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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, 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
Anyone who has spent time at sea in the Arctic or North Atlantic can confidently tell you that even the best-laid plans will change. Being able to roll with the proverbial punches that often come in the form of waves, wind, and ice is crucial. Students On Ice knows this well, so well that “flexibility … Continued
Iqaluit may not immediately conjure images of blue skies, green tundra, and roads lined by dwarf fireweed, but it’s what we were greeted with when we arrived in the capital of Nunavut this past Saturday. This was the starting point for this year’s Blue Futures Pathways expedition. Our time in Iqaluit really began the next … 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
Icebergs, polar bears, walruses, oh my! Our last expedition day in the Torngat Mountains National Park was unforgettable. We awoke to a very foggy anchorage in Martin Bay, but as the early morning hours ticked by the fog lifted and blue skies and sunshine emerged! It was a spectacular morning and an ‘SOI first’ landing … 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
“Good morning Students On Ice! Wake up! Polar bear sighting from starboard!” For most of us, it’s not very often to be awoken to an announcement of a bear sighting and that’s exactly how we started our day just as we anchored in Nachvak Fjord. Upon landing on shore, we saw a polar bear on … Continued
We anchored overnight and woke up to the view of Torngat Mountains Base Camp and Research Station. Located 200 km north of Nain, we were greeted at Base Camp by Parks Canada who had arranged a scavenger hunt for us. Afterwards, our group split up and hiked to either a waterfall or a more challenging … Continued
After a long travel day from Ottawa to Nain, we woke up to warm sunny weather and feeling rested. We started the day with a few activities including a walking tour of Nain, a bingo-style game featuring Inuit tools and vocabulary and we tried some traditional Inuit games that quickly revealed the competitive athletes amongst … Continued
