First Nations Wildfire Evacuation Partnership
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Uniting Researchers, First Nations, & Agencies to improve wildfire evacuation processes since 2013.
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Uniting Researchers, First Nations, & Agencies to improve wildfire evacuations.
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🔥Evacuation Myth vs. Reality: Not all wildfire info online is accurate. While many updates are shared to help, some may be outdated or incorrect. Always check the source before acting. Trusted info helps communities evacuate safely.
January 28, 2026 at 4:46 PM
🔥Evacuation Myth vs. Reality: Not all wildfire info online is accurate. While many updates are shared to help, some may be outdated or incorrect. Always check the source before acting. Trusted info helps communities evacuate safely.
🔥Research Snapshot: During the 2011 SLK 35 wildfire, Mishkeegogamang Ojibway Nation faced a mandatory evacuation. Interviews show varied responses—some left, others stayed—driven by risk perception, home attachment, control, and lived experience.
January 23, 2026 at 6:04 PM
🔥Research Snapshot: During the 2011 SLK 35 wildfire, Mishkeegogamang Ojibway Nation faced a mandatory evacuation. Interviews show varied responses—some left, others stayed—driven by risk perception, home attachment, control, and lived experience.
🔥Applications are open for the 2026 I-STEAM Pathways Program! A fully funded summer research internship for First Nations, Métis & Inuit undergrads. FNWEP is offering a wildfire evacuation project (Spring/Summer 2026). Apply by Jan 23, 2026: isteam-pathways.ualberta.ca/student-appl...
January 19, 2026 at 4:54 PM
🔥Applications are open for the 2026 I-STEAM Pathways Program! A fully funded summer research internship for First Nations, Métis & Inuit undergrads. FNWEP is offering a wildfire evacuation project (Spring/Summer 2026). Apply by Jan 23, 2026: isteam-pathways.ualberta.ca/student-appl...
🔥 Be ready before an emergency hits! The Government of Canada recommends every household have an Emergency Plan. It takes less than 20 min and helps you know what to do, where to go, and who to contact during fires, floods, outages & more.
January 14, 2026 at 4:40 PM
🔥 Be ready before an emergency hits! The Government of Canada recommends every household have an Emergency Plan. It takes less than 20 min and helps you know what to do, where to go, and who to contact during fires, floods, outages & more.
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How effective are landscape scale fuel treatments? Today we're revisiting this brief, published in collaboration with the Rocky Mountain Research Station. Read the full publication on our website: buff.ly/JFbHILd
January 12, 2026 at 8:27 PM
How effective are landscape scale fuel treatments? Today we're revisiting this brief, published in collaboration with the Rocky Mountain Research Station. Read the full publication on our website: buff.ly/JFbHILd
🔥 With #WildfirePrepDay coming in May, now is the time to plan your wildfire-risk-reducing project—and FireSmart Canada can help with a $500 award to make it happen.
January 9, 2026 at 4:50 PM
🔥 With #WildfirePrepDay coming in May, now is the time to plan your wildfire-risk-reducing project—and FireSmart Canada can help with a $500 award to make it happen.
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“B.C. is creating a program to allow companies that make technology used for wildfire suppression and flood mapping to test their gear in real-world applications through an InnovateBC “testbed.”” terracestandard.com/2025/12/16/b... - Terrace Standard
#BCFlood #BCPoli #BCWildfire
#BCFlood #BCPoli #BCWildfire
B.C. sets up program to test new tech for firefighting, emergency management - Terrace Standard
New ‘testbed’ will allow real-world testing of things such as new firefighting drone technology
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December 17, 2025 at 6:47 PM
“B.C. is creating a program to allow companies that make technology used for wildfire suppression and flood mapping to test their gear in real-world applications through an InnovateBC “testbed.”” terracestandard.com/2025/12/16/b... - Terrace Standard
#BCFlood #BCPoli #BCWildfire
#BCFlood #BCPoli #BCWildfire
🔥The FNWEP wishes you a Merry Christmas and a joyful holiday season filled with peace, warmth, and connection! Thank you for being part of our community.
December 17, 2025 at 4:34 PM
🔥The FNWEP wishes you a Merry Christmas and a joyful holiday season filled with peace, warmth, and connection! Thank you for being part of our community.
🔥Our book, First Nations Wildfire Evacuations: A Guide for Communities and External Agencies, offers practical advice, checklists & real stories from 200+ evacuees. Proceeds support Yukon First Nations Wildfire & Indigenous students at the UofA. Get it at @ubcpress.bsky.social
December 12, 2025 at 4:38 PM
🔥Our book, First Nations Wildfire Evacuations: A Guide for Communities and External Agencies, offers practical advice, checklists & real stories from 200+ evacuees. Proceeds support Yukon First Nations Wildfire & Indigenous students at the UofA. Get it at @ubcpress.bsky.social
🔥Prepared host communities make evacuations run smoother. A new article shows how planning, strong relationships, training, and experience shape effective hosting. Communities that invest in these foundations are better equipped to support evacuees. Read more: www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...
December 8, 2025 at 5:00 PM
🔥Prepared host communities make evacuations run smoother. A new article shows how planning, strong relationships, training, and experience shape effective hosting. Communities that invest in these foundations are better equipped to support evacuees. Read more: www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...
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KELOWNA: “New research from UBC Okanagan shows wildfires spread far less predictably than Canada’s current fire models suggest.” www.castanet.net/news/Kelowna... - @castanet.net
#BCWildfire #Kelowna #Okanagan #Wildfires
#BCWildfire #Kelowna #Okanagan #Wildfires
UBCO study shows wildfire spread is more unpredictable than current models assume - Kelowna News
New research from UBC Okanagan shows wildfires spread much less predictably than Canada’s current fire models suggest.
www.castanet.net
December 7, 2025 at 9:45 PM
KELOWNA: “New research from UBC Okanagan shows wildfires spread far less predictably than Canada’s current fire models suggest.” www.castanet.net/news/Kelowna... - @castanet.net
#BCWildfire #Kelowna #Okanagan #Wildfires
#BCWildfire #Kelowna #Okanagan #Wildfires
🔥We wrap up our infographic series with “After You Host.” Hosting continues after evacuees return—through coordination, reflection, and recovery. Support a safe return, debrief with partners, update plans, and recognize the teamwork that made hosting possible.
December 3, 2025 at 5:06 PM
🔥We wrap up our infographic series with “After You Host.” Hosting continues after evacuees return—through coordination, reflection, and recovery. Support a safe return, debrief with partners, update plans, and recognize the teamwork that made hosting possible.
🔥Exciting news! Our co-founders Dr. Tara McGee and Dr. Amy Cardinal Christianson have won the 2025 SSHRC Impact Award (Connection Award) for their work with the First Nations Wildfire Evacuation Partnership. Huge congrats to Drs. McGee & Christianson! 🏅👏
November 27, 2025 at 4:53 PM
🔥Exciting news! Our co-founders Dr. Tara McGee and Dr. Amy Cardinal Christianson have won the 2025 SSHRC Impact Award (Connection Award) for their work with the First Nations Wildfire Evacuation Partnership. Huge congrats to Drs. McGee & Christianson! 🏅👏
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MANITOBA: “The province says it will monitor areas where fires are currently burning to try and avoid flare-ups ahead of next year’s wildfire season.” www.ctvnews.ca/winnipeg/vid... - @ctvnewswinnipeg.bsky.social
#Manitoba #MBFire #Wildfires #Winnipeg
#Manitoba #MBFire #Wildfires #Winnipeg
Province warns wildfires could burn underground over winter
The province says it will monitor areas where fires are currently burning to try and avoid flare-ups ahead of next year’s wildfire season.
www.ctvnews.ca
November 26, 2025 at 4:28 AM
MANITOBA: “The province says it will monitor areas where fires are currently burning to try and avoid flare-ups ahead of next year’s wildfire season.” www.ctvnews.ca/winnipeg/vid... - @ctvnewswinnipeg.bsky.social
#Manitoba #MBFire #Wildfires #Winnipeg
#Manitoba #MBFire #Wildfires #Winnipeg
🔥Honouring our partnerships means sharing results back with communities. On Nov 21, Nathan Polard-Yopek presented his Master’s research to Dene Tha’ leadership. This research on First Nations emergency preparedness was completed as part of the FNWEP and funded by NRCan.
November 24, 2025 at 5:23 PM
🔥Honouring our partnerships means sharing results back with communities. On Nov 21, Nathan Polard-Yopek presented his Master’s research to Dene Tha’ leadership. This research on First Nations emergency preparedness was completed as part of the FNWEP and funded by NRCan.
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🎙️ Garnet Mierau, Shelagh Pyper & Kelsey Winter of WRCC join host Matthew Kristoff of YourForest Podcast to discuss the launch of the #WRCC and why a unified, whole-of-society approach is critical for wildfire resilience.
🎧 Listen here: open.spotify.com/episode/5iVZ...
#YourForestPodcast
🎧 Listen here: open.spotify.com/episode/5iVZ...
#YourForestPodcast
167 - Building Canadian Wildfire Culture with Kelsey Winter, Shelagh Pyper and Garnet Mierau
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November 19, 2025 at 8:10 PM
🎙️ Garnet Mierau, Shelagh Pyper & Kelsey Winter of WRCC join host Matthew Kristoff of YourForest Podcast to discuss the launch of the #WRCC and why a unified, whole-of-society approach is critical for wildfire resilience.
🎧 Listen here: open.spotify.com/episode/5iVZ...
#YourForestPodcast
🎧 Listen here: open.spotify.com/episode/5iVZ...
#YourForestPodcast
🔥 A closer look at “While You Host”: Hosting is more than logistics—it’s about care, respect, and partnership. Keep families together, stay adaptable, and ensure cultural, language & spiritual supports. Collaborate with leaders, listen for emerging needs, and communicate clearly to build trust.
November 19, 2025 at 5:20 PM
🔥 A closer look at “While You Host”: Hosting is more than logistics—it’s about care, respect, and partnership. Keep families together, stay adaptable, and ensure cultural, language & spiritual supports. Collaborate with leaders, listen for emerging needs, and communicate clearly to build trust.
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“Wildfire danger is rapidly spreading into places we never expected” www.earth.com/news/wildfir... - @earthdotcom.bsky.social
#ClimateChange #Wildfires
#ClimateChange #Wildfires
Wildfire danger is rapidly spreading into places we never expected
Climate change is set to dramatically expand global wildfire danger this century, pushing risk into new regions.
www.earth.com
November 13, 2025 at 10:24 PM
“Wildfire danger is rapidly spreading into places we never expected” www.earth.com/news/wildfir... - @earthdotcom.bsky.social
#ClimateChange #Wildfires
#ClimateChange #Wildfires
🔥When wildfires force First Nations to evacuate, host communities provide safety, shelter & support—but face major challenges like limited resources, language barriers & financial strain. Stronger planning & collaboration can improve outcomes for all.
November 14, 2025 at 4:43 PM
🔥When wildfires force First Nations to evacuate, host communities provide safety, shelter & support—but face major challenges like limited resources, language barriers & financial strain. Stronger planning & collaboration can improve outcomes for all.
🔥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...
🎧 New ep soon! podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/g...
November 10, 2025 at 5:18 PM
🔥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...
🎧 New ep soon! podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/g...
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“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
#DeerLakeFirstNation #ONFire #Ontario #Wildfires
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...
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November 6, 2025 at 11:11 PM
“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
#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.
November 5, 2025 at 4:40 PM
🔥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.
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🔥 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
📅 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
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...
www.canadawildfire.org
November 4, 2025 at 7:31 PM
🔥 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
📅 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
🔥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!
📷 The steering committee, including our own Dr. Amy!
October 31, 2025 at 3:53 PM
🔥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!
📷 The steering committee, including our own Dr. Amy!
🔥 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.
October 22, 2025 at 4:05 PM
🔥 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.