Global workshop strengthens sharing about Indigenous fire stewardship
TRU co-sponsored a gathering of communities, Indigenous leaders and researchers in Colombia to share global perspectives on wildfire.
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Wildfire threatens the places we love — our outdoor spaces, our homes, and the communities we’ve built. With the power of education, research, training and innovation, we can prepare for wildfires before they strike. We can help our neighbours stay safe. We can ensure ecosystems recover stronger.
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TRU is advancing world-class research in early warning systems, forest ecology and ecosystem recovery, meeting wildfires with strength and science to protect what matters most. TRU introduced its first academic programs in wildfire studies in 2025 and is partnered with the BC Wildfire Service to advance research-informed wildfire response and optimized training — extending TRU Wildfire’s impact beyond academia and into practice.
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With your support, we can reduce the risk and impact of catastrophic wildfire. Your support for TRU Wildfire and the Institute for Wildfire Science, Adaptation and Resiliency will accelerate new investment in wildfire science, Indigenous fire stewardship, community resilience and health and well-being.
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Communities respond to in-community wildfire training
TRU's federally-funded training program is nearing its goal to train 260 wildland firefighters in rural, remote and Indigenous communities.
TRU official partner for World Engineering Day 2026
TRU highlights how applied research and innovation is helping to build wildfire-ready communities in Canada and beyond.
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Interested in supporting TRU Wildfire?
We have an expert team that is excited to show you what we do and how your support can drive impact. Let's connect to get the conversation started.
Kim Cassar Torreggiani
Associate Vice-President, Advancement
Thompson Rivers University
avpadvancement@tru.ca
P: 250-371-5715
C: 250-320-3758
