#UBCForestry faculty members discuss the need for data-driven solutions and Indigenous-led stewardship to strengthen forest resilience as wildfires grow more intense in Canada. Learn how proactive, holistic fire management can reduce risks. Via nature: go.nature.com/3zdKoUc

You may be wondering how it can be safe to use fire as a tool for land stewardship. This video describes all the work that goes in to making sure prescribed fire is safe for communities and practitioners: youtu.be/8gI4ufTcxF0?si…

YINTAH, the Indigenous Canadian documentary feature, is coming to Netflix in Canada later this fall. Spanning more than a decade of the Wet’suwet’en nation’s fight for sovereignty, it follows Howilhkat Freda Huson and Sleydo’ Molly Wickham as their nation reoccupies and

🔥 The Bordering on Disaster Conference, happening on September 19&20, will receive several presentations from the emergency management industry, including Dr. Tara's on 'Welcome to our City: How to be a successful host community to First Nation Evacuees' on Sept 20 at 12:50 pm.

🏡 Are you planning on building or renovating your home? Check out our Home Development Guide for tips on which materials to use and how to make your home #FireSmart! ➡️ ow.ly/zCe050ToeOk

Wildland firefighters have historically used bandanas or cloth masks as their own form of respiratory protection on the fire line. However, these offer little to no protection against hazardous gases or the incredibly small particulates found in wildfire smoke.

1/2 First Nations, Inuit, and Métis applicants—looking to protect vulnerable species and safeguard important habitats? 🌱🐾 Apply for Indigenous Partnerships for #SpeciesAtRisk funding by October 30, 2024: canada.ca/en/environment…

"Fire weather" is increasing at an alarming rate, creating a tinderbox for wildfires. Meteorologist Alex Wallace has more on this growing threat: bit.ly/3Zr7TUw

A prescribed burn is set to begin near Moir Park in #Cranbrook as early as Thursday, September 19, 2024, weather permitting. This burn is part of a series of planned treatments aimed at managing local wildfire risk. Learn more cranbrook.ca/news/prescribe… City of Cranbrook

🔥 Reminder! The Bordering on Disaster Conference starts today! Catch Dr. Tara’s talk tomorrow at 12:50 PM on “Welcome to Our City: How to Be a Successful Host Community to First Nation Evacuees.” Attending the conference? We’d love to connect and hear about your experience!

Fire guardians trained in Indigenous and western fire practices would work year-round to reduce fire risk, help properties become fire safe, and conduct cultural burns that restore forest health vancouversun.com/opinion/op-ed/…

Indigenous fire stewardship offers an innovative solution to lowering costs, protecting communities, and ensuring a sustainable future. 🌲 Read how from Amy Christianson & Robert W. Gray in The Vancouver Sun bit.ly/4eviKkz