions. I live in Churchill, Manitoba full-time as the northern field research scientist on staff at the Centre. As the Scientific Coordinator, I provide a point of contact for researchers, execute scientific research under the auspices of the CNSC, coordinate contract research, participate in the teaching of both academic and general interest courses, and communicate current science issues to the general public. Prior to coming to the Centre, I received my Ph.D. from the University of Western Ontario in London, Ontario, Canada in 2002 conducting research at various locations throughout the High Arctic during graduate studies. In addition to being the Scientific Coordinator, I am an Adjunct Professor in the Department of Geography at the University of Winnipeg in Winnipeg, Manitoba where I teach and supervise students.

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 grew up outside of the small town of Erickson Manitoba, just south of Riding Mountain National Park. Due to the close proximity of the national park, and growing up rurally, I have always been surrounded by nature and developed a deep appreciation for the natural world at a young age. This, combined with my family’s frequent outdoor adventures, sparked my interest in science and exploring diverse ecosystems. As a new high school graduate, I am thrilled for this remarkable opportunity to work in a northern environment, and to learn as much as possible from coworkers, visiting researchers, Churchillians, and anybody else I might cross paths with. I am excited for this new adventure supporting research as a part of the science team at the CNSC, and looking forward to exploring the unique diversity of the Churchill area.

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 was born and raised in the state of Georgia and came to Churchill for the first time in 2010 after meeting my husband online. He is a lifelong Churchillian and I officially moved to join him here in 2012 after graduating high school. Since then, I have worked various jobs within the community and started my own business as an artist. I joined the team here at the CNSC as the Administrative Intern and I’m so excited to start this new journey as the Programming Assistant. I’m surrounded by people who also have a passion for our wonderful community and I look forward to sharing that enthusiasm with everyone who walks through our doors.

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.