Wildfire intensity is surging due to climate change, land mismanagement, and the criminalization of Indigenous burning. Join “Empowering the Next Generation of Fire Leaders,” a presentation by Ryan Reed, co-founder of FireGeneration Collaborative. Reed will discuss the Karuk people’s traditional fire practices and the disruptions caused by settler colonialism. Learn how FireGen empowers the next generation to prioritize Indigenous leadership in fire policy, education, and research. 4:15-5:30 p.m. Tues., March 24 • Simon Center for Economics and Business, Room 109 • MORE
Part of the series “Woven Together: Braiding Indigenous and Western Sciences for Shared Solutions to Environmental Challenges,” co-sponsored by Hanson Center for Inclusive STEM Education, Indigenous Studies Program, Engineering Studies Program, and Engineering Division.
Submitted by: Wendy Hill