Author Archives: Expeditioner

International Polar Year 2012 photo contest: COLD SNAP!

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International Polar Year 2012 photo contest «COLD SNAP» Show us your best pictures of wildlife, landscapes and exploration of the Arctic and Antarctic territories. IPY 2012 in collaboration with the Royal Canadian Geographical Society is proud to present its polar … Read more »

Johnny Issaluk awarded Diamond Jubilee medal

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In 2012, during the year of celebrations, 60,000 deserving Canadians will be recognized for their contributions to Canada or to a particular province, territory or community, or for their outstanding achievement abroad that has brought great credit to our country. … Read more »

Rio+20 “Dear Mr. UN Secretary-General…” essay competition

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As part of the lead-up to the Rio+20 Earth Summit in Brazil in June 2012, the Living Rainforest is organizing an international essay competition for primary and secondary school students, Dear Mr. UN Secretary-General… They want to hear what children … Read more »

Participate in the SunShadows experiment!

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Dear Teachers and Students: Would you like to take part in a fun experiment, linked to schools in Belgium, Italy and the UK and to two teachers who are now at different research bases in Antarctica? The SunShadows experiment doesn’t … Read more »

APECS is looking for a new director

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The Association of Polar Early Career Scientists (APECS) is seeking a new director to lead the organization to new heights. In its 5+ years, APECS has evolved into the pre-eminent international and interdisciplinary organization for polar early career researchers, now … Read more »

What did you do when you were 14?

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What did you do when you were 14? By Ahana Chaudhuri, Mid Day Infomedia Ltd. January 22, 2012 Malaika Vaz is not your average BBM-addicted, Robert Pattinson-loving 14 year-old. The spunky Goan has just returned from an expedition to the … Read more »

Radio Canada International features SOI Antarctic 2011 alumnus

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Radio Canada International (RCI) recently featured Students on Ice Antarctic Youth Expedition 2011 alumnus Mark Mroz in a story they aired last week. Listen to the feature episode here: http://www.rcinet.ca/english/column/the-link-s-top-stories/15-48_2012-01-13-students-study-climate-change-at-the-south-pole/. To retrace the Students on Ice Antarctic Youth Expedition 2011 … Read more »

Little penguins inspire teen activist

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Little penguins inspire teen activist By David Kumagai, The Globe and Mail January 16, 2012 Alisha Fredriksson aims to educate students about the environmental issues facing Antarctica “Rocks!” Alisha Fredriksson shouted to the hikers below as she sent debris tumbling … Read more »

UN Secretary-General Calls on Youth to Address Global Challenges

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UN Secretary-General Calls on Youth to Address Global Challenges Speaking at a youth event preceding the fourth annual forum of the UN Alliance of Civilizations in Doha, Qatar, UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon called on young people to help combat the multiple threats faced … Read more »

100th anniversary of Amundsen’s winning race to South Pole

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Amundsen’s winning race to South Pole remembered in 100th anniversary service December 14, 2011 By The Associated Press OSLO, Norway — Polar adventurers, scientists and the prime minister of Norway gathered at the bottom of the world Wednesday to mark … Read more »