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2018 Arctic Expedition: Day 2

July 24, 2018. Photos: Robert Kautuk, Natta Summerky   As the last full day of pre-ship activities, our 2nd day of programming gave participants a sense of the physical activity and educational exploration that will make up their Arctic experience. The morning began with a trip to the University of Ottawa, where participants rotated between … Continued

Arctic 2018 Expedition: Day 1

July 23, 2018 Photos: Lipman Still Pictures, Natta Summerky After months of planning and coordination, Monday marked the beginning of the 2018 Arctic Expedition! Over the course of the last couple of days, 130 students arrived to Ottawa from near and far. With some itineraries including multiple layovers and weather delays, seeing all the smiling … Continued

2018 Arctic Expedition: A Saavittut Pre-Program Recap from Caitlyn Baikie!

July 23, 2018. By Caitlyn Baikie, Arctic Youth & Partnerships Program Manager Photos: Lipman Still Pictures, Robert Kautuk, Natta Summerky The 2018 Arctic expedition officially launched in Ottawa on July 23rd, yet participants from the North had already started their learning journey by attending the Saavittut program at Nunavut Sivuniksavut. In Inuktut, Saavittut means “taking off … Continued