Students on Ice 2016 Arctic Expedition July 21 – August 05, 2016 NON-TECHNICAL PROJECT DESCRIPTION EXPEDITION OVERVIEW The Students on Ice 2016 Arctic Expedition represents a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for youth to expand their knowledge about the circumpolar world, and to gain a new global perspective on the planet, its wonders, and its present and future challenges with a strong focus on Inuit culture. The ship- and land-based journey will explore northern Quebec, the eastern Canadian Arctic and western Greenland between July 21 and August 5, 2016 (time spent in Nunavut waters and territory is between July 24 to 31, 2016). The expedition team will be made up of approximately 120 international high-school and college/university students and approximately 80 scientists, historians, archaeologists, Elders, artists, explorers, educators, innovators, experts, and public and private sector leaders. A message of caution will be shared with all expedition participants when visiting these sites. The entirety of the Nunavut leg of the expedition will take place on board our expedition vessel, the MS Ocean Endeavour (ship operated by Adventure Canada). All accommodations and meals for students and staff will take place onboard the vessel. At no point will any of our participants be overnighting on land. EXPEDITION STAFF MEMBERS The following staff list is current as of February 15, 2016. A complete, comprehensive list of staff on the Students on Ice 2016 Arctic Expedition will be available closer to the expedition date. 1. Aresenault, Emma 19. Lackenbauer, Whitney 2. Audlaluk, Larry 20. Lang, Linda 3. Baikie, Caitlyn 21. Leggott, Conor 4. Bianchi, Daniele 22. Lipman, Martin 5. Breen, Kate 23. Manh, Shirley 6. Carlsson, Olle 24. McDougall, Scott 7. Caron, Zoē 25. McNair-Landry, Eric 8. Carrey, Jean-Francois 26. Messier, Jean-Philippe 9. Caspell, Scott 27. Narraway, Lee 10. Chayer, Sira 28. Prince Albert II of Monaco 11. Dodds, Klaus 29. Petaulassie, Annie 12. Donaldson, Garry 30. Raffan, James 13. Gariepy, Marie-Pierre 31. Serkoak, David 14. Glithero, Diz 32. Struzik, Ed 15. Gray, David 33. Taylor, Alex 16. Green, Geoff 34. Walsh, Kelly 17. Jensen, Mike 35. Williams, Jennifer 18. Killulark, Genevieve The overall student to staff ratio will be less than 2:1. The anticipated experienced student to field guide staff ratio is less than 5:1. EXPERIENCED FIELD STAFF/GUIDES ORGANIZATION NAME STAFF TEAM ROLE QUALIFICATIONS / AFFILIATION Has led over 100+ expeditions to the Arctic and Antarctic; has taken over 2,500 students, educators Green, Geoff Students on Ice Expedition Leader and scientists from around the world on polar expeditions with Students on Ice Inuit elder; Professional Educator; Has developed Inuktitut teaching Nunavut Serkoak, David Inuit Elder / Educator materials; Currently an instructor Sivuniksavut with the Nunavut Sivuniksavut Training Program. From Nain, Nunatsiavut and holds almost 10 years experience in Arctic Youth and Arctic social and physical sciences. Baikie, Caitlyn Students on Ice Partnerships Has participated in 2 SOI Program Manager expeditions and the 2014 Victoria Straight Expedition. Bianchi, Daniele University of MA and PhD in Atmospheric and Oceanographer Washington Oceanic Sciences. Full-scope Family Physician with LMCC (2008) and CCFP (2009) certification and 4 years of post- Qikiqtani residency experience working in Dr. Breen, Kate General Expedition Doctor remote, northern Canada. Hospital Additional training and experience in the areas of Tuberculosis Medicine, Obstetrics, and Emergency Medicine. Field Guide / Professional educator and has led Olle, Carlsson Polar Quest Educator polar expeditions since 1991. Firefighter and backcountry guide; Carrey, Jean- Field Guide / at 24 years old, he was the Students on Ice Francois Educator youngest Canadian to have summited Mount Everest. SOI management team member responsible for education programming. Since 2001 has been Manager, Education working as a guide, naturalist, Caspell, Scott Students on Ice Programs wilderness trip leader, and outdoor educator, spending the majority of his time in the polar regions. Manager of Migratory Birds and Habitat Conservation, Atlantic Donaldson, Canadian Ornithologist, Region, overseeing the Garry Wildlife Services Wildlife Biologist implementation of CWS programs for protected areas, species at risk and migratory birds. Holds degrees specializing in biology and Arctic seabird ecology. MEd and PhD in Education with a focus and passion for Ottawa Educator & Youth environmental education. Faculty Glithero, Diz University Advocate member at Ottawa University. Has worked on more than a dozen polar expeditions. Ph.D., BSc. Following 21 years as a Grayhound Gray, David Arctic Biologist & museum scientist and curator, Information Historian David is now an independent Services researcher, writer, and filmmaker. 19 years as a science educator and Student Experience program developer at the Manitoba Jensen, Mike Coordinators/Scienc Manitoba Museum. Has worked on Museum e Educator SOI Arctic expeditions for the past 7 years. SOI management team member Manager, Expedition responsible for planning and Manh, Shirley Students on Ice Logistics logistics, has travelled and worked on 6 SOI expeditions. Program Director for Arctic Tern I, McDougall, Zodiac Arctic Tern a unique platform for Arctic Scott Driver/Educator education, science, film and media. Extensive experience in polar McNair-Landry, Pittarak Polar Expeditions, expedition planning, and Arctic Eric Expeditions Expedition Planning adventures. Founder and current executive director of the UNESCO Biosphere Messier, Jean- Reserve of Manicouagan-Uapishka. UNESCO Educator Philippe Has also worked in Nunavik since 2004 as co-founder of Northern Aboriginal Seminars. Author, geographer and polar Raffan, James Author Educator historian. Has been involved with SOI since 2000. Award winning journalist and Journalist and author. Has been traveling to and Struzik, Ed Educator Author writing about the Arctic for more than 30 years. Field Guide and Safety Officer on 20+ polar expeditions; Students on Ice Field Guide / 15+ seasons in Antarctica, 5 in the Alex Taylor / Parks Canada Safety Guide Arctic; working in the Rocky (AB / BC) Mountain National Parks for nearly 30 years. *A comprehensive list of staff on the Students on Ice 2016 Arctic Expedition will be available closer to the expedition date (approximately May 2016). To learn more about expedition participants (students and staff) and the expedition in general, please visit http://studentsonice.com/expedition/arctic-expedition-2016/. ITINERARY The itinerary for the Students on Ice 2016 Arctic Expedition is as follows: *Weather and Ice Conditions will also be factors in determining the final itinerary decisions July 21 – Ottawa, ON - Pre-program orientation July 22 – Ottawa, ON - Pre-program orientation July 23 – Ottawa, ON to Kuujjuaq, QC July 24 – Killiniq, NU - Landing – visit to historic site - Zodiac Cruise July 25 – Hantzsch Island (Bird Cliffs), NU - Zodiac Cruise July 26 – Lady Franklin Island/Monumental Island, NU - Zodiac Cruise July 27 – Kekerten Island Whaling Station, NU/Pangnirtung, NU - Kekerten: Landing – Visit to historic site - Pangnirtung: Landing - Community visit July 28 – Auyuittuq, NU - Landing – hike July 29 – Expedition Day at Sea July 30 – Sunneshine Fjord/Akpait, NU - Fjord – landing; NWA – zodiac cruise July 31 – Qikiqtarjuaq, NU - Landing – community visit Aug 01 – Qaqulluit, NU/Davis Strait - NWA – zodiac cruise Aug 02 – Ilulissat, Greenland - Landing and Zodiac Cruise Aug 03 – Sisimiut (fueling)/Itelliq, Greenland - Landing Aug 04 – Kangerlussuaq, Greenland to Ottawa, ON Aug 05 – Ottawa, ON NB: Students on Ice is acquiring all other necessary Parks Canada, Environment Canada, and Government of Nunavut permits for potential visits to national parks, archaeological/palaeological sites, and other national wildlife and protected areas. PROPOSED ACTIVITIES Daily shore landings and zodiac cruises will last anywhere from 1.5 to 3 hours each. Only a maximum of 10 zodiacs will be used, with 10 passengers each. Expedition activities at national wildlife areas and all other protected areas will not involve any biological research. Participants will strictly be visiting for observation and educational purposes only. No species nor specimens will be interfered with nor removed from the sites. Prior to visits at these sites, expedition staff will give a briefing to all participants on the biological aspects of each site, as well as review the visitor guidelines required to insure utmost respect and care so that participants do not cause any damage to these sites. On-site interpretation and monitoring will take place during each visit by expedition staff. Moreover, when in Auyuittuq National Park, we will have local Parks Canada staff as guides and bear monitors, following all the guidelines applicable when visiting a national park. Working in consultation with and under the leadership of Geoff Green (Expedition Leader and Students on Ice’s Founder and Executive Director), our CWS senior representative, Garry Donaldson, and other SOI expedition staff will ensure that participants take reasonable precautions throughout the Students on Ice 2016 Arctic Expedition. EDUCATION PROGRAM Themes for the 2016 Arctic Expedition include Climate Change, Connecting Youth to Nature, and Truth and Reconciliation. Students will learn about the changes taking place in the Arctic environment and how these are linked to broader global