Exploring Theme: "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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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,...

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...

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...

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...