Together we can leave a legacy for future generations. The North is a special place for conservation. A unique place of diverse flora and fauna, and vibrant indigenous cultures-and one of the most immediately and dramatically impacted by our warming climate. It plays a fundamental role for polar bear ecology and behavior, climate change, archaeology, Indigenous studies, tourism and the studies of birds, plants, and insects. 

Our Mission 

The Churchill Northern Studies has been at the leading edge of climate and environmental based research for over 40 years now. Our support for this research has supported our broadening understanding of the changes and impacts to our climate and environment that have resulted from natural and more significantly human induced change. “To Understand and Sustain the North.” We take our motto seriously and know that it goes beyond pure and applied scientific research. While scientific research is our core reason for existing, we facilitate and promote education through our multi-day programs and student groups. We recognize that those who visit us become those who understand the north, and become part of the team who work to sustain it.

About 

The Churchill Northern Studies Centre provides crucial resources of northern studies by supporting researchers and conducting education programming. We are an essential contact potent between scientists and teachers from the south and residents of the Churchill area and the North. 

Established in 1976, Churchill Research Centre, Inc., operating as the Churchill Northern Studies Centre (CNSC) is a registered Canadian charity (CRN 10096 61 75 RP0001). Members of the local community, university researchers and government officials founded the CNSC in 1976 to promote and support northern-based research and education. While supported in part by the Manitoba Department of Advanced Education, the CNSC is neither an extension of government nor a university-owned field station. The Centre is operated by a Board of Directors, an on site administrative staff and volunteers.

Research 

Churchill’s unique location at the transition zone between arctic tundra and northern boreal forest, where the freshwater of the Churchill River meets the western shore of Hudson Bay, attracts researchers from around the world. Each of these environments is  located a short distance from the CNSC and offer unparalleled research opportunities.The CNSC has supported the work of over 300 researchers through logistical support and the Northern Research fund (NRF). 500 peer-reviewed journal articles have been published in the fields of polar bear ecology and behavior, climate change, archaeology, native studies, tourism, and the studies of birds, plants, and insects. The center also hosts a variety of university and high school credit and non-credit field courses. Providing students with hands -on experience in the field. 

Education 

The Centre provides high quality, affordable educational experiences to the general public through partner organizations such as the Earthwatch Institute, Roads Scholar and our own CNSC Learning Vacations. The Centre is operational year-round with winter ecology and Northern Lights courses, spring bird and botany courses, summer beluga whale courses and fall polar bear courses. Clients participate in multi-day programs at the CNSC where they have the opportunity to interact with researchers and students. For thousands of individuals, Churchill and the CNSC is their first introduction to the Canadian Arctic.

Rocket Greens 

Rocket Greens is a hydroponic food production project operated by the Churchill Northern Studies Centre in northern Manitoba. Our mission is to improve our community’s access to affordable produce, no matter the season. Using the Growcer’s hydroponic growing technology, we distribute fresh, locally-grown leafy greens to our community every week of the year — yes, even in subarctic winters.

Donate Today 

Your donations ensures that we can continue to support our research and school programs and that the CNSC can continue to play a significant role within our local community and the north for years to come.