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Wild horses, grey seals, and moving coastlines? Oh my! June 23, 2022, marks the kick-off of our expedition to Cape Breton and Sable Island! This program will be the return of SOI to our true exploration roots, taking a group of nearly 40 students and educators to national parks, biospheres, and Indigenous lead conservation areas … Continued
Governor General of Canada extends Viceregal Patronage to the Students on Ice Foundation The Students on Ice Foundation (SOI) is very proud to share that they have been granted Viceregal Patronage from Her Excellency the Right Honourable Mary Simon, Governor General of Canada. The SOI Foundation and Her Excellency have a long and wonderful … Continued
The SOI Foundation and Miawpukek Horizon Maritime Services Ltd. are excited to announce a new three-year partnership for SOI to charter the Polar Prince icebreaker for education, research and ocean conservation expeditions. This collaboration will inspire and empower youth, communities, innovation and leadership in the pursuit of a sustainable blue future. Beginning in 2022, SOI … Continued
(Inuktitut below) September 30th is a National Day of Truth and Reconciliation and a Day of Remembrance in honour of the Indigenous children lost, the survivors, and the families affected by residential schools. We asked our staff how they plan to spend the day and here are some of their answers. If you do not … Continued
(Inuktitut below) The SOI Foundation congratulates Inuit leader, advocate, and SOI alumna Mary Simon for becoming the 30th Governor General of Canada! Mary has been there every step of the way during the 21 year journey of ‘Students on Ice’ as an educator, mentor, advisor and friend. SOI brings together Indigenous and non-Indigenous youth and … Continued
U.S. Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken engaged in a live streamed roundtable discussion with the Students on Ice (SOI) Foundation as part of his first “virtual trip” to Canada. Focused on Arctic policy, youth engagement, climate change, and Canada-U.S. relations, the discussion included SOI Foundation President Geoff Green and five youth alumni. “It is … Continued
Project to Create 150 Internships, Engage 250 Employers and 2500 Youth 18-30 Years Today, Canada’s Ocean Supercluster announced a new innovation ecosystem project called Blue Futures Pathways. Focused on building capabilities and the development of workers to support the growth of Canada’s ocean economy, the total project value is $2.4 million where the Ocean Supercluster … Continued
Published in Above & Beyond January 15, 2021 Read full article at: http://arcticjournal.ca/featured/expedition-to-community The Expedition to Community (E2C) initiative is a youth‐led service program that is grounded in, and supported by, community. The focus is on engaging youth aged 15 through 30 as leaders who co‐create unique activities that address the issues, opportunities, and needs … Continued
