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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
The 2026 Students On Ice (SOI) Arctic Expedition brought together 49 youth and 27 educators, Elders, scientists, artists, leaders, and crew from across Canada and around the world for an extraordinary journey of discovery, learning, and connection. From Ottawa to Nunavut, across the Davis Strait, and through the communities, landscapes, and waters of Greenland, the … Continued
The physical voyage of the 2026 North-to-North Expedition has concluded, but the connections forged across the waters of Greenland and Canada are just beginning. Endorsed by the United Nations Decade of Ocean Science for Sustainable Development, this journey brought together a diverse cohort of 90 youth participants, Indigenous Knowledge Holders, scientists, artists, and other educators … Continued
Qaqortoq, South Greenland Our first days in southern Greenland offered an unforgettable opportunity to experience the culture, history, and natural beauty of south Greenland. Nestled among colourful hillside homes, Qaqortoq—the largest town in southern Greenland with a population of approximately 3,000—is a community where Inuit traditions, Norse history, and modern Greenlandic life come together in … Continued
Aluu! (Hello in Kalaallisut) Our two-day crossing of the Davis Strait continued as we sailed into Greenlandic waters. With the time change giving everyone an extra hour of sleep, the ship eased into a slower morning before another full day of learning aboard our floating classroom. The morning offered a variety of workshops, from learning … Continued
