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October 27, 2023
The following blog was written by SOI Expedition Participant Misty Dawn Dyson. After spending the past week touring around the beautiful country of Iceland, our team shifted course by changing out of our Expedition clothing and switching to business casual attire. We kicked off the Arctic Circle Assembly by attending a Welcome Reception at the … Continued
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October 20, 2023
The following blog was written during the Alumni Expedition to Iceland in 2023, by participant Dan Guhl. For the past seven days, a team that started off as strangers have travelled through the breathtaking landscapes that Iceland has to offer: three Students on Ice (SOI) staff, six youth SOI alumni, three northern-based teachers, one … Continued
October 4, 2023
In Ottawa, Ontario, on August 14th eight Canadian youth aged 18-24 from coast to coast to coast met to embark on the adventure of a lifetime from beautiful Tallurutiup Imanga to Greenland. Our group was made up of a variety of personalities, but our shared passion to lead change clearly united our small but mighty … Continued
September 27, 2023
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
September 21, 2023
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
September 19, 2023
From Arctic Frontiers: “Dear Emerging Leaders network, On behalf of Arctic Frontiers, we are happy to announce that the Emerging Leaders program 2024 is now open for applications! Emerging Leaders is an early-career and mentoring program for PhDs, Post-docs, and young professionals from the public, policy, academic, business and NGO sector working in the Arctic … Continued
September 13, 2023
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
From ECO Canada: “Apply today for this innovative program that introduces the leadership tools, techniques, and management practices to help Indigenous entrepreneurs in the natural resources sector to upgrade their skill set to expand their businesses. Dates September 18 – October 13, 2023 Location Online/Virtual Classroom Four-week program of instruction (2-5 hours per week via … Continued
August 31, 2023
“The Halifax Port Authority and The PIER present the Green Pathways Challenge. Put your creativity, ideas, and collaborative skills to the test and help connect the Halifax Seaport district waterfront to Point Pleasant Park with a green, accessible, aesthetically pleasing, and safe pathway for walkers, joggers, wheelchairs, strollers, cyclists, scooters, etc (everything but vehicles). Click … Continued