🔥 New article out! “Host community logistics and advanced preparation: Insights from wildfire evacuations in Alberta”. How did High Level, Whitecourt & Hinton support First Nation 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.

“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...

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” www.sudbury.com/local-news/t... via sudbury.com #KokokoLake #LowerOnapingLake #ONFire #NorthBay #Sudbury #Wildfires

🔥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...

“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

🔥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/

“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?” www.timescolonist.com/the-mix/wild... via @timescolonist.bsky.social #BCWildfire #Health #Wildfires #WildfireSmoke

“In the unfortunate event your home, car or business is damaged as a result of a wildfire, here is some information to help you understand your insurance coverage…” www.ibc.ca/stay-protect... - Insurance Bureau of Canada #BCWildfire #Wildfires

“Airtankers and helicopters have been sent to help suppress the Cayenne Creek wildfire, discovered on Monday burning about 28 kilometres north of Seymour Arm.” www.castanet.net/news/Salmon-... - @castanet.net #BCWildfire #CayenneCreekWildfire #SalmonArm #SeymourArm #Sicamous 1/2

🔥On Aug 22, I-STEAM intern Mariah Calliou wrapped up her internship by presenting her FNWEP research on 2025 wildfire media coverage. She explored how mainstream vs academic narratives align—or don’t—around impacts on First Nations. Thanks for your great work, Mariah!

“An out-of-control wildfire near Yale in B.C.’s Fraser Canyon has grown to 120 hectares in size.” globalnews.ca/news/1134893... - Global News #BCWildfire #FraserCanyon #SailorBarWildfire #Wildfires #YaleBC

🔥 #FNWEPtips: Indigenous-led wildfire solutions work. In The Hill Times, leaders call on Canada to fund year-round Fire Guardians programs—proven, cost-effective, rooted in Indigenous knowledge.

Prescribed fire is an important tool for management of many ecosystems, but often there is a gap between desired and actual useage. We spoke to individuals representing three different perspectives on this issue, exploring the barriers to implementing prescribed fire in the region. buff.ly/KzxQyWO

🔥3 in a row? That’s a win. So is this book. Grab your copy now with 20% off using the code FIRE — valid until Sept 15! Available for paperback, EPUB, and PDF editions. 📚 www.ubcpress.ca/first-nation...

“Nova Scotia’s Department of Natural Resources (DNR) says the out-of-control wildfire in the West Dalhousie, N.S., area has grown to an estimated 1,977 hectares.” www.ctvnews.ca/atlantic/nov... - CTV News Atlantic #AnnapolisCounty #LongLakeWildfire #LongLakeWildfiresComplex #NovaScotia

“A wildfire in West Kelowna, B.C., is once again putting human negligence — or even outright recklessness — in the spotlight.” globalnews.ca/news/1133568... - Global News #BCWildfire #WestKelowna

🔥 Community Spotlight: Muskrats to Moose (M2M) centers Indigenous-led fire stewardship in the kisiskāciwani-sīpiy maskēko askīy (Saskatchewan River Delta). Check out the "We Are Fire" Toolkit — blending Indigenous + non-Indigenous knowledge for land care & fire reconciliation. www.wearefire.ca

“2 massive wildfires keeping crews busy on Vancouver Island” vancouver.citynews.ca/2025/08/12/2... - @citynewsvancouver.bsky.social #BCWildfire #MountUnderwoodWildfire #WesleyRidgeWildfire cc: #Nanaimo #Parksville #PortAlberni #Wildfires

🔥Host communities do more than provide beds. Supporting evacuees, especially Indigenous evacuees, takes planning, cultural awareness, and real collaboration. ✅ Be ready. Know your role. Engage the right people.

“The Wesley Ridge wildfire near Cameron Lake continues to grow and now sits at 538 hectares, as of 3 p.m. on Aug. 6.” www.vicnews.com/news/vancouv... via Victoria News #BCWildfire #Nanaimo #WesleyRidgeWildfire #Wildfires

“The Wesley Ridge wildfire burning on Vancouver Island is now 511 hectares in size and still burning out of control.” globalnews.ca/news/1131804... - Global News #BCHwy4 #BCWildfire #CameronLake #WesleyRidgeWildfire cc: #Nanaimo #Parksville #QualicumBeach #Wildfires

“LYTTON, B.C. — The BC Wildfire Service says an Incident Management Team has been assigned to the Cantilever Bar wildfire near Lytton, which is now estimated to be 1,262 hectares in size.” cfjctoday.com/2025/08/01/i... - @cfjctoday.bsky.social #BCWildfire #CantileverBarWildfire #Lytton #LyttonBC

🔥 #FNWEPtips: Stay informed with the CIFFC Fire Info page! Track active fires, view real-time maps, daily reports, fire stats, graphs & more across Canada. A must-bookmark tool during wildfire season. Stay informed, stay safe! 👉 ciffc.net

“Why some of the wildfires burning across the Yukon might be beneficial” www.cbc.ca/news/canada/... - CBC North #CulturalBurning #Wildfires #Yukon cc: #ABFire #BCWildfire

“Since April the BC Wildfire Service says it has seen close to 750,000 hectares of land burned due to wildfires in the province, but it’s nowhere near the 2023 record.” www.mycoastnow.com/87450/featur... - My Coast Now #BCNews #BCWildfire #Wildfires

It's 2025, and it's still climate change driving major forest loss through wildfires. With insights from @climate-guy.bsky.social and @calxcunningham.bsky.social @ucmerced.bsky.social @utas.edu.au www.nytimes.com/2025/07/21/c...

“Métis Nation–Saskatchewan (MN–S) is raising concerns about the level of resources being dedicated to protecting traditional lands from wildfires.” www.ctvnews.ca/saskatoon/ar... - CTV News Saskatoon #CulturalBurning #Indigenous #Saskatchewan #SKFire #Wildfires

NEWFOUNDLAND AND LABRADOR: “Only 3 wildfires now burning across N.L., as rain helps quell blazes” www.cbc.ca/news/canada/... - CBC Newfoundland and Labrador #BonavistaPeninsula #ChanceHarbour #MusgraveHarbour #NewfoundlandandLabrador #NLFire #RaggedHarbourFire #Wildfires #WinokapuFire

🔥Wildfires move fast—so must the info. Communities need real-time updates at every stage! Research shows that effective communication between fire agencies and the public can lead to faster, safer evacuations. Let’s keep our communities informed and safe.

“BC Wildfire Service releases information on how they determine the cause of wildfires” www.castanet.net/news/BC/5616... - @castanet.net #BCNews #BCWildfire #Wildfires cc: #Kelowna #Westbank #WestKelowna

🔥 #FNWEPtips: FireSmart Canada’s updated Landscaping Guide (May 2025) is here! Learn how to create a beautiful, fire-resilient yard with easy, science-backed tips. Protect your home this summer—start here: firesmartcanada.ca/wp-content/u...

“British Columbia’s Regional District of Okanagan-Similkameen has rescinded multiple evacuation alerts as the threat from a series of wildfires appears to have passed.” www.ctvnews.ca/vancouver/bc... - CTV News Vancouver #AugustLakeWildfire #BCWildfire #PrincetonBC #Wildfires #YoungCreekWildfire

“PRINCETON, B.C. — The August Lake Wildfire burning near Princeton is being held.” cfjctoday.com/2025/07/15/a... - @cfjctoday.bsky.social #AugustLakeWildfire #BCWildfire #PrincetonBC #Wildfires

NEWFOUNDLAND AND LABRADOR: “DEVELOPING Several cabins burned by wildfire near Chance Harbour” www.saltwire.com/newfoundland... - The Telegram #ChanceHarbour #NewfoundlandAndLabrador #NLFire #Wildfires

NEWFOUNDLAND AND LABRADOR: “Fire burning in Chance Harbour doubled in size overnight” www.cbc.ca/player/play/... - CBC News #ChanceHarbour #NewfoundlandAndLabrador #NLFire #Wildfires

ICYMI: “Placer Creek wildfire near Eastgate grows to over 700 hectares” www.castanet.net/news/Pentict... - @castanet.net #BCNews #BCWildfire #Eastgate #PlacerCreekWildfire cc: #PrincetonBC #Wildfires

🔥 In remote First Nations, social media is the main way people get updates during wildfires, but unverified posts can cause additional distress. Share only trusted updates. Ask: Is the person involved in the response? In crisis, trust matters. Stay safe!

MANITOBA: “Snow Lake is under a mandatory evacuation order for the second time this year, with residents needing to get out of the area by noon.” globalnews.ca/news/1128291... - Global News #Manitoba #MBFire #SnowLake #Wildfires

🔥 Evacuation planning is key to disaster preparedness. Done before a hazard strikes, it saves lives & builds resilience. Want to learn how evacuation preparedness shaped real-world experiences? 🔗 www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...

🔥 Heading outdoors this Canada Day weekend? Enjoy it safely! Every year, wildfires sparked by humans threaten lives & wildlife. Make sure you fully extinguish your campfire before leaving your site. For more tips: www.ontario.ca/page/how-pre...

NEWFOUNDLAND AND LABRADOR: “As if fighting a forest fire in a water bomber or helicopter wasn’t dangerous enough—now air crews have to contend with drones that may encroach on their flight paths.” vocm.com/2025/06/27/c... - VOCM #NewfoundlandandLabrador #NLFire #Wildfires

KAMLOOPS: “Crews able to keep fire south of Royal Inland Hospital from expanding” www.radionl.com/2025/06/26/s... - @radionl.bsky.social #BCWildfire #Kamloops #Wildfires

🔥 Canada faces an above-normal wildfire season, per the latest North American outlook. Drought, heat & wind are driving major fire activity from B.C. to Ontario. Eastern Canada fares better after a wetter spring. Full report 👉 www.nifc.gov/nicc-files/p...

“The County of Grande Prairie says suppression efforts on the Kiskatinaw River Wildfire are now taking place in Alberta.” everythinggp.com/2025/06/19/k... - EverythingGP #ABFire #Alberta #GrandePrairie #GPAB #KiskatinawRiverWildfire cc: #BCWildfire #Wildfires