Sonia Wesche’s research focuses on the human dimensions of environmental change, more specifically on climate change impacts, vulnerability, adaptation, food and water security, and health and well-being in Indigenous communities. She works collaboratively with Indigenous communities and organizations in the Canadian North. Recent projects have focused on resilience in community-based traditional food systems; identifying and addressing water security issues in Nunavut communities; links between climate change, food security and community health; and community vulnerability and adaptation to environmental change in a social, economic and environmental sectors.

Dr. Wesche seeks students with a strong academic background, an interest in (or previous experience) working on environmental issues relevant to Indigenous (or other marginalized) communities, and a desire to apply rigorous analysis (qualitative, participatory or quantitative) to address issues of concern to northern community members and/or policy-makers.