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The Arctic Circle Assembly was a busy three days of engaging speaker sessions, networking, and collaboration. From the moment our team stepped foot into the Harpa Centre the energy was palpable as attendees excitedly reconnected with old friends and colleagues. With packed agendas, our team members made their way to their first sessions. Many of … Continued
The SOI Foundation’s 2024 Iceland Delegation hit the ground running as we set out to explore the city of Reykjavik on Day 1. While traversing the city streets and stumbling into some famous landmarks like the Hallgrímskirkja Church, the team enjoyed the chance to get to know each other in a more relaxed environment. After … Continued
GATINEAU, QC – September 30, 2024 — From October 12-20, 2024, the Students on Ice (SOI) Foundation will take a delegation of alumni from across Canada to Iceland for an expedition focused on Arctic policy, climate change, and the critical role youth can have in shaping Arctic and climate policies to drive positive outcomes. The … Continued
Arctic Frontiers 2024 was an exceptional conference that brought together top-notch experts, policymakers, and Indigenous leaders from different parts of the world to discuss the Arctic region’s opportunities and challenges. Thanks to the generous support of Global Affairs Canada, our SOI delegation was led by Alumni Team Lead Lynda and graced with two members from … Continued
In Ottawa, Ontario, on August 14th eight Canadian youth aged 18-24 from coast to coast to coast met to embark on the adventure of a lifetime from beautiful Tallurutiup Imanga to Greenland. Our group was made up of a variety of personalities, but our shared passion to lead change clearly united our small but mighty … Continued
Before attending the Arctic Encounter Symposium 2023, I have never had the opportunity to visit the northern territories or Alaska. While I have been deeply educated on Northern Affairs and Arctic Policy, I had yet to experience actual Arctic society, so there was immense excitement, anticipation, and slight nervousness in attending. I come from the … Continued
Every day of the Arctic Encounter Symposium (AES), as I was standing on the escalator of the Dena’ina Convention Center, I questioned my presence. Why was I attending this international conference? What was my purpose, and even further: what is my place in the Arctic? I’ve been living in Whitehorse, Yukon for more than two … Continued
From March 28-31, members of our team, along with a delegation of youth attended the Arctic Encounter Symposium (AES). Our Arctic Policy delegates and staff travelled to Anchorage, Alaska for America’s largest gathering on the Arctic. This was our first experience at AES, so let’s walk you through some of the highlights: Before AES, we … Continued
Why is Antarctica important for Canada? This was a key question in the minds of the 10 Students on Ice delegates we sent south to Antarctica in December 2022. Our delegates had the incredible opportunity to visit this beautiful and magical continent and the incredible wildlife who call it home. Along the way, delegates learned … Continued
