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2026 Saavittut Inuit Cultural Land Camp

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We are excited to announce a new partnership between Northern Youth Leadership (NYL) and the Students on Ice (SOI) Foundation, working alongside NYL Youth Ambassadors and SOI Alumni, to bring a land-based youth program to Mittimatalik (Pond Inlet), Nunavut this year.


Location: Mittimatalik (Pond Inlet), Nunavut


Program Dates: August 31 – September 8, 2026


Application Deadline: April 28, 2026


Who Can Apply: Inuit, Inuvialuit, and Indigenous youth ages 18–30 who are Alumni of

Northern Youth Leadership (NYL) or Students on Ice (SOI)


Cost: Free to participate


Gear: Outdoor gear can be provided if needed



Application deadline: April 28, 2026


About the Program

The Students on Ice Foundation is an internationally recognized organization that offers transformative, place-based learning experiences for youth in the Arctic and Antarctic. Through its programs, SOI connects youth with Elders, scientists, educators, and community leaders, supporting leadership grounded in environmental understanding, cultural knowledge, and global awareness.


Saavittut 2026 is the first time this program is being delivered in Mittimatalik. It brings together youth, community knowledge holders, and partners to learn directly from the land and sea ice, while grounding experiences in Inuit knowledge systems.


We are excited to begin this work in the community and are hopeful to continue community relationships.


Program Highlights

Participants will engage in a range of land-based, cultural, and science-based learning experiences, including:

  • Sea ice and coastal land-based exploration

  • Environmental and ecological monitoring on the land

  • Hands-on sampling and observation of ecosystems using microscopes

  • Learning with Elders through storytelling, language, and cultural teachings

  • Cultural exchange grounded in Inuit knowledge systems

  • Evening reflection and sharing circles focused on leadership, connection, and community


Who Can Apply

This opportunity is open to NWT youth, with limited spaces available for this year’s program.

We encourage youth who are interested in land-based learning, leadership, culture, science, and community connection to apply.


Apply Now



 
 
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