AnnaK, Ian, JoshuaM, MariaF, Noel, Stephanie, Ulaayu

Overview

The 2026 North-to-North Expedition celebrates the 30th anniversaries of the Arctic Council and the Nordic Arctic Programme of the Nordic Council of Ministers by bringing together youth and leaders to strengthen cooperation across the Arctic through learning, dialogue, and relationship building.

By connecting youth from across the North with elders, educators, scientists, artists, and policy leaders, the expedition will help advance understanding of Arctic policy and governance, climate change, biodiversity, sustainable development, and healthy, vibrant communities.

Endorsed by the United Nations Decade of Ocean Science for Sustainable Development and grounded in shared Arctic values, this journey empowers young people to amplify Arctic perspectives globally, share knowledge, and build lasting connections that support a resilient and sustainable Arctic future.

Key Information

Route / Location

Nuuk, Qeqertarsuatsiaat, Paamiut, Arsuk, Davis Strait, Torngat Mountains National Park, Monumental Island, Iqaluit

Dates

July 10 - 22, 2026

Theme / Focus

Arctic Council and the Nordic Council of Ministers, their history, achievements, vision and priorities for the future, Arctic policy and governance, biodiversity, sustainable development, and healthy communities

Number of Participants

60 youth participants, 35 educators

The Journey

After several days of introductory programming in Ottawa, Canada, our diverse expedition team will fly to Nuuk, Greenland, where we will board the expedition vessel MV Ocean Nova. The expedition will spend the first few days along the southwest coast of Greenland before crossing the Davis Strait. The team will then spend time in the Torngat Mountains National Park in Nunatsiavut, Canada, before sailing to southeast Baffin Island, and concluding in Iqaluit, the capital of Nunavut.

2026 North-to-North Expedition

Overview

Key Information

The Journey

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