International Polar Year Antarctica University Expedition 2009 - In Partnership with Students On Ice Expeditions.

Students on Ice Expeditions

Post-Expedition 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.

Photo: Jesse Tungilik, Students on Ice

Grise Fiord, Nunavut students tell Minister Aglukkaq stories of Antarctica

Photo: Jesse Tungilik, Students on Ice

Minister Aglukkaq accepts a Filter For Good water bottle

Photo: Jesse Tungilik, Students on Ice

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

Photo: David Gray, Students on Ice

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

Photo: David Gray, Students on Ice

Terry Noah being greeted at the Grise Fiord airport

Photo: David Gray, Students on Ice

Terry Noah and Jason Qaapik Pijamini entering the Qarmartalik School

Photo: David Gray, Students on Ice

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

Photo: David Gray, Students on Ice

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

Photo: David Gray, Students on Ice

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