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About SOI Foundation The SOI Foundation is recognized globally for delivering life-changing polar expeditions. But that is just the tip of the iceberg when it comes to our mission. Our planet is facing unprecedented challenges, making youth voices, ideas, and actions more important than ever. Through educational expeditions, cross-cultural experiences, science and outreach initiatives in … Continued
(Inuktitut below) September 30th is a National Day of Truth and Reconciliation and a Day of Remembrance in honour of the Indigenous children lost, the survivors, and the families affected by residential schools. We asked our staff how they plan to spend the day and here are some of their answers. If you do not … Continued
About SOI Foundation The SOI Foundation is recognized globally for delivering life-changing polar expeditions. But that is just the tip of the iceberg when it comes to our mission. Our planet is facing unprecedented challenges, making youth voices, ideas, and actions more important than ever. Through educational expeditions, cross-cultural experiences, science and outreach initiatives in … Continued
Forester & Director of the Indigenous Leadership Initiative Valérie is a registered professional forester who specializes in Indigenous conservation, forest ecology and ecosystem-based management and planning. She is a member of the Innu community of Mashteuiatsh, located on the shore of Peikuakami, or Lac-St-Jean. Courtois holds a degree in forestry sciences from the Université de … Continued
(Inuktitut below) The SOI Foundation congratulates Inuit leader, advocate, and SOI alumna Mary Simon for becoming the 30th Governor General of Canada! Mary has been there every step of the way during the 21 year journey of ‘Students on Ice’ as an educator, mentor, advisor and friend. SOI brings together Indigenous and non-Indigenous youth and … Continued
Ruth Kaviok 2015 Arctic Expedition Arviat, Nunavut, Canada Ruth Kaviok is a believer of both traditional Inuit knowledge and western knowledge; living in both worlds does have its advantages. Bringing her Indigenous knowledge in any path she chooses, whether it be on expedition, post-secondary school, representing Inuit youth, or volunteering abroad, Ruth thrives in what … Continued
Alumni Profile: Tao Hernandez 2018 Arctic Expedition Santa Cecilia Tepetlapa, Mexico “On a family trip to the cenotes in Yucatán, I noticed some scientists searching for a species of small blind fish and started asking them questions,” explains Tao Hernández Arellano. “Most didn’t pay attention to me, but one biologist explained what they were doing. … Continued
Bobbi Rose Koe Whitehorse, Yukon, Canada 2007 Arctic Expedition When a last-minute spot opened up on the Students on Ice Arctic 2007 expedition two days before departure, Bobbi Rose Koe got a call. She had five minutes to decide whether or not to go. More than a decade later, she has seen at least half … Continued
U.S. Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken engaged in a live streamed roundtable discussion with the Students on Ice (SOI) Foundation as part of his first “virtual trip” to Canada. Focused on Arctic policy, youth engagement, climate change, and Canada-U.S. relations, the discussion included SOI Foundation President Geoff Green and five youth alumni. “It is … Continued
