2009 Post-Journey Update

Posted by SOI World HQ

All participants returned home safely and eager to tell their stories. Grise Fiord, Nunavut students Terry Noah and Jason Qaapik Pijamini had a follow-up meeting with Federal Health Minister and MP for Nunavut the Honourable Leona Aglukkaq before returning to their home community in the high Arctic.

Grise Fiord, Nunavut students tell Minister Aglukkaq stories of Antarctica

Minister Aglukkaq accepts a Filter For Good water bottle

Geoff, Terry and Jason present Minister Aglukkaq with a plaque showing the HMS Endurance

A welcome banner for Terry and Jason at the Grise Fiord, Nunavut airport

Terry Noah being greeted at the Grise Fiord airport

Terry Noah and Jason Qaapik Pijamini entering the Qarmartalik School

Terry and Jason being welcomed back by Ummimak School principal Lee Wood

Terry and Jason give a presentation on their expedition to fellow students

A view of Canada's northernmost community, Grise Fiord, Nunavut