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September 30, 2024
Ontario First Nations sue the federal government over alleged deadly underfunding of fire protection on reserves
Indigenous Services Canada said fire deaths on reserves are “deeply concerning and highlight the urgent need for better fire protection.” Toronto Star: The federal government’s “discriminatory” underfunding of fire protection on First Nation reserves is responsible for Indigenous people perishing in blazes at dramatically higher rates than other Canadians, a lawsuit filed by two Ontario First Nations...
September 12, 2023
CGI partners with Mustimuhw Information Solutions to advance fire safety for First Nation communities
NationTalk: MONTRÉAL – CGI (NYSE: GIB) (TSX: GIB.A) announces today that it is partnering with Mustimuhw Information Solutions Inc. (MIS) to develop a fire prevention solution for First Nation communities across Canada. This project is part of the Indigenous Digital Health Ecosystem (IDHE) initiative within the Digital consortium. IDHE will be a culturally aligned digital platform and suite...
March 15, 2023
Remote northern Ontario Cree community to get fire truck following girl’s death
Winnipeg-based Fort Garry Fire Trucks expected to deliver pumper next week CBC News: A remote northern Ontario Cree community expects to receive a fire truck in the next week. It will arrive two months after a child died in a fire. In late January, a 10-year-old girl in the community of Peawanuck died in a house fire....
January 6, 2023
Work progresses on strengthening fire services in Keno, Ross River, Old Crow and other Yukon communities
NationTalk: The Government of Yukon recently delivered a wildland fire truck and firefighting equipment to Keno for use this winter. The new equipment is part of the government’s work with unincorporated communities to strengthen their volunteer fire services through education, training and equipment. Residents from Keno were provided a program orientation with the fire truck...
July 14, 2021
Coroner Findings on Fire Deaths in First Nations
Nishnawbe Aski Nation – In response to the Office of the Chief Coroner report, Nishnawbe Aski Nation and Chiefs of Ontario have identified the following priorities for major improvements to fire safety and prevention: Increase fire safety awareness and education through Amber’s Fire Safety Implement a standardized service delivery model across NAN Ensure community infrastructure...
July 1, 2021
Coroner Findings on Fire Deaths in First Nations
Ontario Chief Coroner’s Table on Understanding Fire Deaths in First Nations (OCC-UFDFN) The OCC-UFDFN examined fire deaths in First Nations communities in Ontario over a ten-year period, spanning from 2008 to 2017. This review identified 56 deaths in 29 fires that occurred in 20 First Nations communities across Ontario. Communities where the fatal fires occurred...
March, 2021
Amber’s Fire Safety Campaign Update report
Think about fire before it starts: Amber’s Fire Safety Campaign: Update Report 2021 Amber’s Fire Safe Campaign continues to: Provide a smoke detector in every home in NAN territory Enhance fire prevention education and increase fire safety awareness Develop plans for fire protection, fire-fighting equipment, services and infrastructure Develop partnerships with key fire protection organizations...
June 1, 2018
From The Ashes: Reimagining Fire Safety
From the Ashes: Reimagining Fire Safety and Emergency Management in Indigenous Communities. 15th report of The House of Commons Standing Committee on Indigenous and Northern Affairs This unanimous report calls for changes to the federal framework supporting First Nations in the areas of emergency management and fire safety. Recognizing First Nations as equal partners is...
December 5, 2017
NAN submission to “Fire Safety and Emergency Management in Indigenous Communities”
Dec, 05, 2017 – NAN’s submission to INACs Standing Committee on Indigenous and Northern Affairs to provide insight and recommendations on the Committee’s study Fire Safety and Emergency Management in Indigenous Communities. NAN’s submission included the 10-point Action Plan above as well as several additional recommendations to improve fire safety and emergency management in NAN First Nations,...
May 2, 2017
Fire Prevention of First Nations
At least 173 people have died in house fires in First Nations communities since the government stopped tracking the death toll in 2010. At least 25 of the dead are children. (Toronto Star, May 2, 2017) Only two of 18 northern communities the Ontario Firefighters association visited last winter had any organized fire protection services...
May 19, 2016
Amber’s Fire Safety Campaign
NISHNAWBE ASKI NATION (NAN) – AMBER’S FIRE SAFETY CAMPAIGN Amber’s Fire Safety Campaign includes a 10-point Action Plan detailing responsibilities, timelines and estimated costs. Action items: INAC to consult with NAN First Nations regarding funding and legislation Develop a Fire Protection Strategy for NAN communities Establish a funding model based on identified needs Build First...
March 19, 2016
Amber’s Fire Safety Campaign
Nishnawbe Aski Nation (NAN) – Amber’s Fire Safety Campaign includes a 10-point Action Plan detailing responsibilities, timelines and estimated costs (attached). Action items: INAC to consult with NAN First Nations regarding funding and legislation Develop a Fire Protection Strategy for NAN communities Establish a funding model based on identified needs Build First Nation capacity to...
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