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On July 31, 2024, youth arrived in Ottawa to a warm welcome from Students On Ice (SOI) staff. The name Ottawa is derived from the Algonquin word “adàwe,” which means “to trade.” During our introductions, we traded our unique perspectives and worldviews. At dinner, we shared our excitement in meeting new people and experiencing new … Continued
“Good morning Students On Ice! Wake up! Polar bear sighting from starboard!” For most of us, it’s not very often to be awoken to an announcement of a bear sighting and that’s exactly how we started our day just as we anchored in Nachvak Fjord. Upon landing on shore, we saw a polar bear on … Continued
We anchored overnight and woke up to the view of Torngat Mountains Base Camp and Research Station. Located 200 km north of Nain, we were greeted at Base Camp by Parks Canada who had arranged a scavenger hunt for us. Afterwards, our group split up and hiked to either a waterfall or a more challenging … Continued
After a long travel day from Ottawa to Nain, we woke up to warm sunny weather and feeling rested. We started the day with a few activities including a walking tour of Nain, a bingo-style game featuring Inuit tools and vocabulary and we tried some traditional Inuit games that quickly revealed the competitive athletes amongst … Continued
Leading up to the 2024 Nunatsiavut to Nunavut Expedition, youth arrived in Ottawa from all across Canada and abroad for pre-expedition activities. For many of us who had long travel days and were adjusting to a new time zone, we enjoyed an afternoon exploring Ottawa. Some went on a bike riding tour along the Rideau … Continued
Leg 2 of the 2024 Innu Nation Uinipeku Expedition kicked off with youthful energy as participants from Sheshatshiu said their goodbyes and Mushuau Innu boarded the ship in Natuashish, eager for the journey ahead. Greeted by Innu Nation and Students on Ice staff and educators, the purpose of the expedition was made clear: to conduct … Continued
GATINEAU, QC – July 16, 2024 — In a few short weeks, the SOI Foundation is embarking on its next educational expedition to Nunatsiavut and Nunavut, offering 24 diverse international youth a unique opportunity to travel aboard the Mi’kmaq-owned icebreaker Oqwatnukewey Eleke’wi’ji’jit (Polar Prince) together with a team of educators, scientists, Indigenous Elders, artists, and … Continued
The 2024 Innu Nation Uinipekᵁ Expedition embarked on its first leg from Sheshatshiu, Labrador with young Innu participants welcomed aboard the MV Polar Prince for an enriching journey. This marked the start of an adventure defined by learning and connection—among participants, between generations, and across disciplines. The expedition’s mission centres on collaboration, capacity building, and the … Continued
The SOI Foundation and Innu Nation are thrilled to announce the renewal of their partnership for the upcoming Innu Nation Uinipekᵁ Expedition set to take place from July 3 to July 19, 2024. The Innu Nation Uinipekᵁ Expedition is an initiative of Innu Nation to create exposure for Innu youth in marine science and to … Continued
