What does real-time ice monitoring look like in the North? In the final chapter of Impact in Action, Rex Holwell shares how SmartICE technology is helping communities access sea ice information to support safe travel on the ice. From the SmartQAMUTIK to the SmartBUOY, SmartICE tools collect and share real-time ice thickness data in response to changing ice conditions. Watch the final chapter now. #SmartICE #ImpactInAction #ClimateTech #IceMonitoring
SmartICE Monitoring and Information Inc.
Technology, Information and Internet
St John’s, Newfoundland and Labrador 2,071 followers
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About us
SmartICE is an award-winning technological innovation for the North. We offer climate change adaptation tools that integrate Indigenous and local knowledge of ice with advanced monitoring technology and satellite mapping for ice travel safety. Our community-based services provide invaluable, data-driven insights into ice thickness and local ice travel conditions, in near real-time. We embrace a social enterprise business model that aims to expand opportunities for economic and social development in northern Indigenous communities while supporting cultural practices and livelihoods. Our tools offer information that support better decision-making across numerous industries. From mining, shipping and fisheries, to emergency response and national defence - SmartICE offers enhanced clarity for environmental monitoring and situational awareness in the north.
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https://www.smartice.org/
External link for SmartICE Monitoring and Information Inc.
- Industry
- Technology, Information and Internet
- Company size
- 11-50 employees
- Headquarters
- St John’s, Newfoundland and Labrador
- Type
- Nonprofit
- Founded
- 2017
- Specialties
- Ice Safety, Ice Sensing, Climate Change, Sea Ice, Traditional Indigenous Knowledge, Data Acquisition, Remote Monitoring Technology, Climate Change Adaptation, Evidence Based Decision Making, and Indigenous Culture
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710 Torbay Rd
St John’s, Newfoundland and Labrador A1A 5G9, CA
Employees at SmartICE Monitoring and Information Inc.
Updates
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The final video of the Impact in Action series arrives this Thursday. In Video 3, we're reflecting on the importance of sea ice for travel, harvesting, and culture, and how SmartICE technology and ice operations are helping support northern communities as ice conditions continue to change. Stay tuned. The final video drops Thursday, May 21. #ImpactInAction #SmartICE #ClimateAdaptation #IceMonitoring #OceanTechnology
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⭐Join us in welcoming Patrick Akhiatak to our team as one of our SmartSTART Mentorship Participants! In this role, Patrick will engage in mentorship opportunities that support his professional and personal growth while working toward his career goals. Patrick is an Inuk man from Ulukhaktok, located on Victoria Island, the 9th largest island in the world. He is passionate about hunting and providing traditional food for his family, often bringing his three young sons along to teach them traditional practices and respect for the land and animals. Patrick also takes pride in maintaining his hunting equipment, has served on local Hunters and Trappers Committee boards, enjoys video games, and is currently working toward launching a contracting company with a vision of “for the community, by the community." #SmartSTART #MentorshipProgram #IndigenousLeadership #CareerGrowth #SmartICE
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Impact in Action, Video 2 is here. In this video, Renee Semigak reflects on the impact of the Northern Production Centre, the Employment Readiness and Technology Development Program, and the opportunities created over the past seven years. This work is rooted in community leadership, building skills, and creating pathways for the next generation. Applications are now open for the 2026 ERTDP cohort. ➡️ Learn more here: https://lnkd.in/eygha_sa #ImpactinAction #NorthernProductionCentre #SmartICE
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Coming this Wednesday: Impact in Action, Video 2. This May marks seven years since SmartICE opened the Northern Production Centre in Nain, Nunatsiavut, supporting community-led innovation, training, and meaningful employment. Featuring Renee Semigak, this story highlights the impact of the Employment Readiness and Technology Development Program as SmartICE prepares to launch recruitment for this summer’s ERTDP cohort. #ImpactinAction #NorthernProductionCentre #SmartICE
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We are very proud to announce that our CEO, Carolann Harding, ICD.D, has once again been named one of Atlantic Business Magazine’s Top 50 CEOs for 2026, marking her third consecutive year receiving this honour. Carolann’s leadership has guided SmartICE through continued growth and expansion across Northern Canada, strengthening its role as a leader in climate adaptation and community-driven innovation. Her focus on empowerment, collaboration, and Indigenous leadership has scaled the organization’s impact and reach. This recognition reflects her exceptional leadership and continued impact. Congratulations, Carolann. We are incredibly grateful for your inspirational leadership and guidance. #ABMTop50 #AtlanticTop50CEO #AtlanticBusinessMagazine
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Impact in Action, Video 1. In the opening clip, Rosina shares: “Welcome to Nain, our beautiful homeland. Enjoy your stay when you come to Nain.” Sea ice is a highway. A connection to culture. A way of life. As climate change makes ice travel more unpredictable, SmartICE is working alongside communities to navigate this reality, blending Indigenous and local knowledge with technology to support safe travel in a changing climate. This is the story behind the work. Follow along as we continue the Impact in Action series. Stay tuned for Video 2. #ImpactInAction #NorthernProductionCentre #Nain #SmartICE https://lnkd.in/dWSe6vkr
Impact in Action: A Way of Life on the Ice
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Over the next three weeks, Impact in Action will take you behind the scenes of SmartICE’s work, exploring the why, the technology, and the people making it possible. Video 1 drops this Wednesday, May 6. Stay tuned. Special thanks to Rosina Holwell and Sikusiutet, the Community Management Committee in Nain, for sharing their knowledge and being part of this series. #ImpactInAction #NorthernProductionCentre #SmartICE
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🌟 Join us in welcoming Brian Jank back to the team, this time full-time! Brian has joined SmartICE as our new Accounting & Payroll Support Specialist. In his role, Brian supports financial operations through payroll, reporting, and account management. After completing his work terms with us, he has now graduated from the Accounting and Financial Management program at the College of the North Atlantic, congratulations Brian! Brian brings a diverse background, with experience as a cook, dock worker, and technician. Outside of work, he enjoys DIY building and home renovations, sci-fi movies, hiking, science, reading, and spending time with cats. We’re excited to have him on board! #WelcometotheTeam #Accounting #BusinessManagement #CollegeoftheNorthAtlantic #SmartICE
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Join SmartICE as a Resilience Coordinator and help strengthen the wellness, belonging, and success of our Northern Indigenous team! 🌿 You’ll support employees through check-ins, workshops, resources, and action plans while promoting cultural safety, inclusion, and resilience across the organization. Ideal candidates have experience in social work, community development, or Indigenous wellness, and thrive in collaborative, trauma-informed environments. Apply now:🌐https://lnkd.in/eg34nzCY #ResilienceCoordinator #IndigenousWellness #TeamSupport #SmartICE
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