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On Tuesday, we sailed through Placentia Bay. We were able to launch the remotely operated underwater vehicle (ROV) we built on the ship. It was really exciting to see what’s under the water using a tool we built ourselves! In this part of the expedition, we welcomed Kendra MacDonald, CEO of Canada’s Ocean Supercluster, on … Continued
Our Blue Futures Pathways expedition has begun! This is the first SOI-led expedition that’s focused on the Sustainable Blue Economy. We spent a couple of days in St. John’s for a pre-program which kicked off with a reception at the Marine Institute. Elder Ellen Ford provided the opening prayer, and stayed to chat with youth … 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
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
The end of Leg 3 also marks the end of the Innu Nation Uinipekᵁ Ocean expedition. What an incredible and successful experience for everyone over these past three very full weeks. We are grateful for our partnership with Innu Nation and to the Department of Fisheries and Oceans (DFO) for making the Innu Nation Uinipekᵁ Ocean Expedition … Continued
Before attending the Arctic Encounter Symposium 2023, I have never had the opportunity to visit the northern territories or Alaska. While I have been deeply educated on Northern Affairs and Arctic Policy, I had yet to experience actual Arctic society, so there was immense excitement, anticipation, and slight nervousness in attending. I come from the … Continued
Every day of the Arctic Encounter Symposium (AES), as I was standing on the escalator of the Dena’ina Convention Center, I questioned my presence. Why was I attending this international conference? What was my purpose, and even further: what is my place in the Arctic? I’ve been living in Whitehorse, Yukon for more than two … Continued
From March 28-31, members of our team, along with a delegation of youth attended the Arctic Encounter Symposium (AES). Our Arctic Policy delegates and staff travelled to Anchorage, Alaska for America’s largest gathering on the Arctic. This was our first experience at AES, so let’s walk you through some of the highlights: Before AES, we … Continued
From February 7-11, 2023, the Students on Ice Foundation attended the Northern Lights Conference at the Shaw Centre in Ottawa, Ontario. This conference and trade show aims to highlight Eastern Canada’s Arctic and Northern Arctic industry, tourism, arts and culture. SOI was represented all week by our staff and alumni volunteers at our information booth … Continued
