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Want to get involved with the International Polar Year in 2009? Here are some upcoming IPY activities that you can participate in from the IPY Canada website: 1. International Polar Day – Ocean and Marine Life The ninth and final … Read more
Redfish School of Change
IN THE FIELD, FOR THE FUTURE
Join us for an extraordinary six weeks in the field as we travel from the mountains of the Slocan Valley to the marine coast of Vancouver Island. Explore strategies for creating ecological sustainability and social equity with passionate educators and other inspiring change-makers.
During the May 18th to June 26th, 2009 semester:
• Engage with experts in the field and participate in field research
• Backpack in the spectacular wilderness of Valhalla Provincial Park
• Learn critical skills for creating positive change
• Paddle the Fraser River from Hope to Vancouver
• Participate in workshops, leadership initiatives and team projects
• Kayak on the Pacific coast
• Receive credit for three environmental studies courses from the University of
• Victoria
• Get ready to take effective action in your community!
Visit www.schoolofchange.ca for more information about the program.
Bursaries of $1000–$6000 are available to ALL participants who need financial support.
Applications are due February 15th, 2009.
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Photos from Students on Ice expeditions have been featured in an outdoor exhibition at the Biosphère in Montreal. From the Biosphère Website: The Biosphère marks International Polar Year with the exhibit Arctic: Walking on Thin Ice As part of International … Read more
From the Globe & Mail: ALISTER DOYLE Reuters January 20, 2009 at 12:29 PM EST ROTHERA BASE, Antarctica — Renewable energies are gaining a foothold in Antarctica, curbing fossil fuel use despite problems in designing installations to survive bone-chilling cold … Read more
From the Globe & Mail: MARTIN MITTELSTAEDT Globe and Mail Update January 21, 2009 at 1:02 PM EST For years, Antarctica has been considered the one part of the world that global warming has left untouched. Scientists thought the icy … Read more
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Geoff Green was on CBC’s The Hour with George Stroumboulopoulos last night discussing Students on Ice. Click here to watch the interview!
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Presented annually by the Ontario Science Centre, the Weston Youth Innovation Award was created to encourage and recognize young Canadian innovators. The selection committee is looking for Canadian individuals or groups who: 1. are between the ages of 14 and … Read more
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Students on Ice founder and Executive Director, Geoff Green will be on CBC’s The Hour with George Stroumboulopoulos at 11PM across Canada on Tuesday, January 13, so remember to tune in!
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Students on Ice congratulates Ray Zahab, Richard Weber, and Kevin Vallely on achieving their goal of trekking 1094 kilometers (680 miles), self-supported, to the geographic South Pole in under 40 days. The three world-class adventurers arrived in 33 days, 23 … Read more
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Do you like to take pictures? Would you like to show the world what the North looks like? You should participate in the Canadian Youth Steering Committee Youth Photo Contest! As part of their activities planned for the International Polar … Read more
