We recently engaged with the Ulkatcho First Nation Fire Department for a day of skill refinement. By the day’s end, the Ulkatcho First Nation Fire Department achieved impressive milestones.
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Collaborative Structural Defense Planning with Stl’atl’imx communities
In November, our team was graciously welcomed into six Northern Stl’atl’imx communities: Tsal’alh, Xwisten, Xaxl’ip, Ts’kw’aylaxw, T’it’q’et, and Sekw’el’was. Our objective? To collaborate with local experts and initiate the framework for a new community Structural Defense Plan (SDP).
Ktunaxa Nation communities train to combat wildfires
In the Ktunaxa Nation, Yaq̓it ʔa·knuqⱡi ‘it (Tobacco Plains) and ?Aq’am have been forging a path towards self-reliance in the face of wildfires. This year, they’ve been on a journey acquiring skills and knowledge to protect their communities and preserve their traditions.
First Nation community members learn first aid to protect family and community
This fall, we were honoured to be invited by eight First Nation communities along the southern coast of British Columbia to provide first aid training to their members.
FNESS Newsletter ⎻ The Quarterly Responder ⎻ October 2023
The October 2023 issue of the Quarterly Responder is here! Read to learn more about the First Nations Emergency Services Society (FNESS) and see what we’ve been doing since our last newsletter in June 2023.
Good Fire: Using flames to heal nature, community, and culture
After a record-breaking wildfire season in British Columbia, it may be shocking to know that not all fire is bad. In fact, Indigenous peoples from around the world have been using “Good Fire” for tens of thousands of years to prevent “Bad Fires” and to promote healthy populations of flora and fauna.
12 Ditidaht First Nation members join fire department to protect their community
In August, FNESS’ Reo Jerome and Kathy Ferguson conducted a 4-day training session and had 12 members come out and commit to joining the fire department.
Protecting the community of Witset from the John Brown Creek Fire
The structural defense task force was assembled to help protect the community of Witset which was on evacuation alert because of the John Brown Creek Fire.
Saik’uz First Nation wins third place at National Indigenous Firefighter Competition
Team BC, represented by Saik’uz First Nation firefighters, won third place at the national competition in Montreal and made their families, community, and province proud.
BC First Nations evacuation supports and resources
If you’re on evacuation order, First Nations, and living in BC, here is a list of supports and resources to help during this difficult time.
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