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August 8, 2024

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Kalaallit Nunaat to Nunavut Expedition: Update Two

We arrived in Greenland the afternoon of August 2 to board the MV Ultramarine, our floating home for the next two weeks. We started our journey at the Kangerlussuaq Fjord, the longest fjord in Western Greenland. As we boarded the ship, we felt grateful to be on expedition and welcomed into Quark’s fold. We were … Continued

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August 6, 2024

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Nunatsiavut to Nunavut Expedition 2024: Update Five

Icebergs, polar bears, walruses, oh my! Our last expedition day in the Torngat Mountains National Park was unforgettable. We awoke to a very foggy anchorage in Martin Bay, but as the early morning hours ticked by the fog lifted and blue skies and sunshine emerged! It was a spectacular morning and an ‘SOI first’ landing … Continued

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August 5, 2024

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• KNN 2024

Kalaallit Nunaat to Nunavut Expedition: Update One

On July 31, 2024, youth arrived in Ottawa to a warm welcome from Students On Ice (SOI) staff. The name Ottawa is derived from the Algonquin word “adàwe,” which means “to trade.” During our introductions, we traded our unique perspectives and worldviews. At dinner, we shared our excitement in meeting new people and experiencing new … Continued

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August 4, 2024

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Nunatsiavut to Nunavut Expedition 2024: Update Four

“Good morning Students On Ice! Wake up! Polar bear sighting from starboard!” For most of us, it’s not very often to be awoken to an announcement of a bear sighting and that’s exactly how we started our day just as we anchored in Nachvak Fjord. Upon landing on shore, we saw a polar bear on … Continued

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August 2, 2024

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Nunatsiavut to Nunavut Expedition 2024: Update Three

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

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July 31, 2024

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Nunatsiavut to Nunavut Expedition 2024: Update Two

After a long travel day from Ottawa to Nain, we woke up to warm sunny weather and feeling rested. We started the day with a few activities including a walking tour of Nain, a bingo-style game featuring Inuit tools and vocabulary and we tried some traditional Inuit games that quickly revealed the competitive athletes amongst … Continued

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July 30, 2024

• Nunatsiavut to Nunavut

Nunatsiavut to Nunavut Expedition 2024: Update One

Leading up to the 2024 Nunatsiavut to Nunavut Expedition, youth arrived in Ottawa from all across Canada and abroad for pre-expedition activities. For many of us who had long travel days and were adjusting to a new time zone, we enjoyed an afternoon exploring Ottawa. Some went on a bike riding tour along the Rideau … Continued

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July 23, 2024

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• Innu 2024

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2024 Innu Nation Uinipekᵁ Expedition Leg 2 Recap

Leg 2 of the 2024 Innu Nation Uinipeku Expedition kicked off with youthful energy as participants from Sheshatshiu said their goodbyes and Mushuau Innu boarded the ship in Natuashish, eager for the journey ahead. Greeted by Innu Nation and Students on Ice staff and educators, the purpose of the expedition was made clear: to conduct … Continued

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July 20, 2024

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• Nunatsiavut to Nunavut

Nunatsiavut to Nunavut: A Journey of Discovery for Youth

GATINEAU, QC – July 16, 2024 — In a few short weeks, the SOI Foundation is embarking on its next educational expedition to Nunatsiavut and Nunavut, offering 24 diverse international youth a unique opportunity to travel aboard the Mi’kmaq-owned icebreaker Oqwatnukewey Eleke’wi’ji’jit (Polar Prince) together with a team of educators, scientists, Indigenous Elders, artists, and … Continued

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