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One by one, participants, educators, and staff made their way through the Polar Prince’s maze of corridors to the ship’s hangar for a quick welcome aboard briefing. There, surrounded by a gallery of murals from past expeditions, the potential energy in the room became palpable. When the icebreaker’s engines roared to life and we began … Continued
The 2024 Nunatsiavut to Nunavut Expedition provided an exceptional opportunity for SOI youth participants to connect to themselves, each other, to the natural world, and much more! Being out on the land and the ocean each day offered powerful experiences, including breathtaking landscapes, encounters with wildlife, and meaningful cultural exchanges, which fostered a strong spirit … 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 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
What would it mean to have an ocean economy that’s environmentally, socially, and economically sustainable, and how can young people take part in shaping it? Those are the questions that guided us through the 10-day Blue Futures Pathways (BFP) expedition from Happy Valley-Goose Bay to St. John’s, in Newfoundland and Labrador. As an endorsed action … Continued
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
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
We were relieved and grateful when the ice cleared around Mittimatalik (Pond Inlet). A build-up of sea ice had put our visit to the small community in question—but the ice cleared just in time for us to be their first ship visit of the year. Greeted by a community guide carrying her grandson on her … Continued
