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The Innu Nation Uinipekᵁ Ocean Expedition: Full Recap

The Innu Nation Uinipeku Ocean Expedition has come to an end but the learning, friendships, and discovery are just beginning! This one-of-a-kind expedition brought Innu youth and community members from both Natuashish and Sheshatshiu, staff from the Innu Nation Environment Office, Innu Nation Park staff, and Innu Guardians from both communities together with government organizations … Continued

The Innu Nation Uinipekᵁ Ocean Expedition: Leg 3 Recap

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

The Innu Nation Uinipekᵁ Ocean Expedition: Leg 3 Update

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

The Innu Nation Uinipekᵁ Ocean Expedition: Leg 2 Recap

Leg 2 of the Innu Nation Uinipeku Ocean Expedition travelled North with an evening arrival in the Natuashish Marine Zone to continue to increase the knowledge and understanding of the Innu Nation coast. To celebrate our arrival in this area, we welcomed the opportunity to stretch our legs on land after a couple of days … Continued

The Innu Nation Uinipekᵁ Ocean Expedition: Leg 2 Update

Leg 1 finished with full smiles and hearts as participants headed home to share their experiences with family and friends. New participants came aboard the Polar Prince curious about the adventure to come and it didn’t take long for us to get right into laughter. The ship orientation and safety briefing is important and serious, … Continued

The Innu Nation Uinipekᵁ Ocean Expedition: Leg 1 Recap

Leg 1 of the Innu Nation Uinipekᵘ Ocean Expedition has continued in the beautiful waters of Innu Nation. Over the last few days, we have been in Atatshi-uinipekᵘ (Lake Melville), Groswater Bay, the Wunderstrands, and numerous remote islands.  Together with the expedition team, we have continued to increase the knowledge and understanding of the Innu … Continued

The Innu Nation Uinipekᵁ Ocean Expedition: Leg 1 Update

The Innu Nation Uinipekᵁ Ocean Expedition has officially begun! This expedition is focused on increasing the knowledge and understanding of the Innu Nation coastal and marine environments alongside providing hands-on experiences in science, mariner skills, storytelling, and more for Innu youth. Leg 1 started on July 1st from Northwest River with a group of excited … Continued

SOI Foundation Partners with Innu Nation for Ocean Expedition

GATINEAU, QC – June 29, 2023  – From June 29 – July 19, 2023, the Students on Ice (SOI) Foundation, in partnership with the Innu Nation, Innu youth from the communities of Sheshatshiu and Natuashish, will be embarking on a unique education and research expedition to explore and expand the understanding of Innu Nation’s coastal … Continued