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Named a 2026 Rhodes Scholar, SOI alum Gabrielle Moreau aims to empower Indigenous communities impacted by climate change. Growing up in the centre of Toronto, University of North Carolina senior and 2026 Rhodes scholar Gabrielle Moreau didn’t always feel connected to her Métis ancestry. But in elementary school, Moreau began to learn about the Métis from … Continued
In our work at SOI to inspire and empower the next generation of leaders to foster a healthy, sustainable world, the themes of this year’s World Day for Glaciers and World Water Day—conservation and equality—are keenly aligned. That’s why I was honoured to be invited to speak on three different panels at UNESCO’s headquarters in … Continued
Fresh off an impactful week at The Economist Impact 13th annual World Ocean Summit & Expo, the Blue Futures Pathways (BFP) team is back with learnings to share. It was an incredible week of connection and innovation, and we owe a huge thank you to Canada’s Ocean Supercluster for making this opportunity possible! Before the … Continued
In February, the Students on Ice Foundation travelled to Tromsø, Norway, to take part in Arctic Frontiers 2026, one of the world’s leading gatherings dedicated to dialogue and cooperation in the North. At a time when global attention is increasingly turning toward the Arctic, the conference created space for critical conversations about how the region … Continued
On November 12, 2025, our incredible community came together in Ottawa to celebrate a milestone we’ve all played a role in: 25 years of Students on Ice. What began in 2000 as a bold idea—to bring youth to the poles and inspire a new generation of young leaders—has grown into a global community spanning more … Continued
