Our 2004 Program:
Dr Terry Galloway is an Entomologist with the University of Manitoba. His talks will focus on 'Mosquitoes' and 'Arctic Bugs'.
Mosquitoes and their medical importance will focus on this insect's important role with animals and man. It ecology and importance in transmitting different diseases will be explored. Not only disease carrying mosquitoes but nuisance pests as well. By understanding the mosquitoes normal role and value in the environment we will also examine how diseases are spread and prevented. Finally a review of scientifically validated measures against mosquitoes will be done highlighting what works and what doesn't.
Arctic Bugs, will describe the rich biota of insects present in the Canadian North as well as their effect on the wildlife. While much of the sub arctic is cold much of the year, during the summer months explosions of life occur among the insect world. Those doing outdoors activity in such wilderness will appreciate the biologies of horse flies, black flies and other nuisance. Comparison with other medically important insects such as the Tropical blackflies that cause river blindness and why this does not occur in Canada.

Dr Richard Haydey, is a Dermatologist at the Winnipeg Clinic and will be discussing Travel Dermatology and The effect of the Cold Environment on the Skin.
Travel Dermtology will be an overview of common dermatoses of the skin affecting all travelers including the tropics. Common parasites, infections and conditions will be covered.
Effects of Cold Environment on the Skin will deal with common afflictions from a cold climate including frostbite, chilbain, and other afflictions seen in the Canadian north. As well dermatoses affecting indigenous people living up North including manifestations of Diabetes, Poverty and Malnutrition will be discussed, as this too is relevant

Dr Scott Clifford, is a Veterinarian Doctor practicing in Winnipeg and involved with several commercial companies. He will discuss Zoonoses and Emerging infection and Bear Facts and Circumpolar Animals. Zoonoses or Animal Acquired diseases will speak on some of the most recent outbreaks that have been in the media including SARS, West Nile Disease, among many others but will also go beyond clinical descriptions, treatments and prevention of these entities but examine why they are occurring. Dr Clifford will comment on how the relationship between known and even unknown vectors of diseases has changed and is changing and what will continue to happen as the World's environment is modified and infringed on by people.
Bear Facts and other Circumpolar Animals will be an overview of the land and marine animals that are found in the Churchill area and which we hope to see on the Tundra buggies. Dr Clifford will present his formal lecture as well as be with us as we encounter these animals.

Dr Elsa Hui- Derksen is a Dentist practicing in Winnipeg and will present Dentistry in the Developing World as well as Dental Care for Travelers.
Dentistry in the Developing World will highlight her recent expedition to Belize and Dr Hui-Derksen will describe her role as a relief worker their. In the theme of our meetingg we will also compare conditions in Developing countries such as Belize and others with conditions in Northern Manitoba which for Indiginous Peoples often approximate 3rd World Conditions.
Dental Care for Travelers will examine what all travelers should know for their continued Dental care abroad and simple approaches to Dental Emergencies. Stocking a dental kit for emergencies will be part of her talk.

Dr Gary Podolsky is the Conference organizer and runs a Travel clinic in Winnipeg. All inquiries may be made to him. He will speak on Living, Working and Playing in a Hyperthermic Environment, Winter Sports Injuries, and Aboriginal Health Care in Manitoba.
Living, Working and Playing in a Hyperthermic Environment will discuss strategies that people use to stay warm and healthy in very cold temperatures. Proper design of clothing, nutrition and behavior used to minimize discomfort. Scientific theory of insulation, heat production and design will be used to support these recommendations.
Winter Sports Injuries will discuss the Epidemiological, recognition and treatment of many common Canadian Winter Sports including Hockey, Skiing and others. This will be directed for Primary Care providers covering sports medicine events and also include first aid for athletes in field conditions. Aboriginal Health Care in Manitoba will highlight the Common Medical issues in Aboriginal population both urban and rural in Manitoba. Historical events that have shaped thecurrent situations will be discussed as well as the similarities and differences between Manitoban Aboriginals with other Aboriginal groups throughout the world.

Itinerary
Friday, October 8, 2004
An early morning flight from Winnipeg to Churchill. Upon arrival into Churchill you will be met and taken on a tour of the Town of Churchill and the points of interest in the surrounding area. Churchill has a wonderful history as being the meeting place for Inuit (Eskimo) people, Cree and Chipewyan aboriginal people, and the Europeans who occupied the Hudson Bay Post. This remote community is currently home to a medical facility that services the Inuit communities of the north. Following the tour, you will be taken to the Churchill Motel for overnight. A dinner will be served followed by medical lectures. (D)

Saturday, October 9, 2004
Another early start begins a day of adventure. You will be picked up at the hotel and transferred to the launch site where you will board a Tundra Buggy, your home for the day. This huge vehicle, is washroom equipped and has an outdoor viewing platform. Throughout the day the vehicle will make its way across the tundra in search of polar bears. The driver is trained to maneuver this vehicle into position for the best photo opportunities. A hearty lunch will be served on board the buggy.

$1058 USD per person twin share
Single supplement $66

Additional accommodation may be reserved at the Four Points Sheraton, Winnipeg Airport at a cost of $110 per room single or twin/double.

Included:
* Calm Air ticket Winnipeg/Churchill/Winnipeg
* 1 nights twin share accommodation Churchill
* 1 day Tundra Buggy polar bear viewing, lunch included
Not included:
* Meals other than stipulated in the itinerary
* Insurance (available upon request)
* Items of a personal nature

Our meeting is dependant on availability of air seats to Churchill from Winnipeg and we are only to hold a reservation until May 31st. If we do not have enough interest we will have to cancel this meeting. We do require a minimum of 10 paid registrants by May 31s .to cover the costs of paying our Guides, Tundra Buggies, Lecturers and Planes. After that point we will be able to accommodate more participants as well as guests who are only coming for the tour.

For Conference information please contact Dr Gary Podolsky, Conference Co-ordinator at (204) 453 9107 or gary_podolsky@yahoo.com.

For more information on the Trip please contact
Corinne Martin
The Great Canadian Travel Company Ltd.
158 Fort Street,
Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada
R3C 1C9
Phone: 204-949-0199/800-661-3830
Fax: 204-949-0188
E-Mail: Corinne@gctc-mst.com