Monthly Archives: February 2008

Global Youth Fellowship Program

This gallery contains 1 photos.

The Walter and Duncan Gordon Foundation is pleased to announce the 2008 call for applications for the Global Youth Fellowship program. The Fellowships are targeted towards emerging Canadian leaders who demonstrate potential to enhance Canada’s role on the world stage. … Read more »

“Antarctica” for sale

This gallery contains 1 photos.

Renowned Canadian Singer-Songwriter (and SOI staff member!) Ian Tamblyn has the last 200 copies of his 1996 CD Antarctica available for sale. This is a wonderful album recorded after Ian’s first trip to the frozen continent. It was celebrated and … Read more »

Earth Hour: Turn out the lights

This gallery contains 9 photos.

On March 29, 2008 between 8 pm – 9 pm turn out your lights for one hour and participate in Earth Hour – a global lights out phenomenon that will bring together people from all over the world to show … Read more »

Start living ‘The Good Life!’

This gallery contains 2 photos.

WWF has just launched The Good Life: an online community for concerned Canadians who want to stop talking about climate change and start taking personal action. It’s free, open to everyone, and we would like to invite you to sign … Read more »

Participate in Citizen Voices!

This gallery contains 2 photos.

We want to invite all of you to participate in the Citizen Voices BloGG on Governor General Michaëlle Jean’s website at www.citizenvoices.gg.ca. The Governor General’s office recently asked Students on Ice and its Director Geoff Green to be a guest … Read more »

Wanted: Outstanding young Canadians for ICCC Class of 2008

This gallery contains 3 photos.

The search is on! 2degreesC and British Council are in search of 12 outstanding young Canadians to participate in a major climate change outreach program. They are looking for strong communicators from grades 10 or 11 who are interested in … Read more »

To the Ends of the Earth – Public Presentation: Ottawa, February 6

This gallery contains 1 photos.

Tomorrow the Ottawa, Ontario TRAILHEAD Wild Wednesday Adventure & Travel Series Presents: Geoff Green – “To the Ends of the Earth” Forty-one year old Canadian Geoff Green has led 73 expeditions to Antarctica and 30 expeditions to the Arctic. He … Read more »

Ice Loss in Antarctica and the Arctic

This gallery contains 3 photos.

The 2 following articles are noteworthy examples of Antarctic and Arctic ice loss research conducted by NASA and the National Centre for Scientific Research: Antarctic Ice Loss Speeds Up, Nearly Matches Greenland Loss ScienceDaily (January 24, 2008) – Ice loss … Read more »

Winterlude 2008: Meet the Polar Experts

This gallery contains 1 photos.

Every February, Canada’s Capital Region is host to Winterlude, Canada’s winter celebration. Three fun-filled weekends of excitement and activity await the whole family! From spectacular ice carvings to an amazing playground made of snow, Winterlude is a great way to … Read more »