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This blog is a reflective account written by youth participants of the 2024 Kalaallit Nunaat to Nunavut Expedition. Through their collective voices, they share experiences, challenges, learning outcomes, and the meaningful connections they made throughout the journey to themselves, each other, and to nature. “Whether it be zipping through the waters on a zodiac and … Continued
This blog is a reflective account written by youth participants of the 2024 Kalaallit Nunaat to Nunavut Expedition. Through their collective voices, they share experiences, challenges, and the meaningful connections they made throughout the journey. Over the last week and a half, we have wrapped up our visit to Greenland and then crossed over the … Continued
After crossing Davis Straight and entering the waters of Nunavut, we were overjoyed to learn that we would be visiting both Mittimatalik (Pond Inlet) and Ikpiarjuk (Arctic Bay). Both communities offered a warm welcome to SOI participants. Onshore, many SOI staff and educators were embraced with big bear hugs as they reconnected with friends and … Continued
On our fourth day in Greenland, we drove our Zodiacs through a mosaic of icebergs to the landing site for our tundra hike toward a beautiful lake in Ikorfat. With no predetermined path, the group had the freedom to walk across the tundra and observe the beauty and diversity of the flora, which included lichens, … Continued
This blog is a reflective account written by youth participants of the 2024 Kalaallit Nunaat to Nunavut Expedition. Through their collective voices, they share experiences, challenges, and the meaningful connections they made throughout the journey. Our expedition had a turbulent start, as months of planning suddenly went North! We came together as a community in … Continued
We arrived in Greenland the afternoon of August 2 to board the MV Ultramarine, our floating home for the next two weeks. We started our journey at the Kangerlussuaq Fjord, the longest fjord in Western Greenland. As we boarded the ship, we felt grateful to be on expedition and welcomed into Quark’s fold. We were … Continued
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
