The Churchill Northern Studies Centre has partnered with Winkler-based Other Brother Roasters to create their own signature coffee, Birdfish Blend.

"As a research station, coffee is an important part of our days which can start early and end late," Grant MacNeil says, Executive Director at the Churchill Northern Studies Centre.

He notes they chose Other Brother because of their ethically sourced coffee, and to support a local Manitoban company.

Owner Erin Plett explains Other Brother Roasters was born in 2011. Since the beginning, she says an ethicially sourced product was a priority.

"We wanted to make sure the coffee, the green bean, we are ordering is from farms where the workers are taken care of properly and faily compensated," Plett says. "So that we weren't contributing to the cycle of harm to other people."

She notes they're excited to support another Manitoban organization, "it's really cool how that circle can continue."

"Knowing that a researcher is going to fill their thermos with our coffee before they jump in a helicopter or drives out into the field is really great."