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Mr. George Couchie lives on Nipissing First Nation with his wife Carolyn and three children. He is a former national powerlifting champion. Mr. Couchie’s spirit name is Zoongiday which means ‘strong heart’ in Ojibway. He is a member of the Red-tailed Hawk (Gibwanasii) Clan.

Mr. Paul Kennedy has been the host of CBC Radio’s Ideas since 1999, when he succeeded the legendary Lister Sinclair. However, Mr. Kennedy’s association with the program goes back more than thirty years, to 1977, when he made his first contribution to Ideas with a documentary called, The Fur Trade Revisited.

The Right Honourable David Johnston was born in Copper Cliff, near Sudbury, Ontario. He attended Harvard University where he earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in 1963. Sharon Johnston was born and raised in Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario completed her studies in physical and occupational therapy at the University of Toronto in 1966.

Dr. Lynnette Leeseberg Stamler was born in Connecticut and carried into Canada, where she has spent most of her life and career. She has practiced in numerous clinical areas, including the ICU, medical-surgical, dialysis, long term care, rehabilitation, and home health. She has taught all levels of nursing education, from the diploma to the doctoral degree, and within institutions ranging from community colleges to a research-intensive medical center.

Roy Slack is a professional engineer with over 35 years experience in mine construction, design, and development, on projects throughout Canada and around the world. He holds a degree in Mining Engineering from Queen’s University.