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I’m currently studying Kinesiology at Vancouver Island University. My main focus was to pursue something in the sciences, but this trip has helped me want to shift into public health or more into the tourism side of my degree. Out of school that’s what I usually focus on, so it is weird that I didn’t … Continued
As an Early Career Ocean Professional (ECOP), I did not envision myself going to Antarctica any time soon, especially not on a tourism vessel. Aside from our delegation, it seemed that most of our fellow passengers were there to “check off the 7th continent.” While amongst others with a vacation mindset, we were having daily … Continued
As an artist, I hope to use both my art and plain language to convey complex scientific and academic concepts to the general population. My art aims to visualize the science of climate change. As I move forward with planning my upcoming painting series about Ancient Ice, inspired by this SOI journey, I will face … Continued
Where do I start? Overwhelming, emotional, magical. I felt so many different feelings and emotions throughout this journey to Antarctica and there are many moments when I feel numb and speechless about this place and the responsibilities I have to this delegation and as a Canadian citizen. As a delegation, we were looking to explore … Continued
My experience as part of the 2022 SOI delegation to Antarctica has been life-changing. It has allowed me to connect with an amazing group of young, like-minded people, all eager to embark on this learning journey together. As a group of seven young delegates from across Canada, we went from learning about the Antarctic Treaty … Continued
The 27th Conference of Parties (COP27) brought together world leaders, non-governmental organizations (NGOs), government officials, and climate activists. The goal was to review progress made towards addressing climate change by members of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC). COPs are meant to be a dedicated space to confront the escalating climate chaos … Continued
The 27th Conference of Parties (COP27) brought together world leaders, Non-Government Organizations (NGOs), government officials, and climate activists with the goal of reviewing progress made by members of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) to address climate change. COPs are meant to be a dedicated space to confront the escalating climate chaos … Continued
This month, members of our Arctic Policy Cohort attended the Arctic Circle Assembly, the largest annual international gathering on the Arctic, attended by more than 2000 participants from over 60 countries. To meaningfully connect with the land and each other before the conference, our delegation explored the ice, volcanic rock, geothermal water, and vast ocean … Continued
This May, we had the privilege of attending the Emerging Leaders program and Arctic Frontiers conference. SOI delegates and staff travelled to Norway for this seven-day immersive experience, complete with workshops, presentations, and land-based activities. Veronica Flowers, one of the SOI delegates, has summarized the week’s events and sentiments in an original blog post featured … Continued
