Transformative Arctic Expedition from Kalaallit Nunaat to Nunavut to Empower Youth and Promote Environmental Stewardship
2024年7月24日 - 12:13AM
The SOI Foundation is thrilled to announce the upcoming Kalaallit
Nunaat to Nunavut Expedition, with 20 youth (aged 18-24) and SOI
staff from across the country set to embark on a transformative
journey from July 31 to August 15, 2024. Led by Inuk educator and
SOI Alumni Team Lead, Lynda Brown, this expedition will focus on
the themes of community, climate change, and intergenerational
learning.
The expedition will commence with pre-expedition activities in
Ottawa, where our diverse group will gather. From there, they will
fly to Kangerlussuaq, Kalaallit Nunaat (Greenland), and board the MV
Ocean Endeavour. The journey will take them through the
breathtaking 190km Kangerlussuaq Fjord before heading north along
the territory’s west coast. Highlights of the expedition include
visits to the UNESCO World Heritage Site, Ilulissat Icefjord, the
Tallurutiup Imanga National Marine Conservation Area, Mittimatalik
(Pond Inlet), Beechey Island, and the Devon Island Ice Cap, before
concluding in Qausuittuq(Resolute) Nunavut.
This year’s expedition will also welcome the 2023 ECOP Canada
Ocean Decade Photo Competition grand prize winner Liam Brennan from
Carp, ON. The grand prize is an opportunity to travel with Students
on Ice as an expedition photographer in summer 2024 and is
sponsored by Canadian Geographic, ECOP Canada, and SOI Foundation.
Liam will get the opportunity to build on his portfolio and join
SOI’s media team on this high Arctic expedition.
Throughout the journey, participants will engage in a variety of
activities, including Zodiac excursions, on-the-land experiences,
and on-shore workshops. They will collaborate with Adventure
Canada’s Young Explorers Program on personal creative, cultural, or
research projects, fostering a deeper understanding of Inuit
history, culture, traditional knowledge, as well as climate and
marine science, arts, biodiversity, and ocean conservation.
"The Kalaallit Nunaat to Nunavut Expedition represents a crucial
opportunity for young leaders to connect with themselves, each
other, and nature. They will gain invaluable insights into Inuit
culture and conservation practices on this immersive learning
journey,” says Brown. “We believe in the power of experiential and
intergenerational learning to inspire positive change."
The expedition's education program includes presentations,
workshops, lectures, and hands-on research activities focused on
diverse subjects. Participants will develop leadership skills,
build cross-cultural connections, and gain firsthand knowledge of
Inuit perspectives on environmental conservation and sustainable
practices.
"This expedition will provide a transformative learning
experience for youth by immersing them in the unique and diverse
Arctic environment,” Brown adds. “We want to empower them to become
ambassadors for environmental stewardship and cultural
preservation."
For more information and updates on the expedition, please visit
SOI Foundation's expedition webpage.
About the SOI Foundation SOI is at the
forefront of expeditionary education, offering transformative
experiences to diverse youth worldwide. Our expeditions to the
Polar Regions and places in between unite youth and educators,
foster lasting connections, and encourage global citizenship. Our
mission is to provide transformative experiences that educate,
inspire, connect and empower youth. For more information, visit
soifoundation.org.
- Transformative Arctic Expedition from Kalaallit Nunaat to
Nunavut to Empower Youth and Promote Environmental Stewardship
Craig McCallion
Students On Ice Foundation
(819) 827-3300 X 3030
craig@soifoundation.org
Mac White
Students On Ice Foundation
(819) 827-3300 X 3107
mac@soifoundation.org
Justin Sadler
Students On Ice Foundation
justin@soifoundation.org