First Nations Wildfire Evacuation Partnership

🔥Good Fire went LIVE at the Mountain Film Festival (Nov 5)! Host Dr. Amy Cardinal Christianson sat down with Alvin First Rider of the Blood Tribe to talk cultural fire, Fire Guardians, and restoring balance to the land.

🎧 New ep soon! podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/g...

Canada had one of its worst wildfire seasons ever. Here's how one key region is already planning ahead | CBC News The province's 2025 wildfire season officially ended Friday, with northwestern Ontario experiencing the most activity. The region, with the largest wildfire on record, faced several community evacuati...

“Northwestern Ontario bore brunt of province's wildfire season with evacuations, outages and a record blaze” www.cbc.ca/news/canada/... - CBC Thunder Bay

#DeerLakeFirstNation #ONFire #Ontario #Wildfires

🔥We’re taking a closer look at “Preparing to Host.” Once relationships are built, preparation turns plans into action—ensuring systems, people & supports are ready to welcome evacuees with care, respect & cultural understanding.

Canada Wildfire - Webinars and courses Our webinars feature leading experts discussing a range of topics related to wildfires. Whether you're a researcher, practitioner, or simply interested in learning, our platform provides a space for d...

🔥 Don't miss our next webinar this Friday! Join us to discuss two major reports on the Jasper Wildfire Complex.

📅 Nov 7 | 10:30–12:00 MT / 12:30–2:00 ET
👉 www.canadawildfire.org/webinarsandc...

#wildfire #Canada #jasper #scicomm #fire #firebehavior #analysis #community #impact #webinar

Dr. Tara also served on the committee but wasn’t present for this photo.

🔥The FNWEP team had an amazing time at the Wildland Fire Safety Summit in Calgary! Inspiring week connecting with passionate pros, sharing ideas, & learning from diverse wildfire perspectives.

📷 The steering committee, including our own Dr. Amy!

Preparation involves clarity around partnerships—who is responsible, accountable, consulted, and informed—as well as understanding the financial and operational demands of hosting.

📍To download, head to the “Our Work” tab on our website.
🔗 Link in bio!

🔥 We are diving into our new infographic, starting with “Before You Host.” Hosting evacuees means more than offering space—it’s about building relationships, planning ahead, and leading with care.

Parks Canada releases two reports on Jasper fire confirming cause, development - Alberta News Two reports on last year's devastating wildfire in Jasper, Alta., confirm the blaze was caused by lightning and accelerated by intense winds and dry conditions.

JASPER, ALBERTA: “Two reports on last year's devastating wildfire in Jasper, Alta., confirm the blaze was caused by lightning and accelerated by intense winds and dry conditions.” www.castanet.net/news/Alberta... - @castanet.net

#ABFire #Alberta #Jasper #Wildfires

Expert: Health consequences of wildfire smoke Canada’s 2023 wildfire season caused the country’s worst air pollution levels since 1998, according to a new report. It warns that if such pollution levels persist, Canadians could lose about two year...

ICYMI: “Canada’s 2023 wildfire season caused the country’s worst air pollution levels since 1998, according to a new report. It warns that if such pollution levels persist, Canadians could lose about two years of life expectancy.” www.mcgill.ca/newsroom/cha... - McGill University

#WildfireSmoke

Evacuation alert due to man-made dam near Kamloops, B.C., rescinded An evacuation alert issued for several properties in B.C.'s Interior last week over a potential failure of a man-made dam has been rescinded.

“An evacuation alert issued for several properties in British Columbia’s Interior last week over concerns of a potential failure of a man-made dam has been rescinded.” vancouver.citynews.ca/2025/10/13/e... - @citynewsvancouver.bsky.social

#FadearCreek #Kamloops #SunPeaks

Day 1 of the WRCC BFK Gathering is complete! Today’s theme: Orientation, Visibility & Shared Purpose. Thank you to everyone who brought energy, insight, and intention to the day. We’re building something important — together.
#WRCC #WildfireResilience #BFKGathering

🔥 New Resource Alert! 🚨 The FNWEP just dropped a new infographic to help communities prepare for evacuees. This print-ready checklist offers actionable guidance & is available as a high-res TIFF for poster-size printing! Download under “Our Work” on our website! 🔗 Link in bio!

🔥Guess what? The FNWEP just developed a new infographic with key recommendations for Host Communities. This is just a teaser. The full resource is dropping next week. Stay tuned!

One week until the inaugural BFK Gathering!

📅 Oct 8–9 marks the launch of #WRCC & a new movement in wildfire resilience.
🌎 From Indigenous fire stewards to global researchers—join the most diverse group ever assembled in Canada.

🔗 Final virtual registration: pgevents.eventsair.com/wrcc-bfk-gat...

Host community logistics and advanced preparation: Insights from wildfire evacuations in Alberta This paper examines the experiences of three host communities in Alberta involved in supporting and accommodating evacuees during the record 2023 wild…

🔥New article out! “Host community logistics and advanced preparation: Insights from wildfire evacuations in Alberta”. How did High Level, Whitecourt & Hinton support evacuees in 2023? Read key lessons + challenges: www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...
By Yearwood, McGee & Wong.

Behind the scenes of the National Indigenous Fire Gathering - Pre-Event! #thunderbirdcollective #landneedsguardians

🔥Exciting Events Ahead! The FNWEP team is attending a few events this October.
💬 Attending any of these? Come say hi!
We look forward to connecting, sharing knowledge, and building connections.

Evacuation alert lifted near wildfire in B.C.’s Okanagan An evacuation alert affecting residents of three small communities in B.C.’s Okanagan lifted Sunday, as the nearby wildfire is now considered under control.

“An evacuation alert affecting residents of three small communities in B.C.’s Okanagan lifted Sunday, as the nearby wildfire is now considered under control.” www.ctvnews.ca/vancouver/bc... - @ctvnewsvancouver.bsky.social

#BCWildfire #OspreyLake #Wildfires cc: #PrincetonBC #Summerland

🔥 Sending our best to all gathering in Penticton, BC (Sept 23–25) for the 1st National Indigenous Fire Gathering, hosted by the Thunderbird Collective on snpink’tn territory. The FNWEP proudly supports Indigenous leadership in fire. 🌿

For more info: www.ilinationhood.ca/events/natio...

Wildfire evacuation orders lifted in Cariboo region of B.C. Interior | CBC News Several evacuation orders prompted by wildfires in British Columbia's Interior have been rescinded, although residents in a portion of the area will remain on alert.

ICYMI: “Wildfire evacuation orders lifted in Cariboo region of B.C. Interior” www.cbc.ca/news/canada/... - CBC British Columbia

#BCWildfire #BeefTrailCreekWildfire #Cariboo #DustyLakeWildfire #UlkatchoFirstNation cc: #Wildfires #WilliamsLake

Two new wildfires reported in northeastern Ontario The Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry has reported two additional wildfires in the North Bay and Sudbury districts, bringing the total number of active fires to three

“Two new wildfires reported in northeastern Ontario” www.sudbury.com/local-news/t... via sudbury.com

#KokokoLake #LowerOnapingLake #ONFire #NorthBay #Sudbury #Wildfires

Evacuating a First Nation Due to Wildfire Smoke: The Case of Dene Tha’ First Nation - International Journal of Disaster Risk Science Almost every year, First Nations are evacuated in Canada because of wildfire proximity and smoke. Dynamics of wildfires, and remote locations, unique sociocultural characteristics, and limited emergen...

FNWEP’s research also highlights factors contributing to the disproportionate impact of wildfires on Indigenous communities such as: 60% of reserves in wildfire-prone zones.
📑Read more: link.springer.com/article/10.1...

One in seven First Nations impacted as Canada battles raging wildfires As wildfires scorch Canada amid its second-worst wildfire season on record, Indigenous leaders and experts say the country’s approach remains reactive — leaving Indigenous communities disproportionate...

🔥Wildfires are hitting Indigenous communities hardest. 1 in 7 First Nations evacuated this season, as shown in this article: www.nationalobserver.com/2025/08/19/n...

🔥We are proud to share that our co-founders, Dr. Tara McGee & Dr. Amy Cardinal Christianson, are finalists for the 2025 SSHRC Impact Awards (Connection Award) for their work with the First Nations Wildfire Evacuation Partnership! 👏🏅

🔗 More: sshrc-crsh.canada.ca/en/news/2025...

Small wildfire near lumberyard in eastern Newfoundland started in bark pile LETHBRIDGE - A wildfire that broke out Sunday in the community of Lethbridge in eastern Newfoundland forced the evacuation of some homes but did not grow overnight.

“A wildfire that broke out Sunday in the community of Lethbridge in eastern Newfoundland forced the evacuation of some homes but did not grow overnight.” www.thecanadianpressnews.ca/environment/... - @cdnpress.bsky.social

#Lethbridge #NewfoundlandandLabrador #NLFire #Wildfires

It will feature a practical checklist to help communities prepare to welcome evacuees. We are still in the early stages, but we can’t wait to share it with you soon! 🚨

🔥New Resource in the Works: We are developing an infographic titled Recommendations for Host Communities: Supporting First Nations During Evacuations.

www.instagram.com/p/DOOaY64EZy8/

TNRD issues evacuation orders, alerts due to Mine Creek fire near Coquihalla MERRITT, B.C. - The Thompson-Nicola Regional District (TNRD) has issued an evacuation order and an evacuation ...

“MERRITT, B.C. — The Thompson-Nicola Regional District (TNRD) has issued an evacuation order and an evacuation alert in connection with the Mine Creek wildfire.” cfjctoday.com/2025/09/03/t... - @cfjctoday.bsky.social

#BCHwy5 #BCWildfire #CoquihallaHighway #Merritt #MineCreekWildfire cc: #Kamloops

Wildfires in 2023 drove Canada's air pollution. How could it affect life expectancy? Some of Canada's hard-hit wildfire regions rivalled some of the world's most polluted places in 2023, a new report says.

“Wildfires in 2023 drove Canada's air pollution. How could it affect life expectancy?” www.timescolonist.com/the-mix/wild... via @timescolonist.bsky.social

#BCWildfire #Health #Wildfires #WildfireSmoke