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The Torngat Mountains Expedition 2023 may be over, but our journey as climate leaders is just beginning! As part of the Ocean Decade initiative, this journey brought 21 youth ages 14-18 together with a team of educators comprised of Elders, researchers, artists, and media professionals to explore some pending protected and conserved areas while engaging … Continued
We woke up this morning to thankfully much calmer seas and brighter skies while entering the Mealy Mountains. With this being the last day on the ship, the energy was mixed with excitement and reflection. At our morning briefing, SOI Expedition Team Leader Geoff shared that he received a message from Her Excellency Mary Simon … Continued
All is Swell! We woke up early this morning to a much more-than-usual rocking ship. We had a feeling it might be the day when we officially get to test our sealegs. We were not disappointed. After our morning briefing, we snuggled in for a screening of – Canada C3: Coast to Coast to Coast. … Continued
As we arrived at Okak Harbour the seas were calm. Early in the morning we embarked out on the Zodiacs and headed to Okak shore. The tide was high and it wasn’t as easy to navigate, but our skilled Zodiac drivers found a safe landing. Once on shore, we climbed up a short escarpment to … Continued
Gone Kayaking! This morning, the fog lifted just as we came around the corner before anchoring in Ramah Bay. This was a place where Nunatsiavut Inuit gathered for summer hunting, fishing, and typically an area for spotting whales and other wildlife. It’s been six years since an SOI Expedition has visited and we had a … Continued
Chasing waterfalls, Gilakas ‘la! Last night from Nachvak Village we sailed 85 miles North to Eclipse Sound and woke up to a foggy morning at the northern end of the Torngat Mountains park, where the mountains are a bit more subdued and less jagged than further south. For our morning adventure, we headed out … Continued
Breakfast with a Polar Bear! We entered Nachvak Fjord around 6am this morning and while the early risers were eating breakfast, those who were still sleeping frantically jumped out of bed when an announcement that there were wildlife sightings – a seal and polar bear! We have been told that it is very rare to … Continued
Piugilaugiki! This morning we woke up to an SOI First! It was the first time throughout the SOI travel log in 23 years that we anchored and stayed overnight in Silluak (North Arm Fjord). With an overcast sky and light fog, we embarked on zodiacs and headed to shore to spend the morning with Parks … Continued
Polar bears, whales, and mountains, oh my! We woke up this morning anchored in Saglek Fjord at Torngat Mountains Base Camp also known as “Home Base.” An overcast sky and much cooler temperature, it was quite a contrast to yesterday in sunny and hot Hebron. Named after the Inuktitut word “Torngait’ which means the ‘place … Continued
