Laurie Dexter TOPICS: Adventure/Travel Athletics/Sports Ecology Inspiration FEE CATEGORY:* 2.5k to 5.0k TRAVELS FROM: Northwest Territories Profile Program Outlines Testimonials/Client List Request This Speaker

Laurie Dexter: Program Outlines

Polar Bridge 
An inspiring account of the joint Soviet-Canadian expedition that skied across the Arctic Ocean from Russia to Canada via the North Pole in 91 days.

Exploring the Limits 
A life-time of extreme expeditions and ultra-distance running. Fitness is Fun  Small increases in corporate fitness can lead to significant improvement in productivity.

Can you eat Inuktitut? 
An entertaining look at Inuktitut (the Eskimo language) but with a timely multi-cultural message.

From Stones to Satellites 
A history of the Eskimo style cultures over the last 4000 years leading to the place of the Inuit in modern society.

Beauty is Skin Deep 
General principles for anyone working in a cross-cultural environment, based largely on insights taken from the culture of the Inuit.

Guilty or not guilty? 
Administering justice in a multi-cultural society based on the analysis of a courtroom dialogue.


What's it Worth? 
A provocative survey of the historical background and evaluation of Eskimo art. Ice is Nice  A dramatic and eye-opening slide presentation on the world of snow and ice and its impact on our environment.

Flora of the High Arctic 
An introduction to the flowers and lichens of the far north, with insights into their traditional use by the Inuit and explorers.

Whale of a Tale  Part 1
The natural history of whales: classification, identification, swimming, breathing, feeding, reproduction, communication and intelligence.

Whale of a Tale  Part 2
The many traditional uses of whale products, the history of the whaling industry and the present status of the world's whales.

Antarctica 
A highly acclaimed introduction to Antarctica and its wildlife.

Quest for a Continent 
The history of the discovery and early exploration of Antarctica in three sections: Land ho! Gung ho! Heave ho!

For God's sake look after our people 
A moving and inspiring account of the South Polar journeys of Shackleton, Amundsen and Scott.

Unshackled 
The story of Shackleton, the charismatic Antarctic explorer who refused to be shackled by the prevailing system. Rock Bottom 

A scientific look at Antarctica
Gondwanaland, plate tectonics, physical geography, climate, light phenomena, adaptations of life forms.

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