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 manage fire protection and prevention
- Develop a regional First Nations fire protection authority
- Implement a communications protocol for government fire policy and legislation
- Establish long-term commitment for Amber’s Fire Safety Campaign
- Implement Wood Energy Technology Training for all NAN First Nations
- Utilize partnerships with municipalities to conduct training initiatives
- Build upon INAC’s Be Fire Safe program and Amber’s Fire Safety Campaign smoke detector initiatives
Related Updates:
Ontario First Nations sue the federal government over alleged deadly underfunding of fire protection on reserves (September 30, 2024)
CGI partners with Mustimuhw Information Solutions to advance fire safety for First Nation communities (September 12, 2023)
Coroner Findings on Fire Deaths in First Nations (July 14, 2021)
Coroner Findings on Fire Deaths in First Nations (July 1, 2021)
Amber’s Fire Safety Campaign Update report (March 1, 2021)
From The Ashes: Reimagining Fire Safety (June 1, 2018)
NAN submission to “Fire Safety and Emergency Management in Indigenous Communities” (December 5, 2017)
Fire Prevention of First Nations (May 2, 2017)
Amber’s Fire Safety Campaign (May 19, 2016)