Native America Calling

Members from the 41 Canadian Brigade Group (CBG) and local firefighters, participate in fire prevention operations in Alberta (Photo: MCpl Genevieve Lapointe, Canadian Forces Combat Camera, Canadian Armed Forces)

Wednesday, June 14, 2023 – Canada’s Indigenous communities brace for wildfires

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Wildfires in Canada are not just sending clouds of smoke to major U.S. cities. They’re also a threat to residents, including a dozen or more Indigenous communities that were forced to evacuate. The country’s Natural Resources ministry predicts this summer could be the worst wildfire season on record.

GUESTS

Amy Cardinal Christianson (Métis),  Indigenous fire specialist with Parks Canada and co-host of the Good Fire Podcast

Brandi Morin (Cree, Iroquois, and French), journalist and author

Kenza El Bied, Director General of Sector Operations Branch, a part of the Regional Operations Sector of Indigenous Services Canada 

Mentioned on today’s show: Canadian Wildland Fire Information Center interactive map & FireSmoke Canada 

 

Break 1 music: Kwelosoet (song) Fawn Wood (artist) Kikāwiynaw (album)

Break 2 music: Bui yo oh wanina (song) Judy Trejo (artist) Circle Dance Songs of the Paiute and Shoshone (album)

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