Sandra (middle in the back) in a selfie pose with some participants at the Forum
Sandra (middle in the back) in a selfie pose with some participants at the Forum

Sandra attends Emergency Management Forum for First Nations

The Emergency Management Forum for First Nations communities took place in Saskatoon from February 27th to March 1st, 2018.

Sandra (third from the right) with some participants at the Forum
Sandra (third from the right) with some participants at the Forum

The event served as an opportunity to learn from local communities on how to adapt to climate hazards (e.g., wildfires), and social emergencies (e.g., mental health and related issues).

At the forum, Sandra shared a factsheet on First Nation’s approach to respond to a climate hazard based on her research. The forum was reflective of a growing trend among First Nations communities to create and lead their own emergencies responses.