People
Nicole J. Wilson
Dr. Wilson is an Assistant Professor and a Canada Research Chair (TII) in Arctic Environmental Change and Governance in the Department of Environment and Geography at the University of Manitoba. She is a scholar of settler origin (born in Treaty 7 Territory) whose research focuses on Indigenous peoples, environmental governance, and climate change. She is particularly passionate about water governance and security. Dr. Wilson holds a PhD in Resource Management and Environmental Studies from UBC.
Catherine Brazeau
Catharine is a PhD Candidate in the Faculty of Environment, Earth, and Resources at the University of Manitoba, supervised by Dr. Nicole Wilson. Catharine is interested in the technologies, institutions and cultures which inform Canada's approach to Arctic governance. Previously, she studied ways in which protected areas in Canada approach stakeholder relationships.
Julius Odei
Julius is a Master’s student in the Faculty of Environment, Earth, and Resources at the University of Manitoba, supervised by Prof. Nicole Wilson. Julius is interested in ecosystem change and impacts for people, climate change and adaptation, and environmental governance and justice. He is working on a research project on climate change, water quality, and water governance in Manitoba.
Lila Asher
Lila is the Research Coordinator for the Environmental Governance & Change Lab. In this role, they support Dr. Nicole Wilson with research and administrative tasks to keep things running smoothly. Lila’s research interests and academic background include climate and energy policy, Indigenous-settler co-governance, and city planning
Kimberly Ovitz
Kim is a PhD student and researcher passionate about bringing together diverse forms of knowledge and expertise to explore ecological phenomena and inform wildlife conservation and management. Her research typically focuses on the local-regional scale and involves employing participatory approaches and mixed-methods to understand species movements, interactions, and environmental change.
EGC Lab Alumni
Suresh B.K.
Suresh holds a Master of Environment (MEnv) from the University of Manitoba (2024). He conducted research on Inuit Knowledge and Community-Based Monitoring in Chesterfield Inlet, Nunavut. He is also interested in community-based resource management, conservation, Indigenous Knowledge, and climate change.