Dr. Andrew Spring’s research group works collaboratively with partneres on community-defined and led projects that build towards more resilient Northern food systems.
We partner with Ka’a’gee Tu First Nation, Délı̨nę Got’ine Government, Tsá Tué Biosphere Reserve, Sambaa K’e First Nation, City of Yellowknife, and Ecology North.
The Northern Sustainable Food Systems Research Group (NSFSRG), led by Professor Andrew Spring at Wilfrid Laurier University, partners with Indigenous communities and northern organizations to advance sustainable food systems and climate resilience. Our research combines traditional knowledge and innovative science to address food security challenges, support community well-being, and build stronger, more resilient northern futures. Explore our projects below to see how NSFSRG is making a difference.
Led by Dr. Andrew Spring, the Northern Food Systems Research Group (NFSRG) is composed of researchers, students, and community practitioners engaged in Participatory Action Research in the Northwest Territories. The NFSRG works collaboratively with partners on community-defined and led projects that build towards more resilient Northern food systems.
Key community partners include: Ka’a’gee Tu First Nation, Délı̨nę Got’ine Government, Tsá Tué Biosphere Reserve, Sambaa K’e First Nation, City of Yellowknife, Ecology North.
Stay connected with the latest insights, stories, and updates from the Northern Sustainable Food Systems Research Group (NSFSRG). Led by Professor Andrew Spring, our blog shares research highlights, community partnerships, and practical reflections on food security, climate resilience, and sustainable futures in Canada’s North and beyond.
