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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
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
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
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
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
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
We were relieved and grateful when the ice cleared around Mittimatalik (Pond Inlet). A build-up of sea ice had put our visit to the small community in question—but the ice cleared just in time for us to be their first ship visit of the year. Greeted by a community guide carrying her grandson on her … Continued
On Tuesday, we sailed through Placentia Bay. We were able to launch the remotely operated underwater vehicle (ROV) we built on the ship. It was really exciting to see what’s under the water using a tool we built ourselves! In this part of the expedition, we welcomed Kendra MacDonald, CEO of Canada’s Ocean Supercluster, on … Continued
When our journey began in Qausuittuq (Resolute Bay, NU), we were immediately brought into the unique world of the High Arctic. As we got on the Ocean Endeavour (our new floating home), we were acquainted with the particular mix of polar desert and deep blue ocean that would become the background of our future adventures. … Continued
