Our veterinarians and technicians generously donate their time to the project. At least one veterinarian on each Chinook Project trip is a teaching member of the AVC; other veterinarians come from our local PEI community, from northern centres, and from other places in North America. In 2011, we were particularly fortunate to have a Chinook Project alumna back as a teaching veterinarian.
Dr Anne Marie Carey and Dr Marti Hopson
Dr. Marti Hopson: is our Project Veterinarian. She organizes supplies, coordinates venues, and prepares students for every Chinook Project trip. She has also participated every year except one. It is no exaggeration to say that she is the heart of this Project, and we owe her a huge debt of gratitude.
Dr. Peter Foley: is a faculty member at the AVC, and has participated in Chinook Project 2007 (Cambridge Bay) and 2009 (Cambridge Bay/Kugluktuk)
Dr. Anne Marie Carey: is a teaching veterinarian at AVC , and has participated in Chinook Project 2008 (Kimmirut) and 2009 (Cambridge Bay/Kugluktuk)
Dr. Peter Moak: has been a faculty member at AVC, and has participated in our inaugural Chinook Project 2006 (Kimmirut)
Dr. Becky Jackson: is a graduate of AVC and a veterinarian in Goose Bay, Labrador; she has participated in Chinook Project 2010 (Natuashish) and 2011 (Natuashish/Makkovik)
Dr. Nicole Gallant: is a veterinarian in Kensington, PEI; she has participated in Chinook Project 2010 (Natuashish)
Dr. Nicole Cummings: is a graduate of AVC and a Chinook Project Alumna (2009); she is a veterinarian in Massachusetts, and participated in Chinook Project 2011 (Natuashish/Makkovik)
Melissa McGrath is a veterinary technician at AVC; she participated in Chinook Project 2010 (Natuashish) and 2011 (Natuashish/Makkovik)
Andrea Chisholm is a veterinary technician at AVC; she participated in Chinook Project 2009 (Cambridge Bay/Kugluktuk)
The Chinook Project is so very grateful to these superb teachers and mentors who cheerfully give of themselves.
