Dr. Amy Cardinal Christianson, Hazard Management, Indigenous Wildfire Representative and Research Scientist talks to See Change Makers correspondent, Sean Mullen, about a variety of topics.
A summary of the topics are: Historical Forest Management practices up to now, Indigenous perspectives related to fire and land stewardship, international and national examples of Indigenous fire stewardship, policy issues and challenges related to fire stewardship, certifications, and evacuations. As well, she reflects on roles that knowledge keepers should have in future governmental interactions. She also discusses educational resources and possibilities for Indigenous students considering a career in Fire, Hazard, and Forest Management.
Listen to See Change MAKERS extended interview with Christianson to hear about all these topics.
IMPORTANT LINKS:
NARWHAL ARTICLE on Indigenous Cultural Burning featuring Amy