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Written by: Nicholas LePage, Guest Writer Few words seem to echo more in daily conversation than artificial intelligence, which is now impacting every sector – on and offshore. The Canadian government’s AI for All Strategy seeks to boost AI adoption across the economy from 12% today to 60% in 2034. The economic imperative underlying the … Continued
Imagine boarding a ship with 90 other educators and youth, spending 12 days together in close quarters, completely off the grid. For some, it might sound a bit intense, but for participants of the SOI Foundation North to North 2026 expedition (NN), it was the adventure of a lifetime. The expedition connected global youth with … Continued
As our Ashbury College interns wrap up their two-week placement with the SOI Foundation and Blue Futures Pathways, they each share a behind-the-scenes look at their experience, written in their own words. While Addison Gillespie, Maélia Primeau, and Kelly Jiang shared the same placement, no two experiences were alike as they each brought unique passions … Continued
In today’s brutal job market, recent graduates are finding it harder than ever to break into their chosen fields. For Agastya Sharma, he knew that it would take more than just a degree to navigate this changing landscape. Instead, he leaned into his network and built a community through his connections. This people-first strategy paid … Continued
How do you build research and programs that genuinely serve northern communities? The answer is often simple: show up and listen. Faith Rahman, Blue Futures Pathways (BFP) regional coordinator and StraightUpNorth (SUN) team member, did just that this past spring with her visit to Mittimatalik (Pond Inlet) and Iqaluit. Supported by travel funding from BFP, … Continued
