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Breakfast with a Polar Bear! We entered Nachvak Fjord around 6am this morning and while the early risers were eating breakfast, those who were still sleeping frantically jumped out of bed when an announcement that there were wildlife sightings – a seal and polar bear! We have been told that it is very rare to … Continued
Piugilaugiki! This morning we woke up to an SOI First! It was the first time throughout the SOI travel log in 23 years that we anchored and stayed overnight in Silluak (North Arm Fjord). With an overcast sky and light fog, we embarked on zodiacs and headed to shore to spend the morning with Parks … Continued
Polar bears, whales, and mountains, oh my! We woke up this morning anchored in Saglek Fjord at Torngat Mountains Base Camp also known as “Home Base.” An overcast sky and much cooler temperature, it was quite a contrast to yesterday in sunny and hot Hebron. Named after the Inuktitut word “Torngait’ which means the ‘place … Continued
Approaching a peaceful Hebron harbour, we could see the clear water, mountains, and Mission station from afar. We were feeling various emotions at the same time – happy, calm, somber, and curious. In the 1830’s, the German Moravian church established missions in several Inuit communities. They later made the decision to close the missions in … Continued
With a full day of sailing yesterday, we woke up to a beautiful sunny and clear morning approaching Nain. We started the day with our daily morning expedition briefing then a special presentation from two youth participants born and raised in Nain. Serenity and Peyton shared information about their hometown, schools, and the pastimes they … Continued
It’s official! The Torngat Mountains Expedition kicked-off in Ottawa! Most youth participants and educators met at Carleton University for a fun-filled first day. We started with the SOI Amazing Race Welcome Game, which helped us all get to know each other quickly. We then headed out on a walk at the Arboretum led by educator … Continued
The end of Leg 3 also marks the end of the Innu Nation Uinipekᵁ Ocean expedition. What an incredible and successful experience for everyone over these past three very full weeks. We are grateful for our partnership with Innu Nation and to the Department of Fisheries and Oceans (DFO) for making the Innu Nation Uinipekᵁ Ocean Expedition … Continued
For Immediate Release: July 17, 2023 SOI Foundation Returns to Torngat Mountains National Park GATINEAU, QC – July 17, 2023 – The Students on Ice (SOI) Foundation is returning to the Torngat Mountains National Park as part of their 2023 expedition programming. This inspiring youth expedition takes place from July 16-31, 2023, bringing youth from … Continued
Leg 3 of the Innu Nation Uinipeku Ocean Expedition has been non-stop action, with many incredible experiences in the Natuashish Marine Zone, and much knowledge gathered and shared about the Innu Nation coastal and marine environments. Another group of Innu youth from both Sheshatshiu and Natuashish have joined this leg and have been jumping into … Continued
