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Arctic Encounter: Reflective Blog – Justin Langan

Before attending the Arctic Encounter Symposium 2023, I have never had the opportunity to visit the northern territories or Alaska. While I have been deeply educated on Northern Affairs and Arctic Policy, I had yet to experience actual Arctic society, so there was immense excitement, anticipation, and slight nervousness in attending. I come from the … Continued

Arctic Encounter: Reflective Blog – Laurie Trottier

Every day of the Arctic Encounter Symposium (AES), as I was standing on the escalator of the Dena’ina Convention Center, I questioned my presence. Why was I attending this international conference? What was my purpose, and even further: what is my place in the Arctic? I’ve been living in Whitehorse, Yukon for more than two … Continued

Recap Blog: Arctic Encounter

From March 28-31, members of our team, along with a delegation of youth attended the Arctic Encounter Symposium (AES). Our Arctic Policy delegates and staff travelled to Anchorage, Alaska for America’s largest gathering on the Arctic. This was our first experience at AES, so let’s walk you through some of the highlights: Before AES, we … Continued

2022 Antarctic Delegation: Full Recap

Why is Antarctica important for Canada? This was a key question in the minds of the 10 Students on Ice delegates we sent south to Antarctica in December 2022. Our delegates had the incredible opportunity to visit this beautiful and magical continent and the incredible wildlife who call it home. Along the way, delegates learned … Continued

Antarctic Reflection Blog: Jessica Wadhams-Mountain

I’m currently studying Kinesiology at Vancouver Island University. My main focus was to pursue something in the sciences, but this trip has helped me want to shift into public health or more into the tourism side of my degree. Out of school that’s what I usually focus on, so it is weird that I didn’t … Continued

Antarctic Delegation Reflective Blog: Ronnie Noonan-Birch

As an Early Career Ocean Professional (ECOP), I did not envision myself going to Antarctica any time soon, especially not on a tourism vessel. Aside from our delegation, it seemed that most of our fellow passengers were there to “check off the 7th continent.” While amongst others with a vacation mindset, we were having daily … Continued

Antarctic Delegation Reflective Blog: Meg O’Hara

As an artist, I hope to use both my art and plain language to convey complex scientific and academic concepts to the general population. My art aims to visualize the science of climate change. As I move forward with planning my upcoming painting series about Ancient Ice, inspired by this SOI journey, I will face … Continued

Antarctic Delegation Reflective Blog: Da Chen

Where do I start? Overwhelming, emotional, magical. I felt so many different feelings and emotions throughout this journey to Antarctica and there are many moments when I feel numb and speechless about this place and the responsibilities I have to this delegation and as a Canadian citizen.  As a delegation, we were looking to explore … Continued

Antarctic Delegation Reflective Blog: Arianne Tremblay

Avec ma participation à la très spéciale délégation Students On Ice – Antarctique 2022, j’ai vu grandir chez moi un désir de porter ma voix pour tous les jeunes qui, venant de régions et de petites communautés, souhaitent faire avancer les causes qui leur tiennent à cœur. J’ai pu rencontrer six autres jeunes déléguées, tous … Continued