This page contains a list of boreal forest experts for you to contact.

Karl Kostner: Fur Trade History

Karl has been a professional re-enactor for over 10 years and has been a fur trade re-enactor for almost 30 years! He has worked for Grand Portage National Monument as a seasonal interpreter for the last 8 summers. During the winter, Karl travels the country giving presentations to schools and historical societies, working in movies, writing, and teaching. There are few people that have as much knowledge and enthusiasm for the fur trade as Karl. Please take advantage of his wealth of knowledge and send him your questions about the fur trade, or contact him about a school visit!

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Joe River: Birch Bark Canoes

Joe is a master birch bark canoe builder. He has been building birch bark canoes for many years in Quebec's birch filled boreal forest. When he is not building birch bark canoes, he can be found paddling them all over Canada. If you have questions about birch bark canoes we encourage you send your questions to Joe River.

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