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The 2026 Arctic Circle Assembly in Reykjavík, Iceland, has brought its three-day gathering of global leaders, researchers, diplomats, and Indigenous representatives to a close. Among the 2,500 international participants at Harpa Centre was a dedicated 10-person delegation from the Students on Ice (SOI) Foundation. Backed by Global Affairs Canada (GAC) and the Global Arctic Leadership … 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
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
The Students on Ice Foundation’s Alumni delegation to the 2025 Arctic Circle Assembly brought together Indigenous youth from Canada’s North—Fort Simpson’s Abigail, Beau from Kugluktuk, Pond Inlet’s Robert, Grace from Happy Valley-Goose Bay, Kangiqsualujjuaq’s Kathy, and Melissa from Nain—each bringing their own unique perspectives and lived experiences to create a collective purpose rooted in … Continued
This blog is a reflective account written by youth participants of the 2024 Alumni Iceland Delegation. From October 17 – 19, 2024 SOI Foundation delegates attended and participated in the Arctic Circle Assembly, the largest network of international dialogue and cooperation on the future of the Arctic and our Planet. The delegates engaged with policymakers … Continued
