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Leading up to the 2024 Nunatsiavut to Nunavut Expedition, youth arrived in Ottawa from all across Canada and abroad for pre-expedition activities. For many of us who had long travel days and were adjusting to a new time zone, we enjoyed an afternoon exploring Ottawa. Some went on a bike riding tour along the Rideau … Continued
Leg 2 of the 2024 Innu Nation Uinipeku Expedition kicked off with youthful energy as participants from Sheshatshiu said their goodbyes and Mushuau Innu boarded the ship in Natuashish, eager for the journey ahead. Greeted by Innu Nation and Students on Ice staff and educators, the purpose of the expedition was made clear: to conduct … Continued
GATINEAU, QC – July 16, 2024 — In a few short weeks, the SOI Foundation is embarking on its next educational expedition to Nunatsiavut and Nunavut, offering 24 diverse international youth a unique opportunity to travel aboard the Mi’kmaq-owned icebreaker Oqwatnukewey Eleke’wi’ji’jit (Polar Prince) together with a team of educators, scientists, Indigenous Elders, artists, and … Continued
The 2024 Innu Nation Uinipekᵁ Expedition embarked on its first leg from Sheshatshiu, Labrador with young Innu participants welcomed aboard the MV Polar Prince for an enriching journey. This marked the start of an adventure defined by learning and connection—among participants, between generations, and across disciplines. The expedition’s mission centres on collaboration, capacity building, and the … Continued
The SOI Foundation and Innu Nation are thrilled to announce the renewal of their partnership for the upcoming Innu Nation Uinipekᵁ Expedition set to take place from July 3 to July 19, 2024. The Innu Nation Uinipekᵁ Expedition is an initiative of Innu Nation to create exposure for Innu youth in marine science and to … Continued
Happy Ocean Week Canada! The Blue Futures Pathways (BFP) team was in Halifax this year to celebrate. The BFP team participated in the H2O conference learning about ocean tech, innovations and discussing gaps and opportunities for young people to enter the industry. H2O also graciously provided a great space for parallel programming for students and … Continued
The ocean, vast and boundless, holds the key to our planet’s future. This was the main topic of conversation during the most recent UN Ocean Decade conference in Barcelona. To mark this occasion, a group of passionate young leaders and Early Career Ocean Professionals convened for a UN Ocean Decade Satellite Event that would send … Continued
From October 13-22 2023, Students on Ice brought a group of six Alumni from the Canadian North with diverse backgrounds together with three members of Kativik Ilisarniliriniq for an educational journey across Iceland. The expedition would end with our attendance and participation in the 2023 Arctic Circle Assembly in Reykjavik at the stunning Harpa Center. … Continued
The following blog was written by SOI Expedition Participant Misty Dawn Dyson. After spending the past week touring around the beautiful country of Iceland, our team shifted course by changing out of our Expedition clothing and switching to business casual attire. We kicked off the Arctic Circle Assembly by attending a Welcome Reception at the … Continued
