Supports for First Nation Veterans Impacted by Wildfires
Press Release June 9, 2025 With wildfires and a state of emergency impacting many First Nations and communities, the Southern Chiefs’ Organization (SCO) is sharing important supports available through Veterans Affairs Canada…
Additional Yukon firefighters deployed to Alberta
Press Release June 9, 2025 The Government of Yukon is deploying additional firefighting resources to Alberta to assist with wildfire response. A Yukon First Nations Wildfire unit crew left Whitehorse…
Province supports emergency operations centres to keep communities safe
Press Release June 6, 2025 VICTORIA – As British Columbia responds to increasingly frequent climate emergencies, the Province is funding local projects to better equip local governments and First Nations…
Stay safe on the land this spring
Press Release June 5, 2025 Nunavut Emergency Management advises all residents and travelers of increased hazards during spring thaw conditions. As snow and ice melt, travel conditions can change quickly.…
First Nations Leaders Call for Urgent Action to Secure Hotel Accommodations for Evacuees in Winnipeg
Press Release Treaty One Territory, Winnipeg, MB – As wildfires continue to ravage northern Manitoba, First Nations leaders are issuing an urgent call for immediate housing solutions for evacuees who…
Readout – Prime Minister Carney convenes the Incident Response Group
Press Release Today, the Prime Minister, Mark Carney, convened the Incident Response Group with ministers and senior officials to address the escalating 2025 wildfire situation affecting many parts of the…
SCO Seeking Donations to Support Our Evacuated Northern Relatives
Press Release May 29, 2025 The Southern Chiefs’ Organization (SCO) is seeking donations to support our evacuated relatives who have been impacted by the wildfires. Our hope is to offer…
Ontario Strengthening Emergency Preparedness
Press Release May 26, 2025 New legislation would ensure response plans are tailored to local needs and enshrine Ontario Corps in law TORONTO — The Ontario government is taking action…
New teams to boost wildfire preparedness
Press Release May 23, 2025 Alberta’s government is investing almost $7 million to create six new Wildland Urban Interface (WUI) teams to protect communities at risk from wildfires. In response…
Vince McKay: Emergency Response and Preparation for the 2025 Fire and Flood Season
Press Release May 23, 2025 Mr. Speaker, as we move further into the high-risk season for flooding and wildfires, the Government of the Northwest Territories is taking every step to…
