STUDENTS ON ICE expedition 2016 JULY 21 – AUGUST 5 Photo © Martin on Ice Lipman/Students Photo The Expedition

The 16th annual Students on Ice Arctic Expedition will be a profound hands-on experience for youth to expand their knowledge of the changing circumpolar world, foster a new understanding and respect for the planet, and gain the inspiration and motivation needed to help lead us to a healthy and sustainable future.

Our ship-based expedition will bring together of and Qikiqtarjuaq and explore more than 100 high school and university students the breathtaking Auyuittuq National Park. In from around the world with inspiring scientists, we will explore a UNESCO World elders, artists, musicians, dignitaries, authors Heritage site, the Illulisat Icefjord, before sailing and innovators. Immersed in nature and engaged south to the quaint fishing town of Itilleq. Our in cross-disciplinary activity, students will be expedition will end in Kangerlussuaq, where we inspired, motivated, educated and challenged. will board our charter flight back to Ottawa.

The 2016 Arctic Expedition begins in Canada’s Each day will be filled with exploration, discovery, capital city, Ottawa. After several days of pre- presentations, workshops, hands-on research, expedition activities, we fly to , to hikes, and lots of adventure! Activities will include board our expedition vessel and set sail to explore wildlife encounters, visits to Arctic communities, the communities, coasts, fiords, bays and islands as well as the opportunity to acquire first-hand of the Canadian Arctic before crossing the Davis knowledge and insight into the dynamics of Strait to explore the western coast of Greenland. , traditional knowledge, scientific research, policy and other important Arctic The expedition will sail around southeastern and global topics. with visits to the communities The greatest classrooms on Earth Through inspiring educational opportunities at the ends of the Earth, Students on Ice fosters a new understanding and respect for the planet.

Students on Ice (SOI) is an award-winning SOI believes that the Polar Regions are the world’s organization offering unique educational greatest classrooms and tremendous platforms expeditions to the Antarctic and the Arctic. for education in history, culture, science, political, social and environmental issues. Since 2000, SOI Our goal is to provide students with a has taken more than 2,500 students and educators transformative experience in one of the most from 52 countries to the Polar Regions. fascinating, wild and awe-inspiring places on Earth.

Why the arctic?

The Arctic is a deeply essential part of our Planet. It  Students on Ice Arctic Expedition offers a once in a lifetime illuminates our history and is a cornerstone of our opportunity for youth, from both the north and south, to become global ecosystem and our future. It is a homeland, “engaged in the discussion and decisions about the future of the wilderness, frontier, laboratory and classroom. It is Arctic. What better place to do it than on a journey through the on the frontlines of environmental, cultural, political, Arctic? Will we continue to react to events as they unfold, or social and economic change. There is a perfect storm of challenge and opportunity facing the Arctic. will we be leaders in the race to chart the region’s economic, Just as it has shaped us, we are now shaping it. environmental and cultural future? The Arctic offers Students on Ice a powerful and Ed Struzik, award-winning” Arctic journalist and author experiential learning environment. One that connects youth with the natural world in a profound way and inspires them to understand the complexities of these challenges and opportunities, and empowers them to explore the ideas, actions and solutions needed for a sustainable future. Photo © Lee Narraway/Students on Ice Narraway/Students © Lee Photo

“ Being around and learning more about my culture and the way of life of our elders helped me connect to my home. The experience changed the way I look at the world and the importance of my culture in it.” Chaim Anderson, Nain, NL – Student on Arctic 2014 BAFFIN ISLAND

Illulisat Auyuittuq National Park GREENLAND Qikiqtarjuaq Kangerlussuaq Join the Pangnirtung Itilleq Lady Franklin expedition Island Killiniq Atlantic Ocean Kuujjuaq If you are interested in attending the Sea 2016 Arctic expedition either as a student or staff member, please contact Students on Ice at 1-866-336-6423 or [email protected]. Visit Ottawa studentsonice.com for more information.

The expedition fee is $11,900 CAD from Ottawa, Canada. Students may also inquire about Our expedition ship scholarship opportunities. The Students on Ice The M/V Ocean Endeavor is among the unique Foundation is a registered charitable organization vessels in the world specifically constructed for in Canada – #83664 8766 RR0001 and in the expedition voyages to the far reaches of the Polar U.S. – Polar Education Foundation is a registered Regions. The vessel serves as our floating home 501(c)(3) charity Federal ID (EIN) 20-5853356. and classroom.

The ice-strengthened hull permits our ship to Most of all, this expedition has inspired me to make a change. go safely through Polar waters. Her draft and “Having met so many of the youth who are involved in pressing maneuverability allow her to access isolated issues and offering their services has made me realize I do fiords, bays and secluded communities. M/V not need to wait another 20 years to be important. Ocean Endeavor has a 1B ice-class rating, advanced communications and navigation Raslan Abdul Rahan, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia equipment and an experienced crew. Student on” Arctic 2015 As an expedition vessel the M/V Ocean Endeavor is fully equipped with a fleet of 20 Zodiacs and SOI Alumni – other necessities for exploring the Arctic. Impacts & Outcomes

The SOI Alumni program provides ongoing support through mentorship, educational and networking opportunities. Joined with a vast network of global leaders, alumni are making a difference within their communities and beyond.

SOI expeditions have helped inspire alumni to: ᎰᎰCollaborate with partners, policy and decision makers to protect and sustainably develop the ᎰᎰDefine career goals and pursue dreams Polar Regions ᎰEarn scholarships and research grants Ꮀ ᎰᎰDevelop advancements in green technology ᎰForm global youth groups to tackle social Ꮀ ᎰᎰShare their experiences through presentations, and environmental issues media, writing books and producing ᎰᎰBecome globally-minded ambassadors documentaries & leaders Photo © Martin on Ice Lipman/Students Photo

“ Ov er the past 15 years, Students on Ice has benefited the Arctic, its people, and youth worldwide in profound and unique ways. SOI reminds each of us that we need to get involved for the sake of our planet.” H.S.H. Prince Albert II of Monaco, Honorary Chair of the Students on Ice Foundation

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