Picturing the Thelon - Natures, Ethics, and Travel within an Arctic Riverscape - Acknowledgements

Picturing the Thelon was made possible because of the support, knowledge, and generosity of many individuals and organizations. Thank you (ma’na) to the following:

Bryan S. R. Grimwood, Ph.D.

Born and raised in Sarnia, Ontario, at the southern point of Lake Huron and the mouth of the St. Clair River, Bryan now resides with his family in Kitchener, Ontario, a short hike to the shores of the Grand River. In addition to being prominent features in the landscapes Bryan has inhabited, rivers are also central to his personal and professional travel experiences as a canoe tripper, outdoor educator, and guide. Over the last decade, rivers have assumed another layer of meaning as a context for carrying out research (i.e., learning with others) about geographically informed notions of nature-culture, ethics, and mobility. During his Master of Arts degree (2005) in Recreation and Leisure Studies at Brock University, Bryan explored the nature experiences of river travel guides. His PhD dissertation (2011) in Geography and Environmental Studies at Carleton University extended from this work by considering culturally diverse uses, relationships, and responsibilities associated with recreation/tourism and inhabitation along the Thelon River in Arctic Canada. River systems continue to be centre stage in Bryan’s current research and teaching role as assistant professor in the Department of Recreation and Leisure Studies at the University of Waterloo.

Contact information

Department of Recreation and Leisure Studies, University of Waterloo
200 University Ave., W., Waterloo, ON N2L 3G1
Phone: (519) 888-4567, ext. 32612
Email: bgrimwood@uwaterloo.ca