Join us for an engaging two-hour online session focused on building community fire resilience and preparing for wildfire and smoke events in First Nations communities.
This collaborative workshop features presenters from the First Nations' Emergency Services Society (FNESS), the Pacific Institute for Climate Solutions (PICS), and the SFU BREATHE Project. Together, they'll share practical tools, innovative resources, and community-driven strategies to strengthen safety, preparedness, and health.
Agenda Overview
FNESS FireSmart Program Overview
Presenter: Malina Garner, FireSmart Program Supervisor
Learn how FireSmart supports communities in reducing wildfire risk through practical, culturally appropriate strategies and engagement.
Wildfire Resilience in BC Rural & Remote Communities: Community Fire
Resilience Handbook
Presenters: Valentin Helmus, Jaina Gahunia, Sharon Sa, Gabrielle Wong (Research Assistants with Rural Community Resilience Project) Prem Gundarah, SFU BREATHE project & BC Lung Foundation
The Rural Community Resilience Project has developed a community-led fire resilience handbook for rural and remote communities in BC. Join us to learn about the handbook, highlighting the newest tools and resources integrated based on your feedback, and an open discussion on wildfire smoke and air quality. We look forward to welcoming connection, contributions, and strengthening community resilience in the face of wildfires!
Register Today: email lory.oberst@fnhic.ca