Biographie
David Arama ('The Survivorguy') has been teaching and leading outdoor programs for more than 30 years at community colleges and universities in Canada including Humber College, Seneca College, Mohawk College, Niagara College, Conestoga College, McMaster University and the University of Guelph as well as numerous district school boards, city parks and city recreation departments.
David has numerous television and radio appearances on TSN's the Great Outdoorsman Show, the Hunter & Angler Show, City TV's Breakfast Television, The Weather Network News, Global TV News, and FAN Radio.
He has also written numerous newspaper articles concerning Wilderness Survival and Preparedness. In addition to his media appearances, he also presents seminars and workshops at conferences held by organizations such as the Ontario Camping Association and the Ontario Federation of Anglers and Hunters.
Many of his presentations extend to public shows as well, such as the Ontario Out-of-Doors Annual Hunting and Fishing Show, the Toronto Sportmen's Show, and the Outdoor Adventure Show.
In his association with the WSC Wilderness Survival School, David has written several of the school's manuals, including the WTI Wilderness Survival Manual, the Outdoors Pursuits Camp Manual, and the Project LOST manual.
Due to David's extensive knowledge in wilderness survival, GPS navigation, map & compass use, nature lore, edible and medicinal plants, and outdoors camping training, he is also a consultant and program designer, having pioneered numerous outdoor programs for groups, individuals, and many summer adventure camps.
David is researching lost victims and survival preparedness, and has recently received a grant to develop a "standardized" survival program aimed at saving lives in the wilderness, in association with Search and Rescue and Emergency Measures organizations.
He has also regularly appeared on Outdoor Life's "Camp n' Out Series" (the survival expert). For the "Survive this" television series he was involved in designing the series, trained the castaways and consulted during taping.
In addition to being Les Stoud's first survival instructor, he helped Les with his "Survive!" book as well as other projects.
Academically, David has the following credentials: B.A. Environmental Studies (York); Diploma in Business Administration (Seneca); Certificate in Outdoor Recreation (Humber); and Certificate in Wilderness Emergency Care (Humber). Presently he is completing a M.Ed/Phd (BSU) in youth at risk education.
