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Join Laura Lynch, Geoff, SOI alumn/Seabound CEO Alisha Fredriksson, and youth participants aboard the 2025 Nunavut to Kalaallit Nunaat Expedition on @CBC's What on Earth podcast! Listen now to hear SOI’s 25-year legacy & how we continue to inspire change. bit.ly/4mD0Znp

We lost a very dear friend of SOI's, Pat Shaw, who was instrumental in helping the first Students on Ice expedition set sail and was a close advisor and supporter for over 25 years. In his memory, consider donating to the Pat Shaw Memorial Scholarship at soifoundation.org/patshawscholar….

25 years. 50+ countries. 1000's of inspired youth. From Arctic ice to global impact, SOI has been empowering youth to lead change for the past quarter century. Read how journeys like the one participant Riley Adams-Lachance is on now, inspire big dreams: bit.ly/3HaISq8

@CBCNews 's @samuelchinwat reports that SOI alumni Manu Kunuk and @alassua feel Inuit youth are excluded from discussions about Arctic sovereignty. SOI's @geoffgreen_soi agrees, emphasizing that investment in youth is central to a strong Arctic future. cbc.ca/newsinteractiv…

@CBC's Samuel Wat reports that SOI alumni Manu Kunuk and Alassua Hanson feel Inuit youth are excluded from discussions about Arctic sovereignty. SOI Founder @geoffgreen_soi agrees, emphasizing that investment in youth is central to a strong Arctic future. cbc.ca/newsinteractiv…

The 2025 Innu Nation Uinipeku Expedition is just days away. In partnership with the Innu Nation, this year’s expedition is bringing together Innu youth, Elders, scientists, and educators for an incredible learning journey. uinipekuexpedition.ca

“I probably live a pretty cool life!” Hear how his time aboard the 2012 SOI Expedition inspired Michael Milton to pursue a career in youth advocacy, leading to his current role with Ikaarvik! Listen, like, and subscribe on your favourite podcast platform! bit.ly/41EoSST

Join the Blue Futures Pathways (BFP) workshop on project management, designed to support your career journey in Canada’s Sustainable Blue Economy! March 27th @ 2 pm on Zoom, open to those between the ages of 15 and 35. Register here: bit.ly/4he1YYa

Hear how expeditionary learning impacted documentary filmmaker, Malaika Vaz, in the second episode of our new podcast, Greatest Classroom On Earth! Like, listen, and subscribe wherever you get your podcasts! apple.co/3QKccF4 #SOI25 #Podcast #Expedition

Episode Two of The Greatest Classroom on Earth Podcast is live! SOI alumna Malaika Vaz shares the harsh realities of environmental filmmaking, her Forbes 30 Under 30 selection, and how her early expeditions with SOI shaped her career trajectory! bit.ly/4hGB6Rx

Hear how this story and many others helped shape Trevor Wallace's career in the first episode of our new podcast, “The Greatest Classroom on Earth!” Listen and subscribe wherever you get your podcasts! apple.co/42k7Mvq

🚨 Final Call! Applications for our 2025 expeditions close tomorrow, Thursday, January 30, at midnight! Expand your horizons, learn new skills, and connect with nature, peers, and experts from around the world. Submit your application today! bit.ly/477mLIG

Exciting news! The 2025 Young Explorers Program is now accepting applications!

Ready to take action for the planet? Apply today to join one of SOI’s 25th-anniversary expeditions in 2025! Whether you’re passionate about ocean conservation, Indigenous-led initiatives, climate action, or Arctic issues, a life-changing journey awaits! bit.ly/477mLIG

The @StudentsonIce Foundation expeditions are empowering students to protect our oceans! These future leaders are ready to make waves in the Sustainable #BlueEconomy. Read the blog: ow.ly/4H7o50UwbPO #NRCOceanResearch #NRCArcticResearch

Learn how we're shaping a diverse, inclusive, thriving Sustainable Blue Economy workforce! bit.ly/41IUQ1L

Big news! Phase III of the Blue Futures Pathways program is fully underway! With a $3.6M investment from @CanadaOSC, @MitacsCanada, @QikiqtaalukCorp, @UBC, and @swimdrinkfish Canada, this initiative connects young people across Canada to careers in the ocean and water sectors.

Meet our latest Arctic Policy Cohort! These 19 youths from across Canada will be meeting virtually, connecting with experts, and attending a series of webinars that dive into international policy and how it impacts Northern communities! bit.ly/3D1i9d4

Applications are now open to join one of @StudentsOnIce's expeditions! ❄️🎉 @StudentsOnIce, an #OceanDecade Contribution, organises expedition programs that shape global youth leaders. Full scholarships are available. Don’t miss this opportunity! Apply: ow.ly/UUay50UhSWa

The final reflective blog from our time at the Arctic Circle Assembly in Reykjavik, Iceland, is now live! Get a first-hand account of our delegates’ experiences as they share their thoughts on some of the sessions attended! bit.ly/4fpNuEp #CanadaArctic #ACA #Iceland