🔥Missanabie Cree First Nation in northern Ontario is on track to open a 360-room Indigenous evacuation centre, with capacity for up to 600 evacuees. The facility will offer shelter, cultural spaces and a stronger connection to community. Read more: www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...

🔥On Aug 21, I-STEAM intern Thomas Carstens presented his work with the FNWEP. He explored how AI can strengthen emergency planning for Indigenous communities, wildfire evacuations & host-community coordination. Best wishes, Thomas!

🔥Wildfire impacts continue long after First Nations communities return home. Recovery means restoring wellbeing, culture, services, and connections to land. Support First Nations leadership by following trusted updates, amplifying community voices, and advocating for long-term investments.

🔥Wildfire season continues to impact First Nations communities across Canada. As of August 11, 2026, 31 First Nations communities have been impacted by wildland fires, with 20 communities evacuated and 2,524 individuals displaced. Behind these numbers are families, cultures, and communities.

“Officials say temporary access permits that would allow people to briefly return to evacuation zones in Summerland, B.C., for specific reasons are under review.” www.ctvnews.ca/vancouver/ar... - @ctvnewsvancouver.bsky.social #BaldRangeWildfire #BCWildfire #Okanagan #Summerland

Temporary access permits under review for Summerland evacuation zone

Officials say temporary access permits that would allow people to briefly return to evacuation zones in Summerland, B.C., for specific reasons are under review.

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🔥We are grateful to have them as members of the FNWEP Advisory Committee (2025–2026)! Their expertise helps guide the FNWEP’s research and knowledge mobilization efforts to improve wildfire evacuation impacts on First Nations communities. Learn more: sites.google.com/ualberta.ca/...

🔥 Myth vs. Reality: Community members who stay behind during evacuations can play vital roles. Research found that volunteers monitored wildfire conditions, cared for animals, corrected rumours, and provided critical updates that supported evacuees. Stay informed. Stay safe

🔥Thank you to everyone who participated in the FNWEP Wildfire Evacuation Workshop in Edmonton last week. Over two days, participants shared lived and professional insights on evacuation. Their contributions will help shape future recommendations and strengthen resilience.

🔥The FNWEP is hosting a Wildfire Evacuation Workshop in Edmonton today and tomorrow! Led by Dr. Tara McGee and Dr. Amy Christianson, participants with lived and professional experience will share lessons and recommendations to strengthen wildfire evacuation outcomes for First Nations communities.

🔥Welcome Thomas Carstens, our new I-STEAM Intern! Since May 1, he’s been supporting FNWEP research with Drs. Tara McGee & Douglas Yearwood, exploring how AI can strengthen emergency planning for Indigenous communities, wildfire evacuations, and host-community coordination. Welcome aboard, Thomas! 👏

🔥Wildfire evacuations don’t affect everyone the same, and First Nations communities deserve plans that reflect their realities. Research by Christianson, McGee & Whitefish Lake First Nation 459 calls for community-led, culturally safe evacuation plans, proper funding, and long-term recovery support.

🔥 #WRCC2026 Day 2 Recap Momentum continued with an Indigenous fire stewardship panel, lightning talks, and deeper collaboration. Strong dialogue and clear steps toward regional action on wildfire resilience—on to Day 3! #WRCC

🔥Wildfire Community Preparedness Day returns May 2, 2026! Every action counts in reducing wildfire risk. Research shows neighbourhood efforts boost safety & resilience. Host cleanups, workshops, or drills and help build a safer, stronger community together.

“A cluster of wildfires are burning in British Columbia, many of them on land that is already parched, marking the beginning of a season that has some officials planning for how to conserve water.” globalnews.ca/news/1182010... - Global News #BCWildfire #Drought #Wildfires 1/2

Fires, drought and water woes to begin B.C.’s wildfire season | Globalnews.ca

A cluster of wildfires are burning in British Columbia, marking the beginning of a season that has some officials planning for how to conserve water.

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“Evacuation Alert issued for Konni Lake Fire Area” www.emergencyinfobc.gov.bc.ca/event/wildfi... - Emergency Info BC #BCPoli #BCWildfire #Chilcotin #KonniLakeFire #KonniLakeWildfire cc: #Cariboo #Wildfires #WilliamsLake

Evacuation Alert issued for Konni Lake Fire Area - EmergencyInfoBC

Wildfire - The Xeni Gwet’in First Nation Government, Tŝilhqot’in National Government and the Cariboo Regional District have issued an Evacuation Alert for the Konni Lake Fire Area due to wildfire. Any...

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“The wildfire southwest of Qualicum Beach, estimated at 0.1 of an hectare, is the first of the season on Vancouver Island. It was considered under control and was not expected to spread...” www.timescolonist.com/local-news/v... - @timescolonist.bsky.social #BCWildfire #HorneLake #QualicumBeach

Vancouver Island sees first wildfire of season as temperatures soar

The fire near Horne Lake comes just days after the B.C. Wildfire Service warned of an elevated risks of fires due to drought this spring and into the summer.

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ICYMI: “'Ready to ignite': Risks of burning grass outweigh perceived benefits, warns DNR” www.cbc.ca/news/canada/... - CBC Nova Scotia #NovaScotia #NSFire #Wildfires

'Ready to ignite': Risks of burning grass outweigh perceived benefits, warns DNR | CBC News

The risk of inadvertently starting a wildfire when burning grass to deal with ticks, improve soil quality, or remove weeds and dead foliage outweigh any perceived benefits, warns Nova Scotia's manager...

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🔥Myth vs. Reality: Evacuation decisions are complex. Some stay behind not from indifference, but due to barriers, risk perception, or choice, like protecting home/animals, access limits, unclear danger, or self-reliance. Understanding this improves safety & planning.

“There are some exceptions, such as southern B.C. into southern Alberta and southwestern Saskatchewan. Those areas have already seen some wildfire-conducive conditions emerge, Carr said.” - @weathernetwork.bsky.social #Canada cc: #ABFire #BCWildfire #SKFire #Wildfires

BC Wildfire Weekly - Wildfires + More@bcwildfirewkly.bsky.social · 5mo ago

CANADA: “Wildfire season may get off to a relatively quiet start in Canada but lingering drought and a warm summer could tip the scales towards another severe year, experts say.” www.theweathernetwork.com/en/news/weat... - @weathernetwork.bsky.social #ABFire #BCWildfire #Kamloops #MBFire #NWTFire

“The Saskatchewan Public Safety Agency says wildfire conditions in northern Saskatchewan are looking promising, but southern Saskatchewan could be in trouble.” www.cjwwradio.com/2026/04/08/2... - Country 600 CJWW #Saskatchewan #SKFire #SKPoli #Wildfires

SPSA says wildfire outlook for northern Saskatchewan is more favourable than last year

The Saskatchewan Public Safety Agency says wildfire conditions in northern Saskatchewan are looking promising,...

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🔥Big news! We have launched a donation link to support our community-driven research on wildfire evacuation & preparedness in First Nations communities. 💛 To donate: ualberta.alumniq.com/giving/to/sc... (also in bio)

MANITOBA: “Pimicikamak Cree Nation Chief worried upcoming wildfire season might force another evacuation” winnipeg.citynews.ca/2026/04/07/p... - @citynewswpg.bsky.social #Manitoba #MBFire #PimicikamakCreeNation #Wildfires

Pimicikamak Cree Nation Chief worried upcoming wildfire season might force another evacuation

It’s been a difficult 12 months for the community of Pimicikamak Cree Nation. The community was evacuated twice last wildfire season, and a third time late last year after a days-long power outage cau...

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“Currently, the fire is 3.6 hectares and burning east of Highway 1, less than 12 kilometres south of Lytton.” vancouver.citynews.ca/2026/04/06/o... - @citynewsvancouver.bsky.social #BCHwy1 #BCWildfire #Lytton #SiskaCreekWildfire

One of the first wildfires of the year recorded south of Lytton

A wildfire near the village of Lytton in B.C.'s Southern Interior was reported on Monday.

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🔥When communities evacuate, where they go and how they’re supported matters! Thoughtful planning and culturally informed approaches can transform a difficult experience into one more manageable. 📚 To learn more: www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...

🔥 Event in sight: Dr. Tara (FNWEP co-founder) presents tomorrow at the First Nations All-Hazards Forum in West Edmonton. Her 3:15 PM session shares key wildfire evacuation research. If you are attending, connect with us 👋 Learn more: www.treatysix.org/events/first...

🔥New article in The Conversation by Drs. Tara & Amy examines how governments can better support Indigenous communities disproportionately impacted by wildfires. Indigenous communities account for 42% of wildfire evacuations in Canada.

MANITOBA: “Drought conditions have been getting better in Manitoba over the last few months, as the province comes off one of the worst wildfire seasons in history.” www.ctvnews.ca/winnipeg/art... - @ctvnewswinnipeg.bsky.social #Manitoba #MBFire #Wildfires #Winnipeg

Dry conditions improving, but wildfire season up in the air

Drought conditions have been getting better in Manitoba over the last few months, as the province comes off one of the worst wildfire seasons in history.

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🔥 Myth vs. Reality: The work doesn’t start when wildfire season begins—it never stops! Emergency teams prepare year-round by reviewing lessons learned, updating evacuation plans, training responders, testing alerts, and strengthening coordination to help ensure evacuations are faster and safer.

Save the date! WRCC Wildfire Resilience Knowledge & Networks Gathering 📅 May 5-7, 2026 📍 Quebec City, QC Learn more: wrcc-crffc.com/events/bfk-g... #WRCC #WildfireResilience #WildfireManagement #KnowledgeMobilization #IndigenousFireStewardship #TechnologyInnovation #collaboration #networks

🔥Research Snapshot: What enables effective disaster volunteering in Indigenous communities? Drawing on case studies from Māori (Aotearoa–NZ), First Nations (Canada) & Navajo Nation (U.S.), this study shows response works best when it’s culturally grounded, trust-based & community-led.