US Navy Shipwrecks at NewFoundland

Jill Heinerth tells the story of the USS Truxtun and Pollux disasters in icy waters off Newfoundland during World War Two. Lanier Phillips, an African American man was rescued by locals from a fishing village and established a long relationship with the people who had never seen a black man before. Jill will lead a small expedition to dive the wrecks and bring back images.

Inspiring Young People

Jill Heinerth spends weeks at a time traveling the country giving inspirational presentations to young people. In her role as Royal Canadian Geographical Society Explorer-in-Residence, Jill has been to the very edges of the planet, and she encourages young people to explore and discover their own worlds. Preparing young people to face the challenges of the real world, Jill shares her experiences on extreme expeditions, and encourages young people to overcome their fears as they make the world a better place.