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Title:

2022 SOI Youth Delegation to Antarctica

Agreement Number:

NST-2223-0073

Agreement Value:

$59,756.00

Agreement Date:

Dec 5, 2022 - Mar 31, 2023

Description:

Students on Ice (SOI) Foundation will bring together a group of 6 Canadian youth leaders and 4 expert staff for a unique delegation that will contribute to the global conversation, understanding, and collaborative action surrounding Canada’s role in the Antarctic Treaty, Ocean Conservation, and Climate Change. The delegation will include Inuit, First Nations and Southern Canadian youth leaders, who will each bring their own experience, perspectives, knowledge and background to the delegation. Youth delegates will join not only a transformative two-week delegation, but also affirm their roles within SOI’s life-long alumni network, amplify the voices of Northern Youth, inspire climate action, and promote the development and dissemination of knowledge of circumpolar regions, including the Antarctic.

Organization:

Polar Knowledge Canada

Location:

Gatineau, Quebec, CA J9J 3N7

Reference Number:

171-2022-2023-Q3-N0073

Agreement Type:

Grant

Report Type:

Grants and Contributions

Recipient Type:

Not-for-profit organization or charity

Recipient's Legal Name:

Students on Ice (SOI) Foundation

Program:

Northern Science and Technology Program

Program Purpose:

The program aims to create a strong research presence in Canada’s Arctic through POLAR. The program builds a knowledge base to support effective solutions to Arctic issues, northern policy and research development, and advances Canada’s position as a leading Arctic nation.