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The Power of Mentorship at Sea: North-to-North 2026

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

North-to-North Expedition 2026: Expedition Recap

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

North-to-North Expedition 2026: Update 5

After pulling anchor from Eclipse Sound and leaving the Torngat Mountains behind, the North-to-North Expedition set its course north across the sea toward our final destinations: Baffin Island and Iqaluit, Nunavut. This final part of our journey focused on the history and governance of Canada’s newest territory, hands-on environmental science, and reflections on our shared … Continued

North-to-North Expedition 2026: Update 4

After crossing the Davis Strait and catching our first views of the Canadian coastline, the North-to-North Expedition officially arrived in the place of spirits: Torngat Mountains National Park, Nunatsiavut, Labrador. Over the next three days, our floating classroom and the shores of Labrador have served as the perfect backdrop for hands-on science, deep personal reflection, … Continued

North-to-North Expedition 2026: Update 3

With our time in Greenland drawing to a close, the North-to-North Expedition shifts from the dramatic, ice-sculpted fjords of South Greenland to the wild shores of Canada. Crossing the Davis Strait marked a transition not only of geography, but of spirit—a time for deep reflection, ship-based activities, and the strengthening of cross-border connections. Tuesday, July … Continued