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May 6, 2021

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Alumni Profile: Ruth Kaviok

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May 2, 2021

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Alumni Profile: Bobbi Rose Koe

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July 23, 2021

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Ashley Hamilton

Wilderness Guide & Teacher Ashley lives most of the year on the Pacific, Arctic, and Southern oceans paddling and studying the wild animals around her. After graduating with a Bachelor of Science and Education degree, she led social justice exchange expeditions in India, Morocco, and Belize before settling down to work as a director and … Continued

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July 7, 2021

• Blue Futures Pathways

Blog: Youth Roundtable on Canada’s Sustainable Blue Economy

By: Audrey Nelles On June 9, the SOI Foundation hosted an event to mark World Ocean Week, bringing together Canadian youth aged 18-30 to provide their perspectives on the Sustainable Blue Economy and to feed into Canada’s Blue Economy Strategy. This event also marked the launch of the SOI-led Blue Futures Pathways Internship program, where … Continued

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July 6, 2021

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SOI Congratulates Mary Simon, Canada’s 30th Governor General

(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

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June 8, 2021

• Blue Futures Pathways

The SOI Foundation Launches Program to Engage Youth in the Sustainable Blue Economy

The SOI Foundation Launches Program to Engage Youth in the Sustainable Blue Economy Blue Futures Pathways provides a digital one-stop-shop for education, employment and funding The SOI Foundation has launched Blue Futures Pathways, a program to inspire and support youth aged 14-30 across Canada in developing successful careers within the Sustainable Blue Economy. The … Continued

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May 10, 2021

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The Ocean Startup Project recently launched its second Ocean Startup Challenge

The Ocean Startup Project recently launched its second Ocean Startup Challenge that will award up to $1.4 million to ocean tech startups and scaleups in 2021. The initiative is seeking diverse entrepreneurs and innovators from rural, Indigenous and urban communities across Canada who have innovative technology or science-based solutions to ocean industry problems. The finalists … Continued

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May 6, 2021

• Alumni

Alumni Profile: Ruth Kaviok

Ruth Kaviok 2015 Arctic Expedition Arviat, Nunavut, Canada Ruth Kaviok is a believer of both traditional Inuit knowledge and western knowledge; living in both worlds does have its advantages. Bringing her Indigenous knowledge in any path she chooses, whether it be on expedition, post-secondary school, representing Inuit youth, or volunteering abroad, Ruth thrives in what … Continued

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May 5, 2021

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Alumni Profile: Tao Hernandez

Alumni Profile: Tao Hernandez 2018 Arctic Expedition Santa Cecilia Tepetlapa, Mexico “On a family trip to the cenotes in Yucatán, I noticed some scientists searching for a species of small blind fish and started asking them questions,” explains Tao Hernández Arellano. “Most didn’t pay attention to me, but one biologist explained what they were doing. … Continued

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May 2, 2021

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Alumni Profile: Bobbi Rose Koe

Bobbi Rose Koe Whitehorse, Yukon, Canada 2007 Arctic Expedition When a last-minute spot opened up on the Students on Ice Arctic 2007 expedition two days before departure, Bobbi Rose Koe got a call. She had five minutes to decide whether or not to go. More than a decade later, she has seen at least half … Continued

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May 1, 2021

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Students on Ice Join Roundtable Discussion with U.S. Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken

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

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