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A friend of mine suggested that I Invite Doris on the show, and let me say that Doris is a remarkable person. Having endured the challenges she has and to have come out on the other still striving towards a better world. I was left in awe with her story, her resolve and her vulnerability in sharing it with me and you. Doris' story is an adventure, don't miss this episode as it does not disappoint. Thank you Doris for coming on the show and speaking so openly with me.

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Brandon Scott is the current Fire Chief in Norman Wells. After Spending summers in the Sahtú as a kid he decided to move to Norman Wells full time to work as a power engineer with the GNWT. As the years past he saw an opportunity to embark on a new career path in public service with the fire department & protective services. We discuss what makes him passionate about this work and where that passion comes from. In the next couple weeks this February Brandon will be moving away to Hay River to expand his career with protective services and gain more experience to push him to new heights. Join us for an exploration of his life and where he is headed.

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Dorathy is an entrepreneur living in Norman Wells Chasing her passion in Fashion in 2025 she will be travelling to Fashion Week in Paris to showcase her work. We sat down to learn about her roots, how she manages to start a business like hers in the North & what personally personally drives her.

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Moving to Norman Wells for anyone not in the lifestyle here can be a big adjustment for anyone. But coming from Jamaica is a massive change. Shamar Bennett and I dig into his past, what the move was like, and the differences and similarities between his roots and his new path. Then, where has the adventure of his life taken him since then? Settle in for an episode full of laughter and sincerity.

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Tommy and I got to know each other about 1 year ago when I was doing some work in Fort Good Hope.  More recently we came across each other at the Legion in Norman Wells and decided we would do a podcast together. Out of sheer curiosity he agreed and the next day we sat down together. We talked about his childhood, and how devastating his battle with tuberculosis was and how he has since strived for adventure. Enjoy the conversation.

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Nicolas Akas and I had an opportunity to sit down together this past summer. I expected our conversation to be interesting, but he blew me away with his story. From his life in Africa and the development of his career there, being a radio personality, to then moving to Canada and now residing in Norman Wells, Nicolas's story is by no means boring. Strap in and enjoy this wild story.

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Thank everyone who has been following the show; it's been great to have the opportunity to connect with all of the guests that we have had thus far. It's about time that I share who I am. Many of you know me already, but many of you don't. In this episode I sit down with Cathy Clarke, however I am on the other side of the desk today being interviewed. Again, thank you for the time you have spent with Breaking Ice; we plan on continuing the show and having more guests from many backgrounds on the show.

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This Summer, Al and I got the chance to sit down before he headed back down south for the winter. Al is one of the Owner Operators of Canoe North Adventures Situated in Norman Wells. In this episode we talk about how he discovered his love for the backcountry, his family background, meeting Lynn and how they got Canoe North Adventures Started. Al and I have similar backgrounds when it comes to Canoe Guiding so this conversation was very enjoyable to talk about that part of my past in depth again. 

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It was great to sit with Sara-Jayne today to discuss all things NTFL and how they aim to help the Norman Wells advocacy effort moving forward. We also learn about her past and how she found herself as the president of the NTFL. The advocacy effort has a much better chance of working if more people's voices are heard, so please reach out to Breaking Ice or the NTFL to get involved. Enjoy the episode.

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It was an honour to have the chance to sit down with Senator Prosper yesterday November 4th. Paul is a Canadian Senator from Nova Scotia, he was also the Former Chief of the Paqtnkek Mi’kmaw Nation. During our discussion we talked about his roots, how they shaped him into the person he is today, how he became a Senator and what brings him to Norman Wells. 

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