Ian Finch Glossary
Welcome to the Ian Finch glossary. Below are key names, places, expeditions, and concepts featured in the conversation with Ian Finch. Use these definitions to better understand his work and background.
- Ian Finch: British expedition guide, adventure photographer, and storyteller; former Royal Marines Commando whose work highlights indigenous cultures and environmental issues.
- Cherokee Trail of Tears: The 1838 forced relocation route of the Cherokee Nation; Ian and his team retraced over 1,200 miles by canoe and on foot to document history and resilience.
- Moose Tracks Underwater: An ongoing documentary project exploring the decline of moose populations in Minnesota and Canada, in collaboration with biologist Seth Moore.
- Seth Moore: Lead moose biologist affiliated with the Grand Portage Band of Chippewa; key collaborator on Moose Tracks Underwater.
- Grand Portage Indian Reservation: Ojibwe reservation in northern Minnesota partnering on wildlife research and cultural storytelling.
- Royal Marines: Elite amphibious infantry of the UK armed forces, where Ian trained in Arctic and jungle warfare during his four years of service.
- Sidetracked Magazine: Adventure storytelling publication that featured Ian’s Yukon canoe expedition and Cherokee project.
- Walk Wild: Ian’s UK-based guiding company offering nature workshops, navigation courses, and local microadventures.
- Brain Tumor Research charities: Organizations funding research into brain tumors, recommended by Ian in memory of his friend Andy Jones.
- Royal Marines Association: Charity supporting Royal Marines veterans and their families through welfare programs (rma-trmc.org).
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